His eyes fell upon a cluster of stalactites hanging precariously from the ceiling of a nearby cave. With a mischievous grin, he channeled his power into the earth, causing the stalactites to vibrate and loosen.
"Heads up!" Rashid shouted.
Mercy, momentarily distracted, glanced upwards just as the stalactites gave way, plummeting towards her with alarming speed. She reacted quickly, summoning a shield of lava to protect herself, but the impact was still enough to knock her off balance.
Rashid seized the opportunity, his sand platform carrying him towards Mercy at breakneck speed. He raised his sword, his eyes locked on his target.
Swung! Rashid's revitalized sword sliced through the air, seemingly cleaving Mercy's body in two.
However, Mercy merely turned around, a sly grin on her face. "Didn't I tell you... use your sand?" she taunted.
Rashid's eyes widened in disbelief. "How..."