There was no time to run. Turning their backs to the monsters would just guarantee a unprotected back just waiting to be attacked.
Ilivir, Nat and the baby air dragon stood their ground as they were seconds away from clashing with the giant dust rabbits.
“IGNIRA!” Nat shouted. The power of her fire ball spell transferred into her sword, turning it into a flaming blade of death. Perfect for creatures made of dust.
The baby air dragon's growls became more fiercer as it took in the air around, growing into the size of a adult air dragon.
Ilivir simply stood his ground with his enchanted sword.
The trio didn't had to wait long as the ravage dust creatures bit into whatever they can get their maws on.
Thanks to Excalibur's guidance, Nat was able to elegantly slice off rabbit limbs left and right as she also expertly dodge every dust creatures she faced.
The baby air dragon split into different into five smaller dragons and transferred themselves into five dust bunnies. As soon as the air dragons entered their bodies, they turned purple and their eyes changed from red to purple. Surprisingly, the possessed dust bunnies started attacking the other dust creatures. It seems the baby air dragon has the combined powers of Azaviel and "Storm", the air dragon.
Ilivir put his dark knight inspired training to use. He striked down at the crotch area of one of the dust bunnies and began chanting a purification spell. Within seconds, the purification spell spread to the rest of the dust bunny's body until it was reduced to a pile of ordinary dust. Instead of slowing the spread of corruption like Isaac's purification spells, Ilivir's purification spells destroys corruption and the creature with it. Striking the crotch area will get the most efficient results.
But no matter how many giant dust rabbits they slay, more just take their place. To make maters worse, it seems more dust monsters are forming from the sea of dust. It doesn't seem the dust will run out anytime soon.
Something needs to change and Ilivir knew it. He gets more deadly and clear headed whenever he decides to seriously battle. He weighed his options. Despite how powerful they gotten in a few short minutes, they will eventually run out of strength at this rate. They need to do something to even the odds...Yes! That would work!
"Hey brat! Do me a favor and start shooting your fire magic down below! Let's even the numbers a little!" Ilivir commanded.
Instead of responding to the brat comment, Nat and Excalibur Immediately figured out what Ilivir meant and started shooting fire balls at the sea of dust with her free hand.
“IGNIRA! IGNIRA! IGNIRA! IGNIRA! IGNIRA! IGNIRA!” Nat shouted.
Fire started raining down on the sea of dust.
Soon, the entire floor was a lit with fire. The group went from fighting over a sea of living dust to fighting over a burning sea of fire. The dust was practically screaming in pain as the creatures on the ground started burning to death.
But there was still the mater of the hundreds of dust bunnies still on the stairs winding around the stone pillar.
Even though the number of enemies are reduced by the hundreds, the party still won't survive the hundreds of rabbits still alive.
Ilivir thought back to the souls that are still trying to gain control of Isaac's body. He then thought back to when he first saw a human woman become a corrupted werewolf. The very thought of transforming himself brought chills down his and ever since that day, he always fantasized what it would be like to transform at will into any creature he can imagine. Ilivir desires the power to shape-shift. To have tentacles, or wolf paws, or cow udders or a chicken's head. What would it feel like to have a different body? Or at least just different body parts. What is it like to be a chimeric creature. Ilivir is living that dream now and he has no time to enjoy it. Thinking about his fantasies made Ilivir think about the many souls in his body. That was when he had a wonderful idea. The souls in his body can alter his body, right?
'Listen, I understand that you want a body, but you must understand that I own and control this body now. Whatever I say is law. With that said, I have a proposition for all of you. You can can use this body for a certain amount of time but in return, you must leave me some of your power. For example, if you give me a body part to my liking, I will spare you a hour of control. If you teach me a magic spell I don't know, I will also spare you a hour. When your time is up, I will take back control. The amount of power or body alteration will influence your time in control. If you leave me a full body modification I like, I might even consider lending my body for a full day. However, one soul at a time can borrow control. There might be exceptions to that rule but you must convince me that a group of souls can work together before I even consider more then one soul control the body. We can all agree that freely controlling a body without interference is better the worrying about wrestling control over the body?' Ilivid offered.
Surprisingly, all the souls agreed.
"If you double cross me, there will be consequences.' Ilivid warned. His tone of voice allowed no argument. "And that includes harming my allies. If you harm any of my friends, I will force you from control. I don't think you want to waste your precious time controlling the body?"
Surprisingly, the souls seems to sincerely agree.
'Now. I need someone who can allow us to escape these rabid creatures and reach the second floor. This feat will allow two hours of control. Remember, if this body dies, we all die. Now who will volunteer to risk our lives on the battle field?' Ilivir mentally said in a leader-like tone.
Many souls volunteered, giving suggestions on how they will deal with the dust bunnies. They were either suggesting escaping or destroying the opposition or both.
'Letssssss me turn them all into statues. They should make great additions for our garden.' The Basilisk soul said.
'No, pick me! Pick me! I know the the perfect way to escape! I can use my transformation magic to give everybody wings to fly away!' Sera the witch soul said.
'Those rabbits doesn't seem to know the meaning of reproducing. How ironic. Let me borrow our body for a little while and I will reeducate our friends in what it means to be a bunny.' The Succubus soul said.
Ilivir listened to all the soul's suggestions. Eventually, he selected a soul. Hopefully, he wasn't wrong in trusting one of the captured souls in getting them out of this mess.
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The 1's Note: Sorry that I have been gone for awhile. I didn't think the winter break would take so much of my time. But to make up for my week of absence, I written up a few chapters that I hope will make up for it. Feel free to jump in and add some fresh new ideas. It's no fun doing this alone. I know that I made things a little complicated lately. I hope there is still writing room for you guys to add new chapters. Any help to keep this story alive is appreciated. I might have missed some plot holes. If so, hopefully, they can be fixed in a later chapter or in a divergent chapter.
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