[The Crowd erupts into cheers, their voices echoing across the arena as Kaia's display of speed dazzles everyone watching.]
Blaze Vortex:
(Leaning foward, his tone inredulous)
"Okay, I knew she was fast, but... that's insane! She's moving like she's teleporting! How is anyone supposed to keep up with that?"
Void ling:
(His shadows ripple intensely, his tone calm but with a hint of shock.)
"It's no teleportation. It's pure speed. She's pushing the limits of motion itself-- faster than most beings can comprehend. But Seraphina... she doesn't look fazed."
Kaia's speed accelerate yet again-- this time surpassing what most beings in the arena can even comprehend. She darts in from multiple angles, her figure almost disappearing as her movement blur into streaks of light. With the crowd's roaring her name, Kaia aims a decisive blow at Seraphina.
Kaia:
(Her voice confident, almost assured of victory as she closes the gap)
"You can't keep up with this-- let's end it here!"
But just as Kaia's fist streaks toward her, Seraphina moves. Her arm shoots up with effortless precision, golden spirals flaring with Radiance, as she catches Kaia's incoming strike. The impact sends a massive Shockwave through the arena, shattering nearby dimensions and silencing the crowd in stunned disbelief."
Blaze Vortex:
(His flames uncontrollably as he jumps Slightly, his eyes wide with shock.)
"Did you see that? She caught it! She actually caught it-- at that speed!"
Void ling:
(Her shadows ripple intensely)
"She's faster than she's shown. I knew she was holding back, but this... this is beyond anything I expected."
Revy:
(Her voice low)
"She reacted. To that speed. The crowd's favorite just lost her edge, and she knows it."
Asuna:
(Her lightning charged aura crackles)
"She's been hiding her true capabilities. That reaction- it wasn't just instinct. It was deliberate."
Mae:
(Recovering her composure)
"Well, well. This balance wielder got more spark than I thought. Kaia's going to have to rethink her entire approach."
On the battlefield, Kaia stares at Seraphina with wide eyes, her usually calm demeanor breaking as disbelief overtakes her.
Kaia:
(Her voice laced with shock)
"You.... caught that? That was everything--my top speed. How did you--"
Seraphina Nyx:
(Her tone calm but edged with quiet confidence)
"Speed means nothing if it's predictable. I told you-- I've seen your rhythm.
Blaze Vortex:
(Grining his flames flickering as he crosses his arms)
"Man, I knew Nyx was holding back. But this? She's full of surprises. Kaia doesn't stand a chance now.:
Void ling:
(Her shadows settle slightly")
"Don't underestimate Kaia. She's been shaken, but she's not done. Nyx needs to keep her guard up- this fight isn't over yet."
The crowd begins to cheer again, but their shouts are no longer just for Kaia. Seraphina's calm strength and her unexpected reaction to Kaia's unimaginable speed have drawn their attention, even the Rulers of the Realm seem more focused.
Kaia:
(Hee voice charged with determination)
"You can't keep this up, Seraphina! No one moves faster than me-- not here, not anywhere. Let's see you dodge this!"
Kaia moves in for her final strike, her speed surpassing every previous attack, her figure nearby invisible as her fist closes in on Seraphina. For the crowd and even the rulers, Kaia's victory seems certain. But then-- everything changes.
Seraphina doesn't dodge. She doesn't sidestep. She moves. It's not a blur, nor is it a flash of light-- her movement is so precise, so controlled, that it feels like she simply ceases to exists in one place and appears in another. The crowd falls silent as Kaia's fist strikes nothing but air, Seraphina standing behind her, untouched.
Kaia:
(Her voice falters)
"What--how--? No one's ever reacted to that speed before! No one!
Seraphina Nyx:
(Her tone carries quiet strength"
"Speed means nothing without control. Every motion,every strike-- it's predictable. And once you see the rhythm it's just a matter of timing."
Kaia steps back, her aura faltering for the first time. The crowd begins to murmur in astonishment, their cheers now silenced by disbelief at what they've just witnessed.
Revy:
(Her golden aura flickers)
"No one's ever matched Kaia. Like this. Seraphina wasn't bluffing--she's got control I didn't think possible."
Asuna:
(Her golden aura flickers)
"She didn't just react--she moved ahead of Kaia's strike. That level of precision... it's unreal."
Back on the battlefield, Kaia shakes her head, trying to regain her composure. She lunges again, pushing her speed to the absolute limit, her strikes coming from every angle in rapid succession. But Seraphina moves effortlessly, weaving through Kaia's attacks with the same impossibly controlled motion.
Then with one decisive move, Seraphina steps foward, her glowing energy radiating like a beacon. Kaia's aura falters completely as Seraphina delivers her finishing strike, a perfectly timed counter that sends Kaia tumbling across the battlefield. The arena goes silent for a moment.
Blaze Vortex:
(Smiling his tone.)
"That's our friend right there."
Void ling:
(His tone calm but filled with quiet pride.)
"That's my Nyx."
The Crowd's cheers swell louder that ever, their astonishment now shifting into admiration for Seraphina's displays. Kaia, still stunned,looks up at the Seraphina with wide eyes, her disbelief giving way to reluctant respect.
Kaia:
(Her voice soft)
"You... you really saw through all of it. I've never faced anyone like you. You win, Seraphina. You earned it."
As Seraphina steps off the battlefield, Blaze and Void walk up to her, their pride evident in their expression. Blaze grins as he opens his arms wide, whole Void's shadows ripple softly with quiet satisfaction.
Void ling:
(Wraping her in a quick, warm hug, his tone light but full of pride.)
"You were incredible out there, Nyx. That was next level!
Blaze Vortex:
(He walks up to give her a firm but calm hug)
"You kept your balance. That's what makes you unstoppable. Well done, Nyx."
Seraphina smiles softly, stepping back from their hugs as her spirals glow faintly
Seraphina Nyx:
(Her tone light)
"Thanks, you two. Guess you're both good at keeping me sharp."
Mae:
(Her gaze narrows slightly, her tone smooth)
"These outsiders... they've shown restraint, yet there's something peculiar about their movements, what is it they're hiding?
Revy:
(Her tone firm but calm)
"Blaze Vortex, you're next. Step foward and face your opponent."
Blaze smirks slightly, as he exchanges glances with Void and Seraphina.
Void ling:
"Don't overdo it. No risks-- and don't let them see too much."
Seraphina Nyx:
"Especially not your Eternal Flame law. They're already powerful enough to destroy this realm... or even the world itself.
Blaze Vortex:
"Don't worry, Nyx. I know the stakes. No Eternal flames, no fireworks. Just enough to give them a show and remind them who they're dealing with."
Void ling:
"Good. Keep it contained, Blaze. This isn't about just the fight-- its about what they don't see."
Void and Nyx exchange a quick glance before turning their focus back to support from the edge.
NEXT EPISODE SEE YOU SOON!!