The lightning monster narrowed its eyes as it sped towards the material containing the bunch of red crystals.
"I told you that they are all mine!!" Tina appeared before the monster as she threw her fist.
~Hmph! Filthy human! Die!!~ The monster was enraged as it also threw its fist coated with lightning.
~Crackle!~
~Boom!!~
The monster was shocked as it felt its bones rattling greatly as it was sent sliding backwards, creating two deep trenches with its legs. It glanced between its shaking arm and the ninja girl whom walked forward and leisurely picked up the bunched of crystals.
The lightning monster stared blankly for a while before it gave an explosive roar.
~Human scum!! Hand over those crystals or I'll obliterate you!!~
Tina gave a mocking smile as she took a battle stance and said "You can try ugly face"
~Rrawh!!~ The monster roared as its aura exploded, releasing lightning all over the landscape. Stretching its hand towards the sky, a huge pillar of lightning descended. Grasping the descended pillar of lightning, the monster's aura exploded again as it pulled the huge lightning to form a humongous lightning staff. The monster went on and held the lightning staff with its two hands and divided it in two.
~Roar!!~
The monster raised its two hands while holding both staffs of lightning which were gradually changing form.
"Hmm.....Impressive" Tina nodded as she stared at the monster whom now had a pair of lightning axes on each hand.
~Crackle!~
~Once again I say, give me those crystals and I will grant you a merciful death~ the monster now resembled a god of lightning.
"Hmph smelly monster, the only thing am going to give you is a sound ass whooping" Tina said as she dashed forward.
~Then die insect!!~ The monster swung its two lightning axes which produced countless afterimages. Lightning flashed ceaselessly as the monster and Tina engaged in fierce combat. The monster could feel that something was wrong, as all of its attacks were being countered and evaded by Tina.
~Damn you!!!~ The monster swung its two axes downwards at once with its full might.
~Boom!!!~
A huge crater half the size of a football field appeared instantly. In the middle of this crater was the monster with its lightning axes in a downward striking position and Tina underneath the attack as she grasped the monster's hands firmly, cutting off its downward attack. The monster had a look of disbelief on its face as it wondered how its all out attack was stopped by this weak looking human.
"Is this all you've got?" Tina gave a mocking smile.
~Insolent human, you just sealed your fate!~ The monster bit down swiftly with its wide open jaws.
~Chomp!~
The monster seemed to swallow Tina whole as it munched ecstatically.
~Hahaha!! She's dead. She's finally dead!!~ The monster jumped in celebration between mouthfuls.
"You retard. What the hell are you laughing for?" A voice spoke out beside the monster.
~Eh?~
~Bam!!~
A swift and explosive punch connected with the monster's face.
~Afterimage?!~ The monster screamed in shock as it stumbled backwards.
"It seems you are all brawns and no brains" Tina said as she shook her head in pity.
~Why?! Why can't you just die?!~ The monster roared in frustration. But suddenly, it froze and turned back sharply as it saw Tisane still far away standing on a rock pillar with a nonchalant look on his face.
~This is a trick~ the monster thought while it gritted its teeth in rage. 'I have been played with like a fool!'
Pointing its finger at Tina, the monster said ~just you wait human! When I return with my brothers, I will have my revenge and make sure I torture you till you wish for death!~
The monster was no fool, it knew that there was no point fighting this battle on its own because the female human and itself were on an equal level of strength. As for the male human, the monster knew that fighting him alone was an act of courting death. It had to leave now and meet up with its brothers for a combined assault.
"Hmm? You're leaving so soon? What about the crystals? Don't you want them back?" Tina could already sense that the monster was about to flee and she thought of a way to stop it.
~Hmph! You can have them for now, but they would be mine soon enough!~ The monster gathered energy as it was about to speed off.
"I never said you can leave!" Tina dashed forward.
~Haha, silly human! You may be strong, but not enough to stop me from leaving!~
"Oh really???"
At this moment, the monster felt as if it had fallen into a quagmire as its movements seemed to come to a slow motion.
~What is this-----?~ The monster widened its eyes in shock as it felt as if its speed had been sealed.
"As I said, you're not going anywhere" Tina's voice rang as she appeared before the monster and swung her fist which seemed to split space apart.
~Bam!!~
With her fist landing on the monster's chest, the monster was sent flying as it crashed through multiple pillars of rocks. The monster felt as if its inner organs were on the verge of collapsing as it spat blood.
~She's grown stronger?!~ The monster stared at the ninja girl in disbelief. Tina had a smile on her face as she saw the monster backing away with a look of terror on its face.
"What's the matter? Aren't you still gonna devour me and take the crystals?" Tina taunted.
~Don't you dare insult me filthy human!! I will have my revenge. I swear it!~
"For a monster of your caliber, I don't expect you to be stupid. You and I both know that you're not leaving here alive" Tina said.
Gritting its teeth in rage, the monster gave a nervous roar.
~Argh!!!~
A sonic boom was sent throughout the rocky landscape. Tina frowned as she sensed that something was off.
"What did you just do?" She asked as she glared at the monster.
~Hahaha!! Don't you worry insect! My brothers have heard my voice and they will be here soon!~ The monster had a crazed look as its confidence seemed to be restored.
"In that case, let's wrap this up shall we?" Tina said as she took a battle stance.
~Boom!!~
An overwhelming aura exuded from her as the surrounding landscape caved in to form a huge bowl like pit.
~Hark!!~
The monster spat out blood as it felt pressure that was beyond its endurance limit.
~No! This can't be! How do you have such power?!~ The monster seemed to have lost its mind as it gaped incredulously.
"Believe me monster" Tina glared with glowing eyes. "You have no idea"
~I have to leave here now!!~ The monster could hear the warning bells of death loudly ringing in its head.
~Crackle!!~
Blue lightning flared around the monster as it took a sudden leap and sped off.
"Hmph" Tina gave a look of disdain as she stretched forth her hands and a glowing ball of energy materialized. Slowly, the ball of energy formed into a thick glowing sword. Sensing the energy coming from the sword, the monster began to praise its decision to flee.
~I can't be victorious over such a terrifying adversary~ the monster thought as it increased its speed.
~Boom!~
The monster felt danger approaching. Turning its head, the monster's eyes widened in shock and despair as Tina approached it at an alarming speed.
~No!!~ The monster cried as hopelessness washed over its heart.
"You meathead! Your attempts at escaping are futile!" Tina swung her sword.
~No! You can't kill me!!~ The monster gave one last defiant resistance as it created a huge shield made of lightning.
~Boom! Bang! Crack!~
A large pit appeared which caused the cave in of many rocks and mountains.
"Hmph, can't kill you? Your mother could've done better that" Tina snorted in disdain as she steadily walked out of the pit, her body glowing with a bright bluish aura. The sword in her hands shrunk and evaporated in tiny sparkles.
After walking out of the pit, Tina stopped to look back at the monster which had been sliced in pieces. She heard its essence making its final death struggle.
~No I--can't--t die--now.....n--not now~
The monster's ascendent realm essence finally surrendered to death.
~Boom!!~
A huge blast of light erupted on the very spot of the monster's dead disintegrating body. Huge shockwaves were blasting through the rocky landscape. After a few seconds of chaotic eruption, there was immediate silence.
Tina turned away from the disintegrated monster as she walked towards Tisane who had a look of pride and joy in his eyes as that of a teacher watching his student perform excellently.
"Master, how did I do?" Tina asked as she beamed at Tisane.
"You fought beautifully" Tisane said with a smile. Tina smiled brightly and stopped few centimeters away from Tisane as his hands arrange her hair which was a bit messy.
At this point, Tisane's eyes and aura glowed with a powerful and ancient light as his countenance became more mysterious and dignified.
"It seems you need a complete hair makeover" Tisane said jokingly. Tina giggled at this statement as her cheeks turned red from blushing.
"Tina" Tisane said suddenly. "I've missed you"
This was the final stroke for her as Tina burst into tears and fell into Tisane's arms. She cried uncontrollably as if letting out the sorrow and pain that had been buried deep within her heart for a long time.