LOST // BAKUGO X OC

Survivors

The beast whirled over Estelle's head as she slid to the ground to dodge the claws heading right for her. Her katana was strangled within her grip as her body instantly turned to slice the creature's leg. When hearing a loud wail, Estelle wasted no time standing up and darting away.

Rushing through the debris, Estelle's eyes flitted to her comrades, who were ahead of her. Hundreds of creatures were racing behind her, catching up as they bounced off each other from the lack of space.

"They're here, General!"

Her eyes flickered to the squad a mile ahead, their screams causing her feet to push onward. There were too many trees clustered around her to fly, and Estelle felt that if she looked up, she would be gifted with the sight of soaring spirits.

Grunting, Estelle's mind quickly computed a plan as her feet pattered on the twigs scattered on the muddy ground. "Line up, arrows at the ready!" She screamed, knowing they were probably already prepared for her order.

Letting out a harsh breath, Estelle understood it would be risky to let them fire whilst she was close to the darklings, but it was one she needed to take. She knew the spirits they rescued would be too injured to fight or move swiftly, so they needed to deal with the hoard before retreating.

"Draw!"

Her hands lowered to the ground, moving the mud, so it was solid and ready for her subsequent action. Flicking her eyes to the side, Estelle could only scowl as she was only met with salivating werewolves. Determination fired within her stomach as she readied herself for the following command.

"Loose!!!" Estelle finally hollered, her hands raising to lift the earth and surround her whole. Estelle winced as spirits crashed into her shields like a hurricane, holding onto the form with her might. Gritting her teeth, she could hear the sounds of rallying cries and arrows as more attempted to break the barrier she had created.

It was beginning to get too heavy for her, and Estelle knew she was probably surrounded by beasts trying to break into her cage. Holding out one hand to keep her earth bending in place. Estelle forced the other to fire bend. It wasn't something she often did because she hadn't masted duel bending, but it didn't need to be good; it just needed to do its job.

Which was to burn them all to hell.

Letting out a yell of frenzy, Estelle dropped her shield as her body let out waves and waves of fire. She hadn't wanted to use her fire because it would damage the woods, but she was still too outnumbered to think of anything else.

She kept going, maybe longer than she should have, but she needed to ensure that the majority was gone. Ignoring the crackling flames around her for a second, Estelle breathed a small moment of relief that the number of enemies had become more manageable.

Her companions rushed in now that it was more secure, handling the strays scattered around the area and dashing their way towards her. Knowing her comrades could take them, Estelle didn't want to leave the fire unattended.

Quickly shedding water on the terrain, Estelle's heart ached slightly, and the dead blackness surrounding her before she forced her mind to snap out of it. Lifting her katana that she dropped when she made her shield, Estelle moved in to support her team.

Finally, as the last creature dropped, Estelle rushed towards the survivors as the spirits followed behind. An average person would have dialled back and fallen in shock from the amount of injured light spirits in front of her, but Estelle could only feel numb.

It was a dull numbness, a plain noise in her ear as she computed that this was happening again, and these poor souls had been dragged into it. It wasn't fair, but now wasn't the time to dwell; they needed her.