Rei's P.O.V.

I charge Lamia while Nashi yells out, "DON'T!"

Ignoring the comments of my teammates, I encase my fists in red aura flames. Lamia yells, "COME AND SHOW ME WHAT YOUR ULTIMATE POWER DOES! SHOW ME WHY YOUR FUTURE SELF ENTRUSTED YOU TO BEAT ME!"

I roar out in rage, "SHUT IT!"

Within a flash, with my full force, I strike her face. The flames grow stronger as I blast her back in rage. I run in and continue the assault preventing any openings.

Lamia quickly regains her footing and begins to encase her fists in dark fire. I quickly snap myself back into the fight at hand.

I rush in as fast as Lamía yells out, "HAHAHA THIS IS MORE ENTERTAINING THAN YOUR FUTURE SELF. I WILL DANCE WITH THIS NEW PRIMAL FORM!" I guess if she knows about Primal, she has been doing research.

I keep up my barrage of fists while blocking her own barrage. I roar out, "YOU WON'T HURT MY FRIENDS ANYMORE!"

The flames enveloping my hands suddenly were growing stronger with my rage. There has to be a way to finish this before she regains her full strength. Come on think...suddenly a voice booms inside my head, "We need to talk."

Well...if someone could help me it would be him. My vision changes to a silent dark field. Water splashes around my feet as the light emitting is orange. I look behind me and say, "It's been a while since we had done this. The last time was when we helped faced Acnologia about two years ago...Is Lamía this big of a threat even with this mode active?"

Nashi's P.O.V.

Damnit! Why am I so useless, why can't I help out! Just watching the two fight in a deadlock battle of hatred…I can't look away from it. The two are trying to pummel each other but something's off right now. It's like they aren't even trying to finish each other...Like it's a warm-up!? Lamia is just playing with him...this is nothing compared to what she did to us a few moments ago. Why isn't he finishing her off?! Rei can fight better than this so why isn't he?

Yuki tugs on my primal jacket and says, "Listen, Rei does not know about Wendy and Haru being in cocoons."

Liddian interrupts, "I don't think we should tell him anything. What if he goes into a blind rage when he finds out about it! Didn't she say something about getting her full power back? If Rei changes focus now, he'll just let Lamia win!"

"He wouldn't do that! Rei isn't stupid enough to try and free those two while fighting Lamia!" Nashi yells back.

Yuki snaps her fingers to grab our attention. She speaks out sternly, "Stay calm you two. The both of you are not helping anyone by panicking. Now is not the time to give up. We need Rose to be conscious again to help me free them. It doesn't matter how long it takes, knowing Rei, he will be able to hold Lamia off until we finish."

I add in the conversation, "So we should focus on allowing you to gain more magic for whatever you are planning. Get Rose back in the picture and we should be able to beat Lamía?"

Yuki calmly speaks, "Correct. With that In mind, there is only one problem. What did Lamia mean by Future Rei and I provided her with a massive power-up?"

I have to tell her...me and Liddian promised this Makarov that we wouldn't say what happened. If they heard it...they might have given up the fight before it started. I reply, "Um...she absorbed the future Blacken Ice…"

She looks at me with realization and I continue, "W-when she ripped out Wendy and Haru's magic and souls her arms were covered in these tattoos. They died and she took everything. S-she ate everything… I-I'm so sorry. Even though I was there I couldn't do anything and I think you and Rei too..."

Yuki stares at me before gently saying, "Thank you for worrying about us but there's nothing to anguish about now. Everything will be alright, Nashi. I promise you that we will defeat Lamia and I stake my life on that promise. Now you said that she had weird tattoos on her when she used that magic, correct? We need to tell Rei to look out for it."

… Yuki, ugh. Now isn't the time to start tearing up! Suddenly the fight came to a dead stop in front of us. What are they planning? Rei seems to be staring at nothing...why?! Lamia's just waiting while preparing herself for Rei's next move. Why are they doing that! Hurry up and beat her, Rei! You can't let her think of a way to beat you!

Rei's P.O.V.

"So do you really think that this demon learned that dark art you mentioned?" I ask with curiosity.

Kiyoshi replies with a nod. He firmly says, "You can't afford to hold anything back got it! This dark art is extremely dangerous and your teammates will get in the way. Ensure that they are safe though because I have a feeling that no matter how much they try unfortunately only Chione's kid and Rose will be able to assist us. At the current moment, you're the only one that can fight and survive against Lamia."

I look at my dad and reply, "I know that. Though it disturbs me to know that I am fighting against my own team's power inside this bitch."

Kiyoshi calmly replies, "I know but we got some tricks of our own remaining. Eyes up front, she is planning something!"

My vision bounces back. I slowly draw my fists up and ignite them with vibrant red flames. Lamia basks in the heat of the battle and says, "Surprisingly enough, Rei is the only one that can stand up to the future Blacken Ice. Well done...makes me wonder when I should tie you up…"

Inside my head, Kiyoshi orders, "Rei, Unleash Celestial Sage Mode NOW!"

I roar out, "LAMIA I DON'T CARE WHETHER OR NOT YOU ABSORBED THE FUTURE BLACKEN ICE! ALL THAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DIE BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS BLACKEN ICE!"

My aura explodes around me as I increase my power which becomes vibrant and starry. I rush at Lamia as a mysterious red aura forms around her, heh not good enough. I quickly jump backwards while building up celestial magic in my right hand. Lamia calmly teases, "Aw...what's wrong? Don't you want to amuse me before I end you?" Amazing that she can't see my aura hand. She continues to talk shit as I stare at her quietly.

After a few moments, Kiyoshi says, "It's ready." Finally! From behind Lamia, my aura hand lets the fire arrow fly off. It flies by and rips off one of her arms. Lamia cries out in pain, as she tries to figure out what just happened.

Though I have never seen him this agitated even though he never shows it. Kiyoshi voice echoes, "We have seen that Lamia doesn't have a good sense of magic detection so we can but not often use that to our advantage."

I smile and reply, "She couldn't sense that I was rushing to her when I got out of the ice. Her ability to sense magic is shit compared to her fighting style. She couldn't sense the moment where I attacked or when I rushed in."

Kiyoshi snaps at me and says, " Now keep her eyes on her because she will give us less time to strategize!"

My eyes shifts from the silent realm of my mind towards the now angry Lamía. The arm that I managed to rip off is oozing white skin that's slowly regenerating it. Lamia growls out, "HOW IN THE WORLD DID YOU DO THAT!?"

I smile and say, "Take a look below my feet," while I point to the orange aura inside the hole. Lamia looks baffled as I retract my aura hand back from the hole. After a few seconds of staring at the aura, I make the aura hand say hello before retracting it into my regular aura. Within that time Lamia's white oozing arm regenerates back into a red arm. I calmly say, "Wow...you look like a fricken tomato Lamia. Do you like tomatoes? I personally don't but you should probably get treatment for it-"

Instantly, I catch a black flame punch. Lamia growls, "SHUT UP! I WON'T SHOW ANY MERCY NOW YOU PIECE OF SHIT!"

I smile and say, "Perfect." Red vibrant flames ignite on my other hand as I strike Lamia's cheek and send her flying towards the forest. Lamia quickly uses the ground to slow down before rushing towards her severed arm. She grabs it and holds it against her red arm while a bright green aura emits, making the old arm oozes over the new arm. Within a couple of seconds, her arm looks the way it was before I attacked. Lamía yells out, "ULTIMATE DEMON HOWL!"

A massive wave of dark magic emits and rapidly approaches me, I hear Nashi and Liddian yell out, "REI GET AWAY FROM THERE!"

Kiyoshi calmly says, "Rei it's time. No more fooling around got it!"

I reply, "Of course! I'm done with warming up!"

My eyes stare at the dark wave of magic a mere inches away. I collect celestial magic at the palm of my hand, forming a tiny golden sphere. I roar out, "SAGE ART-CATACLYSMIC STAR WAVE!"

I thrust my arm out, creating a concentrated golden starry wave that rips through the dark magic wave. Lamia cries out, "IMPOSSIBLE!"

Right when the starry wave engulfs Lamia, a massive shockwave shakes the battlefield, making a massive cloud of dust around the field. I jump to get a view of the area around the cloud of dust. If that bastard tries to make a break for it, I will see her. She isn't getting away without paying the ultimate price! Within a mere moment after I jumped, a bulge within the dust forms. SHIT! I quickly cover my ears while looking for Lamia. From behind me, Lamia growls, "YOU ARE DEAD MEAT!"

Her fists were enveloped by black ice. I KNEW IT! This confirms that she is using multiple elements. How many souls did she absorb? THAT BASTARD WILL PAY! I quickly increase my power, making my aura grow bigger. Rapidly, I gather celestial magic around my hand and infuse it with fire.

I roar out, "THE ONLY ONE DYING TODAY WILL BE YOU!" With all my force, I smash Lamia's regenerated arm and rip it off again while yelling out, "TAKE THIS! CELESTIAL ULTIMATE PRIMAL SAGE ROAR!" A massive vibrant red flamethrower engulfs Lamia and sends her crashing into the ground. The cloud of dust fills the air, expands closer to the battlefield of Magnolia. I don't care about anything right now except destroying Lamia! Her magic has barely dropped to unnoticeable levels. Surprise attacks when I got the superior senses? She is playing a major gamble.

Kiyoshi says, "You know that the technique you want to do could miss. That's our best shot against her and if we miss then we revealed our best card. She herself hasn't revealed her best card yet...be cautious."

I quickly drop down and gaze upon the dust. Kiyoshi calmly orders, "Stay alert otherwise she may get the drop on us."

I look around the dust as I build up celestial energy within my left hand, creating a tiny light ball. The light ball slowly flies inside the dome of dust revealing one shadowy figure. Done...now it's time to end this! A hazy figure in the middle of the dust cloud appears with a sinister feeling. Within a few seconds, Lamia bursts out of the cloud of dust. She howls out, "IT'S USELESS USELESS USELESS! I WON'T LET YOU SURPASS ME AS THE TOP LION!"

The hell does she mean… whatever. I jump and smash her gut as Lamia coughs up a bit of blood from my blow. She mumbles, "How are you this strong…"

I calmly mock her, "The better question is why is the one who killed my future self this much of a weakling…"

I ignite my leg and yell out, "CELESTIAL PRIMAL SAGE TALON!" My leg becomes envelop in vibrant red flames strikes Lamia in the gut again. I ram her down to the ground and as she is flying down her screams slowly become muffled by the ringing of the impact. Looking down, the impact uprooted the trees nearby and the whole looks as deep as a lake. I quickly move my right hand to my side and spin the celestial magic I have summoned for a while now.

Kiyoshi yells out, "OUR TIME TO STRIKE IS NOW!"

I roar out, "SAGE ART- MASSIVE STARLIGHT SHURIKEN!"

Bright yellow light emits while white aura slowly spins around the yellow light. The core of the shuriken glows bright yellow and around it is bright white light. I yell, " CHOKE ON THIS!"

I throw the massive shuriken as it flies rapidly with Lamia as it's target. It flies into the cloud of dust and within a second a massive sphere of light engulfs the dust. Stupid...suddenly, I could hear a madman's voice. Lamia screeches out, "HAHAHAHA LIKE THAT WOULD WORK ON ME! I SAW THAT REI!"

What...within a mere second my shuriken light sphere shatters. A massive red aura materializes into an endoskeleton with Lamia standing in the middle. What in the world...Lamia's eyes have turned into something I've never seen. Her eyes are now a blood lotus pattern while the rest of her eye is pitch black like my regular eyes. Lamia smiles and says, "It's my win, vermin… ugh … GAH!"

Suddenly, the red aura endoskeleton disappears as Lamia falls down. She shakily breaths in and out while she tries to figure out what just happened. Lamia yells, "What did you do to my magic flow!?"

I reply, "My Celestial sage energy is messing around with your magic right now so have fun with that."

I quickly ignite my fists and smash the ground resulting in the area around us to break. I quickly dive down, and yell out, "CELESTIAL SAGE DEMON IMPACT!"

I blast her into a pile of rubble while she cries out in pain. I jump back before collecting Celestial Sage energy in my hand. I must do the technique again I have a better chance now for it to hit. Last time she walked away with barely any injuries cause of the weird red aura.

I reform a massive light shuriken but I add flames this time along the rim of the core. I yell out, "Sage Art-Massive Supernova Starlight Shuriken!"

I throw the firelight shuriken at the pile of rubble I know that Lamia is under. The light fire shuriken makes contact with the rubble and instantaneously creates a massive fire sphere. That should give me a chance to weaken her faster but what's worrying me are those eyes. I don't know what kind of powers those eyes offer or what they can do. Something is off...a sinister magic is growing stronger... even stronger than Lamia.

Suddenly, I quickly block a red aura giant skeleton hand. What!? I jump back nearby Yuki, Nashi and Liddian. The hell...a massive demon endoskeleton forms as red thread builds armour plating around the body. What the...is this even human powers anymore? Armour slowly forms around her as her aura spikes in power. Kiyoshi roars out, "ATTACK HER NOW! YOU CAN'T LET HER MANIFEST A MORE POWERFUL MODE!"

Her aura splits off into black waves and light blue waves of magic. DAMNIT! Suddenly, a wave of light blue magic engulfs the nearby area as Lamia's magic rises to new heights. The right half of her body gains a light blue armour that covers and dark armour covers the other half. Surrounding her was a light blue aura and pitch black aura. The light blue aura tries to move across onto the dark side but it turns black. The dark aura repeats the same thing like an eternal flame! Does that mean she can use both for different attacks? Does she have infinite fuel?

My eyes shift around Lamia as I look at her light blue wings behind her right side. The other half has pitch black wings as dark as an eclipse. Both of her wings allow her to float upwards but just the way the two aura moves reminds me of that forbidden armour. The appearance of a scar across Lamia's left eye could only mean… No! it can't be that fallen angel armour! The way the aura feathers drop down from the wings...there is no doubt about it...the rumoured fallen angel armour...Adriel's armour.

I ask Kiyoshi, "Her light blue magic, could it be…"

Yuki's P.O.V.

This battle...Rei, are you really up to it? Are you showing your true potential at last? I can't believe you are leading for once. Though it may be tiring you can rest as soon as we win. I look upon Rei and the power he is emitting. It's astonishing to think that a mere few days ago he unlocked the base of Ultra Primal Reversion. His Ultra Primal Reversion has been taken to a new height but what is terrifying is Lamia's sudden boost in power.

She looks like a fallen angel with that armour and her power is steadily rising closer to Rei's power level. The two of them are staring each other down fiercely. Rei...please don't lose. I don't want this demon to absorb you...please win for your future!

Liddian asks, "Yuki is there any opening you have seen? Is there any way for us to help him!?"

Nashi shouts, "Are you crazy! There is no way we can help Rei out! This battle has been nuts! Besides, Rei will think of something! We just have to trust him!"

I quickly snap to get their attention and the two instantly turn towards me to my slight surprise. How did Lucy raise these two? They respond to well to snaps. "Calm down you two. It is not the time to fight among us. Just for a bit longer, try to find any openings. This is frustrating but there is nothing more we can do right now. We have to wait and soon we will have our time."

Lamía howls out. "HAHAHA THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST BATTLE SO FAR REI! YOU HAVE REALLY DONE ME PROUD BUT NOW IT'S TIME TO STOP THE FORMALITIES. I HAVE REGAINED SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF MY POWER BACK. IT'S USELESS NOW TO OPPOSE ME. IT'S USELESS USELESS USELESS USELESS USELESS USELESS USELESS..."

Suddenly, a loud voice boom, "SHUT UP YOU ROTTEN DEMON!"

I mumble, "What the…" I stare at Rei seeing that his pupils have become slits.

Rei roars out, "IF ANYTHING IT WILL BE YOU WHO SHOULD STOP. I ALREADY FIGURED OUT YOUR TRICK LAMIA AND WE HAVE YET BEGUN TO FIGHT SERIOUSLY! SO SHUT YOUR TRAP!"

Who is this? This magic signature is not Rei's!?

Rei's P.O.V.

I smile back at Kiyoshi saying, "Nice message."

Kiyoshi smiles and replies, "Keep your eyes on her. It's time to start the true battle!"

I roar out, "Yes sir!"

I quickly ignite my fists and shoot up my aura as I increase my power for a third time in a short period. I quickly run and yell out, "SAGE ART- DEMONIC STRIKE!"

Before I could even stand close to her, Lamia gently waves a sign for the symbol of absolute defense that creates a light blue shield. My flames make contact with a light blue aura shield she forms but it doesn't even make a dent! What!? Lamia wickedly smiles and says. "Maybe a few moments ago that would have hurt. Now, though I am more powerful!"

In a rage, my flames explode causing the light blue shield to crack. Lamía gazes with a shock expression, as I yell out, "SHUT THE HELL UP LIKE KIYOSHI SAID !"

I smash through the shield but she ignites her right hand in light blue magic and meets my fist. Both our fists connect and the shockwave sends both of us back. In a flash, she uses her dark side to create dark arrows and sends them towards Yuki. Almost instantaneously Ice arrows meet the black arrows and they cancel each other out. At least she is good for that level of defense.

Lamía only smiles and says, "Time to stop playing with my food. It's time to kill you so I can become stronger!"

Suddenly, her power grows even higher with a shift in her aura. Time to end this before she ends me! It's time to showcase the true Imperial Dragon Armor power!