Direwolf kicked him in the side.
Maximus managed to jump to his feet. He then quickly formed an ice sword, and swung it at Dire.
The sword made a nasty gash in Direwolfâs sode, who proceeded to growl, and slash at Maximusâs leg.
He tried to back away, but only sustained further damage to his already injured leg. Maximus was barely able to stand.
Direwolf began to pummel him, and kicked him in the face.
Maximus could only suffer the attacks, trying not to fall again. He waited for a pause in Direâs attacks before cracking a smile and a mild chuckle.
âAlright⌠I think thatâs enough for now.â
Maximus formed an ice cane and leaned on it.
âGreat workâŚâ
âYou canât quit the game!â Dire snarled,âThe Builders wonât allow it.â
âWhat are you talking about?â
Maximus sounded confused, and very tired.
âYou must die, so that I may live, such is the game.â
âOkay⌠I think thatâs enough training for today⌠Just try and calm down.â
He sounded worried now.
Direwolf took a swing at Maximus.
He tried to back up, but ended up loosing grip of the cane, and he fell to one knee.
âDirewolf⌠Calm down. Weâre done training for today.â
âItâs Dog eat Dog, kill or be killed, youâre just making my job easier.â
âI donât know whatâs going on, but you need to stop.â
Maximus said, in a more authoritative tone. He struggled to stand up again.
âDo you think the Builders care what you think? They want blood, and itâs yours, or mine,â he growled.
Using what little strength he had left, Maximus quickly drew the Star Saber from the sheath on his back, and slammed it on the ground.
âEnough!â
He shouted. Both that and the metallic clang of the saber echoed throughout the barren expanses. The saber was glowing brightly.
âMaximus?â
âI donât know what is going on in that head of yours, but you need to snap out of it!â
White energy was sparking around his body, much like in his fight with Galvatron. His eyes where fading back and forth between their normal orange and a bright white.
âThe games, this isnât the games?â
âWell it was a training exercise before you decided to go ape s***!â
His eyes where now white. Energy was radiating off of him. He seemed unnaffectedby his previous injuries.