Cross Dragon x Devils

The aftermath of Zephyr's retreat left Magia Academy on edge. Students and teachers fortified their defenses, knowing the dark mage would return. Kazuki, still reeling from his near defeat, trained relentlessly. His determination to protect his friends and sister burned brighter than ever.

One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, an alarm sounded. Zephyr had returned. The defenders scrambled to their positions, tension thick in the air.

Zephyr's aura radiated malevolence as he stepped into view, his eyes gleaming with a sinister light. "I've come to finish what I started," he declared, his voice echoing through the courtyard.

Kazuki and his friends stood ready, but before they could react, Zephyr moved with lightning speed, targeting Rito. Shadowy tendrils shot from his hands, forming knife-like shapes that pierced through the air with deadly precision.

"Rito, watch out!" Kazuki shouted, but it was too late.

The shadowy blades struck Rito, piercing her side. She gasped, her eyes wide with shock as she crumpled to the ground. Kazuki's heart stopped, a cold dread seizing him.

"No!" Kazuki screamed, rushing to his sister's side. Blood seeped through her clothes, and her breathing was shallow. Rage and despair surged through him.

Zephyr laughed, the sound chilling. "Look at you, helpless as ever. Your sister will die, and you can't do anything to stop it."

Something snapped inside Kazuki. The world around him seemed to fade, his vision narrowing to a pinpoint focus on Zephyr. A deep, primal power surged within him, threatening to burst free.

A dark aura enveloped Kazuki, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. The ground trembled as his power reached its peak. His friends watched in awe and fear as Kazuki's transformation began.

His hair stood on end, glowing with a dark energy, and his muscles bulged with newfound strength. Dark, ethereal scales appeared on his arms and legs, and his entire body radiated a terrifying power. He didn't fully transform into a dragon, but his appearance resembled a fierce, mythical warrior—like a super Saiyan infused with the essence of the Void Dragon.

Zephyr's eyes widened in shock. "What is this? How can you—"

Kazuki didn't give him a chance to finish. With a speed and ferocity that left Zephyr reeling, Kazuki attacked. Each strike landed with the force of a thunderclap, driving Zephyr back. The dark mage, once confident and taunting, now struggled to defend himself against the onslaught.

"You will pay for hurting my sister!" Kazuki roared, his voice resonating with the power of the Void Dragon.

Zephyr attempted to counter with his dark magic, but Kazuki's newfound strength overwhelmed him. With a final, devastating blow, Kazuki sent Zephyr crashing into the ground. The dark mage lay there, battered and beaten, his aura flickering weakly.

Panting, Kazuki stood over Zephyr, his eyes blazing. "This ends now."

But before Kazuki could strike the final blow, a wave of exhaustion hit him. The immense power of the Void Dragon receded, leaving him drained. He stumbled, falling to his knees beside Rito.

Rito's eyes fluttered open, and she reached out weakly. "Kazuki..."

Kazuki took her hand, tears streaming down his face. "I'm here, Rito. I'm here."

The school's healers rushed forward, tending to Rito's wounds and helping Kazuki to his feet. Zephyr, seeing his chance, vanished into the shadows, his retreat a silent promise of future conflict.

As Kazuki watched the healers work on Rito, he felt a mix of relief and determination. He had unlocked a power he didn't fully understand, and it had saved his sister. But the battle was far from over. Zephyr would return, and Kazuki knew he had to master the Void Dragon's power to protect those he loved.

His friends gathered around him, their faces filled with concern and hope. Ayumi placed a hand on his shoulder. "You did it, Kazuki. You saved her."

Sutea nodded, her eyes reflecting a newfound respect. "We'll figure this out together. You're not alone in this."

Takeshi added, "And next time, we'll be even stronger. Zephyr won't stand a chance."

Kazuki looked at his friends, his heart swelling with gratitude. With their support and the power of the Void Dragon within him, he knew they could face any challenge that lay ahead.

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**End of Chapter 14**