Child of Omens: Ruination Part 2

Chapter 24: Path to Power

Pyrrha and Hawk stand across from each other; they stand ready to face one another. Hawk stands with his hand hovering over the handle of the Yamato. Pyrrha, her shield, Champion, humming with demonic energy. Her swordspear, Nameless, sparks with bright red lightning. The two had agreed to test out Pyrrha's new abilities and see who would win in a fight. V, Nora, and Ren stand off to the side, watching patiently, as Griffon hovers to act as referee.

Griffon: "Alright, you two lovers ready?"

Pyrrha: "Keep talking like that, and we'll be fighting you instead." Hawk was slightly intrigued by her sudden aggression.

Griffon: "Eh! Hehe, I-uh, gotcha. Ready?"

Hawk: "I don't see why you're our referee, you could hardly handle us before, and you expect us to take you seriously now?"

Griffon: "Hey! First, I didn't sign to be insulted, and two, are you ready?" They both nod. "Then get on with it."

They both launch at one another, the Yamato clashing with Champion. Pyrrha tries thrusting Nameless to hit him, but he ducks underneath the spear. Slashing up the shield, the Yamato cuts clean through the shield. Creating an opening Hawk true to go for an overhead slash, Pyrrha blocks with Nameless. But Yamato cuts through Nameless as he did with Champion, the blade sashing her chest, damaging her aura. Sliding back, her shield reforms as well as her swordspear.

Pyrrha: "Dammit! You didn't tell me your sword could cut through mine."

Hawk: "For one, I didn't know it could do that, but it's up to you to develop a style around it. Focus your power, empower your weapon, let them be true extensions of yourself."

Pyrrha begins to focus her demonic energy into her shield. Hawk closes the distance and tries to attack her again. Holding her shield up to deflect the Yamato, they are both surprised when the shield's energy funnels to block the sword perfectly. The energy then wraps around the Yamato, stopping Hawk from moving his sword. Pyrrha, seeing her chance thrust forward with Nameless, colliding with Hawks chest she then begins to funnel her energy into Nameless. The swordspear shoots into Hawk, which sends him flying away. Crashing into the grounds, his body lays on the ground struggling to get up.

Pyrrha: "Hawk!!" Rushing over de-summoning Nameless, Champion. She crouches down and turns him over. "I'm so sorry. I didn't have proper control."

Hawk: "......hehehehHeHeHeHEHEHAHAHA! That was amazing, Pyrrha!" Slowly getting up.

Pyrrha: "You're fine?" Hawk pulled her in for a quick kiss.

Hawk: "More than fine. I'm ecstatic! You have such a strong connection to your demonic power. You all do."

Vergil(mental): "It seems she managed to funnel her energy into her weaponry, allowing it to defend her from the Yamato."

As they all begin to congratulate Pyrrha on her success, a sudden presence of energy pulls each of their attention.

Nora: "Okay, we all felt that, right?"

Ren: "It appears someone might be playing with something of great strength."

Vergil(mental): "The Staff of Creation is being used."

Looking out towards the desert, they see a large circular gate appear centered inside a sandstorm. The giant golden arches radiate bright white and gold light.

Hawk: "It seems someone is accessing the Staff of Creation's power. And I believe it's time we cement our place as a force, not be trifled with."