Leonidas wasted no time setting off on his journey to face off against the underworld god. Lionel proceeded towards the museum of mythology. Sneaking in during the night hoping to get some clues on Hades.
"Looks like everyone's gone home, even the janitor isn't around."
"I need to get in without sounding off the alarms."
At the corner of his eyes, Lionel notices a window left open. The window is to the back of the building but may serve as his way of access.
"There, that window!"
As Lionel enters the museum through the window, there was a dark presence. The room was pitch black with the air being dry and thick. Suffocating in this grueling atmosphere, Lionel remained determined to fight the ultimate trickster.
"Ah so you've finally shown up" (an ominous voice echoed)
"Hades" (Lionel said)
"The time has come"
"Indeed it has but first, allow me to diverge to another pressing matter"
A snap of the fingers launches Lionel in a spiraling illusion. In his cognition, Lionel returns his hometown that was destroyed; the grim scenery only angers Lionel
"The village, everyone!"
"Those flames ignited so quickly, there was no way to stop the fire"
Hades: That is the beauty of hellfire, its flames burn everything in its path
"Tch..."
"Why did you bring me here?" (Lionel said angrily)
"Oh just to provide a bit of motivation for our duel"
"I'm done playing these games with you Hades, your tricks and cowardly tactics end here"
"No one calls me a coward!!"
The anger of Hades causes a heatwave to appear, the ground begins to burn like lava touching your feet. The constant sweating and humidity make it almost unbearable; Lionel can barely stand up.
Hades: Where is all that bravado. A lion with no heart, no roar is nothing more than just an ant
A wave of hellfire is cast upon Lionel. As the Leo is submerged in the flames a deep power awakens
"You seek vengeance. You seek power to protect those you care for. Do you wish to achieve this power?"
"I do, and I will therefore I am"
A fire vortex shrouds Leonidas, though the flames are ferocious they are transparent. As Hades stares in shock on what has come forth, Lionel's eyes are filled with conviction.
Lionel: Today I conquer the god of the underworld
Hades: Hmm, stand down boy
Lionel: Don't patronize me!!!!
The two clash in an epic battle
"How dare you challenge me, I am your superior."
"Wrong! Someone who toys with others is nothing more than scum"
Lionel builds up his power into one final attack. As he launches into the face of the deceiver his fists burst into flames.
"Cinder bomb!"
The Leo's blow echoes and is heard like a lions roar. An explosion takes place in the palace of calamity. As the smoke clears Leonidas stands tall over Hades.
Hades: So, you actually beat me, haha. My defeat comes at the hands of a child, you truly have grown stronger
Lionel: My strength came from the motivation to beat you. To get revenge on killing my parents and Sonia, and coercing Elaina.
"Coercing? I simply told that girl the truth. You were unable to tell her but since rage and vengeance fuels, you then so be it. By the laws of Olympus, those who defeat a god are rewarded with godlike powers, consider it a gift."
Hades' powers are then transferred into Lionel. With a huge roar, Lionel accepts these powers. The energy inside him burns through his veins. A fire that both ferocious and contagious.
"My body... It feels like I'm turning into ash but my body is still intact. Is this Hades' power?
Unknown deity: Hahaha, so you're the one who defeated the Lord of distortion?
Lionel: Huh, who are you?
Unknown deity: I am a demon, one of the most powerful demons in the world. I am now apart of you. I can grant you power; the power to crush those who go against you. Your enemies will become distant memories under my supervision.
Lionel: The power... to vanquish... my enemies?
Unknown deity: So what will it be, Leo? Do you wish to forge a contract?
Lionel: I want the power, to bring back those who I've lost. Grant me this power you speak of
Unknown diety: I see, then the contract has been sealed
And with a shake of hands, the demon and Leonidas became one. The earth shook leaving everyone in a frenzy.
"What's going on"
"The earth is shaking!!!! What do we do"
"Is this a sign from the gods that they're unhappy"
Back at the academy, the zodiacs are curious.
Erica: Do you think Lionel has something to do with this?
Emmanuel: Jeez, I hope not
Elaina with a blank stare is speechless. Garvis grows worried
Garvis: Lionel what have you done!?
"By the way demon, what's your name?"
"I am known by many things but you can call me Wrath"