Eternal Shadow
Chapter 8: The Battle of Light and Darkness
Maya and the shadowy figure faced each other in the middle of the pitch-black room. The soft light from the energy stone that Maya was holding illuminated her steps, while the shadow figure was wrapped in a gripping darkness.
Maya swung the knife in her hand with the skill she had. Each of his attacks was carried out with incredible speed and precision. He tried to attack the shadow figure with the power of light he had.
However, the shadowy figure nimbly dodged every Maya attack. It moved at an inhumane speed, as if it controlled every corner of the room. Maya realizes that this enemy is not an easy opponent to defeat.
In an attempt to gain an edge, Maya activates the power of the energy stone she holds. The blue light of the sky radiated even brighter, creating a shield of light around him. He felt new strength and courage flow through him, giving him the strength needed to face the shadowy figure.
The shadow figure laughed out loud, as if underestimating the power Maya had. "The light will not be able to protect you from the darkness that is inside me" he said in a voice echoing in the room.
Maya is undaunted. He focused his mind and launched stronger attacks. The light from the energy stone shot out at lightning speed, trying to pierce through the darkness of the shadow figure. However, every Mayan attack was successfully avoided with agile movements.
Fighting continued, incessant assaults and defences. Maya feels herself getting desperate, her newfound strength not enough to defeat her formidable foe. He felt a sense of exhaustion and uncertainty began to permeate him.
Suddenly, the light radiating from the energy stone flickered, signaling that its power was starting to fade. Maya realizes that she must figure out a way to recharge the power of the energy stone before it is completely extinguished.
Maya moves the candle flame from the old lantern to the fading energy stone. The flame light instantly strengthened the energy stone light, awakening its power back. Maya feels new power flowing within her, giving her new spirit to continue the battle.
With recovered strength, Maya again attacked the shadow figure fiercely. His attacks were sharper and faster than before. He swung the blade furiously, cutting and piercing through the darkness of the shadowy figure.
The shadow figure was shocked by Maya's unexpected change. He felt the power of his darkness begin to erode by the power of light that Maya possessed. But he had no intention of giving up.
The battle reached its peak, the attacks and defenses were getting more and more intense. The room rumbled with the sound of a knife impact and a shout of anger. Maya and the shadowy figure were crushing each other, but nothing gave a clear advantage.
Suddenly, with a deadly final strike, Maya manages to destroy the shadowy figure. His body shattered into black dust that vanished into the air. The room calmed down, only the sound of Maya's footsteps could be heard as she stepped away from the battlefield.
Maya feels tired, but also relieved. He overcame his last obstacle and defeated his most powerful enemy. In the darkness that was now becoming brighter, he continued on his way to his final destination.
