Back in the throne room, Mike and Heidi could barely stand with their Love-trust-devotion-resolve-commitment form fading due to constant tortures from Nosferatu.
They were back to their original forms.
Mike was back in his Blue Magician Warrior form with Heidi being back in her Yellow Chef Warrior form.
Nosferatu smirked.
Nosferatu: "This battle was over before it even began."
He stepped forward, towering over them.
Nosferatu: "You fought well, but in the end, mortals can never defeat the immortal."
Mikeās hands curled into fists.
Mike (weakly): "Shut upā¦"
Nosferatu: "Admit it, boy. You have no chance."
Heidi trembled.
Was thisā¦ really the end?
_ _ _
Mike and Heidi stood their ground, despite their bodies screaming in exhaustion.
Every attacks had failed.
Nosferatu was unkillable.
He stepped forward, slowly, deliberately, his red eyes glowing in amusement.
Nosferatu: "What a tragic sight. Two warriors who fought so bravelyā¦ only to realize they were doomed from the start."
Heidi gritted her teeth, her hands shaking.
Mikeās fists were clenched tightly enough to explode.
He wanted to scream.
He wanted to tear Nosferatu apart.
But he couldnāt.
No matter what they did, Nosferatu always regenerated.
For the first time in this entire battleā¦
Mike felt powerless.
Heidi (panting): "Mikeā¦ w-what do we doā¦?"
Mike didnāt have an answer.
Nosferatu (mockingly): "Itās time to accept your fate. You will never defeat me."
He raised his clawed hand.
A dark aura surged, surrounding him like a demonic storm, he was preparing his Darkness Sphere.
This was it.
_ _ _
But thenā
A sudden noise echoed through the castle halls.
The castle doors burst open.
Jim and Naomi rushed in to the throne roomāJim immediately sprinting forward toward Nosferatu, while Naomi, clutching the handmade crucifix, made a break for Mike and Heidi.
Nosferatu (irritated): "More interruptions?"
Jim transformed and leaped at Nosferatu, using his Solun Lance midair and clashing against the Vampire King with a powerful strike. Sparks flew as an impact, the shockwave shaking the ground beneath them.
Nosferatu was momentarily distracted, giving Naomi the perfect chance to reach Mike and Heidi.
Mike (gritting his teeth): Who is this grey guy?"
Naomi: "It's Jim."
Heidi:"Well, I had no idea he was a Celestic Warrior like us and so powerful?"
Naomi (panting): "There is no time to be surprised. We need to hurry."
Mike:"Atleast now we got some good backup."
Naomi (panting): "TAKE THIS!"
She thrust the crucifix into Mike's hands. It was still dullājust a carved piece of material. But Naomiās eyes burned with determination.
Naomi: "It wonāt work unless you pour your positive energy into it!"
Mike and Heidi stared at the crucifix.
Mike (gritting his teeth): "Positive energyā¦?"
Naomi nodded.
Naomi: "Your willpower, your emotionsāeverything that makes you strong! Thatās the only way to use it!"
Heidi and Mike locked eyes.
They had been through everything together.
From their very first battle to every hardship that followed.
Their bondā
Love.
Trust.
Devotion.
Determination.
Commitment.
Mike and Heidi grasped the crucifix together.
A golden aura surged from them, flowing into the relic like a current of light. It shook violently, absorbing their emotions, before suddenly illuminating in a brilliant glow.
The room was bathed in golden light.
Jim, still battling Nosferatu, saw the shift.
Nosferatu hissed, staggering back. His skin smoked as the holy light touched him.
Jim smirked.
Jim: "Now we're talking!"
The crucifix was a beaconāweakening and burning Nosferatu, making him slower, more vulnerable.
But they still needed a way to finish him.
_ _ _
Jim continued battling Nosferatu, slashing with incredible speed. His Grey Warrior suit flickered with energy, his every strike pushing Nosferatu further back.
But even weakened, Nosferatu was still dangerous. He was still fast.
Nosferatu (snarling): "You think you can end me? Foolish child!"
With a wave of his hand, dark tendrils lashed out, nearly grabbing Jim. But he dodged, continuing his relentless assault.
Jim: "Well! I can't end you. But with my power I can atleast stall you."
Meanwhile, Naomi handed Mike the holy pin, while Heidi was given massive iron hammer where she poured her raw strength and positive energy.
Mike (determined): "This is it. We only have one shot at this."
He held the pin tightly, channeling his magic and positive energy into it.
Naomi: "But we still need daylight!"
Heidi clenched her fists.
Heidi: "Then we make our own daylight."
Mike understood immediately.
He grabbed Heidiās hand and floated into the sky using his wind magic. The roof was still intact, keeping the eternal night unbroken.
Mike: "Heidi, are you ready?"
She nodded.
With a mighty roar, she pulled back her fist andā
PUNCHED THE CEILING WITH ALL HER STRENGTH.
The entire ceiling shattered like glass, revealing the dark, cloudy sky above.
But there was still no sunlight.
Mike and Heidi hovered in the air, their bodies glowing.
Mike: "Weāll have to create our own Sun."
He looked at Heidi.
Mike: "Time to use your cooking skills.With you by my side, I know we can definitely make it."
Nosferatu immediately tried to use Dracula Beam but a Solun Strike from Jim was enough to break it down.
Nosferatu was frustrated.
Nosferatu: "You stubborn kid! How dare you defy me. The great Dracula himself!"
Jim(cooly): "Even if you are Dracula or God, I don't care. I won't let you harm them."