"Hey…" Panted Alpha trying to change the subject to something slightly more positive. "It actually worked… our fire and ice combo we've been practicing for so long."
Chaos smirked despite nearly being killed, "I never doubted it for a second."
Alpha rolled his eyes and drank a healing potion as he passed Chaos one. They both got ready for the final event. They readied their weapons as they approached the Elder's one room home. The entire room was entirely pitch black, making it impossible to tell if anyone was even in there. Chaos quickly responded with a small fire spell to illuminate the room. The elder stood center on the carpet holding the fallen soldier's spear.
"So… it seems you've finally made your move Chaos. I was expecting something like this of you. But, who's your friend here?"
"I have no need to tell you.. Now you can hand over ownership of this village the easy way…" Chaos said as he pointed his staff at the man. "… or the hard way."
The elder let out an overconfident chuckle.
"Well, I didn't want to do this. But it seems you've left me with no option."
The spear went hurling into Chaos near instantly.
"Isn't magic lovely?" laughed the Elder. "It's like you can kill someone without them even putting up a fight. But what fun would that be
Chaos grunted as he ripped the spear out of himself and tossed it back outside.
"Such power… there's no way we could beat someone like this… What was I thinking…?" Chaos said to quietly to himself.
Alpha glanced over to see his best friend lose his confidence.
"Chaos. Now isn't the time for second thoughts, we both know we can take this guy." Alpha said, trying to reassure his friend
"I under estimated him, Alpha! We don't stand a chance! He was just playing the weak old geezer this whole time, and now we are going to die right here. Our dream of reforming this race dies right here, on this floor"
The elder interrupted the conversation with a bolt of lightning split right between the two. The two were thrown against opposite walls and brought down to their knees. The Elder walked over to the fallen mage and propped up his body against the wall.
"Tell me what you cherish most... Give me the pleasure of taking it away." The Elder calmly said as he pushed his sword into the mage.