The soldier facing off against Kiara flinched at the sudden gusts of wind that began to engulf the entire diner. Was one of their own actually fighting against them? Looking around, she realized that it wasn't a rebellion, but rather one of the waitresses trying to be a hero. "That brat! How dare you taint the tools of the mighty Ultimat-" Before she could finish her statement, a powerful exertion of force pushed her back, sending her flinging away.

Kiara grinned as Volunta became enveloped in a stream of pouring gray energy. "First rule of fighting is to always keep an eye on your enemy. Didn't you learn that miss soldier?" Narrowing her eyes in anger, the troop let out a battle cry as she charged toward the traveler, extending her staff into a whip and lashing about.

Nearly three feet away from them, the Ultimatum Elite pointed his golden halberd directly at Belle. "So you choose to defy fate for the sake of one life? Then I shall make sure you regret your insolence towards the Ultimatum and your salvation!" Not caring for casualty or damage, the halberd's end began lighting up with power as he fired off short bursts of energy right at the waitress.

The attacks never connected however, as a large shield of purple mirror materialized in front of Belle, absorbing the shots and sending them right back to its owner. Marianne ran up to Belle's side, ready to support her if needed. "Don't think I like you," she said to her. "I'm only helping you because Kiara asked me to."

Mildly taken aback by the counterattack, the Ultimatum Elite staggered a few steps as he took the full brunt of his own attack before deciding that close combat was more effective. Rocketing forward, he swung his heavy weapon with an overhand and the intent on cleaving the girls in two. "You shall join or die!"

Not far from them, Kiara gritted her teeth as she realized her attacks weren't getting through and that she was getting forced backwards slowly. By now, the second troop had made a recovery and was helping her partner, each of them slicing with their whips in a frenzied manner. Kiara grunted as she felt several of the slashes connect; she wouldn't last much longer like this.

Thankfully, Marianne was safe as long as she stayed close with their waitress. Noticing her cornered state, both Ultimatum troops quickly switched their whips back into staffs and relased a tornado of wind simultaneously. Gripping Volunta, Kiara bravely stood her ground, ready to use her magic to end this fight. Suddenly, the massive winds ceased without warning; caught off guard, Kiara couldn't react in time as one of the troops placed a well timed punch in her gut.

"Wha-"

Spluttering, Kiara crumbled forward right into an awaiting strike to the head by the second troop. Eyes dilating, Kiara collapsed to the ground as darkness began to encircle her vision. Her final sight before blacking out was of Marianne and the waitress holding their own.

[i]"D...Damnit...."[/i]