The Alpha stepped forward with slow, deliberate strides, each one causing the earth beneath Drex's feet to shudder. The rain now fell in torrents, blurring everything in its path, as though the heavens themselves had chosen this moment to witness the impending battle.
Its eyes, glowing an unnatural violet, locked onto Drex. The creatures under its command howled, their chorus filling the air like a warning bell. But Drex wasn't afraid. The bond he shared with Korrak had already anchored him to the world in ways that made him more than just a tamer.
"You don't belong here, Drex," the Alpha growled, its voice like the rumble of distant thunder. It was a sound that felt ancient, one that resonated deep within Drex's soul. "This world was never meant for humans and beasts to share a bond like the one you carry. You've tainted the true way."
Drex stood tall, the weight of his oath heavy on his shoulders. "Maybe the world isn't what it used to be. But the bond between beasts and tamers is far from a curse. It's a future we're building, together."
The Alpha snarled, a twisted sneer spreading across its face. "Your idealism will be your undoing."
With a sudden, savage roar, the Alpha lunged, its claws slashing through the air faster than Drex could react. But Korrak was already there, moving with a speed that belied his size. The two titans collided with a force that shook the ground, Korrak's jaws clamping down on the Alpha's shoulder with a bone-crushing snap.
Drex didn't hesitate. He pressed forward, channeling his energy into the blade at his side. The weapon glowed with a fierce, golden light—the manifestation of his will, his bond with the beasts. He aimed it directly at the Alpha's heart, but the creature was fast. It twisted its body, its claws swiping toward Drex with deadly intent.
He dodged just in time, rolling to the side and narrowly avoiding the strike. His breath came in sharp gasps, but his resolve remained unbroken. This battle wasn't just for survival. It was for the future of everything he had sworn to protect.
"You fight with the strength of the old world," Drex called out, rising to his feet. "But the old world is dead. This is the new age—where tamers and beasts fight together, not against each other."
The Alpha's violet eyes flared with fury, and with a single, commanding howl, the remaining wolves surged forward. Drex's heart raced, but he didn't falter. Korrak was beside him, and together, they were more than a match for the wolves.
"Protect me," Drex commanded, and Korrak obeyed instantly, his massive form sweeping through the battlefield like a tidal wave, taking down the wolves one by one.
But the Alpha was far from finished. It turned back to Drex, its powerful legs launching it into the air. Drex barely had time to react before the Alpha crashed down on him, pinning him to the ground.
"I will destroy your dream," the Alpha hissed, its claws sinking into Drex's shoulder. "I will tear apart everything you've built."
Drex gritted his teeth against the pain, his vision blurring as the weight of the Alpha pressed down on him. But deep within him, the bond flared—Korrak's presence, his heartbeat, his will. The connection they shared was more than just strength; it was a pulse of life, of shared purpose.
"Korrak!" Drex shouted, his voice breaking through the haze of pain.
In that moment, everything slowed. Korrak's roar pierced through the storm, and Drex felt the beast's will surge through him, amplifying his own power. The blade at his side began to glow brighter, its light more radiant than ever before. With a burst of energy, Drex drove the weapon into the Alpha's side, the force of the strike sending shockwaves through the clearing.
The Alpha howled in agony, its body jerking violently as the power of Drex's bond tore into it. The battle was far from over, but Drex knew now—this was the turning point. They could win this.