We began to prepare. We established our forces in a horizontal front line. They were fierce and united as one. Fearless, was perhaps the best word you can describe each and every one of them. Their commander happened to be Phoenix Razor. A brilliant mastermind in the field of tactical combat. He wielded a two handed sword in which many battle combatants died. It stood strong and wicked behind his back as the night of the moon sparkled onto it seeming as if it was a crowning jewel.
The wind hit strong as Phoenix army marched into the foggy duskwood field. Only clattering armor and weaponry could be heard within the area. Nothing but the sound of battle. Nothing but taste of death mixed with a gut turning feeling. Phoenix raised his sword announcing his speech. “My brothers of war and freedom. We have come today here to settle this conflict. Our freedom is jeopardized from these merciless buffoons. It is during these times we must believe in ourselves the most…we must lift our spirits so our kingdom will stand once more. Today, we shall spare our blood, but we will live again to prove to these men that our existence here will be till the end of time,” said Phoenix as he looked onward into the other side of the field. The men yelled with their spirits held high. A strong bearded footman yelled “Death and Glory my lord!” The echos filled through the sky when suddenly they heard the horns of the opposite faction. The men remained quiet and listened as the faction of Tirius Dragonfire singed war chants and blew horns. They formed in a unique formation where they split into two groups and had a isle of space down the middle. Tirius was a worthy opponent and gained most people’s respect from his battle experiences. As a boy, his father was a mighty priest. Many begged mercy before he slayed them in the light’s name. Tirius followed his father’s steps becoming stronger. He was a well known commander in his faction of ten generals. His presence intimidated most enemies, and granted his allies more morale from his impressive figure. “We have come to this day lads, a day of retribution and conflict. When many of us were small, we only dreamed of being in something like this for your people. Time has come for you to grant me your devotion of a fearless heart. We will not falter so easily in this horrendous war, we shall rise up and show them who we truly are. Your fears will be nothing more then a memory. Today, history will be made. Brace yourselves lads,” said Tirius as he dismounted off his mount. His forces marched forward with no regrets or remorse.
“Onward my men. Onward!”,said Phoenix Razor High Commander of his league. The battle was lit with the sound of ferocious yells and cussing. Nothing scared them, but only the depth they would leave behind there families. Phoenix and Tirius armies became closer, and closer. Finally until they were a handful of seconds from each other. There blood was about to be split on the ground for one desire…freedom.
A large clash of shield, sword and armor rumbled through the area. A strong sword carved into a torso removing it completely. Phoenix started his swift killing as he charged in killing three men with a whirlwind with his sword. He yelled proudly and charged onto the next one performing the same result. “All of you today slayed by this sword shall be honored. You have been just killed by a legend,” said Phoenix Razor as he wiped out the ranks of Tirius army.
Tirius charged in dashing around with his mighty staff producing magic and striking enemies around him. The hit would leave Tirius confrontations nothing more then dust. He channeled more and more seeming as if he would never stop till he dropped dead. The spells surrounded him then shot at every soul in the area. The fight weighted on leaving both armies smaller and weaker, nonetheless, there hearts still had the spirit of a titan. Tirius turned and met eye contact with the man that had killed most of his men, and from the other side, Phoenix thought the same. Only space and distance stood between them from confronting each other. Finally the first word was spoken. “I have heard many rumors of you Phoenix, you have my respect and gratitude. Your heart seems to be immune to anything that you confront. You have mastered and learned how to control your feelings. That is a admirable trait indeed. It is a shame, one of us will die today…” said Tirius as he showed no symptoms of fear towards Phoenix. “I have heard of you as well Tirius. Your presence frightened most of my men. Your father was also a great man and he has earned my respect. The disappointment will be that you wont be able to live as long as your father did. Or follow his exact foot steps of killing mighty specimen. But I promise you, this day we will remember who Tirius Dragonfire was and what he could have been,” said Phoenix Razor with such confidence and pride. “Of course, I should have known. Your pride and and confidence runs high in your ancestor’s blood. But the truth is that your pride clouds your fighting and makes you weaker. I will let you in on a secret. My family’s roots revolve well around the field of war and none of them spoke of defeating there opponent. They let there fighting spirit make what they are and left it at that. They have all have originated around that and have been well known on this land and even among your kin. Today, my light shall grow brighter then the sun itself, and if it shall be my death or victory I will praise it till my last breath on this land.” Tirius kneeled to the ground and whispered something as he rose again. “You are very wise Tirius, you have just earned my respect. But I must not falter today, nor tomorrow. Today a legend shall fall,” said Phoenix as he held his body in a battle stance. Tirius charged throwing two bolts of fire towards Phoenix nearly hitting him. Phoenix dodged around acting as if there were more illusions then one Phoenix. Tirius became confused and raised his hand extracting a powerful shield around him. Phoenix finally swept around finding his face behind Tirius back for a open kill. He swung and met nothing but a mighty shield shocking him back. Phoenix grimaced in pain and was surprised of Tirius holy energy. Tirius took advantage and bolted out a white sphere ball but Phoenix raised his sword impacting,shattering it into a thousand pieces. Tirius begin to gain more energy and more as he shot these mighty circular bolts at him. “You seem confused of what is happening Phoenix,” said Tirius. “My sorcery will only become stronger, the longer you fight me making you more vulnerable to every magic I throw at you.” said Tirius as he rose up his unique staff channeling something incredibly powerful in front of his strong opponent Phoenix. “Bring whatever it is that you have. Your magic does not fear me in anyway. If it is true what you just said I will have to slay you faster then what I have intended before and consider that a promise leviathan,” Phoenix blurted out when he transformed in front of Tirius Dragonfire. Phoenix appearance grew in size. Suddenly, a light dawned around him making him into a shape shifted form of a incredible creature…A fearless spirit walker. Few knew of this powerful sequence. It was entitled to be one of the strongest shape shift forms ever to be created, however, there were many before it. “Impressive Phoenix, I am surprised to see a warrior of this magnitude learn such a powerful spell,” said Tirius as he observed the spirit walkers unique image. It was bright and full of life lit with white and a shadowy black aura. “You were a fool to think that Tirius and now your sorcery means nothing more to me. I am immune to any holy magic. Your time is running out,” said Phoenix as his voice changed into a dark twisted voice. “Ahhh, but the real truth is I am trained well in many fields of magic. You have not triumphant yet.” Tirius Dragonfly lit his staff high and struck the gory ground with lightning and nature. “You will face the Guardian of Storm before you pass into my people’s kingdom,” said Tirius as he shock Phoenix with a high voltage bolt. It had little effect and Phoenix charged on forward channeling bolts of shadow and strikes of hate with his wicked sword. Tirius yelled in pain and boomed out a fireball that lashed and hit Phoenix in the waist moving him back. Tirius then charged and casted a paralyzing spell on Phoenix making him unable to move making a chance for a direct hit. Tirius yelled “Winds lend me your strength to destroy this adversary.” The ground shook and knocked incoming soldiers from Phoenix army throwing them in the air. Phoenix regained his body movement and looked back, but it was too late. The blast hit the spirit walker hurting it tremendously. Phoenix yelled in agony “Clever fool”. Tirius continued to channel hoping for it to be his end. “You will not defeat me that easily Tirius,” said Phoenix as he pushed back the magic of nature. The magic stood still creating a stalemate for both adversaries. Phoenix knew he had to think of something otherwise his remaining strength would be diminished and it would be his end. He took his last ounce of energy and took a risk. Tirius pushed harder noticing he was finally getting the edge of victory. He whispered lightly “A clean death shall be granted”. The remaining energy overcame Phoenix becoming his death. The energy evaporated leaving nothing more then dust and destruction.
Tirius kneeled down giving honor to his enemy, for he was a worthy combatant indeed. A unusual breeze went through the corpses behind Tirius making him vigilant. A black image appeared behind leaving Tirius surprised “What in god’s name?” Tirius flew back and threw his shield up, but the blast and strikes broke through making a successful illusion and ambush. The shield broke leaving Phoenix with a open hit with a strike of death. Tirius flew back falling on his chest. “Your over confidence mislead you. It seems now your death approaches you with your last breaths,” said Phoenix as he watched Tirius get up.
Tirius body became weak as the blood poured out,his legs turned numb and it seemed it was all over for this superb legend. Phoenix cheered to his remaining men as Tirius followers ran into the woods from seeing their commander fall. Tirius manage to grab his staff and get on his feet. Phoenix felt the heart he possessed and admired watching it. “I have misguided myself, and I am deeply saddened. However you have done the same and believed you won. My father told me my destiny was set to sacrifice a new beginning for my people and set a new age for us all…and it seems today has been the day,” said Tirius Dragonfly while loosing his remaining strength and the last life left in him. “Your assumptions have mislead you and I will not be going alone today…this remarks a new dawn for everyone.” Phoenix looked at him with fear and ordered his remaining men to attack him before he performed his death threat. The men charged only to meet a enormous boom vaporizing them. “I shall finish this duty then, Tirius, your talk of death to my people will end now!” Phoenix yelled charging with his last strength left. A lustrous light revolved around Tirius and beamed upward. He turned and looked at Phoenix yelling, “No Phoenix, your people will not die, but witness what happened here today. For our horrible deeds of killing, we will see each other in hell…”
The beam redirected itself and shoot straight down…Phoenix…Tirius…was about to make a new age. The area lit in bright yellow. Full of power from the great man known as Tirius Dragonfire. Everything on the battlefield was gone with the light as it diminished. A epic battle and the death of two legends.
The third day passed and the remains of the fallen were swiped away from the morning breeze. All that remained was a solid staff and a legendary sword standing strong in the grassy field. A site for hope for others and a dedication for two men that would be remembered in the future as hope in the next war, where hope will be their greatest Allie…
