The Mana-Verse

[Blue Valkyrie]

(At least they didn't get frozen like that >..> <..< )

[Dr. Wily II]

(... *mental images*)

[Sakura Leic]

(Think some psychological warfare is in order, or at least some Hellhound provoking.)

Sakura quickly dodged out of the way before and icicle threatened to impale her head.

"Oh so you aren't afraid of Fire huh?" Sakura quipped back as she started to counter with some Fire Fangs back at him while she looked at the frozen Shuu and decided to try something unexpected "Hey Hellhound you hear that?  This guy says he can FREEEEEEEZE any Flames we throw at him! You gonna take that?  You gonna let him say that your Flames from Hell can be tamed by a little snow storm?

I thought you Daemons were supposed to be immortal and yet you let him imprison you like a weak mouse caught in a snake's grasp?  Why don't you break out of that little ice cube and show him what the flames of hell are really like!  Make this pathetic man tremble at the power of the Brother of Hades!  Let him fear the name Hellhound and burn your mighty visage in his mind before he perishes to your terrible power!"

Calien in the mean time stopped the Cheval and signaled Fxeni and the others to strike Blizzard Master while he's down while dodging the icicles and melting others with his Axe.

"Hurry, strike him before he gets up and recovers his mobility!" Calien shouted.

[Sapphire Knight]

[Time for Hellhound yet? o3o]

[Sakura Leic]

(Hell yes, Sakura is speaking his language if you know what I mean.)

[Dr. Wily II]

[Time for Hellhound yet? o3o]

(Pretty much. Go and unleash the beast.)

[Sapphire Knight]

As if Sakura's words reached him, Hellhound's tablet shone brightly through the ice. "So, not afraid of fire, is he!?" The daemon's voice called, the ice starting to crack with hot steam shooting out. The light increased until, suddenly, the entire block of ice was engulfed in flames, a large, bipedal figure becoming visible.

As the flames faded, there stood a massive, werewolf-looking man with black fur, dark red mane and wrists, curved horns, and piercing yellow eyes. "Normally, I would say flattery would get you nowhere, but his proclamation is an insult!" Hellhound bellowed, trudging towards the Masters. In the place he had been were Shuu and the Professor, thawed out and laying in a crater in the snow, a fire keeping them warm.

(It's not the best description, but what I'm visualizing for Hellhound's appearance is like the Hyrule Warriors version of Ganon, but with a wolf's head instead of a boar's head.)

[Dr. Wily II]

Freeze Master tsk'd under his breath, and raised his right hand. He gestured for Hellhound to bring it. Blizzard Master almost managed to prop himself back up, however, Hellhound's flashing entrance caused him to roll over back onto his back, and flailing again.

[Sakura Leic]

(What about Sakura's Fire Fangs?)

[Sapphire Knight]

The giant daemon looked down at Freeze Master, a grin spreading across his muzzle. "You must have a death wish, golem!" He mused, pointing a finger at the Master before changing his target to the knocked over Blizzard Master. "How about I cut off this bothersome blizzard and show you just how deep in over your head you are?" He asked, fire gathering in a white-hot ball at the tip of his claw.

[Dr. Wily II]

(What about Sakura's Fire Fangs?)

(Let's just say he dodged them.)

[Dr. Wily II]

The giant daemon looked down at Freeze Master, a grin spreading across his muzzle. "You must have a death wish, golem!" He mused, pointing a finger at the Master before changing his target to the knocked over Blizzard Master. "How about I cut off this bothersome blizzard and show you just how deep in over your head you are?" He asked, fire gathering in a white-hot ball at the tip of his claw.

Blizzard Master continued to flail violently, while Freeze Master looked unfazed by Hellhound's words.

"All flame beings are the same, hot-mouthed and rash. I say we will bring on the FREEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZE!"

[Sakura Leic]

"I admit I kind of admire this guy's Courage.....but man is he an idiot for adding more fuel for Hellhound's fiery rage." Sakura thought as she decided not to get in the way unless it was necessary.

[Quickman]

((I take it Shuu and Prof are out-cold.  Literally.))

[Sakura Leic]

(Yeah but they are also very warm and toasty.)

[Sapphire Knight]

Hellhound merely seemed to get more menacing. "Fine then. I will show you I've got bite." He sneered, releasing the white-hot fireball at Blizzard Master. The unfortunate robot would never get to stand on his feet again, as the attack would easily be able to vaporize him on contact, leaving a considerable crater where he had been trying to get to his feet.

[Sakura Leic]

Aya fell back into the snow as Riagan tackled her out the way of the incoming attack. "Uhh--ah-t-thanks." she says looking a little awkward as Raigan realized in an effort to catch himself on the fall he had accidentally placed his hand on Aya's chest.

(( Sorry couldn't resist  ))

(Oh yeah Quickie this also happened.)

[Quickman]

((I saw, I just haven't responded. ))

[Dr. Wily II]

Hellhound merely seemed to get more menacing. "Fine then. I will show you I've got bite." He sneered, releasing the white-hot fireball at Blizzard Master. The unfortunate robot would never get to stand on his feet again, as the attack would easily be able to vaporize him on contact, leaving a considerable crater where he had been trying to get to his feet.

Freeze Master jumped away just as the fireball hit Blizzard Master.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!! IT BURNS!! IT BURNS!! I STILL WANT TO SKI-"

As the light faded, Blizzard Master has indeed vaporized, leaving behind a burnt-out crater with a floating glowing sigil. Freeze Master looked at the crater, then at the sigil, and laughed.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! It seems that my fellow Blizzard Master could not take the heat! But I'm a different matter! My FREEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZE Crackers will prevail!"

With that, Freeze Master began to fire Freeze Crackers into the sky, causing even more icicles to crash down onto the heroes. Without stopping, his torso began to shoot out Freeze Crackers at the heroes as well.

[Sapphire Knight]

Hellhound's brow twitched. "No compassion for a fallen comrade? You really are scum." He growled, releasing a hot aura that melted the freeze crackers. "How about I crush you like the bug you are?" The greater daemon asked, swiping his hand at Freeze Master.

[Mr. Haxwell]

Toshi stopped her advance towards Freeze Master at the sight of Hellhound.

Toshi - "W-what am I looking at, here?" she stood still as the light from her spear suddenly shut off.

Grifter - "Take it easy, Toshi. Lets sit this one out. This must be Hellhound, Shuu was talking about. We're very much not needed, now that this daemon's around."

Toshi - "Agreed." she sat down cross-legged, after seeing Shuu and the Professor free from their frozen prisons, with relief. "Freeze Master's pretty much doomed, trying to take on an eternal being, by himself." Resting her head in her palms, she continued to watch Freeze Master's inevitable demise.

[Fxeni]

Fxeni looked up at the shower of Freeze Crackers that started falling liberally to the ground. He started to gather his mana, but then realized that he was almost completely out. His hand started to make it's way towards the green potion that was given to him, but then stopped when he saw Hellhound.

"Let's get out of range of his spells, Pema. Think you'll be able to fly, or should I carry you?" he asked as he looked up, keeping an eye on the trajectories of the Freeze Crackers.

[Phi]

"You... C... Carrying me? Um..." Pema said quietly, a hand placed on the side of her face as she looked away.

Salem spoke up, "Well, I could definitely fly her and-"

"But, we might accidentally crash into, uh... A tree!" Pema interrupted, slightly flustered.

"... When has that ever happened...?" He stated dryly.

Pema turned to face Fxeni, "You can... You can carry me... Mr. Fxeni." She rubbed her arm nervously.

[Fxeni]

"Alright... come on, let's get out of here before we're frozen solid," Fxeni said as he kneeled down in the snow, his legs disappearing below the powdery surface.

[Phi]

"Y-yeah, let's go!" Pema felt like she was dreaming for a moment when he swooped her up and held her. She stowed the staff away and grabbed onto him tight.