The Calculon now in my sights. This time I was prepared for the battle, I would not go in with the arrogance I had once gone charging in with. I have experienced defeat by this very creature before and I refuse to let it happen again. As I charged the beast turned towards me, remembering me and it let out a piercing roar. I could see a scar under its jaw, but just as quickly as I had seen the scar the Calculon was in arm's reach. Its speed is truly one to be praised, but it was not quick enough. I slashed at its claw. Its talons and my sword let out sparks as they clashed. I had prepared for this battle, I refused to let this mongrel give me that same look, the look of something worthless.
This clash enraged the beast, its eyes were no longer their normal azure shade, they were clouded with a deep purple. Flames began to ooze out between its fangs. Its entire body seemed to grow and change in color. The wyvern known for its beautiful azure scales was turning into a deep violet, almost as if anger was filling up its entire being. As I look at those violet scales I remember my conflict with a creature more horrible and demonic than that which stands before me. Anger flows through me, my back burns, my arms are light and my bloodthirst unquenched.
Claws race at me and I lift my shield only to have it ripped from my arms. The strength of this dragon is nothing like it was before, not only was my shield ripped from my arms but it was shredded into pieces. A direct hit now would bring my life to an end. I rush towards the Calculon and dodge its other swipe. It may be stronger but its movements seem to be going at a crawl now. I can kill it. With all of my strength I slash at one of it arms. I can hear the beast howling in anger and pain. It takes a step back and spins its tail towards me. Foolish creature. I thrust my sword into the ground and prepare with every muscle in my body. I feel nothing but blood surround me. The tail swipe was so powerful that the strength of its scales meant nothing, it was like cutting a leaf with a freshly sharpened blade. A piercing howl could be heard from far away as it roared in pain. Before it could even retaliate I plunged my sword into its jaw, silencing the howl. With all my strength I plunged the sword deeper and with one last push I pulled it down, through its neck and into its stomach. The beast could no longer move. As it set its eyes on me I could see them clearing. They were no longer violet, they were azure once more but that did not last long. Its eyes turned sky blue, almost as if it was at peace.

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