Elder Blood Witcher 448 Demented Creatures

The tip of her wand is lit brightly so she can see further in the dark maze, however this was a mistake as she immediately hears the flapping of hundreds of what sounds like wings... It continues to get closer until the flapping becomes buzzing, she pales when she sees a large amount of giant insects appearing around the far corner and rushing towards her. She sprints in the opposite direct while minding her footing, she throws her arm behind her and flames start springing to life, attempting to block the advance of the giant insects.

The bugs are halted but it's only a temporary solution as the fire fades as she gets further away from it. She runs enough to where she should be back where the audience should be, however she can't see the exit and instead is presented with more winding hedges... Deciding that she can't run forever she turns and confronts the insects.

Now that she can see them clearer she notices that they all resemble huge dragons flies with larger than normal mandibles, truly they are frightening creatures. She points her wand at them and channels as much magical power into it as possible. "BOMBARDA MAXIMA!" she shouts as the projectile explodes from her wand and travels towards the group. She ducks and shields her face with her hands as it's about to hit them as she doesn't know exactly how big the explosion will be.

*BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!*

The explosion makes the ground tremble, if the audience hadn't been watching they'd have a.s.sumed it was an earthquake. Even from the stand they can see the light from the explosion appearing above the maze like a misfired firework, along with the smoke.

Monseiur Delacour, his wife and daughter are all watching intensely while this happens, worrying the entire time for their child and sister.

Fleur is pummled by the aftershock and thrown a few meters, however she immediately gets back up as the hedge's branches start to try and get a grip on her. She turns to look at where the insects had been and sees a large crater along with various exoskeleton parts... Even the hedges around the area seem to be hesitant to return to the devastated area, Fleur takes advantage of this and dips into another pa.s.sage before it closes, a.s.suming it'd help her progress atleast somewhat...

Ciri had just kicked an acromantula in it's fanged face when the ground underneath her rumbles, followed by a huge explosion off in a direction. She knows that it was probably Fleur's doing but wonders what'd cause her to cast such a powerful spell in such a confined s.p.a.ce. Regardless she starts to head in that direction after turning the spider to dust with a Reducto.

She walks for around 7 minutes, killing the various creatures that she comes across. Most aren't at the level of the troll but are annoying enough to gain her wrath. She hears rapid footsteps and gets ready to hit whatever it is with her staff, however mid swing she stops when she recognises their face... Fleur?

Ciri "Fleur! Are you ok? I saw the explosion." she asks quickly.

Fleur nods "Giant insects, I hate zem."

They don't get to talk for long however as the surroundings seem to chill...

Dumbledore turns to look at Minister Fudge when he sees the Hedges start to freeze, "YOU SENT A DEMENTOR IN THERE?!" he exclaims in shock. With the audience reacting in the same way.

Fudge holds his hands up "It was requested by the department of international cooperation, I figured that the champions would be talented enough to deal with it."

Dumbledore "Most Auror's can't even cast a Patronus! Let alone students! Mark my words Fudge if they are kissed then it will be on your head!" he exclaims, being killed in the Tasks was a risk but having your soul sucked out by a Dementor should only be restricted to those who have committed the most Heinous crimes.

Reima doesn't know whether or not Dumbledore is aware of his and Ciri's test but he should have definitely felt it... It wasn't exactly subtle...

Fleur could feel her blood run cold as the affects of the Dementor begin to take hold, the worst part was that they hadn't even spotted it yet. She looks at her companion who doesn't seem to even be bothered by it. "Ciri, we must run... It-It's a Dementor!"

Ciri "It's ok, I can deal with it." she says confidently.

As she says this the cloaked figure appears above the maze and begins to float towards them... Fleur's body freeze at the sight of it as she relives every horrible memory she's ever had, however Ciri's voice seems to halt time momentarily. "EXPECTO PATRONUM!" she shouts as a bright light escapes her staff, releasing a wave of happiness that seems to dull all of the creatures inside of the maze. The most effected though is the Dementor which acts like it was just hit by a truck. It retreats as fast as it can into the sky, reaching the clouds and promptly disappearing behind them.

Fleur hugs Ciri and revels in the happiness given off by the Swallow that flies around them.

The audience erupts into cheers and screams for Ciri Rivia and Fudge wipes the gathering sweat from his brow with relieved expression.