Multiverse with the Ultimatrix

He pressed the Ultimatrix symbol. A bright green light engulfed his transformation into the ultimate form. He changed into a tall and imposing figure, combining plant-like and rock-like features. His primary color is dark brown, which looked like a tree bark. However there were bright blue sections in his face, chest, arms, shoulders, and knees. His face was like a smooth, semi-transparent blue helmet-like structure extending from his chest. He had green, glowing eyes. His chest had the Ultimatrix symbol. There was a large, curved leaf-like extension from his shoulders. His thick, branch-like arms were equipped with several blue pods. His legs were sturdy and powerful, akin to tree trunks. He also had broad feet. "Ultimate Swampfire," Ultimate Swampfire shouted. 

Drowned's icy gaze remained fixed on Ultimate Swampfire. She looked at his stance, his posture, his power. "You have the ability to transform," she remarked, her voice dripping with condescension.

"That does not matter," she added. 

"Why are you here?" Ultimate Swampfire asked.

Drowned smirked, a hint of amusement in her tone. "I did tell you?" she said. 

She raised her hand. "Water Blast," she added as a jet stream of blackened water erupted from her palm, its force violent, slammed forward with unnatural speed.

Ultimate Swampfire reacted instantly, his arms igniting in blue flames, a kerosene-like gel coating his skin, feeding the inferno. "Flamestreak," he said as he unleashed a torrent of fire, colliding against the incoming blast, the two elements clashing violently.

Steam exploded outward, enveloping the battlefield in a thick, blinding fog, obscuring sight for an instant.

Then, Drowned charged forward. Her trident gleamed, as she sliced through the thick mist as she swung the weapon, aiming straight for Ultimate Swampfire's torso.

At the last second, he dodged, shifting his body just enough to evade the attack.

Drowned's eyes flickered. She twisted, adjusting her grip, then thrust the trident directly toward his chest.

Ultimate Swampfire leaned back, barely avoiding the piercing strike. He then countered as he swung his fist. 

Drowned ducked, effortlessly avoiding the blow. Then she slashed across his arm, her trident's jagged edge cutting through his skin.

Ultimate Swampfire snarled, shifting back slightly before activating the pod on his forearm.

"Blue Blast," he said as the pod ignited. The explosion erupted instantly, sending black smoke crashing outward.

Drowned was forced backward from the smoke. Her heels scraped against the floor. 

"Seed Spawning," Ultimate Swampfire as he released seeds from his body. They hit the ground and in an instant the earth trembled, and from deep within the ground, giant root-like plants burst forth.

Drowned regained her composure. "Dark Drowner's Grasp," she said as tendrils of blackened water erupted, coiling tightly around Ultimate Swampfire, wrapping around his limbs. 

He grimaced, his body tensing against the crushing force. "What is this?" he said out loud.

The grip tightened, until he summoned his vines, forcing them forward, piercing through the water. They dispersed the dark fluid instantly.

He looked up to see Drowned had already leapt into the air, her trident raised high.

In a single, powerful motion, she plunged it downward. The sharpened tip slammed into his chest.

Ultimate Swampfire staggered, his body jerking violently at the impact. He spat blue liquid, his flames flickering as he collapsed onto the ground.

Drowned hovered above, looking down at him.

"Root Cocoon," Ultimate Swampfire said as he extended his arms toward the earth, thick roots bursted from the ground, wrapping around Drowned, constraining her movement.

She narrowed her eyes, assessing the situation. "You have regeneration as well," she said. 

Drowned's trident gleamed as she sliced through the entangled roots. The severed vines writhed briefly, before curling into the earth.

Ultimate Swampfire's eyes flared, the glow intensifying as he thrust his arms forward. "Cluster Bombs," he said as blue, luminescent pods shot from his outstretched hands. They streaked towards Drowned like shooting stars. 

Drowned's smirk widened. "Dark Pool," she said as she raised her hands. The air shuddered as she summoned a colossal whirl of blackened water, swirling with an unnatural undertow.

The pods collided with the vortex, detonating on impact.

An explosive surge of blue and black energy erupted outward, sending liquid waves crashing in all directions. The force coated the battlefield, creating a dark, slick pool. 

The water touched Swampfire's feet, sizzling against his natural heat.

"You can summon and create this water?" he remarked. He thought it was not ordinary water as well.

Drowned's eyes glowed with amusement. "I can do a lot more," she said as she extended her arm. "Dark Water Barrage," she added as a relentless storm of high-pressure of black water bursts exploded from her hands. The blasts screamed through the air toward Ultimate Swampfire.

Swampfire responded instantly, his hands digging into the earth. "Root Wall," he said as the ground trembled and thick roots bursted upward, forming a barrier of green vines.

Drowned's water blasts struck, the force hammering against the tangled defense. Steam rose between impact.

Then Drowned rushed forward. She swung her trident rapidly, the blade carved through the barrier, severing vines.

She looked at Ultimate Swampfire. "Dark Water Slam," she said as she created black water from her hands. The water coiled like living serpents in her palms. She forged two massive fists of blackened water.

With a mighty swing, she slammed them forward and struck Swampfire. Ultimate Swampfire was flung backward, his body crashing into the earth, skidding across the soaked battlefield.

The blackened water clung to his frame. 

He groaned, pushing himself up. He thought she was strong, maybe stronger than Girodio. He thought no, not stronger, just different. He thought this was his first true challenge. He knew the multiverse is dangerous and unpredictable. He smiled. 

Ultimate Swampfire`s hands ignited. "Inferno Sprout," he said as he raised both arms. He summoned a large, bulbous seed. The seed erupted, firing forward like a meteor. 

Drowned looked at it coming towards her. She reacted immediately. "Dark Water Slam," she said as she summoned another pair of colossal water fists. She swung them once more, slamming the large seed. 

Steam exploded, a massive cloud engulfing the battlefield, reducing visibility for a brief moment.

"Scorching Vines Attack," Ultimate Swampfire quickly said as he launched a blue pod, at a vine. 

Within seconds, the vine erupted into flames, morphing into burning tendrils. It lashed towards Drowned like a whip of fire.

Drowned's eyes flashed. She raised her trident, intercepting the strike, the clash creating sparks. Then, she grabbed the burning vine, gripping it without hesitation. She released her blackened water. A surge of cold water engulfed the flames, extinguishing them instantly.

Ultimate Swampfire pressed forward. His fist shot forward and struck Drowned's face.

The punch landed. Her body jerked violently, her head snapped backward. Blood flew from her lips. Drowned went flying and crashed against the ground. She was breathing in and out. 

Ultimate Swampfire stood tall. 

Drowned thought of Sylvester Kyle, her lover, She thought back to their time together. She was not going to lose and got up. "I have killed monsters, aliens like you before," she said. "I will take you so I can be with him," she added. 

"Dead Water," Drowned said as she opened her mouth.