Anonymity

Overhead the churning maelstrom of Chernebog was spreading a toxic plume of devastation. Brinks attempt to retrieve the children had failed and the ground Umbra was having a hurried conversation with Dirge, further back Lifeline’s body betrayed the conflict of emotions she was feeling.. horror that the children were in danger, but anguish that Umbra could no longer leave.

With a short nod Dirge broke off at a breakneck run, about 20 foot from the building he broke into a giant leap and crashed into the stone facade as his claws carried him up like a demonic window cleaner. Moving at his heels was Umbra, on his 7th step he leapt into the air before transforming into a giant raven.. the long shadows feathers interspersed with glowing violet lights as he soared up to face the storm.

The lightning crashing through the smoke a strobe effect filled the sky, showing snippers of their battle. The raven crashing into the storm and the demonic maw contained within. Only glimpses of their conflict could be seen, trading blows on the worlds largest stage..

Only one person could see how it was really going, seeing how every time Viktor got close he was knocked back by one of the many shadowy and smoke tendrils. The watcher only had basic russian but made out the crux of it, the demon Chernebog roaring at the Raven to stand down. The Raven circling and attacking over and over… Umbra needed an opening

The figure leaped from the top of the sky scraper, leaving behind the corpses of the enemies that were foolish enough to cross his path. In mid air his skin melted and flowed, instantly transforming him into a facsimile of the giant raven.. and he soared into the storm of smoke and fire. Making no attempt to evade or dodge , the Hero Anonymous, soared straight at Chernebogs eyes.. knowing the attack wouldn't land.. knowing no one would know this was his doing.. but all that mattered right now was giving his friend the window.. the tiniest of windows

The attack came so fast that even though he was waiting for it he was caught off guard, his formed wings snapped and crumpled as his body broke.. and he began to fall..

With the last of his consciousness he looked up and saw his friend capitalise on the window, diving in and raking the eyes and face of the storm. His moment of triumph stolen for a heartbeat as Chernebog pierced the abdomen of Umbra.. just before the darkness took him.. Marshall Bradford heard his friends voice

“Don't be rude”

Before he knew no more, crashing to the ground