Through Asuka's words, the situation seemed to be controllable, but the words that Tetsu had directed towards the girl were true, Shiko had to be knocked out to regain his original form, due to his own lack of control. Because of this, after recovering his energy, Dreik must have taken advantage of the situation by carrying a necessary amount of energy in his tail to hit a weak point on Shiko's neck to knock him unconscious. At the moment, the young man was distracted by Asuka's words, barely managing to react to himself -Forgive me for having to do this Shiko... It's for the good of all, yours included," thought the young dragon and then, he rose again to gain momentum at the moment of executing the blow against his enemy and in this way, he managed to deliver the direct blow to the head of his opponent. Unfortunately, he lacked sufficient strength due to fatigue and the energy expended in the fight so, although he hurt his opponent, he remained conscious after the blow, causing him to divert his attention from Asuka and becoming enraged, losing control again.
-Asuka: Dreik what do you think you have done!?
-Tetsu: Asuka, I must have knocked him out, or that was the plan... but it seems that Dreik no longer has enough strength to be able to deliver accurate blows.
-Asuka: You bunch of idiots, they would have let me try to reason with him, maybe somehow, he took his consciousness completely!
-Light: I don't think I would have been able to... not to restore himself to 100, I know the feeling of despair that comes from becoming conscious without control, I would only have felt the fatigue and pain of his transformation...
-Shiko: Roaaaaaaaar!
Uncontrolled again and very enraged, the exhausted dragon decided to attack his opponent again, with his leg covered in metal scales. Due to fatigue, Dreik was able to observe that his friend's movements were slower, so he was able to use a technique to defend himself - Whirlwind! - he exclaimed as he spit out of his mouth a huge whirlwind created from magical water, using it as a shield and making it collide with Shiko's attack. But he, with his last strength, did not want to give in to fatigue, so he continued to attack, this time, with a breath of fire covered in black due to his shadowy powers. Due to its low strength, the whirlwind was also not being executed with much energy, so the fire breath was able to evaporate the water from it, piercing him and hitting his target causing Dreik to be injured by the impact -Shit, seriously his attacks seem to have an end despite being tired... adrenaline has him scheming every move- were the thoughts that surrounded the young man who was about to be defeated.
-Asuka: Damn it Dreik, try to focus only on blocking and don't try to make him angry! I need you to be able to divert his attention to me again!
-Light: Asuka is right, try to be in our direction and only be defensive, we will try to prevent you from getting hurt more and in this way his attention can be focused on Asuka!
-Dreik: Ahg... it is... alright...
Dreik rose above his opponent to change the direction he was in, while moving, Shiko did not wait and executed another electrically charged roar, which he continued throwing it, Dreik moved, thus chasing his target until he managed to catch up with him and hurt him. Due to the attack, Dreik fell on the battlefield on which they had begun fighting.
-Light: Are you okay? That attack has hit you really hard.
-Dreik: It's crazy, if he makes another direct attack... I don't think I'm able to reason, now that I'm in this position, they'll only be affected...
-Tetsu: Look at him... He is preparing another attack and apparently plans to use the only thing he has left this time.
-Dreik: So... I... I'll try to do the same, if he runs out of energy and my attack ends up exhausting him... he will fall unconscious.
-Asuka: ... It doesn't really look like he is going to reason... I guess I can only be on your side.
As Tetsu mentioned, the dragon with its dying breath seemed to make the decision to finish off its enemy once and for all and in this way, a huge dragon-shaped shadow was seen created behind it, with a truly overwhelming size that plunged almost the entire battlefield into darkness. Dreik, just like his opponent, got up with his last strength and decided to recreate the same technique, making a huge artificial dragon created from water appear from the sea. Once the two dragons were created from water and the shadows respectively were pair to pair, they were sent by their respective creators, causing both to impact making a huge collision.
From afar, the three mysterious men continued to watch and the lunar man, who was filled with helplessness from not being able to move, was becoming more and more desperate.
-Lunar Man: It can't be! Another dangerous collision! If that thing is redirected in the direction where everyone is, it is difficult to think that they will survive.
-Solar man: hmm... Certainly, just because all those little people are chosen doesn't mean they won't die... but, if they were chosen it was for a reason, this is the perfect time where they can show that they are worthy, don't you think?
-Lunar Man: I don't care, I'm going to save them!
-Solar Man: I don't think it's convenient for anyone... because, if you try to go one step further, I'll be happy to be your opponent hehe...
-Lunar Man: Damn you...
-Star Man: You yourself have summoned us to be here, therefore... Take responsibility, deep inside you, you know it's wrong to meddle in that battle.
-Lunar Man: But... Ahg! fine!
The battle continued and observing that Dreik was not able to contain the attack due to his fatigue, his brothers decided to support him in the collision. Light oversaw using his electrical powers to add them to his brother's attack, Tetsu created a barrier around where Dreik was to minimize the damage from the explosion and Asuka, through her healing powers, gradually healed the wounds inflicted on her partner in battle.
It could not be held back, and the explosion happened, causing it to give way to those who were on land, not even with the support of his brothers were they able to face the power of the shadow dragon, making Dreik barely manage to stay alive.
-Asuka: No... we haven't succeeded, really Shiko's power in that form is too overwhelming.
-Light: Not for nothing does it have the main core of the legendary hero... but now that Dreik can't continue, I'm really worrying since we're his next target.
-Tetsu: Look at Dreik... It has returned to its original form and really looks too weak; we must come to its aid immediately.
And as predicted, apparently no matter how exhausted Shiko looked, he continued to fly through the air catching his breath to be able to execute an extra attack. It was then that the young men felt an indescribable terror because their friend who was beside himself, was charging another attack against them, an attack with the magnitude of destroying the entire island if he hit it.
-Light: Tetsu... We have no choice; we must become dragons too.
-Tetsu: Apparently there is no other way... We must end this in a safe way.
-Asuka: Stoooooooop! Shikooooooooooo! This is over! You must stop right now!
-Shiko: (That voice... again... I can hear it... is... I don't remember it... I know her, but... I can't remember it...)
-Light: Come on Tetsu at this rate he will end everything.
-Tetsu: We're going to stop you right now, Shiko!
-Asuka: Shut up and let me communicate with Shiko! Please Shiko... you too... you also feel tired, you have spent energy excessively and adrenaline is what keeps you awake, you are done so please... answer... please...
The dragon had in front of him the young woman who had accompanied him throughout his adventure, crying with fear, worry and sadness, seeing this and hearing her words, they began to resonate deep inside his heart, causing him to cease his movement. As he came to himself, the dragon on the outside, showed tears of pain and sadness just like his companion.
"Asuka... that voice is that girl's... but I can't remember her clearly... Who is she? What relationship does it have with me?"
As he thought, his mind slowly cleared, remembering every moment that had passed since Asuka's arrival in his life, her laughter, her crying... those times where he was scolded, those times where they argued, the words that crossed in battle to have harmony and their relationship as people... until, finally, Asuka's image appeared in front of Shiko.
"I'm going to control myself... I'm going to control this overwhelming power... I'm going to control this beast that I am because... Because I'm not able to make Asuka feel sad and scared for my own sake! Aaaaaaaaah!"
His thoughts resonated throughout his being, until then, the rest could notice how Shiko unconsciously regained his original form. The young man fainted in the direction of the sea, but then Tetsu created a huge metal hand that could capture the young man and through it, he took the unconscious swordsman to dry land, to which Asuka did not hesitate twice to help him.
The battle was over, while Asuka who was crying used her powers to try to relieve all of Shiko's wounds and exhaustion, the other brothers took measures such as potions and bands to heal Dreik. After a while, they both managed to wake up, barely conscious and with great difficulty moving.
-Shiko: What... The hell...?
-Dreik: Shiko... You've woken up... and returned to your original form... I'm very relieved...
-Shiko: In my original form... I think... I-I'm able to remember... something... when I was transformed... although if I try... my head hurts... what I remember... it's Asuka...
-Asuka: You're a fool... *snif snif* you really worried me too much...
-Shiko: Cutie... Are you crying? Is it my fault...? Hell... Really, I'm sorry for worrying you...
-Asuka: You did it... But the important thing now is that you're safe...
-Shiko: I don't know what to say... Thank you very much seriously, you have saved me again...
-Dreik: *He stands up with a lot of difficulty* It was really difficult; I apologize to you Shiko... I should have set a limit and been able to measure your ability.
-Light: You have managed to stand up, do you think you can walk? We better go to rest; you've really worried me.
-Dreik: Hahahaha! I'm really sorry.
Things seemed to be over for the moment that day, but then something unexpected happened, suddenly, everyone was paralyzed for a few moments, a surprise attack had invaded them without warning and that was when out of nowhere... from Dreik's shadow emerged a strange monster, a skull covered in old, torn robes, with bones and small skulls hanging from his suit with a huge scythe. Everyone, without having a previous reaction, could not move due to the attack of this mysterious enemy and he without hesitation used his scythe to pierce the young man who was too weak to try to resist. Dreik... He had been completely pierced by the scythe of this monster who, apparently, was aware of the battle all the time to make his move. The time of the spell ended, and everyone was able to move except for those who were seriously injured. The monster hid in the shadows again, but without taking it seriously, Light went to take his brother, who was in agony due to the attack.
Light held his brother in his arms, who could barely stay conscious because of his injuries.
-Light: What...? Dreik! Brother! What happened!? Hey, resist Dreik!
-Dreik: Brother... I am sorry... I... I can't recover from this... not this time... guide... guide Shiko... please... promises that you will guide him to his destination...
To be continued...