Leyland Adventures

The Battle Wages On!

Leyland Adventures Chapter Four: Part Two

A delighted smile appeared on the queen's face as her eyes stuck to his masculine figure. "Ah, Hammer Hawk. A man who has spent years studying the sundry offensive and defensive strategies, wings, and flying techniques of a Kula Region Hawk. He hasn't changed at all."

"Hammer Hawk has flown back into the arena after five years of heavy training! Ready to reclaim a lost status!" He posed for the audience like an egocentric wrestler, feeding off the cheers he received. "Hammer Hawk sees a puny rat perfect for dinner! No time for a discussion, it's hammerin' time!"

He zoomed towards Tysashi, catching the punch as the mighty wind scattered. He forced the airborne opponent back before witnessing him soar through the air. Hammer Hawk fought through the swarm of fireballs Tysashi sent flying after him; soon realizing the lack of effectiveness.

"You'll have to do better than that to land a hit on the Hawk!" He taunted, posing for the audience before proceeding to lift his wingless rival by the legs. Taking Tysashi hundreds of feet off the ground, he sustained him.

"Listen here, buddy. Hammer Hawk likes to finish things quickly. Hammer Hawk was once a fearsome champion who everyone adored. Hammer Hawk had a polished legacy until some jerk stole my rank! This place has been closed for years and now that it's open again; Hammer Hawk can finally beat that Golden Goofball and claim the Star Gemstone! Now then, you can either forfeit the competition or Hammer Hawk can promise you a painful death. What'll be?"

"Oh, I don't think I'll be choosing either option. You've only made this easier!" He exclaimed, engulfing his body in an orb of flames. He managed to burn his wings which sent the two plunging towards the ground.

As his hair screamed, Tysashi locked eyes with his feathered opponent.

"Hey, do fairy wings grow back? If not, I'm really sorry about burning them." He positioned his body in a relaxing pose.

"Don't worry about Hammer Hawk's wings! In fact, that was only the first pair!" A pair of brown feathered wings emerged from his back. With his real wings consumed, this was his final opportunity to win. "Ha! Hammer Hawk knows the perfect way to deal with you now!"

"Do you always speak in the third person, is it a habit?" He questioned while returning safely to the ground.

With Hawk zooming around the skies, Tysashi was given ample amounts of time to consider a strategy. Just then, piercing bullets of wind struck the field. He danced through the raining bullets while shooting his own. The exploding collision thrilled the rowdy audience, booming cheers covered the battlefield. With Tysashi occupied, Hawk emitted a deafening screech that forced the others and his rival to protect their ears. A storm of bullets assaulted him; though none dug through his body. After being blown into the wall, the screeching ceased.

"Hammer Hawk has wasted enough time on you! Time to use Hammer Hawk's finishing move, Final Twister!"

Gray snakes of wind coiled around him, forming an oversized tornado that selectively attempted to absorb Tysashi. With a smirk, he dashed towards the rotating winds before launching himself directly into the heart. Hammer Hawk hid in the winds; his attacks were constantly blocked as he frequently popped in and out of the storm. Eventually, the two found themselves in a restrained position as the storm grew more intense.

"Sorry, Hammer Hawk, but I'm resistant to winds like this. Nice try."

"Fool! Hammer Hawk played you like a cunning genius; this is Hammer Hawk's real attack!"

He escaped from the lock to retreat into the skies as Tysashi dropped back down. The monstrous winds formed a shield in the shape of a hawk around him as he dived fiercely.