Snag was still submerged under water, when he came up to fill his lungs when he noticed the swamp was completely engulfed in flames. It was the first time the Yip had been at risk in its own environment since it was taken away....
Before, it was easy for him to maneuver due to the obstructions hiding him in the shadows of the marsh but with those trees and moss now burning he would have to expose himself with each move he made. It caused panic within the creature's body as it quickly submerged itself...
-ploomb- Dredk turned around but he didn't see Snag, but he did manage to get a glimpse of the disappearing ripples left by the creature. He methodically sloshed his way over to the area in hopes of finding the Yip. -Slushhshhh- He swung with his claws in the area that was the starting point of the ripples, but nothing was there....
-craoooa craoooa- The Yip was a master at projecting its voice while hiding. He had been accustomed to being the manipulator in these situations. Hit and run tactics was it's forte due to the environmental advantage it had. The Devil Drake would prove to be a bit different from previous opponents...
(Bafe) "Dredk has done good by setting the area on fire, from the looks of it due to the gaseous mud he was able to use the tree trunks as a conduit to siphon the gas out from under the water and use it as fuel to cause this Hellnasium. The fact he was forced to use his 'Drakonian Whisper' so soon means he felt the threat of this creature. Good then, he's aware of the situation, now hopefully he's quick to finish this..."
Dredk made his way to where the sound was coming from, more confident in his steps now that he feels a sense of having the upper hand. The flames grow hotter by the second now all the moss is gone but the fumes from the gas keeps the top layer of water scorching hot.. So much so some of the water along the edges are starting to evaporate and steam up the swamp...
Snag waits underwater patiently for the Drake to walk into its striking distance. The added steam only helps him now he has some cover to fill his lungs again. The bunyip is good at its tactics but it cannot land a killing blow from underwater so it must emerge from the swamp, it slowly floated up to the top of the was as Dredk makes its way closer. But Dredk suddenly stopped...
(Ayu) " Did Snag Move?? No he's too seasoned for such a clumsily mistake. This Drake is no Cauc, it has some wits about it, A true fighting sense for bad situations.. It's a good thing we got favor and weren't on its turf, not to say Snag wouldn't be up for it. This is what all the holders wish for, favor over a mighty opponent. Now hurry and feast on Drakonian flesh....".
Snag would attempt to take advantage of the moment, while under the cover of the steam, the Yip found a fiery trunk floating right next to him as if it was an olive branch... He chose it to be the catalyst of his plan, calmly sliding underneath the bark and slowly making his way towards the Drake for a decisive strike...
Dredk is trying to clear out some of By inhaling it. (Crowd) "Is that a smart move for the beast? It's restraining itself, there's no way it can attack while ballooned this way.." Snag was now within range and didn't tip off his whereabouts, finally the moment to make the Drake pay for its lack of situational awareness was within sight...
-Sploosh- The Bunyip jumped out from under the tree trunk flinging it into the air in the direction of Dredk. Startled by the wood debris flying at its chest, the Drake exhaled the steam in its lungs and quickly struck at the bark, shattering it mid air. -Crooooa- The Yip was right behind the wake of splinters, he leapt in trying to snatch the neck of Dredk but instead only carved a chunk of flesh...
Dredk now bleeding heavily, was in an even more dire situation, this wound was very visible to everyone, including Snag. An open wound is a sign of weakness to these beasts, not to mention also a target that must be protected.... The Yip would quickly make another attempt on the life of the Drake in order to seal the deal...
Dredk instead of aggressively going after the Yip chose to inhale some steam to clear out the area again and that's when Snag decided it was an opportune moment to strike, as he jumped toward the Drake with killing intent, but Dredk was prepared as he turned his head all the way around and -wrhoooooh- exhaling the steam from within....
And as the gust of steam hit the Bunyip directly straight on, it peeled away the skin & outer flesh of the Bunyips face.... (Ayu) "Wha... What, how did it contort it's neck in that manner and was the steam it collected that hot???" (Crowd) " Who knew such a thing was possible? All the Decades we've been here and this is the first time seeing such deceptive technique..." (Bafe) "My Drake has always been one to nimbly slither around, but I suppose nobody expected Drakonian Whisper to be this strong..."
The Bunyip fell under the water right in front of where the Drake was standing. There was a stillness for a brief time but then a small mass of bubbles began to surface... Dredk raised its leg to move but was tugged down into the water, then blood quickly swirled up to the top of the water...
(BlackBlood) "This match isn't over yet, it is still unclear who the winner is? It seems as if the Drake is being pulled by something underwater butIs this the Bunyips power?? That Drake must be terrified that's why he's going to head for the shore pretty soon..."
This wound was to the same injured leg from before. -Ywwoooolll- The Drake squealed for a brief moment, but almost instantaneously straightened its face and staggered forward. But he did not turn around to protect himself from the Bunyip once, instead the focus of the creature was to get out of the marsh.... Finally creeping out of the water, the winner was made evident....
Ssss- -Ssss- The Drake was struggling mightily due to the extra weight of the Bunyip's Corpse dragging across the floor of the swamp while being attached to the leg of the Drake... It was the injury it acquired at the start of the battle, the claw had been completely severed during that spill... The killing blow was done by the Blast of Steam to the face, it melted away all flesh from the face and even scorched out the eyeballs of the Yip & the Drake then impaled the skull with his rigid nub & drug the corpse to the surface...
Dredk was standing there with a look of determination on its face. It inhaled all the steam from the area in front of it and spewed it back out all over the Bunyip's body causing the flesh to completely fall off the bone and form a glob of blood and charred flesh to pile under the bones...
A triumphant victory for Bafe and Dredk, with everything on the line they pull off the upset...
To be Continued....
Next Chapter 8...
~Blood Oasis~