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

like two demons. speaking at once, seizing my spine with chills. We

was

beast fit for his god’s creation. Half of his body was in the form of a black snake, stretching his height to nine feet? Ten? Obscurity stained his hands, branches stretching through his veins, touching

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Sharp claws replaced his

He became a Naga.

he was ready to

…

group, carning a

not, but I

him into the bricks of his home, forming a deep

This…

as she always was. She sported everything in her avatar form, but there was a celestial glow that couldn’t be ignored. It hummed and vibrated all around her, in tune with the beating of her heart and the song

longer wearing that

brushed her knees and gladiator

like the moon. She was the moon. An

this was the first time Onyx was

thing?” Kiya’s layered voice muttered, her head

which made her more enchanting. “Ah, there we go.” She skipped toward her fallen dagger and picked it up. Her touch shifted from the gold to refined

blue 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

“He’s mine to defeat.” She pointed her dagger

alright as long as they stay away.” Phoebe

near that thing!” Jacqueline exclaimed, throwing her hands up in

Kiya.” Kwame requested, his deep brown eyes darting from her to the beast. “I know we keep saying it, but please tread with

front of her,

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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 us and roared; sonic waves rushing through the black

Violetta muttered, covering

echoed behind us, growing louder before gradually falling silent. One of my soldiers sent me an alert that the members of the dark army collapsed to the ground one by one, clutching their necks. That was when I noticed the black branches on Osiris‘ skin stretching over his chest and reaching his face, darkening

His eyes narrowed on Kiya. “If I can’t have you, no one can! You’re mine;

give anything to kill that bastard for

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 so from Osiris. But the monster was

Osiris with her blade but was thrown to the ground each time. Just like him, she got back up every time

could see the sweat rolling down the avatars‘

to subdue them. Shouts of protest from the peanut gallery alerted them before the hands grabbed at any of

heart.

her dagger and gripped her neck, claws digging at the reddening

around her body, forcing her on her

inside of

powerful enough to kill, but I didn’t miss

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

No!

let

I must do something!

wisps of smoke, but only one

Protect.

my fist.

Two hits. Everyone shouted at me

Three. Four.

her! Protect Kiya! Don’t stop! Never

“KIYA!!”

win, even when Kiya ordered me

murderous fangs that found their home

the fighting chance she’s got at killing

a care left in my body for myself. All I cared about was her; the thief of my thoughts, the bandit who’d held my heart in her silvery palms, the magician that made me kneel before her without

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

to die first?! Fine! I’ll

ranked down my body, drawing rushing rivers of

I’d completely