Thank the gods his feet could stay on the ground. His Gravity dispersed, and while the tornado was gone the winds would still occasionally came here and there. The Dalmascan prince would then make a suggestion, guessing at Michel's limits. Grant squinted at Michel for a moment. Wesley's deduction seemed right on point, as usual, though the question was how could they use this to their advantage? "[b]Then we take a beating until he is fully drained and hope we have the energy left to kill him?[/b]" The prince suggested somewhat skeptically. "[b]I'm all for that, but would we even last that long?[/b]" -------- The winds had stopped, and Nadeline found herself sliding down the pole and landing on the ground with a small 'oompf' of surprise. As she got up and dusted herself off, Savayna would join her shortly. It would seem Meli was not around, and the blonde general made a note of that. She would then suggest to go help the boys with Michel. "[b]I would like to think she ran away as well, though that seems somewhat unlikely.[/b]" She admitted, gripping her staff with both hands. "[b]Most likely she has gone to join Michel. We too should go, a man with that strength is dangerous as it is.[/b]" -------- Emiri and Lola's battle was going nowhere. The two were physically evenly matched--Lola had her speed and Emiri had her strength, but neither one could land a decisive strike. Green eyed studied purple ones, but no matter what one did the other knew how to negate and counter. As the wind picked up around them, both ignored it, not wanting to give the other any openings. Lola had to admit that Emiri wasn't just a pretty face for the most part. Emiri found herself somewhat impressed by Lola in return. Still, the longer they clashed blades, the more impatient they each got. This battle needed to end. They also knew the deciding factor: Emiri's power. The question was why did she not use it? The two were well aware with it Emiri would end the battle, yet Lola knew that despite her boasts, she was now afraid of them again. She wanted to rely on her body, but said body just would not take the strain. Emiri would hear Chaos whispering to her, but she had to ignore it. She couldn't use it no matter how much she wanted to. Lola knew this as well. And then an opening occurred. Lola's iaito managed to clash with Emiri's Diamond Sword again, only this time, Lola put her back into her next move. She lifted her iaito upwards, parrying Emiri's attack rather than blocking. This threw her off guard for only a second, but that one second was all Lola needed. She lunged at her, fully intending to pierce her with her weapon. Before she could control herself, time stopped around Emiri, and she fell backwards. She heaved and breathed heavily, Lola still in position to strike. She let out a yell of frustration, slamming her fist on the ground. The truth was that she didn't even consciously do it. The same thing had happened in Nabudis as well; when she prepared her arrows, she didn't even notice that she used her power until afterwards. It was just second nature to her at this point. The girl threw her head back, using the temporary pause to catch her breath. Her head pulsed, signaling that she needed to resume time. She got up, angling her sword in front of Lola, and she stared at her face. It was not the usual silly and nonchalant one she was used to. Lola had every intention to kill her. So be it. Emiri closed her eyes as time resumed, and Lola would lunge forward. As she did, she would slice herself along Emiri's sword. The woman let out a slight gasp of pain and surprise as the sword cut through her side, and the next thing she knew she was on the ground. Emiri opened her eyes, looking at Lola. She watched the blood ooze out of her rather deep wound, wondering if the strike had killed her. She looked down at her sword, covered in Lola's blood, and she whipped it to the side, splattering her blood on the alley walls. Taking in a deep breath, she looked at the sky. The winds had ceased, but something sinister was in the air now. She looked at Lola once more, and then decided to investigate. Running through the streets, she noticed a blue rose on the ground. It looked completely fake, but as she looked at it, she could tell it was somehow very real. It glowed very faintly, and as she looked around, she saw more of them. With sword in hand she cautiously kept going, though she would soon find the source of the rose and the sinister feeling. The aura belonged to Jaakuna. What could only be described as pure darkness surrounded him. As expected, he had dug further into Zodiark's power. Shion stood at the ready, Ultima's sword glowing some what dimly. She watched him rather carefully, and the small flower in her hair glowed. She looked to see the brunette staring at the two of them. Of course the girl of time had to show up now of all times. With the way Zodiark possessed the boy in front of her, she doubted even killing her would release his grip on him. She poised herself, ready to attack. A rather alarmed Emiri started walking forward. Shion raised her blade, turning it downwards, and stabbed the ground. The light glowed brighter and would form a small circle on Shion's palm. She pulled out another katana, her usual one, and picked up the second, stance at the ready. "[b]Jaakuna![/b]" Emiri called out to him. Shion bent her knees, and in another burst of speed, went in for the attack. "[b]No! Stop![/b]" The brunette called as Shion swung both blades.