The Hidden Realm

"Why are you doing this, Irus?" Elliot asked, still coughing out blood. "I thought we were on the same page. Death is the enemy here."

"You shouldn't really be so quick to trust people, Elliot," Irus said. "And you should've brought your friends with you. That way, I could've get rid of everyone at once."

"No," Elliot pleaded. "I thought we were friends."

"Don't be a fool!" Irus yelled. "I was never your friend, and I never will be."

"I–" Elliot brandished his sword and used it to push himself up. He stood on both of his feet as the streaks of red lightning traveling all throughout his body. "Hasty Aspire!"

The boy vanished from where he stood and reappeared in front of Irus. He raised his sword and was about to swing it when the demon slammed his fist on Elliot's stomach, causing the boy to cough loudly. "Blargh!"