Aerthys

("Thorn")internally , Thorn heres a voice calling out to him and a memmory comes to mind of him hopelessly lying down with no strength to move at all , In a blurry image he sees a man reaching out to him and it fades.

Thorn holds himself together determined to defeat Baltimore he stood strong , Beltimore senses that Thorns energy is changing , Then Thorn opens hus eyes "Total concentration,Balance " A huge steam comes out of his body as if his muscles were on fire" Baltimore!!, your tricks wont work on me."

The hole area become covered by steam 

Baltimore, now shrouded in a dark aura, laughed menacingly at Thorn's sudden surge of power. "You think your newfound strength can challenge the darkness within me?" he taunted, his voice echoing through the steam.

Thorn, with steam billowing from his body, felt the energy coursing through him, a gift from the mysterious figure in his memory. "I don't just challenge it; I will overcome it!" he roared, his sword glowing with an intense light, cutting through the steam like a beacon.

Down below, Josh and Scotch noticed the shift in the atmosphere. The giants, though weakened, were still a threat. Josh slammed his fists into the ground, "Earth style... Continental Divide!" The earth beneath the giants split, forcing them apart, their balance thrown off.

Scotch, with his eyes glowing blue, moved like lightning. "Let's finish this!" He dashed around one of the giants, leaving trails of electricity in his wake. "Lightning style... Thunder Cage!" Chains of lightning wrapped around the giant, immobilizing it.

Darwin, seeing his chance, redirected the water flow. "Water style... Binding Currents!" Streams of water surged from his control, intertwining with Scotch's lightning, further ensnaring the giant in a deadly grip of water and electricity.

Back at the top, Thorn and Baltimore clashed once more. The steam around them began to clear, revealing Thorn's transformation. His skin shimmered with a strange luminescence, his muscles taut with power. Baltimore swung his staff with dark energy, but Thorn parried with his sword, the clash sending waves of energy outward.

"This ends now, Baltimore!" Thorn shouted. With a swift motion, he channeled his energy into his sword. "Sword of Light, Dawn's Edge!" A blinding light erupted from the blade, slicing through the dark energy that Baltimore summoned, cutting a path towards his adversary.

Baltimore, caught off guard by the intensity of the light, tried to shield himself, but the light was too pure, too powerful. It struck him, and he staggered backward, his dark aura flickering.

Below, Josh and Scotch watched as the giants fell, their combined elements too much for even these colossal foes. "We did it," Josh gasped, exhaustion setting in.

Scotch nodded, "But this isn't over yet. Thorn needs us."Scotch , Josh ... do not interfere... I will defeat Baltimore by myself." Josh and scorch stop struggling up the wall . Then Thorn grips his sword tightly " This is your end Beltimore , My new move will bring you to an end!!."

3 years ago:

Thorn wakes up on a campfires " huh ...my head is killing me." Then Thorn hears an unknown voice " Aaaah You have awakened. " Thorn looks around to see whos talking then he sees a man wearing a black gown. " Who are you ?" The man looks at Thorn " Thorn your badly injured now , i have a shelter near this place its a day walk . Will move in the morning. " 

Thorn : I guess i lost the fight , How is my village?

The man grabs wood then put it on the campfire " That monster you were fighting retreated after the fight with you , your village is safe."

Thorn: (sigh) Good , in thatcase i have to recover and go after that beast , im not done with him, for now I'll have to train.

Then the stranger stands up " you asked what my name is ?... My name is Zephyr. "

Then Thorn opens his eyes in surprise " You cant be , i thought your kind cant travel this far?."

Zephyr: I made a mistake a long time ago and i want to fix it , Thorn let me train you . You need it

Thorn: Train me? , Im not against being trained by you, how does training me solve your mistake ?

Zephyr: Only the future has the answer to that, I will teach you everything i know ,In return i need you to free Beltimore.

Thorn: Beltimore?

Zephyr: hahahauhah you will figure it out soon enough , just be yourself

Back in the present:

Thorn takes a stance and tighten his grip on his sword and closes his eyes

"In the grand tapestry of existence, every thread is woven with energy, and every fiber is composed of particles. The symphony of creation resonates within me, and I am the conductor who orchestrates the harmony of the universe.

"I am the master of the fundamental building blocks of reality. I am the one who weaves the fabric of existence.

"Particle Style... Flame Technique... PHOENIX FLAMES!!"

Thorn's declaration echoed through the clearing, his voice imbued with a newfound certainty. As he uttered the words "PHOENIX FLAMES!!", the air around him shimmered with an intense heat, the steam from earlier now igniting into brilliant, fiery plumes.

The fire took the shape of a colossal phoenix, its wings spread wide, each feather a blazing trail of light and energy. This wasn't just any flame; it was a manifestation of Thorn's will, his understanding of the very particles that made up the world around him. His heart raced, not just from the battle but from the memories of what he was fighting for.

Baltimore, now visibly shaken by the display, attempted to counter with his own dark energy. He summoned shadows from the ground, trying to envelop and extinguish the phoenix. "You think your light can banish my darkness?" he bellowed, his voice almost drowned by the roar of the flames.

But the Phoenix Flames were not just about light; they were about transformation, rebirth, and the fundamental essence of energy itself. As the dark tendrils reached out, they were met with an intense heat that seemed to purify and consume them, turning shadows into mere wisps of smoke.

Thorn, feeling the connection to his newfound power, advanced. Each step he took left a trail of fire on the ground, which quickly dissipated into the air, leaving no trace but the memory of his passage. "This isn't just about defeating you, Baltimore. It's about understanding the balance of all things," he said, his voice steady despite the chaos around, his mind flashing back to his wife's voice, "Protect our children, Thorn, protect them!"

With a swift motion, Thorn swung his sword, guiding the phoenix directly at Baltimore. But in that moment, Baltimore, realizing his imminent defeat, used his last reserves of strength. He thrust his staff forward with a desperate cry, piercing Thorn's side. The pain was immediate and blinding, yet Thorn's resolve did not waver.

Stumbling back, Thorn felt the life ebbing from him, his vision blurring. He fell to one knee, the phoenix faltering but not extinguished. The image of his wife, her plea echoing in his mind, fueled his last burst of energy. "Protect... them..." he whispered, his eyes filled with tears of pain and resolve.

With a final effort, ignoring the agony, Thorn redirected the Phoenix Flames. The creature of fire enveloped Baltimore, its wings wrapping around as if to embrace or to smother. The light was blinding, the heat overwhelming. Baltimore's screams mixed with the roar of the flames, a cacophony of defeat and rebirth.

As the flames subsided, Baltimore was left kneeling on the ground, his dark aura gone, his armor charred. The fight left his eyes, replaced by a look of realization or perhaps defeat. "You've... changed," he managed to say, his voice weak.

Thorn, now lying on the ground, his strength gone, his sword cooling beside him, managed a weak smile. "We all have the capacity for change, for redemption. Even you, Baltimore," he gasped out, his hand reaching not in victory but in a final gesture of peace.

Below, Josh and Scotch, who had been watching in awe, finally relaxed. "He did it," Josh whispered, the relief palpable in his voice, tears in his eyes.

Scotch nodded, his eyes still reflecting the light of the Phoenix Flames. "He's not just a fighter anymore. He's something more."

Then at that moment the echoflayers that were battling Darwin disappeared" huh , that means that Thorn did it"

Thorn lying down to the ground and his blood flowing everywhere

5 hours left till the kings summit

To be continued...