But … Stealth was also there when Chel was taken. Only a second. It was only a second that Lexx lost. It was all she needed. Stealth took one step toward Lexx, then lunged with an earsplitting roar.
She wasn’t strong enough to protect Chel. Lexx snapped back to reality barely in time to miss getting slapped by one of Stealth’s massive forepaws. He lept backwards, sweeping his wings up and out to lift himself momentarily off the floor. Stealth landed awkwardly, her weight thrown off by Lexx’s evasion. She immediately corrected and despite her paws slipping on the slick floor, she twisted her body around in an attempt to catch Lexx in the air.
Stealth failed.
It won’t happen when it’s my turn. Lexx lifted his right hand up and blasted Stealth backwards in a ray of golden light. She hit the floor with a sickening crunch and pop, then slid several body lengths away. Lexx waited to see if she would get up.
Stealth groaned and tried to get up, but her left foreleg refused to support her. Her paw slid out from under her uncontrollably and she rolled back to the ground. This match was over. A second attempt brought Stealth to her feet, but her left shoulder was jutting out slightly and her leg was twisted in with the paw upturned. She quietly limped away.
“Next.” Lexx stated dispassionately.
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Lis
I love the shading on Lexx’s hair on that last panel