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.

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 the attack. That deadly energy bounced off the wall and punted the ground,

A deep, disembodied voice spoke. The voice sounded like two demons. speaking at once, seizing my

was

high–school classes. Half–man, half–snake, reverend as gods. Osiris looked like a beast fit for his god’s creation. Half of his body was in the form of a black snake, stretching his height to

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

He became a Naga.

he was ready to

…

group, carning a slap on the back of the head from

may not, but

of his home, forming a deep outline of his body. White faded into a person I knew extremely well. This was reminiscent of the day when Kiya had awakened

This…

her, in tune with the beating of her heart and the song of her soul. I couldn’t see her face, but I knew she was sporting a determined scowl–her signature look before

wearing that black dress stained with dried

white dress that brushed her knees

like the moon. She was

was the first time

where is that goddamn thing?” Kiya’s

there we go.” She skipped toward her fallen dagger and picked it up. Her touch shifted from the gold to

light faded into Violetta, carrying an air of holiness as her curls took on a life of their own, flowing like ocean waves. Asim walked out of his golden light and took precarious steps to where

out.” She corrected. “He’s mine to defeat.” She pointed her dagger at us. Everyone was in a

my wall. They’ll be alright as long as they stay away.” Phoebe

anywhere near that thing!” Jacqueline

his deep brown eyes darting from her to the beast. “I know we keep saying it, but please

nod and turned to the scene in front of her, eyes narrowing on Asim’s form.

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man shouted and elbowed the naga in the face, pulling his teeth out of his neck. The monstrous Osiris turned to us and roared; sonic waves rushing through the black dome he trapped us under, battering against the shield

musty–ass breath.” Violetta muttered,

to the ground one by one, clutching their necks. That was when I noticed the black branches on Osiris‘

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! You’re

Goddess Selene, I’d give anything to kill that bastard for defecating over Kiya’s autonomy over

us could ever think to be a part of. Four avatars versus an all–powerful Naga infused with the evilest god ever to walk the earth. Osiris attacked. They dodged and countered. Flurries of lightning, dark fire, sun energy and moon energy stabbed through the darkness to penetrate the body of the snake. I heard groans from everyone, but more

her blade but was

the sweat rolling down

rumbled like an imminent earthquake. Black hands shot 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 before the hands grabbed at any of their limbs. Kiya

heart.

dropped her dagger and gripped her

body, forcing her on her

inside of

look powerful enough to kill, but I didn’t miss her grimace

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

No!

let

I must do something!

vanished into wisps of smoke, but

Protect.

from my fist. The shield

Two hits. Everyone shouted at me

her! Three. Four.

Kiya! Don’t stop!

“KIYA!!”

care. My eyes were on the love of my life, suffering under the damned forced bond. I couldn’t let Osiris win, even when Kiya ordered me to stay put. My feet bolted toward the mini goddess, using every y ounce of Alpha strength within me to push her

fangs that found

fighting chance she’s got at killing

for myself. All I cared about was her; the thief of my thoughts, the bandit who’d held

fangs from my throat, my arms locked around his body, all the Alpha strength Onyx and I possessed to hold the beast

die first?! Fine! I’ll kill you before I kill

Ten knives pierced and ranked down my body, drawing rushing rivers of blood. Oddly, I didn’t feel pain. Under Osiris vengeful screaming, demanding me to release him, I

I’d completely lost