Katie grit her teeth as she once more crossed swords with Fukushu. The nine tails kitsune was proving to be quite formidable.
"Surprised," Fukushu grinned as he cast another spell at the Katie. The seraph countering with a spell of her own.
"You could say that," she growled, casting a spell that caused the kitsune to be pushed backwards. Fukushu chuckled, brushing himself off as he glared at Katie. "I thought you would mortal," he said. "While your power may indeed eclipse my own, your skills are woefully inadequate. As are your friends."
Katie now looked to where Fukushu was pointing. The seraph eyes growing wide as she watched Abolith duel both Mika and Kari. Despite Mikas incredible power, the dark elf assassin was matching her every move. Even the four tailed kitsune was having difficulty keeping up with A plinths obvious skill.
"You cant win Fukushu," Katie stated as the the two once more crossed blades. "Even you have to realize your efforts will amount to nothing."
"You assume that I wish to stop your parents from casting the spell," Fukushu laughed. "On the contrary I want them to succeed. This, this is but a test. And an opportunity to inflict pain on those you care for."
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Mary Elise now found herself sprinting through the woods, Karen and Naomi dragging an injured Yuriko with them. In the chaos of their escape they had found themselves separated from Mia, Zack, and the demons. While she guessed they had gotten away, that didnt necessarily help them.
The sounds of battle were gradually fading as they ran. Akira and Isao were engaged in a bloody battle, blasts of magic and the sounds of steel clashing had echoed through the darkened woods. Mary hoped the five tails kitsune would be okay, but she had some doubts.
"Where are we?"
Mary Elise paused, turning to see Naomi anxiously looking around. "Not sure," she answered. "But maybe we're far enough away that we can open a portal to get out of here."
Naomi and Karen now watched as Mary Elise began to try and cast the spell. The auburn haired coed would not get the chance to completely though. Before she could finish she cried out on pain. A spear ripping it's way through her abdomen.
"Mary!"
Mary Elise grunted, her legs giving way as she now clutched the bloody tip that had torn it's way through her body. She coughed, the taste of blood in her mouth. The attack had come from behind. As she tried to now stand her eyes went wide in horror. She couldnt feel her legs.
Naomi, Karen, and Yuriko turned as Mary Elise fell. Casseus glowered at the trio a spell begin to form in his hands. "Now," he growled. "I end you."
Yuriko was still trying to recover the attack by the Deimos. Cradling her infant self she now watched as her aunt Naomi and Karen tried to mount a defense. Yuriko could see they were no match for Casseus, the enhanced wizards power was too great.
Karen was the first to fall. The wizard gave her all, unleashing blasts of pure light that illuminated the woods for miles, while singeing the ground around her. A less experienced opponent would have fallen before her attack. Casseus though was ready. Vanishing from sight he appeared behind Karen. By then it was too late. Casseus summoned a series of thin metallic spikes, piercing Karen as if she were a pin cushion. Karen screamed in pain, collapsing to the ground in a pool of blood.
Now it was left to Naomi. Unlike Karen, the Asian teens attacks were unique in their execution. Casseus was only too aware of the spells at this girls disposal, which had led to his initial defeat. Casseus was ready though this time.
As Naomi used her wand, attacking with every magical attack she had ever seen or read in anime, Yuriko could only watch. For a moment the time displaced teen thought her aunt could do it. Shouting out finishing attacks from her favorites shows as she swiped madly at Casseus. Yuriko watched as Casseus would dodge, block, or absorb the attacks. The damage to the silver haired man was becoming apparent.
"You can do it Naomi," she shouted.
As quickly as she said it though, she realized how wrong she was. A sinister smile spread across Casseus face as Naomi charged up yet another attack. As the teen looked to hit Casseus with a "Serious Consecutive punch" he struck. Dodging out of the way, Casseus unleashed a massive blast of energy at Naomi's midsection. The smell of burning flesh stung Yurikos nose as blood splattered across the forest floor. As Naomi collapsed in a prone position, Casseus turned Yuriko who now cradled the infant in her arms
"Now child I shall show you the price for your arrogance."