The room darkened as the floor of the Luxoria Arena shifted.
L-Snake and L-Drake stood still, facing each other.
High above them, Lucius and Liline watched silently.
L-Drake rolled his shoulders.
His heavy armor plates clicked into place.
"Ready?" he said in a calm, deep voice.
L-Snake shifted his foot back, tail coiling.
His eyes glowed. "Let's begin."
Then—they moved.
L-Snake darted forward first, fast and low.
His body twisted, shifting into half-snake form.
Blades extended from his arms. His tail swept the floor, sharp and fast.
L-Drake stepped to the side and raised one arm.
CLANG!
L-Snake's arm-blade hit his steel forearm and sparked.
"Still fast," L-Drake said, holding his ground.
"Still solid," L-Snake replied, pulling back and flipping over him.
L-Snake's body rotated midair.
His tail shot out like a whip.
L-Drake ducked, then rushed in.
BOOM!
His shoulder slammed into L-Snake's side, sending him skidding across the ground.
