With a roar, Ria slammed both palms into the cracked ground.
The surface of the planet erupted.
Spikes of obsidian and flame burst upward in a frenzy, aiming directly for the two figures.
"Child," the shorter being whispered.
The spikes froze in midair, suspended like shattered glass caught in time.
Ria screamed in frustration. "You're not taking it!"
"You are but insects gnawing at the foot of titans," the taller being intoned, turning back toward the sword.
"Shit! Ria shouted. "Now would be a good time for a miracle!"
Endric's body convulsed as his forehead glowed.
"Husarius... Give me... one more shot," he gasped.
A second later, his body burst with blueish-green light.
"You want the sword?" Endric coughed blood while slowly rising to his feet.
The taller cosmic superior being eyes narrowed as he turned. "You cannot even stand."
"Then take it from me," Endric growled.
He raised a shaking hand, and suddenly, the broken half of the planet they stood on began to quiver.
