Eclipse of the Chronicles

Chapter 17: Assemble! Infinity Chronicle Force, Trion Full blast!

(The scene opened where the last chapter left off)

Lilith's dark phoenix form was towering above me. My body was worn down, and my stamina depleting after her relentless attacks. I could feel the weight of her dark energy pressing down, and my friends in the spectator area looked at me with worry, their expressions heavy with what was coming next.

"You're done for good this time, SEAN TEY! Lead the world to its end! Ultimate Chronicle Technique: World Life Drain!" Lilith declared, her voice echoing through the arena as she unleashed the same dark move that had taken down Jake. I gripped my sword tighter than ever, bracing myself for the worst.

Lilith's demonic phoenix aura expanded, spreading its dark wings wide as a black hole began to form in its center. The pull was immediate, drawing me in with a force that threatened to rip me apart. I jammed my sword into the ground, standing as firm as I could against the overwhelming suction.

"Resistance is futile! This is over!" Lilith roared, her black hole growing stronger with every passing second. My flag lights began to flicker and fade as they were slowly drawn into the void. It seemed like her victory was inevitable. I closed my eyes, feeling the edge of defeat claw at me—but then, a thought came to me. I can't let it end here. Not until I can hold Jessica's warm hand again.

In response to that thought, a miracle occurred.

"SOUL SAVER LIGHT ENERGIZE! ILLUSION ILLUMINATION! PROTECTOR OF BONDS!" three voices cried out in unison.

I opened my eyes to see three auras—Charlie, and both Amys (from the present and the future)—standing before me, their powers shielding me from Lilith's ultimate move. They stood firm, channeling their energy into a brilliant barrier that pushed back against the black hole's pull.

"This is getting annoying!" Lilith hissed, her black hole starting to lose its power. The dark vortex faltered, then faded completely. On addition, present Amy's aura projection had also relit my flag lights that was lost to the black hole

The auras of both Amys and Charlie turned toward me, their faces soft with encouraging smiles before dissolving into the air. "Thanks, guys. Because of you, I can keep fighting!" I called out in gratitude, knowing they had saved me from certain defeat.

Charlie, watching from the spectator area, grinned. "Sure thing, mate! My buddy's not going down on my watch!"

But Lilith only smirked, her confidence unshaken. "Very well, then. I'll seal that bond of yours once and for all." With a wicked gleam in her eye, she began casting the same spell she had used on Jake—the one that had destroyed his teammates' aura projections and severed his connection to their power.

The spell struck me dead-on, and immediately I felt the weight of it. My bond with my friends powers was gone. I couldn't feel their powers or their auras anymore. It was as if a door had slammed shut between us.

"Now that your connection to their powers is severed, there is nothing left to save you. In other words, my next attack will finish you for good," Lilith sneered. Charlie, from the sidelines, refused to accept it. "Even without our powers, Sean will win for sure!" he called out.

"Winning against me is impossible—even if you had a million years to try!" Lilith shot back. "Now, let's end this!"

With a menacing laugh, Lilith summoned a massive flock of dark aura crows, even larger than before. They swarmed toward me, shadows in the shape of wings and talons, each one deadly in its intent.

I knew I had to act fast. Raising my blade with precision, I channeled everything into my next move. "Firebolt Comet Dragon, forms 5 and 12! Static Firewall, Lightning Storm!" I shouted, summoning a powerful firewall imbued with static lightning. The barrier roared to life, deflecting the dark aura crows as lightning cracked through the air, burning and stunning them in a display of electrifying might. My confidence surged as the crows disintegrated, leaving nothing but fading shadows in their wake.

Lilith watched, a flicker of frustration crossing her face. "Why hasn't he given up yet? Does he really believe he can defeat me?" she thought, feeling the drain of her own energy after her relentless barrage of ultimate attacks.

Back in the spectator area, Luna glanced at both versions of Amy—present and future—and called out to them. "Girls, it's time!" she declared, her voice sharp with urgency. The two Amys exchanged knowing nods. Without hesitation, future Amy stepped beside Luna, grasping her hand. In an instant, the two of them vanished, teleporting away in a flash of light.

The sudden sight caused a ripple of confusion among the onlookers. Gasps of uncertainty echoed from the stands. "Are they... leaving?" muttered Queenie and Emily, concern edging their voice.

Lilith sneered. "It seems some are too afraid to stay and witness your downfall, Sean Tey!" she mocked, her voice dripping with disdain as she reveled in the thought that Luna and future Amy had abandoned the battle.

But Daisuke, still watching from the sidelines, smirked knowingly. "I wouldn't be so sure about that, Lilith," he called out, his voice carrying a hint of defiance.

Lilith's eyes narrowed, curiosity flaring within her, but she pushed the thought aside, refocusing on her next move. She wasn't ready to face the unexpected just yet.

The battle between me and Lilith was far from over. I knew I still had to defeat her demonic dark phoenix form ten more times before she could be destroyed for good. But even after that, I'd still need to knock out the remaining lights on her flag to claim victory. The odds were stacked against me, especially without access to my friends' powers. Everything seemed hopeless. Until...

The card Daisuke had given me began to glow inside my jacket pocket. I drew it out, and a warm light flickered from it. Everyone watched in awe as the card's radiant glow reached their eyes, filling the cave arena with an aura of hope. It seemed that fate hadn't given up on us just yet. As the light enveloped me, I knew exactly what to do.

"It's finally time... Daisuke's grandfather, Elder Trion's card!" I thought. My resolve hardened as I raised the card high, locking eyes with Lilith. "Lilith, I'm going to end this here and now!" I declared.

Lilith let out a mocking smirk. "Oh really? And what exactly do you think you can do now?" she sneered.

With determination surging through me, I raised the card towards her, allowing its energy to flow through my body. "To break the spell placed on the ones we love... now descend forthwith! PERSONA EVOLUTION!" I cried out. Flames and electricity surged from within me, and my firebolt dragon aura erupted once more, transforming my appearance. The firebolt dragon roared as it ascended into the air, and my attire shifted to a dragon-themed armor, lightning crackling around me.

"FATED RESILIENCE DRAGON, LIBERATION SEEKER SEAN!" I proclaimed, feeling the surge of energy coursing through me.

Lilith's eyes narrowed in confusion. "Liberation Seeker?" she muttered, unsure of what was to come.

I met her gaze, determination blazing in my eyes. "Evolution Skill Activate!" I shouted, channeling the power of my new form. I could sense Lilith recalling her earlier battle with Jake.

(Flashback to Jake and Lilith's earlier battle)
Lilith sneered as Jake summoned his friends' aura projections and combined their powers with his own to unleash a devastating attack.
(End flashback)

"Oh I remember that trick" Lilith interrupted with a smirk. "Summoning your friends' aura projections, activating one of their ultimate moves, and then blasting all their powers and yours together? However... with my spell severing your connection to your friends' powers, you would do no such thing..."

"That's where you're wrong!" I shot back, and Lilith's confidence faltered. Flames and electricity crackled around me, breaking the dark spell she had cast on me.

"What!? WHAT'S GOING ON!?" Lilith gasped, her smirk fading into shock as the spell disintegrated, consumed by the card's light.

Daisuke smiled from the spectator area as a flashback played in his mind.

(Flashback)
Daisuke had handed me the card after my training was complete. He explained that his grandfather had embedded the same protection charm into the card that shielded Charlie from Lilith's mental pollution spell inside his locket. Daisuke added that when the card was ready to be used, it would counter any form of dark magic around me.
(End flashback)

"Thanks to this card and Persona Evolution, I can nullify your dark magic!" I declared. Lilith clenched her fists in frustration as Simon cheered from the spectator area. "Way to go Sean!"

Without hesitation, I raised my sword and prepared another attack, taking my stance. "HOWLING THUNDER BLAZER!" I shouted, sending a lightning-infused flame dragon straight at Lilith, obliterating her phoenix form yet again.

"Dark Wings Rebirth!" Lilith shrieked, reviving herself once more. I leaped into the air, sword raised high.

"Roaring Slash!" I cried, striking her once more and forcing her to revive again.

With eight more lives to go, Lilith flapped her massive wings, sending me crashing back. I stabbed my sword into the ground to steady myself.

"Didn't You say you were going to defeat me here and now, Sean Tey. But it looks like I'll be the one finishing you!" Lilith snarled.

I smirked, unfazed by her taunt. "I'm not done just yet!"

The audience looked on anxiously, wondering what I had in store.

"Is he going to pull off an ultimate move?" Queenie asked, her voice filled with tension.

"But even if he does, Lilith will just revive again," Howard replied.

Lilith glared at me, her patience wearing thin. "You brat! What are you planning now?" "If you're that curious, don't blink or you'll miss it!" replied Charlie.

I raised Daisuke's grandfather's card into the air. "Ultimate Chronicle Technique!" I declared, the arena falling silent with anticipation.

As I held the glowing card, my mind raced. Daisuke had entrusted me with this card. Jake had passed his teammates' powers to me so I could win. And Jessica—she had guided me through so many pivotal moments in my life. I knew what had to be done, to show my gratitude towards them.

"You really think an ultimate move will be enough to defeat me?" Lilith scoffed.

I smirked and raised the card higher. "Unleash! Infinity Chronicle Force, Trion Full blast!"

With those words, everyone's psychic aura projections began to materialize from the firebolt dragon's breath—Charlie, Stephanie, Catherine, Queenie, Emily, Spike, Daisuke, Howard, Simon—all of their projections emerged from the flames, leaving everyone, including Lilith, stunned.

(Scene transitions into Lilith's consciousness)
Inside Lilith's mind, Jessica, still trapped and bound in chains, suddenly heard voices calling her name.

"Jess!"

She looked up to see future Amy and Luna standing before her, their faces determined. Unbeknownst to Lilith, Luna and future Amy had teleported inside her dark phoenix aura body.

"Amy? Luna?" Jessica gasped in disbelief.

Luna smiled gently, sensing Jessica's confusion. "We'll explain later. Right now, we need to get you out of here."

With light beams and enchanted vines, Amy and Luna shattered the chains binding Jessica, setting her free—without Lilith even realizing.

(Scene returns to the cave arena)
"Trion Full blast! Destined Chronicle of Protection, Charlie!" I shouted as Charlie's aura projection unleashed its ultimate move.

"Cosmic Protection Shields!" cried Charlie's projection, creating a protective barrier around me and our friends.

"It's all up to you now," Charlie's aura projection said before fading into chronicle particles and merging back with Charlie's body, leaving him and everyone else stunned.