The Magical Showdown

Previously

…“Okay,” Mia said, her voice surprisingly steady. “Okay, Rylee. What do we do?” Rylee offered a small, almost imperceptible nod. “I’ll try to bind it. Slow it down. You… you hit it with everything you’ve got. Not a direct blast, not yet. Keep it… uncomfortable.” It was a desperate plan, born of a desperate situation. But as Mia looked at Rylee, at the shared terror and the nascent hope in their eyes, she knew it was their only chance. The shadow creature, sensing their renewed energy, coiled, preparing to strike. The arena, once a stage for their fierce competition, was now a battleground for their survival. The true test of their elemental power, and their very souls, was about to begin.