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Chapter: Unity of Past and Present

Scene: A dense forest clearing. The eerie silence is shattered by the rhythmic crunch of boots on the forest floor as Dakota and Michael stand side by side, their eyes locked on the imposing figure before them—the Dark Mage leader. His black cloak billows faintly in the wind, his cold gaze fixated on the two challengers.

Dark Mage Leader: (voice calm, yet laced with malice) "Two against one. Is this supposed to intimidate me? Or have you realized you can't win alone?"

Michael: (tone steady) "We didn't come here to talk. Let's finish this."

The Dark Mage leader smirks. His movements are deliberate, confident, as if he knows he holds the upper hand. Without warning, he surges forward, closing the distance between them in a heartbeat.

Dakota barely manages to sidestep the first punch, the air around him displaced by the sheer force. He counters with a swift kick aimed at the leader's ribs, but it's caught mid-air. The leader twists Dakota's leg, forcing him to stumble, then hurls him aside. Michael doesn't hesitate, stepping in with a powerful strike aimed at the leader's jaw. It connects, making the leader stagger back slightly.

Michael: (keeping his guard up) "You're not as untouchable as you think."

The Dark Mage leader chuckles, wiping the corner of his mouth where blood now trickles.

Dark Mage Leader: "Oh, I was just warming up."

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The leader lunges at Michael, launching a series of rapid strikes. Michael deflects most of them, but one lands squarely on his shoulder, making him grit his teeth in pain. Dakota rushes back into the fray, aiming a low kick to sweep the leader's legs. The leader leaps back, avoiding the attack by a hair's breadth, and counters with a spinning kick that forces both Michael and Dakota to step back.

Dakota: (thinking as he steadies himself) I can't believe this. Fighting alongside Michael... my past self. This shouldn't even be possible. Focus, Dakota. You can't let this distract you now.

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The two regroup, exchanging a brief nod. They charge in unison, their movements synchronized. Michael feints to the right, drawing the leader's attention, while Dakota attacks from the left. The leader blocks Michael's punch but fails to dodge Dakota's elbow, which lands hard against his side. He stumbles, but only for a moment.

Dark Mage Leader: (growling) "You're starting to become irritating."

He counters with a vicious uppercut that catches Dakota off guard, sending him sprawling to the ground. Michael takes advantage of the distraction, landing a solid kick to the leader's knee, making him falter. But the leader recovers quickly, retaliating with a spinning backhand that knocks Michael to the ground beside Dakota.

Michael: (rising slowly, rubbing his jaw) "We need a new plan."

Dakota: (panting) "I've got one. Don't get hit."

Michael: (grinning faintly despite the tension) "Easier said than done."

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The leader doesn't give them time to regroup. He charges at Dakota, aiming a series of brutal punches. Dakota dodges the first two but takes a hit to the shoulder that sends him skidding back. Michael intercepts, blocking the leader's next attack and countering with a precise strike to his ribs. The leader grunts but shrugs it off, grabbing Michael by the arm and tossing him into a nearby tree.

Dakota: (glaring at the leader) "You're strong. I'll give you that. But strength isn't everything."

Dark Mage Leader: (smirking) "Let's see how long you can hold onto that hope."

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Dakota and Michael regroup once more, their breathing heavy but their determination unshaken. They attack simultaneously, their strikes relentless and perfectly coordinated. The leader struggles to keep up, his defenses faltering under the combined assault. Dakota lands a swift jab to the leader's stomach, followed by a powerful uppercut from Michael that sends the leader stumbling back.

Michael: (to Dakota) "We've got him on the ropes."

Dakota: "Don't let up."

They press the advantage, their attacks coming faster and harder. The leader grits his teeth, his movements becoming more desperate. He manages to land a glancing blow on Michael's side, but Dakota retaliates with a spinning kick that knocks the leader off balance. Michael follows up with a brutal punch to the leader's chest, sending him crashing to the ground.

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For a moment, the forest is silent. The leader lies motionless, his breathing ragged. Michael and Dakota exchange a glance, their expressions a mix of relief and caution.

Dakota: (quietly) "Is it over?"

The leader suddenly pushes himself up, his movements slow but deliberate. His gaze burns with fury as he wipes blood from his mouth.

Dark Mage Leader: (snarling) "You think this is enough to stop me?"

He charges at them with renewed ferocity, his strikes even faster and more vicious. Michael takes a hit to the shoulder, and Dakota narrowly dodges a punch aimed at his face. They regroup quickly, their breaths heavy.

Michael: (panting) "This guy doesn't know when to quit."

Dakota: "Then we'll just have to make him."

They launch their final assault, their movements perfectly synchronized. Michael distracts the leader with a series of rapid punches, forcing him to block, while Dakota moves in from the side. He delivers a powerful roundhouse kick to the leader's side, knocking him off balance. Michael seizes the opportunity, landing a devastating punch to the leader's jaw that sends him sprawling to the ground.

Dark Mage Leader: "you may have defeated me Dakota... But you aren't going to defeat "them".

Dark mage leader: "you actually know them very well, and they know you too. Even though you technically never met in that world. But they will defeat you, because they are the ones that want to see you fail the most."

Dakota: "... I don't know what you're talking about, but whoever you're talking about that wants to defeat me, let them come, because nobody in that world can defeat me."

Michael was really tierd and was laying on the ground far away, so he couldn't hear what they were talking about.

Then Dakota delivers one last kick to the leader's chest, knocking him out cold. The forest falls silent, the tension dissipating as the battle finally ends.

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Dakota stand over the unconscious leader, their breathing heavy. He then gone to Michael who's laying on the ground.

Michael: "You're good."

Dakota: (nodding) "So are you."

Michael: (turning toward the distant sounds of battle) "Let's regroup with the others.

They turn and head back toward the sound of distant battles, ready to rejoin their friends.