The Unified Soul

Reborn PT. 3

The Relics hovered around them, the mother and daughter expelling power from the tips of their fingers to the ends of their hair. Their eyes shone bright with their strength, the strength they shared with their families and friends. 

Aphmau and Airis' white wings sparkled brightly with strength and power, the Demon Warlock shook with fear and anger. Anger towards the reincarnation of the very girl who held the power of the Goddess Livana, and fear that he would be returned to the darkness in which he was sealed away. Only this time, there would be no way for him to escape.

Aphmau took her stance, her fists raised high and her body stiff. Airis held out her hand summoned her staff, the white material of the handle shining even brighter than the before while the jewel at the very top sparkled with all colors of the universe, almost like several hundreds of opals had converged into one beautiful crystal.

The Demon Warlock laughed at this attempt to destroy him, hiding the fear in his body and eyes.

"Fine. If you want to play God, let me kill you in a place more fit for a Goddess to die." The Demon said and everything went white.

When Aphmau and Airis could see clearly once again, they found themselves standing in a beautiful temple with the symbol of the Matron Irene delicately reflected on the floor. However, Airis could see something else within this temple. Outside the main gates of the temple, lay a familiar pond across a small wooden bridge. The link to Livana's dimension, where she spent much of her time recovering after the Lodge incident.

Perhaps this was a way for the Demon Warlock to trick them into submitting or letting their guard down. But Airis could feel the Goddess Livana and Irene somewhere near them. They were watching and silently fighting alongside them. This fact would only increase Airis' confidence in this battle going in their favor.

Suddenly, a shadow covered them in the light of the window above. The wings of the dark Demon Warlock overshadowed them and waited for the next move.

Airis looked up at her mother, and she looked at her daughter, determination filling their eyes as they prepared for battle. Within the depths of Aphmau's soul, Lucinda, Zane and Aaron all prepared to let their gifts flow through Aphmau. They were both determined and worried for the safety of their loved ones, but they knew that this would be they're only chance at saving each other and all the innocent lives taken by the Demon.

Airis could feel the worry and determination of her own family and past lives. Her mother was determined, her father was strong, Airis Aianae and Airis Elysian were both ready to give up their magic for her victory. And Livana.... she prepared for the finishing blow.

Without another moment to hesitate, the Demon Warlock rushed in to deliver the first blow specifically at Aphmau. Airis stepped in and blocked the attack with her staff, the colored stone transforming to bright red to attack viciously with. The force of the blow pushed both of them back, the girl skidding across the stone floor and tearing it to pieces. 

Aphmau intervened immediately with Lucinda's Relic, the magic from her friend encasing her fist with a bright orange flame. Aphmau used the flame and attacked the Demon Warlock from behind, but the Demon was fast and turned around to attack with a green beam of energy. The colliding powers were too much and the blasts caused a great explosion.

As the smoke slowly cleared, Aaron tapped into his Relic, motioning his arm to create a powerful blade for Aphmau to use. Airis turned to her mother and flew to her side, tapping the blade with her staff and encasing it in a rich violet sheen for added protection and durability.

The Demon Warlock did the same, using his dark magic to create a sword just as powerful. With Zane's mind, Aphmau was able to see the attacks coming and blocked the sword. The Demon Warlock tried to get higher to stop her, but Airis countered the attack with her staff, creating a large gust of wind with a white beam of light to blind him and pushing him back.