Chapter 15: Boss Dvalin
Aether flew with his wind glider while I flew on Toriyama.
Venti: Look! There are two shiny spots on Dvalin's back!
Patrick: So you finally noticed them.
Venti: They appear to be poisonous blood clots that have coagulated on his wounds... The Abyss Order must have cursed the wounds. That's what's corrupting Dvalin's mind.
Patrick: And mind controlling him too.
Venti: To save Dvalin, we're going to have to get rid of those blood clots. Aim for those blood clots!
Aether and Patrick and Toriyama: Right!
We opened fire with Air attacks and started shooting at the blood clots. Dvalin felt the attacks and began trying to flee.
Venti: Dvalin is getting away... but I am familiar with his tactics. Just hold on a bit longer.
Dvalin shot blasts at us. But Toriyama shot lightning from his mouth and took them out while more were coming at us.
Venti: I'll extract and condense the pure Anemo from the shots being fired. Shattering them will create acceleration currents. I can't control where they will appear, so keep your eyes peeled. Shatter the condensed Anemo orbs to create acceleration currents. I know it's hard to tell amidst the barrage of bullets, but this is the only way.
And just like Venti said, acceleration currents started appearing for Aether to use as we shattered the condensed Anemo orbs. Toriyama increased his speed and we caught up to Dvalin. Now Toriyama used ice attacks and put more damage on Dvalin. Dvalin got far from us again but we caught up to him again. Now Toriyama used earth attacks and finally we managed to destroy the blood clot close to his tail that made Dvalin scream in pain.
Venti: Dvalin... I'm sorry this is hurting you... Hang on, just one more!
We flew back to where there were floating platforms where everyone else was at. I jumped off of Toriyama's back and he took flight again. From the spiraling clouds below appeared a twister. Then from the twister appeared Dvalin. He stared face to face with Toriyama.
Venti: With the help of the best bard in the world, we are now on par with Dvalin. Now we can fight Dvalin on equal grounds. The greatest bard is here to help!
Venti brought out his own bow showing that he can fight.
Venti: But first, let me be clear... Even after hundreds of years without use, Dvalin's teeth and claws are still very dangerous.
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Patrick: Now is the time, Master. Summon the Divine Keys and the rest of our weapons.
Toriyama: Right.
Toriyama glowed then the Valkyries and I glowed. Then weapons appeared in front of us. We took hold of them. They were our weapons from our home world. I had the Dragon Divine Keys again. Kiana held her father's weapon, the Judgement of Shamash and her mother's weapon, Abyss Flower. Mei had her Void Blade. Bronya had Welt's weapon, the Star of Eden. Seele had her Undine's Tale. And Himeko had the Xuanyuan sword. When the light distinguished, we held our weapons. And Theresa held her Oath of Judah.
Venti: Whoah! How did that happen?!
Patrick: Toriyama brought them for us. The weapons I'm wielding were created by him. These are the Dragon Divine Keys.
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Kiana: This is my father's weapon. The Judgement of Shamash!
Kiana held her father's great sword in her right hand. Then she held her mother's weapon in her left hand.
Kiana: And this is my mother's weapon. Abyss Flower!
Bronya levitated the orb in her hand.
Bronya: This is the Star of Eden. Mr. Welt's weapon.
Himeko held Jixuanguan's weapon.
Himeko: And lastly, this is the Xuanyuan sword. Wielded by someone from long ago. It took control of me once before but not this time.
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Venti: You really are full of surprises.
Patrick: We are. Now we... Attack!
Toriyama roared then charged in. Dvalin did the something and roared and charged in. Both dragons began to clash like they were Godzilla and King Ghidorah. We ran and glided onto different platforms to attack Dvalin.
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Patrick: Toriyama can do a lot of things that a normal dragon can't. He is able to manifest the elements around his claws, teeth, wings, head, and his tail. Watch.
Toriyama infused fire on his right claw then slashed at Dvalin making him let go and fly back. Dvalin roared in anger then he charged at Toriyama to bite him but Toriyama countered by infusing his tail with lightning then he whacked Dvalin in the front and Dvalin got blown away from the impact.
Venti: How many more crazy things can you guys do?
Patrick: We're not sure, really. But a lot of crazy things happen to us most of the time.
Dvalin came back with more wounds. Kiana had Abyss Flower sheathed away while she held the Judgment of Shamash in gun form. She aimed them at Dvalin and fired her shots which got Dvalin's attention towards her. He charged at her but Kiana dodged the charge. Seele sent an energy slash with Hydro energy at Dvalin landing a direct hit. Dvalin went to the platform Seele was on in an attempt to bite her but...
She dodged then she slashed at his head and caused him to slow down thanks to her scythe's skill. Theresa used her ultimate and threw a a light spear with Electro energy from the Oath of Judah at Dvalin which turned into a rain of spears that hit Dvalin. Toriyama pinned Dvalin'e head on a platform as Seele's scythe's skill wore off.
Venti: Now is our chance! Aim for the tainted blood clot on his neck!
Everyone: Right!
Toriyama: I can't hold him here very long! Destroy it now!
I responded by drawing at my Dragon duel wielding swords and did my favorite Anime move.
Patrick: You got it! Starburst Stream!
I did Kirito's move and put a lot of damage on the blood clot. Diluc gave me some assistance. Finally Dvalin found enough strength to push himself up and pushed Toriyama off of him then sent an Air breath at Toriyama landing a direct hit. While Toriyama was stunned, Dvalin charged in and bit Toriyama's neck causing him to roar in pain.
Mei: NO YOU DON'T!
Mei used her Electro magic and slashed through Dvalin, forcing him to let go of Toriyama and screamed in pain from the Electro slash. Mei landed back on a platform as Dvalin shot Anemo orbs at Mei. She dodged them but the last one was too fast and landed a direct hit on her. Dvalin was about to kill her with his claws...
Kiana: CRYO... Neko... Charm!
A giant Cryo ice paw slammed Dvalin on the head and blew him back.
Kiana stood in front of Mei as she was getting up.
Kiana: Nobody touches Mei but me! Anyone that tries to kill her is gonna pay!
Dvalin got even more angrier then he unleashed an attack.
Venti: A-ha, this is Dvalin's ace in the hole: Caelestinum Finale Termini!
Paimon: ...This dragon has strange taste when it comes to naming things.
Venti: I named it for him just now.
Paimon: Seriously?!
Venti: Well... Anyway, let's ride the wind currents and stay away from the breaking platforms. The energy flooding out from the fissures will be hot. Be sure to watch your step.
Venti fired more Anemo arrows at Dvalin. Himeko followed up with a Pyro slash followed by a strike from Jean. Toriyama landed on a platform then I ran to him with Bronya.
Patrick: Are you fine? Did the bite really hurt?
Toriyama: I am fine. But the bite marks penetrated my scales and skin.
Patrick: Bronya.
Bronya: Right.
Bronya used her elemental powers and healed Toriyama while also making the teeth marks disappear. Now Toriyama flew up again.
Patrick: Now I'm gonna make him pay.
I jumped to another platform and called out his name.
Patrick: HEY DVALIN! OVER HERE!
I got his attention as he turned away from Aether, Paimon, and Jean then he charged at me and grabbed the platform with his claws. He charged up an air breath and fired at me. I dodged then I used Kirito's move again.
Patrick: Again! Starburst Stream!
I did the slash combo and Dvalin was down again.
I switched to my great Dragon Sword and damaged the blood clot more. Then Dvalin got back up and I jumped down before he flew back to the center.
Diluc joined your with me. We nodded our heads then we charged up our Pyro energy as our swords got covered in fire. Then Diluc sent his fire Phoenix while I sent my fire dragon at Dvalin both landing direct hits on Dvalin. Dvalin blew a gust of wind at us but we split up and went to different platforms. Everyone was launching their attacks at Dvalin. Compared to Benares, Dvalin was a lot more stronger than Benares.
Toriyama pinned Dvalin down on a platform again and freezes his head and front claws with ice. We damaged the blood clot more but Dvalin managed to break free from the ice and Toriyama.
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Patrick: Just one more attack. And the blood clot will be destroyed. Just leave the final blow to me and Toriyama.
Diluc: ...Alright...
Venti: Do it.
Jean: Go ahead.
Toriyama: It will take some time. Keep Dvalin distracted while we charge up.
Everyone: Right!
Toriyama and I went to another platform and began to charge up our Pyro energy. The others had to make sure that Dvalin didn't try to interrupt us. I wore the Dragon Gauntlets this time. Our energies radiating off of us began to fuse. Then we began to shout out our final attack.
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Patrick and Toriyama: THIS IS IT!... DRACO... PYRO... FINAL STRIKE!
From our bodies shot an energy laser with Pyro energy and our energies combined that engulfed Dvalin. In a split screen was me and Toriyama screaming while still cursing our final attack then it cut to Dvalin roaring in pain. Finally, the final attack destroyed the final blood clot on his back. As the final attack stopped, Dvalin was now falling down.
Kiana: All right! We did it!
Bronya: Don't celebrate just yet, idiotka. We're not out of danger just yet.
Kiana: What do you mean?
With the storm wearing off, the platforms started crumbling.
Patrick: This is what Bronya means!
Paimon: This place is gonna collapse!
Before I could jump onto Toriyama's back, the platform I was on cracked and I fell. And then as the rest of the platforms cracked, everyone else started falling. Toriyama dived down to catch us from falling. Toriyama flew as fast as he could to catch us. But then someone else caught us.
As Venti opened his eyes, he noticed that we were on Dvalin's back flying away from the storm. Dvalin was finally free from his curse. Toriyama flew beside him.
Venti: It's been a while since we flew like this together. Huh, Dvalin?
Dvalin: Just now... Why... Why did you not ask me to protect you like the last time?
Venti: Me not wanting you to listen to the Abyss Order doesn't mean that you have to listen to me. Freedom if demanded by an archon is really no freedom at all.
Venti created an orb of Anmeo energy and gave it to Dvalin.
Dvalin: Is this... the power of the Anemo Archon? But I am no longer part of the Four Winds.
Venti: Even if that's so. You still protected us regardless. Now, spread your wings of freedom. And go with my blessing.
I breathed a sigh as I held my Divine Keys.
Patrick: I really missed using them. But when you start out on a journey, you start with beginners weapons instead of the usual weapons you use when fighting.
Toriyama: That was because you needed them to fight against someone powerful.
Kiana: So... do we have to return them to you now?
Toriyama: You may keep them. But try not to use them too often.
Bronya: Yes sir... we'll use them for emergency use and not too often.
Dvalin and Toriyama flew us back to Mondstadt.
Then the scene changed to Jean in her office writing her report.
Jean: And so, the Stormterror threat was quelled. I clarified the misunderstanding to the citizens of Mondstadt. And let them know that they are safe. To them, Stormterror attacked Mondstadt out of nowhere. And then vanished just as quickly. They must be finding the whole ordeal very confusing.
Dvalin flew over Mondstadt as we watched. Then the scene changed to Venti sitting on the hands of the giant statue.
Venti: However, winds change their course. Someday. They will blow towards a brighter future.
And then Dvalin flew away higher into the sky and then disappeared.
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