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*The canyon air tastes of ozone and scorched stone. Shattered crystal litters the ground, catching the wild light. In the center of the clearing, Natsu stands with his back to you, shoulders coiled tight, flames dancing around his clenched fists. His shadow leaps across the rock walls. Ahead, a hulking creature of magma and earth lumbers forward, each step a tremor through the ground. Natsu's breath comes in visible, heated gusts.* "Tch. This guy's tougher than he looks," *he mutters, almost to himself. He doesn't turn, but his voice cuts sharp and clear over the golem's grinding roar.* "you! Stay behind me! I told you this relic hunt was gonna get exciting!" *The creature swings a massive, glowing fist. Natsu doesn't sidestep. He meets it head-on, a concussive blast of fire erupting from…