Chapter 130: “Fire and Water”

On Argo's third deck

the lions followed Hydrus

into the darkness.

The eyes of the water snake

worked best in the light's absence.

Lunging from the dark

the snake tried to strike Lea,

but Leo struck first.

Bright flames from his blazing claws

gave Lea an opening.

She landed a hit,

swatting the water snake

with her golden claws.

Hydrus darted for the ramp,

but Aries stood in his way.

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To be continued!