Eiden , stood tall,his amber eyes sparkling behind his helmet as he observed the arcana in the room, noting every molecule, every particle even the air currents.
Saleem, the dragonkin, unleashed a mighty roar as she summoned 15% of her dragon power. The air around her rippled with energy as a golden aura develop her, causing the weather outside the Capitol to shift and churn. Dark clouds gathered, and lightning flashed in response to her power up.
" Don't get cocky. Just because those eyes of yours have helped you this far doesn't mean you'll be able to beat me"
" Id take my own advice if I were you" Eiden responded making his stance and pointing the sword at her.
" You bastard" Saleem yelled as she charged at him with a loud boom.
The two warriors charged at each other, their movements a blur of speed and power unable to be seen by the eye but each collision shaking the room
Eiden's sword sliced through the air, leaving trails of glittering amber dust as Saleem evaded and chec ked his charges with a breath of fire. Eiden was able to percieve the bonds that empowered the dragonkin and unleashed a flurry of sword strikes, each blow aimed at the threads of fate that connected Saleem's molecules. The dragonkin retaliated with a swipe of her claws, the golden flames crackling with power. Eiden dodged, his armor shimmering due to the heat but he ignored and looked to exploit the weaknesses in Saleem's attack.
The knight countered,his sword slicing through the air in a blur of crystalline light. Saleem raised a hand, and a wave of dragon energy deflected the blow and jumped over him aiming blow from behind but Eiden saw the subtle vibrations in the air. Adjusting hirs strike, he infused his blade with arcana and aimed for the resonant frequency of Saleem's energy
Saleem twisted in midair avoiding the jab although the sword cut deep into Saleem's shoulder. That was enough for Eiden who used the opening to swing his sword, throwing Saleem through the pillars. Saleem managed to catch herself in midair. She was dazed and her dragonkin's power faltered. Eiden pressed his advantage, attacking her huge crystalline blocks from all sides while a pillar rose under him sending him closer to his target. Magic circles surrounded Sallem and she fired magic blasts around her, shattering the blocks. The magic discs formed a circle around her and began spinning indiscriminately firing of beams of energy in all directions.
Eiden jumped from pillar to pillar forming a shield with his magic to deflect the beams. One beam hit and destroyed his pillar completely destroying the shield but he jumped from pillar to pillar before finally pouncing on Salleem. She suddenly vanished
Teleporting to the ground and crossing her arms Infront of her as Eiden fell into her trap. The magic circles facing inward and charging with energy before exploding.
Eiden fell to the ground. The dust cleared as he slowly rise to his feet. He had pale skin and slightly pointed ears,his long Golden hair fell below his shoulders he looked at Saleem with golden golden eyes,the intricate design wiyhim them sparkling.
Saleem wasted no time changing at him. Eiden pulled out a longsword from a magic circle on the ground and the two clashed. Saleem managed to get the upper hand , her claws raked across Eiden's body leaving deep gashes . The wounds however began to heal almost immediately. Eiden's eyes flashed with determination as he summoned energy, channeling it through his sword and fighting back.
The blade shone with a fierce, amber light as Eiden struck, aiming for the heart of Saleem's dragon power his attacks growing water and more precise as his energy output increased and he pushed Saleem back. The dragonkin's energy surged in response to this and she attempted to get the upper hand, attempting to deflect the blow, but Eiden was able to see the hidden patterns in the attack. He deflected a blow with his sword and with his other hand, hit her with a palm to the chest, striking true and destabilizing the core of Saleem's power.
The room shook as Saleem's energy output spiked, the weather outside the Capitol responding with a fierce storm. Lightning flashed, illuminating the room in stark, electric blue, as the dragonkin's power raged out of control.
Eiden absorbed the excess energy, his eyes guiding his movements. The dragonkin stumbled, her energy faltering as Eiden's attack disrupted the delicate balance of her dragon power. The knight sensed victory within grasp and pressed his advantage, striking at the very essence of Saleem's being. Saleem jumped back and with a derp breath unleashed fire on Eiden from her mouth,the flame so powerful that everything around her instantly began to melt. Eiden drew a big magic circle with his sword and pointed it at the centre firing a beam of white energy at her.
The room trembled as the two warriors clashed, their powers locked in a struggle that shook the tower and caused the storm outside to grow stronger and threaten the Capitol . The massive door at the end of the room groaned, its ancient hinges creaking in protest.
Eiden swung his sword , cancelling out both attacks and charging at Saleem with that split second opening.
With a swift, precise strike, Eiden severed the threads of fate that bound Saleem's power, shattering the dragonkin's connection to her dragon energy. Saleem's energy output plummeted.
the dragonkin crashed into a wall, her eyes wide with shock, as Eiden stood victorious, his sword still shimmering with energy. He straightened. There was a moment of silence. Saleem began to mummer..the tower began to shake and rocks began to float in the air. Lightning crackled around Saleem as her energy began to rise again, surpassing it's earlier limits. Saleem looked at Eiden and her eyes glowed unleashing a maelstrom of dragon energy, That sent Eiden flying into the wall at the other side of the room.
The dragonkin's power coursed through the air, leaving trails of ionized plasma.
Eiden dropped to the ground then look at Saleem,his eyes widening as her energy increased
"Eighteen percent... twenty percent... twenty-two percent" Saleem mummered floating toward him. Her horn grew longer and her teeth became more canine. Her left half was covered in scale armor a reptilian wing grew from her left shoulder.
" Twenty five. Point five percent." She said unleashimg her maximum power.
Saleem's claws gleamed with an intense, golden light as she unleashed a devastating blow, striking Eiden with the full force of her augmented power. The knight stumbled back, as Saleem's energy output spiked to unprecedented levels.
Eiden seeing this also unleashed his aura, a halo appearing behind his head and a spikey diadem around his forehead. Runes appeared on his skin and one , translucent golden wing appeared on his right shoulder.
The room trembled, the Capitol itself shuddering as the two warriors clashed.
The two faced of as their opposing energies rampaged.
"The next blow will decide the outcome," Eiden said as he oretared to attack
Saleem's lips curled into a fierce smile, her eyes blazing with a promise of destruction. "You have yet to see my true power," she hissed, her voice dripping with malevolent intent as two daggers appeared in her hands.
And with that, the dragonkin raised her claws, the air around her beginning to distort and ripple as she prepared to unleash the full fury of her dragon power...