The Dark Society hit hard, but Gold was ready. Flames roared as he threw balls of the heat at the enemy lines. White paused as Gold joined them. X, Emerald and Diamond were pretty damaged while White and Moon looked pale.

"What do you want?"

"I got the battle. Rest." Pearl said he was on his way to them now. Hopefully. He needed the winds now. He sent another wave of flames before Pearl's cue hit.

"WINDS OF INFINITY!"

The Velaquez group gasped as the winds pushed the enemy back, allowing the others to relax while the wind mage landed in front of them.

"All good!?"

"You're late!" Pearl's eyes looked at the sky long enough for him to know he was avoiding his words before he looked back at them. Gold groaned before racing forward.

"NIGHT OF FLAMES!"

Since the wind was pushed upon the enemy, his flames didn't miss. The two attacks sent the enemy packing as Pearl stretched.

"There. Done." He waved the winds away before smiling. "All good now?"

"Yeah thanks."

"How's it going with-"

"I'm about to go find out." They exchanged their signature handshake before splitting up. Diamond seemed in awe while the others looked lost.

~~~

Nada. This ruler was defiant. However, he noticed when the elites gave their report, she was deep in thought. Yeah, this generation was different. He would not bow to a No.