A Boy and His Fox Ch. 26
Author's Note: Alright, I'll admit I am completely impressed. You guys managed to get me to the top ten Rated M LoL stories, a startling achievement given that I only started writing earlier this month. With every chapter put out this story comes closer to its end. But as they say every end is in reality just a new beginning, and that beginning will be of two more stories: one sequel, one spin off. So don't fret friends, some of your favorites will still be around. Obviously not Soraka Q-Q but still...it's okay to cry if you want to. I shall be making a Youtube Channel (Obviously it will be KibaElunal) and there I will post vlogs regarding topics that you guys send me every week. So...that being said, send me your topics for next week and I'll get started on it. Thanks again for your support everyone. -Kiba Elunal
I closed my eyes as Shyvana folded her wings around her diving sharply towards the earth below only to unfurl them at the last second. Catching a large boost of thermal wind the half-dragon soared over the mines where a war raged between us, an area known as the Crystal Scar. "Shyvana, do you need to rest or anything? Why is it we are flying so low?" I shouted in order for my voice to surpass the roar of the wind that swept past us.
"No Kal, I am fine. Thank you, I merely wished to check on someone." Down below I could see men and women locked in combat and I smiled softly.
"Which one?"
"Beg pardon?"
"Which person is it that's gotten your heart of course?" Shyvana turned her head towards me giving me a look before she turned forward again. Sighing, the dragon knew I could see through her ruse and indicated with her nose to a man with golden armor and a spear.
"That one, there. His name is Jarvan IV…"
"Wait…as in the Jarvan IV? As in the crown prince of Demacia? You sure do aim high." I chuckled causing her to give a derisive snort.
"He saved my life once, and he helped me to end a feud that had raged for far too long." I smiled softly.
"He's a great man…when Noxus invaded my home I heard him speak at the Institute of War. He demanded that the High Council give us a rematch or else he would have personally escorted a squad to Ionia to help defend us. Had it not been for his words, we wouldn't have been able to repel Noxus from our borders." Though it was difficult to tell, I could feel as though Shyvana were smiling.
"Yes, that sounds like something he would do…he's so rash, so…I don't know…heroic? There's much more to it than that, but still…every woman wants a man who's willing to be her hero." I smiled softly as my mind went to Ahri: her beautiful laugh, her radiant smile. I missed her greatly. At that moment, I'd have gladly given anything just to see her smile again.
"Every man wants a woman to think of him as her hero." Smiling softly I leaned forward and gently rubbed Shyvana's neck causing her to look at me puzzled. "Come on, let's go down there. I'm sure he'd be happy to see you and I know how worried you are about him."
"But…what about Piltover? Once we land I won't be able to take off again since we're not high enough up."
"That's really fine Shyvana, I can take the train from here. What's important is that we make sure your mind is at ease, I know how it feels to worry for a loved one." Shyvana nodded.
"Thank you…" she whispered softly before once more tucking her wings in and soaring downwards. Jarvan IV and another man wielding a large sword in bulky armor stood back to back fighting off a horde of Noxian minions, on the verge of being overpowered.
"Don't worry sir…" Garen said to Jarvan, "I'll create a hole in their line for you to leave through. No matter what happens to me you mustn't fall here. Demacia needs their prince."
Jarvan smirked. "Inspiring words my friend, though neither of us will be falling today. I shall not give up on you Garen, you've served me well all my life, there is no reason for me to abandon you now." Garen frowned.
"I was worried you'd say that." Suddenly a screech came from the sky as both men looked up to see a dragon racing towards them. In wave of fire the minions around them were incinerated freeing them from the ambush and allowing them to turn the tides by capturing the citadel. The immediate threat gone, Shyvana spread her wings, slowing her descent before she shifted back into her humanoid form. My legs were numb from the long ride as I dismounted on to the ground mid transformation but soon enough I had regained enough feeling in them to move around.
"Jarvan!" Shyvana cried happily running up to him and hugging him tightly. Jarvan blushed softly as Shyvana took a step back clearing her throat in embarrassment. "I mean…it's good to see you are unharmed sir…apologies for my intrusiveness." Jarvan laughed heartily as he pulled Shyvana into a tight hug.
"Don't be silly Shy, had it not been for you Garen and I would have been in quite the dilemma. It is good to see you." I smiled at the two as they reconciled and made up for some lost time when out of the corner of my eye I noticed Garen glaring at me suspiciously.
"And who are you supposed to be?" He asked seriously.
"Ah…right apologies. I am Kal'Adamsul Midori-he. It is a pleasure to meet you. I am a friend of Shyvana's she was assisting me in getting to the town of Piltover when we saw your battle. She said she was concerned with the prince's well-being so I suggested that we come to lend a hand. It's a pleasure to meet you." I offered him my hand but he simply folded his arms across his chest sizing me u.
"Midori-he? You're Ionian."
"Is that a problem?" I asked. He frowned.
"The problem is that you and your people constantly refuse to side with us in the Noxian conflict. Never do you dedicate yourself to Noxus' downfall." I blinked softly.
"Woah, wait a minute. Your conflict with Noxus has nothing to do with Ionia, is it so bad that our country just wants to be left alone? Not all of us live for war you know." Garen growled softly.
"Cowardice is what it is! Your people hide behind your walls and the waves of the ocean pretending that nothing can touch you. But when Noxus finally reached your borders who was it you came crawling to? That's right, Demacia! But when we needed your help here, where were your forces?" Now I was starting to get a little bit pissed.
"Hey! Look prick, first off Ionia did not ask for your help, Demacia offered it. Secondly, we have repaid our debt to Demacia a hundred times over in the League of Legends. Do you know how many times an Ionian has fought on behalf of a Demacian summoner? I'll give you a hint, more than you have." Garen growled and raised his sword and with a swift movement I caught his blade on my own, the runes glowing with arcane might. It was only then that Jarvan noticed and stepped forward placing his spear on both of our blades and pointing them at the ground.
"What is the matter with you two?" He said. "We're meant to be allies here but you two are at one another's throats. What is the meaning of this Garen?" Garen frowned planting his sword in the ground.
"I was merely defending Demacian's honor your highness from this Ionian whelp. Just as the rest of his people, he is full of cowardice and a lack of respect for Demacia's justice." I stomped my foot glaring at him.
"This 'Ionian whelp' for your information is a summoner for the League! And I never said anything about disrespecting Demacia, I said that the people of Ionia just don't want to get involved. That doesn't make us cowards that makes us level headed!"
"Lies! Lies and slander! You are no summoner for the League; if anything you're just a mage trying to play pretend." Flames ignited in my eyes.
"I'll show you who's playing pretend." I growled raising my hands before Jarvan stepped between us.
"That is enough! Both of you!" He turned to face me with a nod. "Apologies friend, my name is Prince Jarvan IV, crown prince of Demacia. Please excuse Garen's hostility, he's just greatly offended to any insult to his honor, no matter how minor. May I have the courtesy of knowing whom I am addressing?" He extended his hand outward for me to shake. Politely I took it shaking it firmly.
"I am Kal'Adamsul Midori-he, Summoner of Ionia sir. It is a pleasure to meet you." Jarvan IV smiled brightly.
"Kal'Adamsul? I've heard your name before! It has been being passed around the country side. They say you're the youngest summoner out of the Academy. Garen, how could you not have heard of this young man?" Garen looked at his lord his mouth agape.
"You mean he truly is a summoner? But he's not much older than Lux! I couldn't even imagine a summoner so young."
"Lux? You know Lux?" I asked curiously. He smirked as he turned to me.
"She is my younger sister. So you know of her do you?"
"Oh yes, I know her. She's been travelling with me lately as one of my companions."
"I see how well do you know her precisely?" He said cracking his knuckles. Smirking at him, I put my hands behind my back and rocked on my heels.
"More intimately than you know…" I said ambiguously. He frowned at my words and shouldered his great sword. "At any rate," I turned back to Jarvan, "I was with Shyvana here when we flew over the battle field. You appeared to be in need of assistance so I told her that we could drop in. I hope you don't mind, but I'd like to offer my help if you need it." Garen huffed.
"As if we'd need your assistance! You're but a child." Jarvan gave Garen a glare that silenced him almost immediately.
"We'd be honored to have you aboard Summoner. Noxus has been here for months withholding essential resources for Bandle City and Piltover. If we can push them back here, we'll be golden." I nodded.
"Alright. I don't have much time here, I've got to leave for Piltover by tomorrow. What's the plan?" Jarvan smiled unrolling a map and setting it on the ground.
"These circles indicate the location of energy probes that are mining the land of its resources and storing it inside both of our nexuses as was originally agreed upon. But lately Noxus has been taking far more than their fair share. These citadels as the probes are called have a flaw however, with a little jiggery-pokery we'll be able to make the rate at which they absorb energy skyrocket overloading Noxus' nexus. With me so far?" I nodded.
"As it turns out," he continued, "Noxus also knows of this flaw, so currently we're locking in a vicious game of offense/defense. We must capture as many of the probes as possible before Noxus captures ours. Should we manage to destroy their Nexus victory will be ours and we'll be able to collect enough minerals to last Bandle City and Piltover for another year. Any questions?"
"Just one…what sort of opposition will I be facing?" Jarvan smiled.
"You are a bright one. Currently we've got a few of Noxus' champions on our tail: Cassiopea, Darius, Talon, and the head of Noxus itself: Jericho Swain."
"Swain is here? As in the Master Tactician Swain?" Jarvan nodded and Garen smirked.
"Scared little boy?"
"You're not?" Garen laughed heartily.
"I fear no man! I will gladly sunder his head from his shoulders!" I smirked back at him.
"Then you are foolish. As much of an arrogant person as Swain is, he's smart. He won't be left alone, no matter how it may appear. If you rushed in to fight him without taking caution you'd be dead before you got within ten feet of him."
Jarvan frowned at Garen and I before sighing softly. "I'm afraid the boy is right Garen, your courage and dedication is strong, but you should fear Swain, he is no normal opponent."
"So, what shall be our strategy?" I asked.
"There are four enemy champions and four of us. Our scouts have informed us that Darius is in a squad to the North, Cassiopea to the South. This means that Talon and Swain are holed up at the Far East side of the mines. Shyvana and I will cut through the center of the mines and sabotage the machinery to buy us a distraction so that we can infiltrate their camp and rig their citadel. While we do so Garen, you will distract Darius. Kal'Adamsul, you will handle Cassiopea. Watch out for her magic, she can turn you to stone if you're not cautious." I nodded. "Then it's settled. If you are in trouble send us some sort of signal and we'll re-group and come up with something else. Let's move."
As Jarvan rolled up the map Garen slid over to me. "I don't know and I don't care how good you think you are summoner, but just wait. I'll easily defeat Darius and then I'll come over and defeat Cassiopea too since we both know you'll be begging for my help." I growled at him and picking up my sword it ignited in emerald green flames.
"We'll just see about that…" I said as I turned to the South, racing to accomplish my mission.
I sighed softly as I tied off my horse to the hitching post. We'd been riding for nearly five hours now and I could feel it in my legs and thighs. I looked towards Lux who was softly stroking her horse's nose and I could tell she was worried about Kal. "Lux…?"I called gently as I approached her and she turned to me quickly frowning.
"What do you want Kat?" I sighed softly.
"Lux…I know you're worried about Kal…I am too…but he's a big boy. He can take care of himself." Lux spun on me angrily.
"So what? We should just forget about all this mess and go home? Let him take on Malzahar and Magnus by himself? You're wrong Kat. He's strong but even he can't do this on his own."
"I'm not saying he has to. I'm saying that no matter what you may feel for him Lux, we have to focus on the task at hand. If we run into trouble along the way and you're distracted like this we'll be in big trouble." She frowned softly and looked at her feet. I walked to her and wrapped my arms around her shoulders. "Lux…he'll be all right. I'm sure of it." She suddenly grasped on to me in response hugging me tightly.
"I know Kat…I just…I just love him so much…" she whispered. I sighed softly and gently I wiped one of her tears away.
"Don't worry Lux…the pain will pass…and someday you'll find someone else to love…someone who returns those feelings." Lux nodded with a sniffle. I smiled softly and chuckled. "Do you know who else I had to say that to Lux?"
She looked up at me and shook her head.
"Your brother." Lux looked surprised.
"Garen? He asked you for advice?" I blushed softly as I scratched the side of my cheek.
"Not exactly…he umm…asked me out on a date…I had to turn him down of course. I'm sure Swain would not be happy to discover I was fraternizing with 'The Might of Demacia.' Besides…he's really not my type." Lux looked at me shocked.
"I had no idea…I mean everyone always suspected but…" She let go of me with a small giggle and then a laugh. "I can't believe it! My brother: stone-faced Garen, all honor and duty…asked out a Noxian assassin, oh man I can't wait to see him again, I'm going to give him such a hard time." I smiled softly with a sigh. It was good to see her smiling again. I then scolded myself, how could I have become so soft? Normally I'd have torn her heart to shreds and planted more doubt in her mind. I used to be ruthless, efficient in my deception…but now, something had changed. Was it because of Kal? Oh Gods…the last thing I wanted was to join his hoard of squealing fan girls. I'd much rather be taken out behind the shed before that happened.
I watched as Kat walked down to the small stream we had stopped by, dipping her hand in the clear running water and splashing it on her face. Her words still weighed heavy on my mind as I thought of Kal. It was true, Kal was indeed a strong summoner, but he was also still young. That led him to be brash, impulsive, in one word: dangerous. The way he just ran while we were sleeping was proof of that. I let out a frustrated sigh. Why couldn't I remove him from my head? I knew he only had eyes for Ahri, I'd accepted that a long time ago. But even still he was the first man I've ever loved. My heart can't just let him go…can it? Annie walked to my side tugging gently on my skirt to get my attention. She smiled up at me as I kneeled down.
"Lux…I know you're scareds about Kal…so…I want to give you what helps me when I'm scared." She took Tibbers and offered him to me with a smile, the cutest little smile and looking at the teddy bear that meant so much to her I gently took it. "But it's not to keeps okay? You can have him but only until we get back to Kal. He's still mine understand?" I laughed softly and nodded.
"Of course Annie, I wouldn't dream of taking Tibbers away from you. You are his best friend after all." Annie beamed brightly at me.
"Just like you're Kal's!" She exclaimed and I felt my heart stop beating for a moment as what she said washed over me. Kal's…best friend? Surely she was mistaken. He didn't see me as his best friend, he just saw a little love sick girl from Demacia. Sure we were friends, but I don't think he thought enough of me to consider me his best friend. I stared at Tibbers for a long time. Tibbers was Annie's protector…whenever she needed help most that's when he came for her. But…whenever she didn't have him with her, that didn't mean she was worthless. It just meant that she wasn't as strong as she would be if he was there. I smiled softly and handed the teddy bear back to her.
Yes, that was me. I was Annie, and Kal was my Tibbers. He would help me when I needed him, but when he wasn't there I knew he expected me to be able to hold my own. "Thank you Annie." I said atlast smiling down at her. "You've helped in more ways than you can imagine." Annie smiled at me again and hugged my waist.
"I'm glad! I don't have to go any more by the way…we can keep looking for Kal now." I laughed softly and helped her into the saddle on the large horse before swinging my own leg over. I turned back to Kat who had returned from the creek and flashed her a warm grin.
"Hey Kat!" Katarina turned and looked at me puzzled. I flashed her my brightest smile before saying. "Welcome to the team." Tapping my heels into the horse I took off. Now that we were out of the mountains we needed head east towards the Institute of War. We'd find Kal soon enough, but until then I knew that I had to stay strong.
I wiped the back of my mouth with my hand cleaning myself of Magnus' seed as I panted heavily. This is what my diet mostly consisted of these days, and to be honest I worried about the baby because of it. It was already bad enough that I did it nearly every night for Magnus, but now he'd started using me to reward Warwick and his summoner whenever they did well. I still hadn't told Magnus about her yet, or him as the case may be. I tried every night to picture the father's face, or to at least remember his name. But it was all a blur to me, all I could remember was blue eyes…bright blue eyes that were like sapphires. Magnus reached down patting me affectionately on the head, a gesture which had begun to irritate me. I was not his dog, I was not his sex toy either. I looked up to him and smiled, hiding my true thoughts away from him. "I love you." I purred softly to him as I climbed into his lap. I wrapped my arms around him to cuddle but he just pulled my arms from him before standing up and putting his clothes back on.
"Sorry Ahri dear…you know I'd love to stay…but I've got important business with the League I have to see too…" I frowned as he went to leave.
"This is about Kal isn't it?" I asked causing him to freeze with his hand on the knob. "I heard you talking to the others…telling them to find Kal…who is he? Why won't you send me out to find him, you know I could." He let out a soft sigh (of relief?) and turned back to me.
"I didn't mean to hide that from you Ahri sweetie, it's nothing you need to worry your little head about. He's just a dangerous person who's jealous of our love. He wants to take you away from me because he heard just how lovely you are. But don't worry, I won't let him have you. That's why I don't send you out, because I'm worried if I did he would take you and never give you back." A cold shiver ran up my spine.
"Do you promise?" I asked softly. "Do you promise you won't let this Kal person take me?" Magnus nodded his head to me.
"I promise Ahri, you're mine for life." I smiled softly at his words as he left the room closing the door behind him. I was surprised when I heard the click of the lock from the outside being turned, I guess he didn't want me going after Kal anyway. But that was alright, I had much more important things to think about. I laid back on my bed with a tired yawn. What was his name…who was he that he meant enough to me that I would have sex with him…and without protection no less. He must have been someone important to me…but if that was true, then why couldn't I remember his face? I closed my eyes rolling over in my bed and placing a hand on my stomach as I thought of our child. I could almost feel it speaking to me through our spiritual connection. It was trying to warn me of something…I could sense danger somewhere, and it was getting closer. One thing was for sure, I really hope it's not that Kal person.
I dashed through the battle field sword alight as I slashed my way through the summoned minions of Noxus. One by one they fell to my blade as I streaked across the path, my magic incinerating them as I went. Finally I looked up to see the citadel. According to Jarvan all I had to do was channel my magic to the tip of the citadel and it would begin to short out. Arriving at its base the minions of Demacia continued marching forward as a beam of energy flew from my hand igniting the crystal with a fain blue glow. I watched as the runes surrounding the base began to light up with magical energy indicating that the needle was going into the red. But suddenly I saw a small purple ball of goo hurtling towards me and quickly I leapt away as the ball hit the ground sizzling on the stone with a corrosive poison.
"Well, well…who is it we have here? Someone new?" Turning to face the voice as well as the source of the venomous acid, I came face to face with Cassiopea. She was half woman and half snake, her lower body comprised solely of scale and her hair had formed into a leathery hood. Oddly enough, her face looked vaguely familiar.
"So you must be Cassiopea hmm?" I said turning my sword to the side and adjusting my grip. She began to advance slowly towards me a sly grin on her face.
"It would seem you have me at a disadvantage then. Please…I so do not enjoy fighting, let us be civil about this. How about we start with your name?" I gripped my sword tightly. Something about this woman didn't sit well with me.
"My name is Kal'Adamsul. Now that you have it I will give you once chance. Step aside and allow me to complete my mission, or stand and be forced into conflict. The choice is yours." She sighed softly crossing her arms over her chest.
"Now why would you want to destroy our resources, Sir Kal'Adamsul? Noxus needs these for their livelihood just as much as Demacia does…is it really so unfair that we get them as well as the Demacians?" My eyes narrowed on her as she slithered ever closer. My grip on my sword became tighter, my knuckles white in anxiety. Why did she have to be a snake woman? I really hated snakes.
"It would be fair…if you got the same amount. You're getting more and so we're balancing it out. Demacia will only take what is needed for Bandle City and Piltover. The excess you've gotten thus far will cover the difference." She frowned softly as I stood frozen in a mix of fear and curiosity. She began to wrap around me binding me softly as I stared into her eyes, until we were face to face.
"I think we both know that that's not true. You know that Demacians can be so arrogant…so…proud. Noxus believes that all people deserve the same chance for greatness…it's the strongest, the ones who work hard that get what they want. You should know that, judging by your age. I bet you didn't bend over backwards to help those lazier than you in the Academy. Am I correct?" It was then that I realized why she looked so familiar. Her eyes, they were identical to Kat's eyes.
"You're Kat's sister aren't you?" I asked softly. That shocked her, she was surprised that I could recognize her through her appearance.
"How did you…?"
"Your eyes. They look exactly like Kat's." I could feel her grip loosening on me as she started to pull away. "What happened to you? How did you come to be like this?" I asked my instincts remaining as sharp as ever. She sighed softly remaining unmoving.
"Unlike my younger sister…" she hissed, "I've never had the killer instinct…while she was the murderous assassin, I was always the prettier more charismatic one. So I used my skills to assist Noxus, seducing foreign diplomats and convincing them to reveal their secrets to me. Until the day I went to the Freljord. The job was like any other but this man was rather…resilient, when it came to my charms." She looked down deep in thought. "In order to get state secrets from him I sword on his sword, a rather ugly thing, that I'd not reveal the information to anyone. Needless to say it was a lie, I told my father. And when I did…" she gestured to herself, "this happened. So you see…have pitty on me summoner. I've already lost my looks and my father…must I lose my rank among Noxus for the sake of a few crystals?"
I smirked, then I began to chuckle. "Heh, you really didn't learn your lesson the first time did you?" For a moment the mask slipped as she lunged closer to me hissing.
"What do you mean?!" She asked before she realized she had lost her temper.
"I mean…you've still not learned that toying with someone's emotions will lead you to worse off than you started. People don't like being toyed with Cassiopea, especially not me. I'm completing my mission, even if I'll have to cut through a friend's relative to do so." She stopped for a moment puzzled.
"Kat…is your friend?" She asked cautiously, unsure if this were some sort of trick.
I nodded. "I am helping her gain vengeance on a lover who has been controlling her for some time now. The same man now holds the woman I love captive, and I need to complete this mission so that I may find her. So…if you have any humanity left within you…for the sake of your sister, for the sake of love…release me, and let me do what I must do." Cassiopea thought for a moment before coming closer to me. Lifting up her clawed hand she stroked my cheek.
"Now why would you want to go find someone else? When you've got me right here? I could be so very loyal to you…you'd be high up in the Noxian command, and I know that General Swain would love to have your abilities under my command." She leaned forward hissing in my ear. "You could have it all…power, money, influence, women…all would be yours as you pleased. And the best part is you wouldn't have to lift a finger to get it, just simply walk with me back to camp. Just forget about this mission and woman of yours…then you'll be set with happiness for life."
I smirked softly as I gripped my sword tightly. "Sorry…I've heard that Noxus has rather poor weather and besides…" With a bit of magic my sword burst into flames forcing her to quickly unravel from me as it singed her scales. "I really, really, don't like snakes." I growled entering an overhead sword stance, my opposite hand pointed towards her in case she attempted to attack me. Her eyes went to my blade and she hissed.
"That's…that's Noxian sorcery! Where did you…?" I smirked.
"You're not the only one capable of being likable Cass. However there is one startling difference between us…I am much prettier than you!" With that I dashed forward swinging my sword in an upward arc causing a fiery shockwave to fly from it. With an inarticulate howl of rage she rushed towards the shock wave, deflecting it off her clawed gauntlets as she rushed towards me. I quickly leveled my sword slashing at her horizontally, but she simply used her reptilian lower half to deflect the blow from her scales, putting her right next to me. I felt her open her mouth and sink her fangs into my neck injecting me with venom. I growled shoving her away and leaping back my eyes glaring at her. I began to feel faint from her poison, but I couldn't stop now, I had to win this. I had to live to get back to Ahri.
Holding my sword firmly in both hands I felt my body starting to go numb, but even still I remained standing. "My, my, you are strong. The amount of venom I injected in you should have you on the ground gasping for breath right now. You must have some strong constitution. In fact…I'd say you're tough as stone!" Her eyes flashed for a moment and I began to feel a painful tingling in my legs. Looking down I watched as stone began to grow over my skin, slowly rising up my limbs. She cackled victoriously as she approached. "You are such a fool summoner. You could have had it all…and yet, you had to go and say something so hurtful." Her clawed hand went to my throat as she began to choke me the stone now up to my knees. "So tell me Kal'Adamsul…don't you find me…beautiful?" I gritted my teeth as she began to squeeze on my windpipe, the stone having reached my waist.
"I…ungh…told you…I…don't…like…SNAKES!" She screeched in pain as I managed to stab my sword into her hip. She immediately back away from me hissing angrily. Her focus gone, the petrification process began to reverse as my body continued attempting to combat the toxin she had injected. She seethed and shook with anger.
"You little bastard! That hurt!" As I regained feeling in my legs I managed to stumble about before gaining my balance. I watched in horror as she drew the blade from her body without even a flinch. She held my blade in both hands and let out an angry hiss. I shifted my right leg in a 90 degree arc putting it behind me as I brought both of my hands up, igniting them in magical fire. I knew that with my sword being used against me and my body on the verge of collapse from the toxic venom, I was on the cusp of the most dangerous fight of my life. I braced myself as I began to charge up my magic ready to release a spout of flame. As she charged me her eyes screaming for blood, I held up my hands and waited for her approach.
To be continued…