Drawing himself to his full height,
focusing on the enemy below, Adima shouted a single word. "Beast!" he
cried out in a voice that was the roar of many waters.
Far below, the Beast looked
up, startled, driven back by the power of that mighty, palpable roar.
Seeing Its enemy towering high above, like an Avenging Angel coming
on the clouds of heaven, It roared forth a challenge of Its own, breathing
a fiery, snarling growl of demonic fury.
Adima thrilled to the sight.
At last! The time had come! After so many years, since the time in the
womb. The challenge was given and accepted!