"But I'll show you my true power!" Ikati roared, summoning bright fire around him. Yuma felt the pressure of Ikati's power build, the island vibrating as Ikati prepared a devastating attack.
"You're going to regret that!" Yuma shouted, gathering all his energy into his fists, preparing for a final confrontation.
"Come then! Show me what you've got!" Ikati shouted, the fire swirling around him like a storm. Time froze as the two instantly bolted at each other, faster than the eye could see.
"Engulf Mantra: Tactical Nuke!" A massive fist of flames appears behind Ikati.
"Reality Mantra: Shatter!" Yuma reels his right arm back, a massive explosion of pink aura escapes from his knuckles.
In an instant, time completely froze. The two fists locked, but not touching. Yuma grits his teeth. Ikati shouts in rage.
Boombox looks up at the sky as it cracks like glass.
Cani and Kinsha lookup with wide eyes as flames begin to explode into the sky like a pillar of pure light.
Moon stands shocked, running into the battleship where Ika hides.
In an instant the sky returns to bright blue as the sky shatters like glass, the island violently starts shaking as a massive fireball covers half the island. Everyone covers their ears as any remaining structure splinters into dust. Trees uprooted. Water around the island splashing in massive tsunami waves. Clouds float away. A massive mushroom cloud rising into the sky. Ikati's eyes go blank. Small patches of fire burn out off his shoulders as he hits the crumbled ground. Yuma standing conscious nearby breathing heavily.
Alien King: Yuma VS Demon Lord: Ikati
-Victor: Alien King, Yuma-
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The dust settled slowly, the echoes of the catastrophic clash fading into an eerie silence. Yuma blinked against the brightness of the sky, the sun piercing through the remnants of smoke that lingered in the air. His body ached, each movement sending sharp jolts of pain through him, but the adrenaline was beginning to wear off, leaving behind an exhaustion that threatened to pull him back into unconsciousness.
As he pushed himself up from the rubble, Yuma's heart raced, thoughts spiraling as he scanned the battlefield. Where had his allies gone? Were they safe?
"Cani! Boombox…?" he called hoarsely, his voice cracking from both strain and anxiety. He staggered forward, a mix of determination and dread propelling him through the debris. Just then, he spotted a flash of movement to his left. A familiar figure darted into view, her fiery hair billowing like a banner against the destruction.
"Yuma!" Kinsha's voice rang out, her eyes wide with relief. She rushed toward him, her pace quickening as they closed the distance.
"You're alive!" Yuma could feel his heart stop.
"Kinsha…? Is it really you!?" Kinsha smiles brightly. The two became locked in a tight hug. The warmth of her embrace flooded him with a surge of relief, momentarily overpowering the pain that coursed through his body.
"Kinsha, I missed you so much…" he started, but the words faltered as emotions surged within him.
"I missed you, Yuma!" she said, pulling back just enough to meet his gaze. Tears brimmed in her eyes, glistening in the light.
"You fought him... You fought Ikati!"
"I had to," Yuma replied, struggling to find the right words.
"I couldn't let him win." Before he could say more, Cani burst into view, panting heavily as she stumbled forward, her eyes darting around in frantic search of Yuma.
"Yuma! Thank the stars you're okay! I saw that explosion of power and I got worried!" Cani stopped short, his expression shifting to one of concern as she took in Yuma's battered form.
"What happened? You look like you've been through hell."
"More like I've been through a war," Yuma exhaled, though his heart was still pounding from the aftershocks of the battle.
"But we did it. We defeated Ikati… Now… we take down demon Lord Buki" Cani's eyes lit up, a grin breaking across her face.
"We always knew you could! But still, it's good to see you in one piece." Just then, a rumble echoed through the remnants of the castle. Yuma turned to see Moon and Ika emerging from the shadows, both looking equally worn but alive. The relief on their faces was palpable.
"Yuma!" Ika shouted, her voice filled with excitement.
"You did it! You actually took him down!"
"Barely," Yuma replied, waving a hand dismissively.
"But it's good to see you both." As they gathered around him, he felt a swell of camaraderie, their bonds forged even stronger through their shared struggles. But a pang of worry creased his brow as he searched for one more familiar face.
"Where's Boombox?" he asked, glancing around the group, his heart sinking slightly. Moon stepped forward, his expression somber.
"He's still out there, helping to clean up the remnants of Ikati's forces. He'll be back soon." Yuma nodded, though the knot in his stomach didn't dissipate. Kinsha squeezed his arm.
"We can't lose hope. We've faced worse, and we're still here."
"Right," Yuma said, taking a deep breath. Cani stepped closer, determination glinting in his eyes.
"We need to go though… this island is soon to become a civil war zone as the other Demon lords rush to claim it" Yuma nods.
"True…"