The turbulence in the atmosphere had begun to affect Pyro and Cryo as they exhibited signs of tiredness. They have been airborne for quite a while and it was a surprise for all of them that they have such immense energy reserve and endurance!
"I only have speculations about it.
But, the catalyst should have an affinity of Death energy or any element related to the element to break the stability.
If the catalyst has consciousness, then it would keep the two contenders away from devouring it and attaining the first possibility.
If the first possibility is on, then the catalyst would trigger a self-destructive sequence that might level a range of, I don't know, maybe a hundred kilometres from the point of origin. The shockwave is sure to go beyond the range in all directions.
