World Manipulator Tournament RP (Colosseum)

Originally posted by Regelion1
Dominique noticed Balan retreating but he wasn't paying much attention to Balans tail and a again got hit with it if he focused he could have avoided it but he wasn't. The hit knocked him a 10 yards back his oxygen level then dropped. Dominique was only at 12 minutes of air left. Just then his body began shaking it was the same thing that was happening in the waiting room. Dominique didn't know what was happening to his body but he tried to ignore it and continue the fight. He looked a head of him towards Balan when he notice him shoot a fire ball into the water towards him. He seen the fireball vaporize into the water and heated buble come towards him. There was too many to dodge so he had to try to go through. Dominique's eyes glowed red along with his sword. The water around his sword bubbled just like the bubbles coming towards him. He started slashing back and forth quickly at the bubbles but many of them he wasn't able to to destroy. Each hit by the bubbles burned it made Dominique cringe but he kept swinging till all of the bubbles where out of his way knocking one minutes off his air. The burns made him wish he was able to fully tap into his powers. He was told that when he gained his wings is when he will tap into them. Dominique put his sword away one of his eyes turned from red to yellow. He placed his hands in front of him towards Balan. One of his hands glowed yellow while the other glowed red the water around the hand that was red began to bubble. He then shoot two different beams one red and one yellow at Balan. The trail of the red beam bubbled through the water its heat was different to the yellow beam. Unlike his last beam this one seemed different not just the red one but the yellow one as well.

For a moment, Balan was confused as to why Dominique was shaking. Was he beginning to drown? Soon, however, Dominique seemed to recover, just in time to hit Balan's previous attack and charge one of his own. As the beams fired, Ifrothrax swam upward, trying to avoid them. Once again, her size prevented complete success, but her speed let her avoid the worst of it, the red beam grazing her tail.
"Enough," Ifrothrax hissed. "This form is far too unwieldy." The serpent shifted, growing smaller even as more limbs appeared. Soon there was humoid figure covered in scales, though still showing signs of damage. It flicked its webbed feet, moving easily through the water. Once Ifrothrax was satified, she pointed an arm forward, towards Dominique. "Balan," she snarled, "cease fighting flame with flame." In response, another portal appeared, just in front of the outstretched hand. There was a great cracking sound as the water before Ifrothrax froze solid, spreading ice across the arena in Dominique's direction. With a murmer, Balan closed the portal.

Dominique's eyes turned back to normal when he seen Balan turn into a smaller creature. He was confused at what he was but his confusion distracted him from Balans attack. Dominique finally noticed Balans attack and tried to dodge it but he wasn't fast enough and was frozen solid. Dominique was encased in ice and starting to drop to the bottom then his eyes glowed red. The ice began to melt slowly and steaming in the water till the ice fully melted the freezing left him with only seven minutes of oxygen left. Dominique wanted to use that time wisely but just then his body trembled harder then before. Dominique felt like his body was trying to tell him something but he didn't know what so he ignored it. He then dashed towards Balan pulling out his sword it glowing yellow he slashed it a yard away from Balan. A small beams of light shot from the holes in the blade forming together with the movement of the slash making a wave of light towards him. He then turned his sword horizontal and began spinning the sword while pushing more light out making a funnel of light at Balan. He knew his first attack was easy to dodge but he sent the other for back up.

Jackie had arrived to the battle scene, a mountain quarry where he would do battle with his opponent. He didn't look them up or try to find them since it wouldn't really matter. He did not need to do any research or try to get an upper hand on his opponent while outside of battle. Jackie fought with his own sense of honor that believed in. The human fighter simply sat there at the bottom of the mountain and waited for his challenge to arrive.

Originally posted by MadMel
((Sweet, I get it. 😉 ))

Sinistar had only just leaped out of the way of the green energy ball when it was struck in the head. It flexed and a solid barrier of X-metal formed itself between Sinistar and Adrian, deflecting Adrian's attacks. The barrier transformed into a a giant axe, with which Sinistar, twirling it like it were a cheerleaders baton, struck Adrian multiple times across the arms and legs, trying to cripple him. Sinistar then teleported, reappearing thirty metres away. The axe melted into it's arm, turning into what resembled a minigun. This minigun however did not shoot bullets, but instead fired shards of X-metal that homed in on the target at speeds far greater than any human gun, and exploded on impact. Sinistar let the huge gun rip, knowing that no matter where it fired, the "bullets" would either hit Adrian eventually or be destroyed on the way towards their target.

Adrian sped at an unnatural speed towards Sinistar slid across the being as the trail between the source of the rope was now and end to another emanating light of celestial energy being powered by whatever red star in existence in the galaxies of this universe. Adrian pounded the ground with the same fist as the one holding the rope, locking yet another particle source as the rope began to change into a green gamma ray. The orbs multiplied as Adrian pointed at sinistar and had them close in on Sinistar, trapping him. Either way, even if it did not trap him Adrian jumped in mid air and forced a stomp in between the two emanating sources, causing the ground to erupt and explode. Adrian then casts a supernatural spell with the snap of his fingers, causing Sinistar to be released into the lava as Adrian was then held onto the orbs.

While Sinistar had to fight his way out of the lava (Adrian knew it wouldn't bring him down at all), he began summoning third eye visible demons to transform him as the spiritual essences began to overtake the area and the volcano was ready to erupt soon. Adrian extended his arms out, awaiting.

It was now time to suit up for a real battle...armor...weapons...and a more combative mind.

The giant particles that have been spread all the way up through the atmosphere was ready to rain down on Sinistar.

Originally posted by Regelion1
Dominique's eyes turned back to normal when he seen Balan turn into a smaller creature. He was confused at what he was but his confusion distracted him from Balans attack. Dominique finally noticed Balans attack and tried to dodge it but he wasn't fast enough and was frozen solid. Dominique was encased in ice and starting to drop to the bottom then his eyes glowed red. The ice began to melt slowly and steaming in the water till the ice fully melted the freezing left him with only seven minutes of oxygen left. Dominique wanted to use that time wisely but just then his body trembled harder then before. Dominique felt like his body was trying to tell him something but he didn't know what so he ignored it. He then dashed towards Balan pulling out his sword it glowing yellow he slashed it a yard away from Balan. A small beams of light shot from the holes in the blade forming together with the movement of the slash making a wave of light towards him. He then turned his sword horizontal and began spinning the sword while pushing more light out making a funnel of light at Balan. He knew his first attack was easy to dodge but he sent the other for back up.

Balan still didn't know if something was wrong with with Dominique, but he couldn't afford to let concern interefere with the fight. Besides, it wasn't as if Ifrothrax would stop so easily, and Dominique recovered again in any case. Ifrothrax danced to the side, moving through the water much more easily now, and charged towards Dominique. She ducked low and moved to the side, going directly beneath Dominique, avoiding most of the light funnel. This form may be faster, but it was less heavily armored. Ifrothrax launched herself upwards, attempting to grab Dominique's leg. She spun, bringing an arm forward in a punch with the strength of a dragon behind it, despite the smaller body. With another twist, her webbed foot lashed out with the same amount of power.

Dominique couldn't avoid the attacks they where going to do damage the most he could do was push the light energy around his body to reduce damage to the blows. The first his took 2 minutes off his oxygen and the other the same if he didn't do something fast he would drown. All he could think about was if he had his wings he would have his powers tapped. He needed the power to help him defeat this guy. Dominique moved away and used a strong amount of light energy to encase himself in a see through light orb. The energy from the orb evaporated the water that was in it allowing a space for Dominiuqe to breath but he was just delaying. The truth was that the orb had only enough oxygen to give him five minutes more of oxygen to his remaining 3. He had to hold off for now but his body began trembling even more then before it started to slowly pain him a little. If he screamed from the pain he would loose his oxygen he was trying to save up. But he showed his pain through cringes of his face and fist.

Originally posted by Wei Phoenix
Jackie had arrived to the battle scene, a mountain quarry where he would do battle with his opponent. He didn't look them up or try to find them since it wouldn't really matter. He did not need to do any research or try to get an upper hand on his opponent while outside of battle. Jackie fought with his own sense of honor that believed in. The human fighter simply sat there at the bottom of the mountain and waited for his challenge to arrive.

When Emma first appeared in the quarry, she was pleased with the setting she had been placed in. Any superhuman would easily succumb before her wit in an area of this terrain, and as she beheld the site she grinned. She gently removed the handgun from her side and inspected it, making sure it was loaded and ready, but then chuckled to herself in silence: Of course it was.

She began to search for her battle partner and didn't have to walk for long to find him. Upon sight, she tilted her head and studied this elder man, grey hair and worn face. She couldn't believe it, the insult, a slap in the face. In sheer frustration, she lifted her pistol and pointed straight at the man "An old man?! They put me up against a God damn Noah!" She shouted and shortly after would her gun give out a thundering sound as a bullet raced towards the man.

Out of all the champions, in all dimensions, her wit and talent was put up against a man at the december of his physical prowess. She would use her gun, end this one quickly and exchanged a few words with the man in charge. She'd put the man out of his decaying misery and move on at the same time, away from this indignity.
She was still walking towards the man when she had sent her bullet in his direction, noting every part of the terrain. She was angry, but she still weren't a fool. She knew there were stones along her path well suited for cover, as she knew the same applied for the man before her. Just because she was intent on ending this quickly, didn't mean she would underestimate the elder.

Originally posted by JacopeX
Adrian was down. He was knocked out cold as the bullet connected and actually hit him, feeling the pain he has not felt in years. This was going by all too fast for him...why wasn't he making any sudden difference in this battle? Does this mean he has to go to an unnecessary measure to fight off this thing? Adrian was in total denial of himself, causing him get up anyway, despite limping his way back up and showing and exposing his handicap. He held un to the celestial particle tightly, causing the column of red light to emanate further into the sky, causing the living fabrics of reality to speed up and heal Adrian. Time itself however did not change.

Adrian sped at an unnatural speed towards Sinistar slid across the being as the trail between the source of the rope was now and end to another emanating light of celestial energy being powered by whatever red star in existence in the galaxies of this universe. Adrian pounded the ground with the same fist as the one holding the rope, locking yet another particle source as the rope began to change into a green gamma ray. The orbs multiplied as Adrian pointed at sinistar and had them close in on Sinistar, trapping him. Either way, even if it did not trap him Adrian jumped in mid air and forced a stomp in between the two emanating sources, causing the ground to erupt and explode. Adrian then casts a supernatural spell with the snap of his fingers, causing Sinistar to be released into the lava as Adrian was then held onto the orbs.

While Sinistar had to fight his way out of the lava (Adrian knew it wouldn't bring him down at all), he began summoning third eye visible demons to transform him as the spiritual essences began to overtake the area and the volcano was ready to erupt soon. Adrian extended his arms out, awaiting.

It was now time to suit up for a real battle...armor...weapons...and a more combative mind.

The giant particles that have been spread all the way up through the atmosphere was ready to rain down on Sinistar.

Incredible. Only a second ago Sinistar had been assured victory. But it seemed that even time itself was under Adrian's command. Or perhaps Adrian was so fast that his wounds healed naturally. In either case, Sinistar had not been prepared for this, and so, it had been caught off guard and thrown on the lava. But Sinistar could adapt. It could always adapt, no matter the situation. Even this lava, which was destroying it's chosen body slowly, could be turned into an energy source - A weapon.
Sinistar exploded from the lava, which rose into the air with it, pulled by and invisible force. It funnelled into Sinistar's left hand. It's right hand had transformed into some king of launcher, which was now glowing with the lava that flowed through it's body. Sinistar could tell that Adrian was performing some kind of dark ritual. It could not allow that. The magma launcher fired, using the lava that Sinistar had collected. The launcher compressed this lava into large balls of energy that hammered the ground around Adrian, incinerating all they came in contact with. Sinistar floated in place, the lava swirling around it.
The imitation of a body looked skyward, sensing that Adrian was ready to rain hell down on them both. Sinistar was ready. It had a near infinite source of energy from this lava around it. There was no way Sinistar could lose.

Zero staggered to her feet, the last attack almost destroyed her but she was to stubborn to lay down and die. As Zero got up she watched Kiyoshi fall forward on his face, "You were right you did finish it, to bad you underestimated me." Zero sheathed her sword and used one of them as a crutch to help her walk to the waiting room.

Originally posted by Regelion1
Dominique couldn't avoid the attacks they where going to do damage the most he could do was push the light energy around his body to reduce damage to the blows. The first his took 2 minutes off his oxygen and the other the same if he didn't do something fast he would drown. All he could think about was if he had his wings he would have his powers tapped. He needed the power to help him defeat this guy. Dominique moved away and used a strong amount of light energy to encase himself in a see through light orb. The energy from the orb evaporated the water that was in it allowing a space for Dominiuqe to breath but he was just delaying. The truth was that the orb had only enough oxygen to give him five minutes more of oxygen to his remaining 3. He had to hold off for now but his body began trembling even more then before it started to slowly pain him a little. If he screamed from the pain he would loose his oxygen he was trying to save up. But he showed his pain through cringes of his face and fist.

It seemed Dominique had some form of defense; those blows were some of Ifrothrax best. Now he seemed to have formed a shield, though he seemed to be in great pain and was shaking harder than ever. Ifrothrax cautiosly drifted closer.
"Hold on, Iffy," Balan said, "there's something wrong here."
"He is vulnerable," Ifrothrax said matter of factly. "Or do you fear a deception?"
"No, not as such." Balan raised the voice of his and Ifrothrax' form. "Dominique, are you well?"
Ifrothrax moved closer. Was it a trap? Or had the underwater battle taken more of a toll than expected? There was no question Balan wished to win the tournament, though he was still quite suspicious of the whole ordeal. If Dominique didn't recover, did Balan have to do anything? Ifrothrax might, but that wasn't exactly Balan's style. No attacks, not yet.

Dominique felt a little weird but he didn't want that to interfere with their match. " I'm fine don't hold back this fight will help me out later back on bume. So I want you to be real dont worry about me I'm fine." It felt like his body was trying to tell him something but he didn't know what it was. But he knew the longer he talked the less oxygen would gain. He had to keep the dome strong but the truth was 3 strong hits could cause the dome to crack. In his normal state his domes are weaker then they would be if he was fully tapped. Dominique started to remember when the angels and the demons asked to help him tap into his powers. But he could never trust any of them so he choose his own path and thats how hes going to gain his full powers. Dominique began concentrating his body went still and his mind went blank but his dome stood strong.

Originally posted by Regelion1
Dominique felt a little weird but he didn't want that to interfere with their match. " I'm fine don't hold back this fight will help me out later back on bume. So I want you to be real dont worry about me I'm fine." It felt like his body was trying to tell him something but he didn't know what it was. But he knew the longer he talked the less oxygen would gain. He had to keep the dome strong but the truth was 3 strong hits could cause the dome to crack. In his normal state his domes are weaker then they would be if he was fully tapped. Dominique started to remember when the angels and the demons asked to help him tap into his powers. But he could never trust any of them so he choose his own path and thats how hes going to gain his full powers. Dominique began concentrating his body went still and his mind went blank but his dome stood strong.

"Does he wish to die?" Ifrothrax inquired. "If so, I have no compunctions."
In response, Balan simply chuckled. "Alright, then. No hesitation." Ifrothrax raised a webbed hand, and Balan exercised more of his power. Two portal opened up on either side of Diminique's shield, one of flame and one of ice. Superheated bubbles leaped from one even as creeping ice cracked from the other As the two collided, Balan closed both rips, then tore open two more, both to the same plane: Water. One portal opened directly behind Dominique and his shield, while the other formed behind Balan and Ifrothrax' body. More water rushed from both portal, and with any luck, would throw both combatants towards each other. Ifrothrax darted foward, using the extra water to gain more speed, and thus, more force for the coming blow. At the last moment, Ifrothrax spun in the water, throwing out a webbed foot in a truly draconic kick.

Dominique opened his eyes at the exact moment Balans foot kick through the dome. His eyes widened but he couldn't react or he would loss his last chance to gain more air before the dome filled with water.But then the dome began cracking until it finally shattered forcing Dominique to hold his breath again. Too bad he was only able to gain 5 more minutes of oxygen before Balan kicked through leaving him with 8 minutes before he would drown. Dominique placed his right hand in a form over his left palm, his right hand began to tremble but he ignored it and continued. He threw his hand to his side and dashed towards Balan he was going to go hand to hand combat. Dominique got lose enough his foot then started to glow yellow as he launched a barrage of 35 light energy kicks at Balan his kicks moved slower underwater but they still seemed fast. If it wasn't for the fact that Dominique spent time under water to train in speed he wouldn't be able to move so fast and train himself to breath for so long.

Originally posted by Regelion1
Dominique opened his eyes at the exact moment Balans foot kick through the dome. His eyes widened but he couldn't react or he would loss his last chance to gain more air before the dome filled with water.But then the dome began cracking until it finally shattered forcing Dominique to hold his breath again. Too bad he was only able to gain 5 more minutes of oxygen before Balan kicked through leaving him with 8 minutes before he would drown. Dominique placed his right hand in a form over his left palm, his right hand began to tremble but he ignored it and continued. He threw his hand to his side and dashed towards Balan he was going to go hand to hand combat. Dominique got lose enough his foot then started to glow yellow as he launched a barrage of 35 light energy kicks at Balan his kicks moved slower underwater but they still seemed fast. If it wasn't for the fact that Dominique spent time under water to train in speed he wouldn't be able to move so fast and train himself to breath for so long.

After Ifrothrax' kick, Balan closed both portals, before they became any more of a drain on his strength. So many so quickly was a bit of a strain. Luckily, Balan and Ifrothrax weren't sharing the same pool of strength, so the dragon was still far from tired. However, she'd still sustained several burns that the shapeshifting hadn't healed. The water helped, but only so much.
Ifrothrax weaved through the water, arms held before her face as she dodged or blocked Dominique's kicks. With this body, she held the advantage of water adaptation, as well as her draconic strength, which remained no matter what body she used. Yet even so, some kicks managed to get through. Ifrothrax waited until the final kick to attempt grabbing Dominique's leg and delivering several quick strikes of her own, a combination of punches and kicks, each empowered by the strength of a dragon. At the final punch, Ifrothrax flitted upward, gaining the high ground, so to speak.

Originally posted by MadMel
((What the flying f*ck!? My post disappeared! I'll have to do it all over again. 🙁 ))

Incredible. Only a second ago Sinistar had been assured victory. But it seemed that even time itself was under Adrian's command. Or perhaps Adrian was so fast that his wounds healed naturally. In either case, Sinistar had not been prepared for this, and so, it had been caught off guard and thrown on the lava. But Sinistar could adapt. It could always adapt, no matter the situation. Even this lava, which was destroying it's chosen body slowly, could be turned into an energy source - A weapon.
Sinistar exploded from the lava, which rose into the air with it, pulled by and invisible force. It funnelled into Sinistar's left hand. It's right hand had transformed into some king of launcher, which was now glowing with the lava that flowed through it's body. Sinistar could tell that Adrian was performing some kind of dark ritual. It could not allow that. The magma launcher fired, using the lava that Sinistar had collected. The launcher compressed this lava into large balls of energy that hammered the ground around Adrian, incinerating all they came in contact with. Sinistar floated in place, the lava swirling around it.
The imitation of a body looked skyward, sensing that Adrian was ready to rain hell down on them both. Sinistar was ready. It had a near infinite source of energy from this lava around it. There was no way Sinistar could lose.

Adrian sensed the explosion seconds before the eruption as the monstrous weaponary reliance of the lava shocked Adrian. He was as Sinistar was manipulating the lava and was going to backfire it against Adrian. Before even completing his transformation process he stopped and turned around upwards at Sinistar, widen eyes and a very surprised emotion.

"WHAT!? This thing is a freak of nature! How does it rise from the lava and come back even stronger?"

Adrian yelled out loud, with total disbelief. Adrian quickly made one last step towards his transformation process by picking up on the spiritual paralysis that would soon consume him as the third eye visible demons arm him with weapons and shield...and become a different being...an elite warrior of Satan...Dressed to battle...with the intention to kill....not defeat...not win...not stand in victory...but kill.

Adrian was blown away by the explosion caused by the pound in the ground around him. The force dragged his body through the ground like a ragged doll as the burning rocks covered his body. His elegant clothing? all wrinkled, ripped, and stained with burn marks and lava stains. He just layed motionless under the rock and lava...as if this battle was over....

And it was...It was now going to become a war. Adrian extended his arms out, smacking the rocks off of him as his motionless, unconscious, body began to levitate off the ground. His arms were held on by the physical spirits and supernatural demonic begins that were healing and transforming him as a black smoke of dangerous spirits surrounded Adrian's body in a tornado formation. Any mortal presence around these spirits could curse and kill the human on the spot in total fear or cardiac. The spirits were cries of the suffering souls...they were beginning to be reeled in by the demonic and supernaturals to be a life support to Adrian...and using these souls to make this transformation possible.

This spirits attracted the orbs into the tornado as this began a hurricane like disturbance in the battle area. The fabrics of reality were being fast forwarded even further as the clouds began to accelerate and the darkness of the nights were becoming darker and darker every day that went by, over clouded by the cursed atmosphere. Adrian in such a form with a favorable atmosphere would be much danger to any of his opponents. The transformation was very difficulty to see through the deadly winds that can rip the flesh off of any human. The winds then began to roar louder and louder like a realing banshee.

The status of the volcano: Severe danger of erupting any minute.

Originally posted by The Scenario
After Ifrothrax' kick, Balan closed both portals, before they became any more of a drain on his strength. So many so quickly was a bit of a strain. Luckily, Balan and Ifrothrax weren't sharing the same pool of strength, so the dragon was still far from tired. However, she'd still sustained several burns that the shapeshifting hadn't healed. The water helped, but only so much.
Ifrothrax weaved through the water, arms held before her face as she dodged or blocked Dominique's kicks. With this body, she held the advantage of water adaptation, as well as her draconic strength, which remained no matter what body she used. Yet even so, some kicks managed to get through. Ifrothrax waited until the final kick to attempt grabbing Dominique's leg and delivering several quick strikes of her own, a combination of punches and kicks, each empowered by the strength of a dragon. At the final punch, Ifrothrax flitted upward, gaining the high ground, so to speak.

Originally posted by Hitosu Moriko

Hitosu Landed in the world unconscious he woke up a few minutes later "huh Where am i?" Hitosu got up he then sensed the area around him "These were the power levels i was sensing

Originally posted by Regelion1
Deathstar sat up off the floors his head slightly hurting. He looked around and couldn't find Donnys energy anywhere he was frustrated. "HEY WHERES DONNY I WASNT DONE FIGHTING !! where em i." He looked around but all he could find was Hitosu. He then stooded up and walked towards hitosu.

Originally posted by moderator23
Ashford walked up behind Vane, Deathstar, Kiyoshi, and Hitosu. "You 3, must have lost at the tournament. My name is Ashford, but you can just call me Ash. I fought the being known as Pintar a while ago, and I have been here ever since, waiting, for others to aid me in defeating him. So, here are 3 of you." There can only be one winner so you 4 come with me for now". He led them to an isolated circular room. It had no windows, chairs, tables, or anything a room would have."I shall explain what is happening as soon as the others come. I would hate to have to explain myself more than once...Wait here while I go seek others who have lost their fights."

Ashford walked up behind Deathstar, and Hitosu. "You 2, must have lost at the tournament. My name is Ashford, but you can just call me Ash. I fought the being known as Pintar a while ago, and I have been here ever since, waiting, for others to aid me in defeating him. So, here are 2 of you." There can only be one winner so you 2 come with me for now". He led them to an isolated circular room. It had no windows, chairs, tables, or anything a room would have."I shall explain what is happening as soon as the others come. I would hate to have to explain myself more than once...Wait here while I go seek others who have lost their fights."

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Originally posted by Regelion1
Dominique was pummeled by Balans attacks each on hit and each one taking away a little of Dominique's oxygen. Dominique had only minutes left when he seen Balan get higher up in the water. He knew this was his chance Dominique charged power in both hands one yellow the other red. He then combined them together and aimed it upwards towards Balan. This move was not a beam but a blinding light that filled the water. The light was intense blinding and thats what it was meant to do at least for that instant. He quickly used the light to get closer to Balan to try to do damage using his Regelion style. Dominique was able to get behind Balan with the use of his flash both of his fist where charged one with a red glow the other with a yellow. Dominique Jammed Both fists into Balans back twisting his fists counterclockwise and releasing the burning energy stored in both fists to send him downward. This was one of his strongest moves but he didn't know if it would have enough affect on Balan.

Ifrothrax' arms flew up a moment too late, and both she and Balan were blinded by the light. They'd expected an attack and Ifrothrax had moved to dodge, unprepared for a bright flash. On instinct, she lashed out in front of her, striking with all limbs at her disposal. All in vain, it appeared. She felt the blows a split second before the blasts were released, and two cries of pain punctuated the water. Ifrothrax was thrown downward, spinning in the same direction of the blast. The water slowed the descent, and hindered the burns ever so slightly. Ifrothrax hung suspended in the water, floating limply upward. She hurt all over, and the burns sustained earlier only got worse. Eventually, and only with great effort, did Ifrothrax rise again. She breathed heavily, her gills pulsating in and out. That attack was powerful, Balan thought. And at point blank range, too. How much energy had Dominique been forced to expend there? Both of them had taken heavy blows, and thrown around a lot of power. How much did either have left? Balan decided it couldn't have been much. Once more, then; he could do that much. With a yell that escaped Ifrothrax' lips, Balan tore open the barriers of reality once again. And this time, he drew lightning. Underwater, the effect was devastating. Electricity leaped from the portal, enveloping the entire field of battle with blue-yellow light, striking at everything within. If neither of the combatants could get up after this, then so be it. No hesitation, wasn't that right?