Tora, Cerilla, and Julie stood side by side, watching as the creature began to rise from the broken trees. It growled at them, wiping the blood from its mouth.
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"You..." the creature snarled, its white eyes locking onto Tora.
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"Happy to see you remember me," Tora said, stepping forward with a smile.
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The creature's nails grew longer and sharper, its hands twisting into more monstrous shapes.
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Julie stood silent, staring at the creature that had once been her friend, Trevor. But now, all she saw was a grotesque imitation, barely recognizable as the person she once knew. Tears welled up in her eyes as she brought her hands to her mouth, trying to hold back her emotions.
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"Do you finally see?" Tora asked, his eyes never leaving the Fae. "Do you still think you can save your friend?"
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Julie didn't answer, her gaze fixed on the creature.
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Tora glanced down at the young girl who was hiding behind him, then looked at Julie and gave a reassuring smile. "Take care of her."
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Julie nodded slowly, taking the girl's hand and stepping back a few feet as Tora and Cerilla moved forward.
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"Well, I guess I should finish what I started," Tora said, cracking his knuckles as his expression turned serious.
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"Don't even think about it," Cerilla interrupted, raising her arm to block Tora. "This one's mine," she said with a smirk.
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"What!?" Tora exclaimed. "What do you mean? This is my fight!"
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"Not anymore!" Cerilla shot back, raising her fists, which began to glow yellow. "I need a fight, and I'm either fighting that monster, or I'm fighting you!"
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Tora began to sweat, recognizing the determined look in Cerilla's eyes. He knew better than to argue when she was like this. "Fine," he said, backing off. "He's yours."
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Cerilla looked slightly disappointed that Tora gave in so easily, but her excitement returned as she turned to face the creature.
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"Sorry to keep you waiting," she said, walking toward the beast. She raised her right hand, her fingers straight and tense. "I hope you're ready."
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Electricity began to crackle across her body, causing her muscles to swell. The energy danced between her fingers and along the ground, growing more intense with each passing second.
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"What's happening?" Julie asked, watching in awe as Cerilla's body transformed.
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Tora smiled and said, "Stay behind me. She's never been great at controlling her power, and when she takes on that form, it gets even worse."
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"That form?" Julie echoed.
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Cerilla's grin widened as her arms continued to bulk up, her skin darkening until it was pitch black. Her nails turned into sharp, glowing yellow claws, and the electricity around her grew wilder and more powerful.
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"Holy crap!" Julie yelled, covering her face as a gust of wind whipped around them.
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"That's her first transformation," Tora said with a smirk. "Svetoruki Prevrashchenie."
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The battle began with Cerilla raising her right hand, her eyes locked onto the creature. Without a word, she brought her hand down, and a bolt of lightning erupted from her palm, tearing through the ground as it raced toward the creature. The earth split open in its wake, sending debris flying as the raw energy crackled toward its target.
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The creature let out an inhuman scream, its back splitting open as grotesque wings tore free from its body, spraying blood and gore. It shot into the sky with unnatural speed, narrowly avoiding Cerilla's attack. But as it looked down in smug triumph, it saw something that made its white eyes widen in shock-Cerilla was already in the air, ready to strike.
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She had anticipated its move. With her fists clenched, she surged forward and delivered a devastating punch to the creature's face, the force of the blow sending a shockwave through the air. The creature's head snapped back, but in a sickening twist, it rotated its head fully around, eyes locking onto Cerilla as if the punch hadn't phased it.
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The creature's tongue shot out, transforming into a jagged whip that lashed across Cerilla's left arm. The impact was brutal, tearing through her skin and sending her crashing to the ground. Dust and dirt erupted around her as she hit the earth, but Cerilla gritted her teeth, refusing to show pain.
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Julie glanced over at Tora, who was watching Cerilla with a satisfied smile on his face. Despite the chaos around them, he seemed almost relaxed, as if he knew exactly how this fight would end.
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"Aren't you going to help her?" Julie asked, her voice tinged with concern.
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Tora looked at her, his eyes widening slightly in surprise. Then, his gaze softened as he turned back toward Cerilla, a grin tugging at the corners of his mouth. "Nah, that's not what she'd want," he said, shaking his head. "Just look at her face—she's having the time of her life."
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Julie followed his gaze and saw Cerilla standing tall, a smile slowly spreading across her face. Her eyes glowed with intensity, and the electric energy around her seemed to pulse with her heartbeat. With a small breath, she lowered her fist and closed her eyes, focusing inward.
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The yellow lightning that had crackled around her began to fade, but in its place, a golden aura enveloped her body, humming with power. Her hair lifted slightly, as if caught in an invisible breeze. Cerilla opened her eyes, now shining with fierce determination, and her smile grew wider.
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She took a fighting stance, her posture solid and unwavering, every muscle in her body coiled and ready. The golden aura around her intensified, casting a warm light over the battlefield.
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"Elektrokrugi Preobrazhenie," Cerilla whispered, her voice low but filled with resolve. The words seemed to resonate in the air, carrying a weight that made even the creature hesitate for a moment.
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Tora crossed his arms, his smile never fading. "Now it's really getting interesting,"
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Julie stared at Cerilla, who was glowing like a golden goddess, and felt a deep sense of awe at the power she was witnessing.
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