ch 9 "Destruction"

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Max: "I have to do something, or I'm done for..."

(The dark energy crackles around him, creeping toward his body like living tendrils, trying to pierce into his skin

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(The dark energy crackles around him, creeping toward his body like living tendrils, trying to pierce into his skin.)

Max: "This energy... it's... trying to kill me..."

(He clenches his fists, eyes narrowing.)

Max: "It won't be that easy."

BOOM!

Max: "Full Power Release!!"

His eyes snap open, blazing like molten fire

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His eyes snap open, blazing like molten fire. Suddenly, the suffocating dark energy surrounding him ignites, burning away into thin air. The oppressive force trying to consume him is now turning to ash.

??: "Hah! I see... little tricks like these don't work on you, do they?"

A monstrous howl echoes through the burning forest.

"Auuuuuuuu...!"

Max (smirks): "Oh man, it's just a dog with wings? And here I was getting all worked up for nothi-probably

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Max (smirks): "Oh man, it's just a dog with wings? And here I was getting all worked up for nothi-probably..."

(The creature stares at him. Not just a stare-its blood-red eyes pierce through him like daggers.)

Max: "I think I might actually be in trouble, ain't I?"

(The trees around him groan and creak... then, horrifyingly, they open their eyes. Hundreds of crimson, unblinking eyes emerge from the trunks and branches.)

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