Burn Bright or Collapse Furiously (Ahri x OC)

Chapter 12: The Realization and Tears

(Warning! This chapter may be disturbing to some readers! I tried my best to censor some gory parts of the chapter! Proceed with caution! You have been warned!)

Branden and Ahri were both mentally sore from the scenery. The two had deep memories that distracted them from confrontation. The two gave in and knew what needed to be done. The two knew they had to fight but didn't know the true reason as to why. The two are in their battle stances but their faces didn't resemble a fighting mood. Were they scared? Sad? Or both...

Branden POV

I reopened my eyes to glance at Ahri once again. The soulless wind blew across my face and low flying dust surrounded us. There is a fire burning in my heart to finally end this. Rage brewed in my mind but somehow, something felt different. I couldn't identify what the feeling was. I gripped my swords and prepared to dash at her. Ahri looked ready to fight but I could see through her and could tell she wasn't mentally ready. I knew I would have to start this fight. I took a deep breath, drew my swords, and dashed towards her.

I flashed directly towards her and went for a diagonal swing with both my swords. I caught her off guard and slashed at her right shoulder. The cut was deep and blood slowly poured out. I didn't see much of it before I was hit by her magical orb. It knocked me to the ground a few meters from her. I stood up and quickly grabbed both my swords. I was defensive now and was slicing her orbs to avoid getting hit. I knew her orbs were powerful and I would be knocked out if a few hits landed on me.

I sliced and split small orbs in quick succession and was slowly getting drained. I flashed at her once again and went for the left shoulder. I magically combined my swords into one and went for a powerful swing. I was quickly countered mid swing by her three fox-fire orbs hitting me in quick succession and knocked me down to my knees. I was being held up by my right hand on the sword as I dug it into the ground before falling. Ahri dashed away from me and threw her orb at me. It hit me hard and knocked me sideways a few meters. I hit the ground hard while dirt and dust engulfed my lungs and I struggled to breathe. I can't get close!

I knew I wouldn't be able to get close to using my swords. I have to use my magic. I can only use my swords when she is close, I thought angrily. I coughed a few times before standing back up. I created two small orbs in both my hands and threw them at Ahri. She dashed away from them and retaliated with her own orb. We both were dashing and throwing orbs at each other. I was just as fast as her but it was difficult to hit her. I stomped on the ground mid run to narrowly dodge an orb flying across my face. I created two orbs in my hands and combined them into a medium sized orb and pulled my arms back. I threw it just in front of Ahri while she dashed and knocked her sideways.

I ran to my sword that was sticking out of the ground. I firmly grabbed the grip and pulled it out from the ground. I turned back and flashed towards Ahri. I went for another big swing at her left shoulder and I struck her. She was bleeding from both shoulders and she cried out in pain. She threw her orb at me and it struck me directly in the chest. I was knocked back far and I hit the ground hard. My sword landed an arms distance away from me. I rolled on the ground in agony and struggled to get up. Every ounce of my body felt pain and I cried out in pain. I slowly sat up and could see Ahri in the same pain that I was.

We both stopped to breathe in and recover for a few moments. I felt my anger rise and I was blinded by anger, For everything you've done! I will end this! I stood up and walked over to my sword and picked it up. I split it into two short swords and sheaved them into my hips. I created two small orbs in my hands and threw them at Ahri. I noticed that her ears perked and she turned around in a blink of an eye. She dodged both of the orbs and she glared at me. Even though she was far from me; I could see the pain and fear in her. I felt satisfaction but i had that strange feeling creep in from earlier.