On the eastern edge of Vision City, the tranquil waters began to quiver and quake, resembling the ominous approach of an impending tsunami. A sense of unease swept through those who were near the beach, especially those in close proximity to the city's waterfront, as panic and shock seized the onlookers.
However, the true terror that gripped the hearts of the people manifested as multiple waves surged relentlessly toward them. A colossal wave, towering over the city, developed and crashed with catastrophic force, with a threatening force possible of obliterating entire islands in one devastating sweep.
As the frantic onlookers fled in terror, their panicked gazes scanning the surroundings, a collective gasp escaped their lips. Emerging from the turbulent waters was a majestic serpent, an astonishing 140 feet in length, adorned with scales that shimmered like liquid water. The serpent's sinuous body moved with an ethereal grace, and at regular intervals, five seamlessly integrated metallic rings encircled its body. A circular, rotating metal plate adorned the center of its forehead.
"Sorry," the giant serpent said in her mind.
"Marina, focus. Deal with guilt later. Also, you know they can't hear you," a voice sounded in Marina's majestic serpent head.
"I know I know, but it's my fault can't I feel bad about itt?" Marina replied to the voice.
"..." Instead of the voice answering back, another deep, feathery sounding voice came into her head, "Marina, you need to speed up. With him already being able to make the sky darker, it means he's gaining his power back."
"Got it."
Upon Marina's response, she surged forward with incredible speed, sliding through Vision City as she headed toward the dark giant looming in the distance. In front of her were, escaping citizens, whether driving or running towards safety, marveled at the sight. Some paused in their tracks, their expressions transforming from fear to joy as they recognized the identity of the serpent. A wave of cheer and excitement rippled through those who had initially fled in terror, now realizing that this majestic serpent was familiar.
After a minute of sliding through the giant Vision City, Marina finally arrived close to the dark giant. "So, you return just to bring more destruction?" she said, but the dark giant didn't speak but answered back with its eyes flashing crimson at her.
Without a moment's hesitation, Marina initiated the first attack as she lunged forward, "Water Whip!" she roared, and in an instant, her serpentine body unleashed a torrent of potent aqua out the side of her body coalescing into a strong, sinuous whip under Marina's expert control. With a fierce flick of her whip, she swung the left whip down with precision, aiming squarely at the dark giant. However, the dark giant, nimble for its size, evaded her attack effortlessly, gracefully shifting its giant body to the side.
But Marina swiftly followed up, unleashing her second whip in a lightning-quick motion. The dark giant, now momentarily off-balance, found itself ensnared as Marina's aquatic whip closed in. Yet, with swift reflexes, the dark giant long black hands gripped her water whip.
Marina's eyes widened in shock as she grappled with the unsettling truth, Her mind raced, a single thought reverberating within her, "He caught it!"
The dark giant wasted no precious moment, swiftly deploying its long hand to seize her water whip. In a display of overwhelming strength, it forcefully yanked her water whip, compelling Marina to be dragged towards it.
Just as Marina neared the dark giant, she cunningly released her control over the water whip, freeing herself from it's grip. In that brief moment of rest. Unbeknownst to Marina, a sinister shadow pulsed from the dark giant a wicked technique known as the "Blackest Pulse." The sinister shadow pulse washed over her, sapping her of some of her strength and leaving her vulnerable.
Yet, its assault didn't end there. From the depths of the dark giant secretly emerged razor-sharp, black tentacles the "Eclipse Severance." they lashed out with deadly precision, slashing through the air and tearing at Marina's body, sending water flying everywhere onto the streets and buildings.
"Marina, What's wrong are you ok?" the fierce voice sounded in her head.
"I'm Good. It will take a lot more to defeat me," Marina answered.
"That's good because I'm almost there," the voice replied.
Being hurled back by the dark giant's tentacles, Marian seized control of her body once more. With a swift, defiant motion, she activated her ultimate technique, the "Laser Torrent."
The metallic plate on her forehead came to life, whirring into action at breakneck speed. Marian's head, now aimed directly at the dark giant, unleashed a torrent of pressurized water that coalesced into a strong water laser. The water beam tore through the air with incredible force, slicing into the dark giant body as the laser severed its arm and carved through multiple buildings in its wake.
As the dark giant recoiled in shock, looking at its own severed limb sprawled on the ground, Marian seized the opportunity with the swiftness of a striking serpent. She glided across the shattered street, her serpentine body. Closing the distance in the blink of an eye, she coiled around the dark giant incapacitating it in a vice-like grip.
"On your tail" A thunderous voice sounded from the sky.
Both the dark giant and Marian turned their attention skyward, witnessing a giant figure hurtling down from above. A 170-feet giant, towering over even the menacing dark giant, descended with breathtaking speed.
As he plummeted, the giant's body ignited in crackling flames, starting from the top of its skull and cascading down the right side of its towering physique. On the left side, a semblance of humanity emerged beneath the fiery display, adorned with a delicate layer of golden filigree on his arm and chest. A blazing fire gem embedded in a circular metal plate on his forehead emitted an intense radiance.
Draped in a belt crafted from durable metal armor embellished with ancient runes, the fire giant sported loose, flowing black pants that billowed like a dark shroud. His attire granted him unparalleled freedom of movement.
With a ground-shaking impact, the fire giant landed, his left fist wreathed in flames slamming into the dark giant's head. The collision sent shockwaves through the city, causing the very earth to tremble beneath their giant body. The dark giant, now recoiling in agony, its head bowed under the searing assault, yet its pain remained silent, as if it refused to utter a sound.
"Marian, tighten your grip!" the fiery giant commanded, poised to deliver a powerful blow to the dark giant's head.
Simultaneously, an unseen shadow hand materialized, snatching Marina. Instantaneously, dizziness enveloped her as the dark giant hand hurled her away, causing her to smash through buildings.
"Marina, take a breather; I've got this!" declared the fire giant with determination.
"Alright, Ignatius," Marina responded, rising from the wreckage, miraculously unscathed.
With the dark giant momentarily thrown off balance, Ignatius, the fire giant, seized the opportunity to unleash a relentless barrage of punches. Closing in with explosive speed, he delivered a quick jab aimed at the dark giant face. However, it, managed to evade the initial attack with a swift dodge, Ignatius having already anticipated the evasion and he seamlessly transitioned into a powerful left hook. The fiery blow collided with the side of the dark giant's head, causing it to lose its balance so that it started wobbling, its giant body toppling and crashing into nearby buildings with a resounding impact.
"Yeah, Ignatius, you've got this!" Marian cheered, her encouragement cutting through the chaos. In the recesses of her mind, she couldn't help but ponder, 'That wasn't even your hardest punch,'
As the dark giant struggled to regain composure, Ignatius, relentless in his assault, closed in with a barrage of punches. Each strike landed with precision, causing the dark giant's body to shrink and weaken under the relentless pummeling.
Yet, in a sudden twist, the dark giant's eye flashed an intense crimson, and from the shadows, its severed hand regrew with an eerie regeneration. Ignatius, now facing a revived opponent, had little time to react as both of the dark giant's hands shot forward with alarming speed. Reacting with lightning reflexes, Ignatius intercepted the oncoming assault. The clash of their hands resonated through the city as their fingers interlocked, and their eyes locked onto each other, In a surreal moment, the dark giant revealed a ghastly maw, exposing sharp black teeth.
At that very moment when Ignatius sensed the relentless force of the dark giant pushing him back, he could feel his fingers cracking under the immense pressure.
"For someone weakened, you sure are strong! But this isn't your peak. How can I lose to someone relying solely on brute strength against me?" he shouted defiantly into the face of the dark giant.
Ignatius headbutted the fire giant, then started showcasing his immense strength as he effortlessly lifted the dark giant off the ground. The very earth trembled beneath the weight of the two, creating a seismic resonance that echoed through the city. In the midst of this incredible display of power, Ignatius caught sight of Lennox nearby, their eyes locking for a brief moment before Ignatius redirected his attention elsewhere.
A wicked grin stretched across Ignatius's face as he hoisted the struggling dark giant high above his head. The dark giant caught off guard, writhed helplessly in the vice-like grip of Ignatius. However, Ignatius felt an unexpected sharp pain stabbing into his back"When did he__", a sensation that momentarily disrupted his focus.
"Roar!"
Ignoring the sudden attack, Ignatius roared defiantly, the sound echoing across the city. Cutting through the pain, he executed a flawless standing vertical suplex. Time seemed to dilate as the two giants ascended to the zenith of their height, the dark giant's massive body hanging in mid-air.
Then, with an earth-shattering impact that sent shockwaves through the city Ignatius fell back forcefully slamming the dark giant down onto the city below. The sheer force of the impact created a cataclysmic shockwave, that started propelling cars and buildings into the air, as a massive crater formed at the point of impact.