Strain, Pt. II

Artemis shot three sun-tipped arrows at Merlin, who flew backwards at high speeds to avoid them in a zigzag fashion.

Merlin clapped his hands. "Arcane Magic: Gate Field."

An electric orange and blue fence appeared on the ground and spread out.

Artemis started running and slid under some arches of rock that burst out of the ground. She rolled once then flew up in the air.

A golden magic circle appeared in front of Merlin's hands and shot out golden beams in quick succession.

Artemis dodged them all mid-flight before slamming herself to the ground in a big crash.

Merlin was about to clap his hands, when he looked behind him. There was a snowstorm brewing in the distance.

Merlin took a deep breath. "Finally."

Walking through the storm was King Judah, Kawa, Annya, and a brigade of magicians.

Judah, hands in his pockets, looked up. "Need help, old man?"

"Of course. I've been here for hours."

Judah looked at Kawa and nodded his head towards Merlin.

Kawa leapt into the air.