The shield finally shattered as the man was incinerated. The remaining warrior finished chanting as a spear formed in the man's hand. It looked like a real weapon forged for battle and was made of bright white energy. As the weapon finished forming he threw it towards the incoming blast. The spear went straight down splitting the blast as it pierced Sven's shoulder. Sven was getting ready to grab the weapon to yank it out. With a flick of his hand, the weapon returned before Sven had the chance to grab it. The man was radiating such intense magical power, and his body could not endure it for long. Sven charged in as fire engulfed his claws as he attacked wildly. The man was barely able to defend against the barrage so he slammed his spear into the ground. The spear began to let out a high pitch ring as a massive shockwave launched Sven back.
When Sven recovered he placed his hand on the ground as immense flames burst from underneath the warrior. He attempted to dodge, but the right side of his body was hit before he could get clear of the attack. The warrior pointed his spear at the sky as the storm clouds parted, and a bright light was gathering. Small beams of light quickly began raining down on the battlefield. Sven began dodging, but the occasional beam would pierce his scales forcing him to regenerate. One of the beams hit his knee causing him to fumble, and the warrior immediately let his spear soar through the air once more. Sven caught it with both his hands as he tried to shatter the magic with his claws. The spear sliced his hands up badly as it tried to force forward, but he refused to release his grip.
It began to crack, and the warrior reached out his hand. The spear began to ring again as a bright white light shined briefly, followed by a massive explosion. The warrior fell to his knees as his body shook uncontrollably. His body was worn out from being a vessel to so much lunar energy at once. As the dust began to clear Sven was getting up from being disoriented. Most of his scales were cracked badly, blood was running down his chest, and his wounds were struggling to heal. When his eyes met the man shaking on the ground he immediately sprinted over to run his hand through his stomach. After lifting him from the ground Sven tore out the man's throat with his teeth as he threw him into the dirt like trash. After consuming the blood his wounds began to close, but his scales remained damaged. The man bled out on the floor as a powerful venom coursed through his veins and began to rapidly decay his flesh. As the life left the man the barrier quickly faded away.
"Everyone knows the plan now let's go!"Mika ordered.
Mika fires a lightning arrow aimed for Sven's shoulder, but he easily evaded it. Alexias sped in attempting to overwhelm him but had difficulties piercing his scales. So he took aim for the weakened areas from the previous battle. As he sped around attacking he was dropping glyphs in a formation around him. Akando, Kimi, and Mika surrounded Sven but at a distance as they sat down to prepare. They needed to channel their energy into Kimi, as Alexias finished his task.
Sven was fed up with the annoyance as he aimed a thrust ahead of Alexias' path. His claws pierced his shoulder, as Sven launched an air blast into his chest sending him flying back. He crashed into the earth as he was knocked unconscious. Sven charged towards him to finish him off, but Astrid appeared in front of him kicking him away. Helga finished the work Alexias needed to do as Astrid distracted Sven.
Sven in a rage started to spew fireballs as Astrid dodged them leading him away from the others. They needed time to set the plan in motion so she would be the one to engage him. Sven pressed forward attacking viciously. The attacks were becoming more accurate as they started cutting across her face and body. She was struggling to avoid the attacks as she was pressed back, and each cut was only going deeper. Sven's hand swiped for her neck as she ducked it narrowly. Sven however managed to grip her hair as he flung her into the ground. He was about to launch a fire attack before she could recover, but Helga sent him flying away with her voice. When he was far enough away from Astrid she began intensifying her song. The sound waves bearing down on Sven drove him into the ground forming a crater. Sven was standing up slowly screaming in anger as blood dripped from his ears and mouth. It was difficult for Helga to see Sven like this, but she continued to keep him contained.
"We're ready" Kimi broadcasted mentally.
Helga stopped her attack and flew toward the formation. Sven was trailing right behind her completely ignoring everyone else around him. To him, Helga was a clear threat to him surviving. Astrid recovered making her way to the others. When Sven reached the formation Helga switched songs to disorient him. The array beneath began to glow, and Sven froze momentarily. Kimi was calling out mentally trying to help guide Sven back. There was no trace of him so she pulled more power from Akando, and Mika to try again. This time she could see Sven on the ground with a head in his hand as a battle raged behind him. The voices of the outside world could be heard, but Sven just couldn't recognize them over the chaos.
"This is just an illusion you have to ignore it! You need to come back! " Kimi yelled as her astral form walked towards him.
Kimi placed her hands on his shoulders trying to get his attention, but no response. Sven didn't even acknowledge her presence. Though he hasn't been taken over for long he has been reliving this moment for so long. Kimi was about to shake him, but darkness engulfed her. Kimi was moved to another place, and stood before her was the Nemean dragon in its true form. When it saw what Kimi was doing it was enraged. It had it's own revenge to dish out, and nothing would stand in its way. It towered over her as it slammed down its claw, but Kimi dodged getting some distance.
"You detestable human! You all deserve to die!" The dragon roared as he launched a massive blast at Kimi.
Kimi had no choice, but to return from his mind. The array on the ground stopped glowing. When she opened her eyes she saw Helga running to hug Sven. The ritual didn't work, but with a smile on his face, she thought otherwise.
"Get away from him!" Kimi screamed.
Sven had an evil grin on his face as he aimed a thrust for Helga's gut. Before the blow could land Astrid rushed in shoving her clear as his hand ran through her. She immediately winced in pain as blood spewed from her mouth. The process failed, and Kimi won't be able to repeat the process again. Astrid had a cold look in her eye as she transformed. Her body was in immense pain from awakening again, and after taking so much damage. She dug her nails into his arm as she slid his hand out. Using her brass leg with all her might to kick him in the side of the neck launching him away.
"Don't watch if it's too difficult, but you know what must be done," Astrid said in a cold tone as she took off after Sven.
Astrid wanted Sven to recover, but that grin on his face made things very clear. He was no longer the man she cared about. To give him mercy was something she must do to save Helga the pain. Knowing the only way she could do this was to cut off her emotions, and once again become cold.
"Mika let's go. The time to act is now." Akando stated before beginning his chant.
"I'm sorry Helga. You know I don't want this either." Mika said before chasing behind Akando.