17 Accusation (1/2)
Right when Maria heard those words she instantly responded with, ”I refuse!” There was no way she was going to face against Diamond Academy's Beauty of Winter, the same person who just so happened to take out nine golems in the past fifteen minutes while Maria was barely able to take out one. She knew when one was put in a losing situation and did not see herself coming out on top.
”Why do you refuse? Is it that you are too scared to face me?” taunted Elsa, acting all arrogant as she stood before Maria, who was going to answer with a 'yes' if a certain blonde didn't step up to defend her.
”As if Maria would ever be scared of you, Icy! Maria, don't let this Ice Princess get to you! Use your Celestial Summon and show her who's boss!” cheered Mai
'Mai, I love you, but please stop talking!' silently begged Maria, hoping the ground under her feet would just open up and swallow her and her friends
”Since your friend talks so big, why don't you face me? I refuse to let some who's untalented and weak be so close to Richard-sama! So, Maria Rosendrey, either you face me...” Elsa held out her hand; a small whirlpool of water formed, giving Maria a bad feeling. ”...or I will make you. Aqua Iaculator!” she threatened as projectiles of water shot out from the whirlpool. Maria was lucky to have dodged, pushing her friends out of harm's way.
”Listen, I don't want to fight you!” shouted Maria, but Elsa was no longer listening, calling out the water spell that took out the cheetah. Maria ran, lucky enough to dodge the attack while hearing Mai rooting for her in the background. 'Crap! Just how did I land myself in such a huge mess? Elsa is no longer listening to me. I hardly believe that I can win against her,... and Mai, put away those poms-poms!' From where she hid behind a beech tree, Maria was able to spot Mai on the sidelines with Julian, waving a pair of pom-poms in the air, cheering her on.
”If you won't come out and face me, then I'll make you! Flagellum Aqua!” Elsa summoned forth a whip of water that lashed out and sliced the tree Maria was hiding behind.
”Master, if you do not give me an order, and quickly, I fear that you may suffer real damage. This girl's ability is on a whole different level compared to you three.” Ruby floated nearby Maria's head, speaking in a serious voice.
”I really don't want to fight her, but I guess I have no choice. Ruby, the next time she attacks, I want you to attack as well, but... I also don't want you to cause her any serious harm.” Ruby looked down at her little master, going over the orders she just gave to her and thought,
'Little Master, your heart is truly too kind; even though those are your wishes, your enemy does not share the same.' When Elsa tried to attack again with her water whip, Ruby interfered by summoning her own fire whip, which dismembered Elsa's water whip, leaving a scorching mark on the ground where she stood that frightened the ojou-sama as she fell on her bottom. Icy blue eyes immediately glared at the ruby-eyed pixie that she just now took notice of; Maria stood a few feet in front of her.
”I did not wish to fight you but you forced my hand.” Maria hoped that this was enough to get Elsa to walk away as she truly did not wish to drag this battle out any longer. Bangs casted a cold shadow over the Beauty of Winter's face; hands buried themselves in the dirt as she balled up her fists.
”I refuse to back down like this... I refuse to be defeated by a foolish girl like you, Maria Rosendrey!” Maria stumbled back at the frosty look Elsa shot her way, feeling a cold chill run down her back as Elsa stood up. A cold aura was being emitted from her body; ice, taking the form of a rose, appeared in front of her. Upon seeing that beautiful ice rose, warning bells were ringing inside of Maria, who took a cautious step back.
”I refuse to let you steal Richard-sama away from me!” screamed Elsa as the ice rose scattered into shiny ice petals that hurled in Maria's direction. With nowhere else to hide, Maria felt cold dread seep into her heart as Mai and Julian cried out to her. Eyes opened wide as those ice-petals raced closer towards her, only to have them blocked all of a sudden by Ruby, who used her dual crimson fans to summon forth a large tornado of flames that erupted from the ground, engulfing all of the ice-petals that metaled into nothingness.
Both girls were caught by surprise, eyes glued to the tornado of flames, only to be hit next with a sensation of fatigue, legs losing all strength, knees hitting the ground at the same time. ”Looks like you both have reached your limits, Little Master.” Ruby flew over to Maria; emerald eyes widened in shock when she saw that Ruby's body was sparkling and turning transparent.