Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 87 – The Final Confrontation Pt. 3

“It’s through your wounds that your light pours out into the world.“–Abhijit Naskar

Kiy

Please, don’t tell me I fucking died again!

My body floated, suspended in air in the vast white space. I looked to my left and right to see that I’m alone. The place was heated, like a blanket on a bitter winter night, but I couldn’t forget what happened moments ago.

Osiris was… mutating. Transforming. The air of the battle had shifted for the worst. After the smoke clears, what would I see? How would my family and I survive? I flexed my right hand to feel the lack of a dagger, now uncertain if it would do the damage intended. The snake had changed.

This is unlike anything I’ve dealt before. Zombie rogues, Cerberus, hybrids–that I could handle. But how could I think to defeat Osiris now? My plan had combusted into flames in my palmis,

A soft burst of warmth brushed against my cheek, tickling the bags under my eye. Beside me, tiny balls of silver, fluttering like fireflies, outlined the form of a woman, sinking into the light silhouette. My eyes widened in shock when a familiar pair of silver orbs gazed into my eyes.

“Selene?” I croaked.

“Yes, it is me, my child.” She whispered, her thumb caressing my check. “Behind those browns lay a sea of questions you want to ask me. I will answer them in due time. Right now, we have pressing matters regarding that snake.”

“What happened to him?”

“A fusion.” Selene explained with a hefty sigh. “Asir has accepted the dark blessing from the serpent god, thus accessing his ultimate and most powerful form. While all avatars have the power to ascend to near godhood or goddesshood, merely a handful achieve it. It is a unique state from the avatar state you know. Legend states that Almighty Ra defeats Apophis every evening to ensure the sun will rise anew. Today, the moon will aid the sun to trap that snake back in Mountain Bakhu in the underworld, cutting his access to the world through Asir.”

Godhood? Most powerful form? My head hurt from the new information, spinning like an uncontrollable top. “I guess he wasn’t kidding when he called himself a god.”

“He took it literally.”

“So, how do I defeat him?”

“Simple. You’ll be on equal footing with him soon enough. Lean on your fellow avatars and together, you’ll vanquish the darkness for good.” Her soft palm slid up to cover my eyes. “Relax and accept the blessing of the moon, for now, you’ll reach the level of goddess.”

“I’m not a goddess, Selene. I don’t believe I could ever be at the level of one.”

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“You will, today.”

I smirk. “No room for arguments, right, Selene?”

“Don’t think I notice your stalling, Kiya. I know you’re scared, but I promise everything will be alright in the

end.”

From the top of my skull to the tips of my toes, an unnatural warmth flooded my body, smoldering and caressing every nerve, artery, organ, and muscle. Specs of silver and blue shimmered behind my eyelids before combusting into mini fireworks, each growing with potency and vibrancy. The warmth was comfortable, but it threatened to leap out of my chest, determined to touch any untouched areas on my body. My lips sealed shut, but there was no need to scream or cry.

I was safe.

I leaned back and allowed Selene’s presence and power to overflow out of my body, wrapping me up in a thick

cocoon.

I was changing.

Changing for the better.

Changing for victory.

Changing for redemption.

If this is the only way I can rid Osiris for good, then I’ll accept whatever blessings come my way.

Neron

The air of fate had shifted.

and blue lights joined in on the light show, but when a crackling red ball surrounded with black electricity was thrown toward me and the others, the violet light hopped in front of us. A translucent purple square stretched from where we all stood and stretched to the sky, shielding us from

spoke. The voice sounded like two demons. speaking at once, seizing my spine with chills. We heard slithering along with soft growling, and when I looked up, my insults

was

a black snake, stretching his height to nine feet? Ten? Obscurity stained his hands, branches stretching

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– The Final

longer than usual. Sharp claws replaced his nails, and his fangs

He became a Naga.

ready to take

…

beyond dead.” Galen muttered in the group, carning a slap on the back of the

shield may not, but I

attack us behind the shield but was blown away by the glowing white silhouette, sending him into the bricks of his home, forming a

This…

was a celestial glow that couldn’t be ignored. It hummed and vibrated all around her, in tune

wearing that black dress stained

that brushed her knees

shimmered like the moon. She was the moon.

the first time Onyx

thing?” Kiya’s layered voice muttered, her

her, which made her more enchanting. “Ah, there we go.” She skipped

of their own, flowing like ocean waves. Asim walked out of his golden light and took precarious steps to where Osiris was,

She pointed her dagger at us. Everyone was in a state of silent shock. “We

as long as they stay away.” Phoebe commented, walking out of her

anywhere near that thing!” Jacqueline exclaimed, throwing her

Kwame requested, his deep brown eyes darting from her to the beast. “I know we

front of her, eyes narrowing on Asim’s form. “Don’t get too close,

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debris and attacked his twin, jamming his fangs into his neck. The man shouted and elbowed the naga in the face, pulling his teeth out of his neck. The monstrous Osiris turned to

fucking musty–ass breath.” Violetta muttered, covering her

the dark army collapsed to the ground

out a menacing cackle. “Darkness is mine! This world is mine!” His eyes narrowed on Kiya. “If I can’t have you, no one can!

that proclamation. Oh, Goddess Selene, I’d give anything to kill

attacked. They dodged and countered. Flurries of lightning, dark

her blade but was thrown to

could see the sweat rolling down the

from the ground, writhing and cracking, trying to grab hold of the avatars to subdue them. Shouts of protest from the peanut gallery alerted them

heart.

dagger and gripped her neck, claws digging at the

snakes, coiled around her body, forcing her on her knees. The other three fell to

of me

the pain pulsating from her neck. Her wet face held a look powerful enough to kill, but I didn’t miss her grimace

darkness was the most exquisite.” He chuckled, running his lengthy tongue over his

No!

let

I must do something!

wisps of

Protect.

hit from my fist. The shield

her. Two hits. Everyone shouted at me

her! Three. Four.

her! Protect Kiya!

“KIYA!!”

suffering under the damned forced bond. I couldn’t let Osiris win, even when Kiya

murderous fangs that found their home in my

the fighting chance she’s got at killing Osiris

left in my body for myself. All I cared about was her; the thief of my thoughts, the bandit

around his body, all the Alpha strength Onyx and I possessed to

I’ll kill you before

knives pierced and ranked down my body, drawing rushing rivers of blood. Oddly, I didn’t feel pain. Under Osiris vengeful

I’d completely lost my