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It took Umbraxis a millisecond too late to realize what was about to impact it to effectively defend, and the result was devestating.  As the collision turned the nearby area to a crater of ash, Umbraxis’ body was ripped apart by the explosion.  The dark matter of its form, strong as it was, was unable to maintain its form under such a powerful impact of pure unmitigated power that had run straight into it.  Almost instantly the humanoid form dissipated into disconnected ropes of dark matter, swirling in a disjointed agony as the resulting explosion tore it apart, separating the pieces into smaller and smaller fractions before dissipating into the air.  

When the explosion subsided, and the smoke cleared, only one man stood where the being had.  Thunderbolt had a handful of what remained, ashes of what was once an insurmountable obstacle.

The temporary silence after the blast spoke more volumes then anything, Thunderbolt found himself in cratered emptiness where part of the city once stood.  Had Thunderbolt done it?  Had Umbraxis truely been defeated?

The unpleasant answer came when the ashes in Thunderbolt’s hand wrapped around and held his hand in place, forcing the palm up to reveal two white eyes glaring at the boy, the sound of amused laughter now only audible to Thunderbolt, as the others were transported far from earshot.

[color=92278f]“Poor mortal, all that power and all it’s done is set me back slightly.”[/color]  The being whispered from Thunderbolt’s hand. [color=92278f]“Nevertheless, you have impressed me...your kind is far more potent than I originally gave you credit for...though not without a fair bit of help from...others.”[/color]

As Umbraxis spoke, what remained of the shadow on Thunderbolt’s hand began to dissipate, trickling down to the floor with another weakened chuckle.

[color=92278f]“You can have this fight, I no longer desire to continue in the state I am currently in.”[/color]  Umbraxis said in a weakened sigh, a brief hint that it had experienced some semblance of pain from the raw destructive strike. [color=92278f]“But mark my words; you have accomplished nothing here other than gaining my attention, and that price cost you dearly.  Do you think it bothers me that you do not fear me?  Fear is simply a feeling, an emotion, and in the face of oblivion what does it matter if you fear me or not?  Inevitability does not change on one mortal’s fear, it happens regardless.”[/color]

As the final bits of darkness left Thunderbolt’s hand, the final, chilling words were uttered before the entity disappeared into the cracks in the tar. 

[color=92278f]“I will make a return, dear speedster.  There is no outrunning fate.  Until then...I suppose I am content with watching for the time being...you enjoy your Earth and your victory...for however long I can be amused by it.”[/color]

Another laugh echoed from the ground, followed by an uneasy, painful silence marred by a large, empty mass where buildings once stood.