Clara drew a sharp breath as the ground beneath Aether's feet exploded into crimson and golden flames. Silence covered the tournament grounds as nothing but the roaring flames sounded. Clara's spell ended, but she wasn't even thinking of that right now.
"Aether!" She shouted as her heart sank. "You-" Her gaze snapped to Laila. "That spell is forbidden!" She shouted. "Summoning fires from hell – have you lost your mind?"
"Laila – end the spell, now!" Jason shouted as he dashed forward.
"No need – though, I'd like to think that we've won." A voice as cold as ice sounded as Jason froze mid step. The crackling lightning sounded as Aether placed the sword of lightning against his opponent's neck.
A moment passed in silence before murmurs spread among the crowd.
"You're alive!" Clara exclaimed, the lump in her throat slowly dissolving. "How – when did you…?"
"Clara Morgan and Aether Yotsura of Fawn's Magic Academy win due to disqualification on the opposing team's part."