“How about we play a game, instead of risking our lives? I know the Grand Magic Games are so far away, so here’s something to pass the time.”
Both arms outstretched, the ground beneath him began to quake. An enormous magic seal arrived, imprinting on the ground and spinning—
@OriginPxlse — perhaps the water guided Blues here for a reason.”
Her gaze shifted back to him, gentle but curious.
“Juvia thinks water mages understand each other better than most people do.”
@OriginPxlse Juvia’s eyes softened slightly at his words, the faint ripples around her fingertips calming for a moment.
“Strong. . .?” She repeated quietly, almost surprised by the description.
A small smile tugged at her lips before she glanced back toward the water beside them.
“Then—
@OriginPxlse Her eyes brightened at the sight of him rippling the water.
Twinsies. . .
“I agree. Water carries a strange balance to it. Calm one moment, chaotic the next. . .”
A soft smile crossed her face as she lifted her hand, her magic blending with his to deepen the ripples across—
@SecondStarSword — from the force she’d forced through it.
But her eyes never left him.
“If you wanted everything I had. . ." she said, voice unwavering,
“you’ve got it.”
@SecondStarSword Each impact sent a shudder through her bones, sparks flaring with every collision of their blades. The wind from his last strike tore past her cheek, a sharp sting that drew a thin line of blood, but she barely registered it. Her focus was narrowed entirely on him.
Every clash—
@SecondStarSword — slash, the two arcs forming an X that ripped through the storm around them, carving sharp, brilliant lines into the snow.
The recoil slammed into her a heartbeat later, driving her down to one knee. Blood streaked her arm, her breath trembled in the cold, and her blade shook—