Angel's Ascension: Strife (Book Ten)

Chapter 40: Hope

"You two think reality can still be saved from us? We were brought here for a reason and that means eating everything away so it can reset!" Du'lainis exclaimed. "Lucina was the one who caused this and it's only fitting that we save her for last. But if Lucy wants to throw away her life willingly then we will accept it." A wicked grin emerged as she pierced herself with a spiked hand. She pulled a naginata out and sliced the other hand with the blade. Black ooze leaked from it and splattered on the platform. It slowly ate through the stone like acid as holes emerged.

"Like hell I will! I'm not losing to someone who understands nothing about our worlds!" Lucy yelled. She stomped her right foot and positioned a hand over the blade. Dark and light energy covered the weapon and she kicked off the ground faster than a bullet. Her right arm flexed before she swung the sword at Du'lainis.

The naginata extended and caught the blade easily. Du'lainis kicked Lucy back and gracefully spun the weapon over her fingers. She attempted to jab through Lucy's arms but stopped only inches away.

Lucina held the tip of the naginata and slammed a fist into Du'lainis' stomach. "Step off, freak. I won't let you kill my friend!" Her eyes flashed purple and dark hellfire engulfed the weapon into ashes. With a flick of her finger, she sent Du'lainis crashing through the throne.

"My, you two are quite strong but that doesn't surprise me. The powers you wield can shake the foundation of all worlds." Du'lainis pushed off the floor and shook her hand. Her eyes darted to the holes forming in front of her and she smiled. I just have to stall and then this platform will crumble leaving them with nothing. With a hand raised, she summoned a sword with an eyeball in the middle of the blade.

"You called for me?" The sword spoke with a raspy voice. "Is the day of ruination nearly complete?" It asked.

Du'lainis held a finger to the eye. "Shh, I need you to do your job and do it well. These two standing before us is all you need to focus on." Her arm twisted like a spring and she tossed the sword at them with great speed.

Lucy held her sword with both hands and prepared to block. "Ugh, what is that thing!? And why does it have a nasty-looking eye on it?" She asked.

"Let's not worry about the disgusting sword's appearance but focus on the real threat." Lucina channeled energy into both hands until a fireball manifested. With it aimed at Du'lainis, she fired it and skidded back.

The sword suddenly blocked the fireball and absorbed it. "Mmm, that is such raw energy. I love that taste!" It exclaimed.

Lucina's eyes widened and she tilted her head. "Did that thing just talk? It has a mind of its own I see." She soon furrowed her brow and held a finger up. With a nod at Lucy, she flicked a finger and black lightning struck the weapon.

Lucy rushed at it and grabbed the sword with dark energy. The lightning zapped the eye until it closed and she tossed it to Du'lainis as light energy covered it.

"You two act so coordinated it's impressive. Come out Saneta!" Du'lainis yelled. The blade froze in the air and expanded with wings. Once the eyeball opened, a spiked tail and claws emerged on it.

Saneta groaned out and faced the two with its shadow stretching over the platform. "That hurt a lot with those zaps and being covered with light. But I must thank you for the free meal." It stared at them before swiping at the air and black mist followed from the trail.

"Hmph, looks like this thing is just taking in our powers for its own. We might need to just use our hands." Lucina clenched her fists and leaped into the air. She swiftly dodged the claws and grabbed Saneta by the tail. Once Lucina struck the floor, she swung it at Du'lainis.