Ruler Of Iron And Flesh

Inian had less than a couple of hours to get ready for the fight. He was allowed to say his 'goodbyes' to Janae and Burt.

"This is feeling more like a death sentence than a match," said Janae with worry.

"Don't worry about it; I'll be fine. This isn't my first fight," Inian replied with false bravado.

Burt unhelpfully added, "you may have been in a few fights, but this man has probably made fighting his whole life, so you are way outmatched as far as skill goes."

Janae shot him a dirty look and Burt held his arms up in surrender, "sorry."

Inian shook his head, "It's okay. You aren't wrong."

He rubbed his head to try and help calm himself down. Janae came up and patted his back, "just like how you believed in me, I believe in you too Inian. You're going to win! I know it!"

Inian smiled and nodded, then went to the place Eno pointed out. They found out the guard's name was Eno, who spoke with them and followed them into the building with Master Predo.

The place he was supposed to go to was a large open field with the array of buildings a little ways away from them.

Janae and Burt were allowed to stay off to the side on the balcony of one of the buildings to observe from a distance.

Walking towards the location, Inian could see a man in bright red kneeling on the ground. His armor was clean and reflective. He looked up to, and Inian could see Master Predo's determined eyes through the demon mask.

Master Predo stood up and pulled out a long two-handed sword.

"Are you ready to die boy?" He asked Inian.

Inian responded by extending his wings out of his body and jumping into the air. He looked down and saw Master Predo following him with jets coming out of his shoes.

Inian saw that he was gaining quickly and transformed his skin to steel. Master Predo swung his sword, and it still cut halfway into Inian's arm that was guarding him.

"Huh?" Inian muttered in shock.

He was kicked away by Predo and launched into the ground.

Inian coughed up blood from landing so hard. His skin returned to normal, and blood dripped from his arm.

He grunted and breathed a deep breath, and his arm repaired itself in a moment.

He then saw Master Predo charging at him again from the air, so he changed his right arm into a sword to fight against him.

Inian's arm and Master Predo's sword clashed in the air, and a resounding shockwave rang out from the blow. They were pushing against one another when Inian let loose a roar of flame from his mouth.

The flame jet at Master Predo, but his exosuit protected him. Predo held out an arm with an energy gun attached and opened fire at Inian.

Inian was launched back as several holes opened in his body. He flipped himself over to prepare for another blow from Master Predo as his body healed, and that saved his life.

No sooner had he raised his arm to block the sword did Master Predo strike downwards. "You don't give your enemy a chance to breathe boy." He said to Inian.

Inian yelled and punched out with his other hand, launching Master Predo up into the air. He jumped into the sky to follow him and continue landing blows.

Master Predo was ready, however, and tossed several small bombs in his direction. They blew up, clipping Inian's wings.

Inian dropped to the ground as his wings couldn't hold him up anymore. He fell to the ground hard, forming a small crater where he landed.

He was breathing heavily and saw Master Predo flying down to finish him off.

"RAAAAAHHHH!" Inian roared as he faced Master Predo.

'Idiot boy.' Master Predo thought, seeing Inian wide open for the attack. He swung his sword, only to have it go right through Inian.

'What?' he thought when he felt a hand grab the back of his neck.

The image of Inian roaring in defiance disappeared, and the real Inian appeared into existence right behind him.

"Gotcha," Inian whispered and released all the lightning he could into Master Predo.

"GAAAHHH!!!" Master Predo screamed as he flailed around in front of Inian.

Inian then stopped, and Master Predo slumped over in his arms.

Eno came running out into the field, "master!"

Eno ran up next to Inian, who handed over the slumped Predo to Eno.

"I've won the match. I assume that means that your nation will agree to fight in the alliance with me?"

Eno nodded his head, "we will all honor the words of Master Predo. When and if he wakes up, we will have a feast to commemorate such an alliance. Please stay in the guest quarters for a few days to see if he wakes up."

Inian nodded his head in agreeance. He looked up to see Janae and Burt running towards him. He then fell over onto the ground; darkness overtaking his vision.