Willow could see the air in the dragon head's throat shimmer with scorching heat. Another blast of fire was coming! Before it had a chance to exhale the scorching burst of flames, Willow broke another set of its ribs with a series of blows. It's innards were punctured by the shards of broken bone and the internal bleeding was soon bubbling up through all of its three mouths, quenching any fire from the dragon one.<br/><br/>It collapsed in the sand, adding to the outpour of blood that had been spilled here over years and years. The crowds stood cheering and the surviving gladiators picked up Willow and carried her in celebration of their victory! Calah stirred. She was still alive, although bruised and battered. She climbed to her fet and flashed Willow a warm smile.<br/><br/>Eventually, they were led back out again, to the continued roaring applause of the spectators. Somewere in the crowd, in an area reserved for important guests, a particular individual gave a little nod to themselves.