Time Of Reckoning

Author's Note: Unedited Chapter

-------------------

Ellias's smile widened. "There can't be two Outworldlies in this universe," he explained with a calm tone as the energy coursed back into him. "When you stole my power, you didn't just take energy—you absorbed a piece of my very existence into yourself. And with that, you also inherited a vulnerability."

The new Outworldly's eyes were wide with realization. "No… you can't mean…"

Ellias nodded. "Yes. Since a part of me exists within you, all I needed was to make contact… to activate a return transfer process." He gestured around them as the cosmic energy continued to flow back into him, filling him with strength. "And now, everything you've stolen from me is coming back."

The deities exchanged panicked glances. Nocturnis, eyes wide, roared, "We must destroy him before he regains his full power!"

"Attack!" screamed Ignara as her fiery form blazed