*:・゚⚡┇ The fight is ongoing — bloody — he supposes this is the way someone like Skarlet would enjoy such a fight; God blood is not as mortal blood — rubies that taste a bit like sugar, scratches and wounds which exhumes aromas like sweetmeat; all of it mingled with a strong tinge of metal, of copper.
And she’s strong. Much stronger than he’s given her credit for, for she’s grown, become so much more capable as she understands her power further. From beneath the shadow from his hat, he observes her form as it settles back into a stance, her red grin wide — too wide, perhaps.
❝You are making a grave mistake, Skarlet❞, he groans — wants to lean against his staff but fights the urge lest he appears weak, broken. His breathing is rugged, rough — sweat dribbles from his temple and down his cheek like tears. ❝End this now. Walk away. This is not your place.❞
But the former Champion of Outworld is not done. Will not listen. And he should have known as much. Her shape fizzles, bubbles, suddenly engulfed in crimson, the stench of blood almost nauseating as she disappears from view — he barely has time to register she’s gone that the woman reappears behind him — pounces and, in a move reminiscent of Kitana’s wretched clone, anchors herself onto the Demi-God’s back — sinks her teeth into his neck, through the leather of his attire and pierces skin next to his artery, nearly nicking it in the process. With a howl Raiden straightens, lifts her up at the same time; hears a horrible, witch like cackle from the deplorable creature, then her honey like voice as she praises his blood — he pushes himself backward; SLAMS her between his towering frame and the wall with such force cement cracks on impact and when she lets go, he stumbles forward, hand upon his neck where blood gushes freely. ❝....❞