With a Resounding shout Gloria called to the empowered Gallade! Luca realizing that They had him Surrounded, all he could do was Fly back up into the sky to gain some Distance, still Coughing up Blood.
Oh what a poor decision that was. With Flame Erupting from her Eyes and All the golden light Surrounding her and Condensing into her palms, and with a Divine Roar.
She let's loose a blast of Pure Solar Corona out of her hands towards the Airborne witch
at The Speed the blast was Travelling, Luca couldn't Dodge. or Teleport, Especially with the Damage he had suffered, he had no Choice but to Deflect it. A Symbol appearing over his hand he Shouted.
"Kazha!"
and a Giant Barrier of Fog, matching his Magic formed in front of him, Trying his best to hold back the blast his Wings even trying to Hold back the Gigantic Solar Blast coming from the Ground. the force pushing him further and further up into the air, As powerful as this spell was it wasn't a Match for this Output. Holes and cracks Opened across his barrier. Streams of Golden Fire Burning his Body. with a roar of Desperation he tried to fight it back. But the Beam was finally about to stop once Gloria falls to her knees tired. but the Blast was Ready to Detonate right in the Witches face. Taking a risk and Flying even Higher, once the Solar blast Reached a critical point and Exploded in the sky like a miniature Sun. Luca managed to Escape it, But in quite a bad state. Most of his Uniform had been Burnt and Dried out to an Ashy Crisp, Slightly deteriorating.
When he thought he had a chance to breathe
Merick! Charging up a Psycho Cut of Immense, Power the entire Time the Clash of Energy was happening above, With a Drag across the Ground and Firing it Straight after the Cloud of Smoke from the Detonation, Splitting the Smoke and Screeching through the sky like a Razor. Luca Permanently Dazed from the Entire situation Reacted a split second too late. and He tried his best to Evade. but the Blade Managed to Cleanly Cut one of his ears off. As Luca felt the gushing blood fall to the ground, He could only hear ringing. followed by a Scream in Agony of losing a Piece of him. the Pouring Iker only adding to it.
Taking the chance with a Single Leap, Almost Vanishing from his speed Merick Got Behind the Damaged Witch, And as Soon as the Witch turned around
The Strike sending Luca Careening to the Earth with an Audible Crash. Dirt and Rubble from the earth Flying across the field and the Rumble Caused the whole Evergreen to shudder.
Luca...Weakily trying to Get up, but Failing. Fell to his knees, His Attire had been Torn to Shreds from that Strike, Tearing away all the Damaged scrap and leaving him Tattered. Shuddering like a Leaf from that Strike, He could only Gag like he lost Every ounce of Breath in his lungs.
His body catching up to the Damage Luca crumbled down like a Broken branch, Coughing and Heaving, the Ringing Even worse now, Felt like the world was Deafened. But despite the Pain, he still felt a Presence. the Heat radiating from the Blue Flames enveloping the Forest Guardian, Reeling an Arm back, Charging it with Thunderpunch, the Light Arcing across the Ground as it was being Imbued with this Immense Strenght. But something was wrong, The flames were Starting to dissipate, and Merick began to Grunt and sweat with frustration. Trying to hold onto this Power while he could, Only for it to slip from his grasp. His Fist Stopped Glowing with Thunderous might, the Flames faded, And his eyes went back to Normal. Breathing Heavily looking down at himself he Grunted "D-Damnit!....DAMNIT....Just needed it a Bit longer.....f-fine All I need is One more Strike. Before....B-Before" As if he was in a hurry he Tried to reel his arm back to Strike the Witch down.
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It was Happening again. Just like Last time, The Sickness regained it's grip and At it's Worse Strike yet, His body Trembling All over, a Blackened fluid Dripping from his eyes and mouth, the Guardian had Sickly Veins of Black forming Everywhere around his body,
and the Pain....Was the worst it had Ever been, Just like last time this Power Came out
Using the very Flames to block the Barrage of Stolen Chains, Gloria Defended herself and a Wounded Merick, Knowing that the Flames would swallow his Ranged attacks Luca hatched a scheme. Forming a rather Long dagger, he would Rush towards the two, Seeing a chance to catch him in the act Gloria would transform the Barrier into a Massive Fireball, Given them a bit more time. Meanwhile a Presence in the nearby bushes seems to be going through a change
though Neither Merick and Gloria were ready for this surprise
In the Blink of Dark Aura, Luca Vanished in what looked like a dark Portal!
The being behind the Bush, now seen to be a Sceptile who had undergone a Mighty Transformation, Had seen Everything unfold, from the Massacre of Small Pokémon littered around the Forest grounds, to the young Lucario Goddess getting Sent away from a Powerful blast, now with the Gallade fighting for his life while the Evil Lucario, who was responsible for this, Trying to Push his Cursed blade into Merick's face!
Drake had seen enough! this was the perfect opening, with Blinding speed the Mega Sceptile dashed through the bush, Lunging forward like the Jungle predator his race always was. he came through with a Mighty Dragon claw, Bringing it down in hopes to Slash the Witch and save the Gallade from a Horrid fate under the knife
As this was all happening, it would seem Luca was gonna get a gigantic suprise.
Phil and Ninjara, having just arrived to the battlefield both look to Luca. the Lucario smiling, whilist the Draconic Greninja frowned under his scarf. both seemed ready to strike at a moments notice
"Looks like this party is just getting started huh Ninji?
"Let's just get this over with....I have a bad feeling about this one!"
"fine fine. I'll go low, you go high! sound good?"
"so be it!"
-Meanwhile-
Zaitsev entered combat. sneaking through the dense foliage to get
the right angle, the best spot for him to use his bow's effective range. with silence, he Took an arrow from the quiver and armed his bow. He steadies his aim, pulls the bowstring back as the arrow tip, began to emit a faint glow appearing with a mixture black and Violet. Strains of light appearing like Chains forming as the string is pulled tight! he Steadies his aim to line up a shot,
"Time to keep that person in place. Spirit shackle." He said to himself quietly, letting go of the bowstring to let the arrow fly towards the target and flew.
"NOW!" and with that Ninjara takes off into the air, whilist Phil dashes out from the thick brush. both with eyes set on the Witch!
Smoke seething from the Dragons mouth! his throat glew bright as he unleashed a vicious torrent of Flame at Luca. Meanwhile Phil began to focus energy to his hands, taking a deep breath in the process. once enough of the Pure Dragon energy was formed, he put his hands together, and let's loose a huge Beam towards the pinned down Lucario. Arcs of energy appearing as Dragon horns Shielding Phil
