Great. Not only was Isis unconscious, but, now Nero was alone with Chromis, and the only way out was death. "Let's get this over with." Nero said. And for the first time in centuries, Chromis clashed swords with a mortal. Nero sent a surging upward strike with all of his might, but Chromis rolled out of the way just in time. Chromis charged, but Nero was ready. He blocked the attack, spun it back around and slammed the hilt of his blade into Chromis's chest. Chromis stumbled back, but quickly regained focus. He jumped forward like a puma, and Nero rolled out of the way. They both clashed swords and sent a whirlwind of strikes at each other. Each one successfully blocked, and not a scratch was taken. Chromis, for the first time ever, had found a worthy adversary. The battle raged on, both sides hitting and receiving blows. Nero slashed a diagonal strike towards the ground. Chromis leaped aside. Nero slammed his blade into the ground. Now, unarmed, Nero was in trouble. Chromis saw his chance. He thrusted his blade forward, but Nero for saw it. He jumped out of the way just in time. Nero rolled back, and grabbed his sword, only to narrowly dodge a downward slam by Chromis. He rolled in-between Chromis's legs and slashed him across the back. Chromis bellowed in pain, and pushed his foot backward. He hit Nero straight across the gut, and Nero nearly fell over from the pain. Chromis turned around and pounced toward Nero. He stumbled out of the way, and Chromis hit the ground with a sickening thud. Nero needed to rest. He couldn't just continuously take a beating like this forever. His vision blurred, and the whole world spun. He crumpled to the ground and panted heavily. Chromis ripped his sword from the ground and stomped over to Nero. Nero knew what was coming next. He braced himself. Chromis readily raised his sword. "Surrender now or face the wrath of my blade." "NEVER!" Nero replied. "Then enjoy your visit to the judgement temple." Chromis was about to slam his sword into Nero, helpless on the ground, when a sword ripped straight through Chromis's chest. He bellowed in pain and stumbled away. And there, right behind him. Was Isis, her sword missing from her hilt.