A/N: Hello, readers! Welcome to a new chapter!

So, I decided to change Riku's magic to Love Magic. It's exactly like Seduction Magic. Though, I'm only changing it because I couldn't come up with any spells for Seduction Magic.

Enjoy!

CHAPTER FOUR: DUSK VS RIKU

Dusk got into a fighting stance as he glared at Riku. "What do you want, Serpent?" Dusk asked.

"Oh, nothing. My little Phoenix." Riku smirked.

"Star Dragon's Roar!" Dusk shouted. Brilliant yellow-white light came from Dusk's mouth, heading straight towards Riku.

Riku easily moved out of the way as Dusk's attack hit a pillar. "Since you were so kind to show me your magic, I'll show you mine." A dark red Magic Circle appeared in front of Riku.

"Love Magic: Fire Hearts!" Riku shouted as he created some burning glowing red hearts and sent them straight towards Dusk. Dusk ended up blocking all of them, making the red hearts crash into a pillar behind him and causing an explosion.

"What kind of magic is that?" Dusk asked himself.

"Love Magic, little Phoenix." Riku answered. "It's a powerful magic that allows the caster to cause extreme lust and infatuation within a person, essentially making someone fall in love."

"You can't make someone fall in love. It comes naturally." Dusk informed.

Riku rolled his eyes. "Please, why fall in love when you can make someone fall in love with you? Of course, like every other magic. It has a weakness." He said.

"Star Stream!" Dusk yelled as a blast came from his hands, similar to his Star Dragon's Roar.

"Love Magic: Barrier!" Riku created an invisible wall as he used it as a shield. The attack went straight through as it bounced back towards Dusk, making him fall harshly onto the ground.

"Dusk!" Bruno shouted, worried about his partner.

"You bore me, little Phoenix..." Riku stated. "I don't understand why Master Yua wanted to attack your pathetic guild. I think she has a grudge against your Master or something. I don't know and I don't really care."

Dusk slowly got up, but before he could cast another spell, Riku beat him to it. "Love Magic: Seduction!" Riku sent multi-colored hearts at Dusk as the hearts hit him.

"Now, my little Phoenix. You're under my command." Riku said, chuckling a bit.

"That's what you think. Star Dragon's Slash!" Dusk shouted as he punched Riku down to the ground.

Riku groaned as he looked at Dusk. "Impossible. Seduction always worked before. So why isn't it working now? Unless..." He thinks to himself. Then, he smirked as he got up off the ground.

"I'm impressed. That spell has always worked on my enemies before. Though, there is one weakness to it." Riku started to explain. "It doesn't work on my opponents if they already in love with someone, because they feel a certain loyalty to that person."

"Huh, who knew Dusk's crush would save him..." Bruno thought.

"So tell me... Who do you love?" Riku asked.

"None of your damn business." Dusk replied. "I really need to finish this battle. Star Dragon's Wing Attack!" Dusk rushed over to Riku as starlight appeared from each of his arms as he hit Riku and sent him flying into a wall.

"Good luck getting up after that." Dusk muttered. He turns to look at Bruno. "Come on, Bruno. Let's see if any of our guild mates need help."

"Right." Bruno replied, following his partner.

Dawn sighed quietly to herself as she took a look around. Once she realized the coast was clear, she stepped out of her hiding place. "Hiding, are we Dawn?" She jumped as she heard a voice. She turned to see Fonias stepping out of the shadows.

"I wasn't hiding." Dawn denied his words.

"Oh, really? Then why aren't you fighting like everyone else?" Fonias asked.

"This war is pointless. I don't even know why Master Yua even bothers with those phoenixes." Dawn replied, sighing as she did so.

"Well, it seems that Riku has been defeated. Your brother is quite strong to defeat someone like him. We both know what his magic is like." Fonias stated.

"Hmm... Not really a surprise there." Dawn said. "I don't feel bad that he was defeated by the likes of my brother. He constantly flirted with me, it pissed me off." She looked over to her guild mate. "What about you? How come you're not out there fighting?"

"Like you said, I find it pointless." Fonias replied.

"Hold on." Dawn said. "You... Mr. Former Alvarez soldier, think that this is pointless?" Dawn questioned.

"Some wars are worth fighting." Fonias stated. "This one isn't."

They both stayed silent for a moment. "Hey, Fonias..." Dawn mumbled. Fonias hummed in reply. "When Horned Serpent gets defeated, what will you do?"

"Maybe travel." Fonias answered. "How about you?"

"Haven't decided yet." Dawn replied. "Though, joining Twilight Phoenix wouldn't be such a bad idea. I'll be reunited with my brother again..."

A/N: There you go!

Yeah, sorry. Super short chapter.

Dawn and Fonias won't be fighting in this arc. Because they have their reasons.

Hope you enjoyed!

~Kyle