Recovering from their shock, the two ancient gods flew into a rage. At the same time, they unleashed two streams of energy—one red, one gray—toward James. The forces took shape as a blazing firebird and a ferocious tiger, surging forward to devour both the azure gale and Allie.

Caught in the crossfire, Allie—already burning—spat out another mouthful of blood.

At the same time, Fennec was blasted backward, staggering through the void before James caught him midair.

“It looks like I’ll have to teach you a lesson,” James said coldly, “or you’ll start thinking your age gives you the right to do whatever you want.”

With that, he stepped forward in his Dawnblaze Form, appearing directly before the burning Allie.

Raising his hand, he seized both energy streams—the red and the gray—and shook them violently.

Two dull, heavy thuds echoed through the void.