Chapter 34 - Blood (3)

Kona tries to fight back as best she can, but her opponent's physical strength prevents her from doing so.

In the aftermath, Edna feels unable to move her lower body. She looks down and is confused to see her feet trapped in a viscous liquid. She lets go of Kona's neck, while keeping her hair flat with her other hand. Then she opens her second eye.

_ Edna: “ What's that? Mud? ”

She looks around and realizes that an orphan is interfering with her fight. Her irritation grows.

_ Edna: “ Hey, Pico! Control those fucking kids! Can't you take care of them?? ”

_ Hazel: “ That was close… ”

Eyes widen in astonishment at the scene that has just unfolded.

_ Pico: “ Interesting. Despite my attacks, this kid had time to use his Source to rescue his friend. ”

Kona takes advantage of the confusion by placing both hands on the arm holding her hair. Edna sees an opening, but her delayed reaction time benefits the twin.

_ Kona: “ Now! ”

_ Edna: “ Shit! ”

With her eyes open again, Kona manages to activate her Source. The Recluse's balance falters. She lets go of her target. In response, the target delivers a violent kick to her stomach, pushing her back a few feet. With her head bowed, the woman holds her stomach. Then she raises her head, her face enraged.

_ Edna: “ Bitch... You're gonna regret this! ”

The tension is still palpable, the air crackling with electricity. Suddenly, a faint rustling sound interrupts her words. Her senses on alert, she turns around quickly. Standing in front of her is her twin sister, Kaya, glaring at her, arm raised, ready to strike with all her might.

_ Kaya: “ Don't forget me. ”

With an acrobatic move, Edna narrowly dodges the attack. As soon as she dodges, a flurry of punches rains down between them.

Fists fly, striking with formidable force and precision. The two fighters give each other no respite, unleashing attacks with unprecedented ferocity. Bodies twirl, muscles tense, sweat drips from their determined foreheads. Face, chest, legs, abdomen, all are under assault.

_ Kona: “ Me too... Don't forget me! ”

She rushes toward Edna.

_ Kona: “ This is my last chance. It's now or never! ”

The surprise is evident on Edna's face. Her eyes follow Kona's frantic run intently from the corner of her eye. The wind, complicit in this fleeting scene, rushes through Kona's hair, accentuating her speed and determination.

Taking advantage of a gap in her enemy's guard, Kaya launches an attack. But Edna, formidable, responds without delay, parrying her blow with precision.

_ Edna: “ Fuck, they're pissing me off! ”

Out of breath, Kaya gathers her last strength to finish it off, her eyes veiled with hope. Edna stands up, her face hardened by hatred and determination. Also out of breath, she prepares her counterattack, promising an inevitable end. But before impact, with a quick movement, Kona activates her Source, destabilizing Edna's balance.

_ Edna: “ Dirty bit… “

Vulnerable, Kaya, ideally positioned, throws her hook right in the face, hitting Edna like a projectile. The impact throws her several meters, leaving her unconscious on the ground, KO.