Chapter 26:
The Chaos Dragon observed the expressions of surprise on the human's and God's faces. "Never underestimate children: they're bound to retaliate some time."
"Fireball!"
A charred Gaav coughed out a burst of smoke. "See what I mean?"
Dynast and Zellas shook their heads in exasperation
The dark-haired boy returned his attention to the fight, his nose crinkling in disgust at the bleeding brunette girl.
"Is that the best you can do, girl?"
Raising her head, midnight black eyes glinted through light brown bangs. Tsuchiryuu rose unsteadily to her feet, blood dripping. She gave the Hellmaster a dimpled smile.
"You should…respect your elders…kid."
"So you do have some spirit left in you." The shadow dragon reared up from the ground, its claws opening and closing, as though waiting eagerly to rip apart the Dragon God it towered over. "I'll let you play with my little dragon a little longer then."
Fangs gnashing, the dragon attacked.
The Water Dragon gaped. "Tsuchiryuu!"
Reacting quickly, the brunette girl lifted her hands.
"Lighting!"
The string of curses that instantly poured from the Hellmaster's mouth was not pleasant for the ears, as the bright light got rid of the shadows on the ground.
Rubbing his eyes vigorously to clear his coloured vision, Phibirizo caught sight of a single silhouette in the light, sprinting forward and slamming its palm onto the ground. "If you like to play with shadows, then shadows it shall be. Goz Vu Rou!"
A looming shadow grew on the ground, heading in a straight line at the Hellmaster. Phibirizo's threw his head back, laughing.
"Are you insane? This is easy! Lighting!"
As another glow filled the room once more, Tsuchiryuu squeezed her eyes shut and hastily cast Recovery onto her wound. Her lips were curled in a nasty smirk.
Before everyone could regain their sight, Phibirizo's laughter could be heard subsiding, followed by an audible gasp.
Then a sharp scream.
Ryo's emerald eyes narrowed. "The consequences of underestimating one's opponent is dire." Wrapping her arms round the man's neck, Rui nuzzled it in agreement.
The Princess of Seryuun glanced back at the Knight of Ceipheed and chimera. "It's amazing…so much noise and they're still asleep."
Once the light cleared, the ground was seen to be empty. The Hellmaster was gone.
"Such a pity…I do love kids no matter how bad they are." Sighing, the Earth Dragon stepped back towards the other Gods.
"Blast bomb!"
The brown-haired girl ducked to the side, as glowing balls of light the size of her fist flew by her, burning off several strands of her hair. They smashed into a wall, crumbling it entirely.
Running a hand through his red hair, Gaav smirked. "I knew it…that kid's tougher than a cockroach."
"Interesting comparison, Gaav." Retrieving a new cigarette from her packet, the Beastmaster gave her comment.
Floating above them all, was the Hellmaster. The grin on his face was almost maniacal. The bandit killer twiddled her thumbs. "He sure hasn't changed…"
The young boyish voice came down upon them. "Nice spell, very nice spell!" Demented black eyes pierced right into Tsuchiryuu. "I never would have expected it, attacking at my spirit in the astral plane like that! And not even affected by light…nice, nice indeed!"
Scratching her head, the brunette smiled sheepishly. "Um…thanks?"
"Why, your welcome. And here's your reward!" Zooming at the startled Dragon God, Phibirizo laughed. "You fool! Hell blast!"
From the dark-haired Hellmaster's hand shot a spear. It was black, it brought chills up the spines of everyone present. It was no ordinary spear…it was a spear of darkness. Unable to avoid it in time, the Earth Dragon's eyes glazed as she fell to the ground. A pale glowing ball sailed out of her and into the smirking Phibirizo's palm.
"Check and mate," the Hellmaster whispered.
Ceipheed gave vent to a scream, which echoed round the silent room.
"Tsuchiryuu!"
