Edgar quickly jumped up and attempted to scale the walls in order to reach the ceiling. 
But before he could even take a step, he felt a strong force knock him back down.
" Not good." He said coughing out blood 
 and clutching his side.
He felt like his ribs were shattering and the air was seeping out of his lungs.
He rolled to the side and scrambled back to his feet, he held his arms protectively against his chest. He felt faint and light headed.
The Fire Bear struck him again with sending him crashing against the wall.
His breath was coming out in short, shallow gasps and it hurt to breathe.
His vision darkened and he saw dark spots dancing in front of his eyes.
" Shit." He thought as he closed his eyes and waited for whatever was going to happen next.
" Get up , Fight Kid! Don't give up yet" He could hear Mr. Plump shouting. His voice sounded distant and his eyes were closed tight as he concentrated on getting up.
He got up after a few struggles, only to get whacked away by the Fire Bear.
The Beast pounced upon him and 
 pinned him to the ground. Its jaws locked onto his leg while biting it repeatedly.
Edgar pulled himself free and charged at the Bear. He stabbed at the Bear's belly repeatedly but the beast wouldn't stop it's relentless assault. 
" It can't die. Not now". Edgar said to himself as he struggled to get up again.
" I have a plan ,Edgar" Mr. Plump shouted from above. 
" I'm coming down, I'll distract it whiles you prepare a finishing attack "
" Nice...plan but... what makes you think I can finish it with my attack?" Edgar asked .
The Fire Bear hit him again sending him flying further away. Edgar tried to move, but his body was already so tired that he could barely keep his eyes open.
" Because It's fighting on borrowed time !" Mr. Plump yelled as he jumped down into the cave.
Just when Mr. Plump entered the cave, the Fire Bear lifted its head slowly and stared at him with its dull yellow orbs.
It leapt from Edgar's position and charged at the new comer.
" I'll hold it still,hurry up and prepare your attack!"
Mr. Plump shouted as he grabbed a large rock and hurled it at the Beast.
The beast moved back slightly and Mr. Plump took this opportunity to dash forwards and launch a flurry of swift punches at its sides. The attack succeeded in distracting it long enough for Edgar to get up.
As the Fire Bear turned around, Edgar dashed behind it and thrust both his blades deep into its back.
GROWLLLLLLLL
The Fire Bear roared in pain, stumbling backwards as the two blades penetrated its back and fell out from the wounds.
The Bear turned around and lunged forward.
Mr. Plump tried to dodge but his right foot caught a patch of dry grass which tripped him up causing him to crash hard on the ground.
The Fire Bear conjured a massive fireball and hurled it at the fallen figure.
BOOM!
Mr. Plump was sent flying in different directions until he landed on top of a rock pile and stopped moving.
The Beast's fur turned into flames and it's eyes started glowing red. 
It's size increased as well .
Its paws and teeth grew longer and sharper and its claws grew out of its hands as well.
It let loose a terrifying roar which shattered the hopes of the two humans.
" Another Inner Blast? We're so screwed " Edgar threw his hands up in the air. 
The Fire Bear approached Mr. Plump who lay helpless on the ground.
It grabbed Mr. Plump and tossed him towards Edgar. 
" It's about to devour us, do something!" Mr. Plump screamed in terror as the Fire Bear kicked its lips.
" I can't die! I can't!"
" I ..." he stopped midway as he saw a familiar black mist like substance creeping towards him.
His mind shot back to the scene back when he was in his mental sphere. 
The Mist started enveloping him.
" Who? What are you?" He asked starring into the pitch darkness. 
" I...I am Destruction, I am Power...I am Pain " a sinister voice spoke.
" What do you want from me?" Edgar asked cautiously.
" You need power. I can help you with that, if you would let me " the Voice continued.
" And why should I trust you ?"
" Trust me? I am you... and you are me , Don't you find me familiar?" The voice replied. 
" I do,but ..."
" Don't worry. Together we can form a symbiotic relationship and help those you...care for " the voice said again, sounding sweet.
" Alright " .
The mist broke down into tiny microscopic bits and entered into Edgar's orifices. 
" And how do I use you now? How do I save myself and him? " Edgar yelled pointing at Mr. Plump who was getting battered by the Fire Bear. 
" The power is yours, the shadow is yours to control depending on your strength. " The voice answered.
" How do I f*cking control the Shadow you talk of?" 
His query was met with a silence.
" Are you there? "
" Hello Mr. Shadow Voice?"
" Hello Sir. Mist?"
There was no response. 
" Dammit!"
He ran towards the Fire Bear in rage and swung his arms towards the Beast. 
A small dark mist shot towards the Bear .
" Ohh , I think I got the hang of this " Edgar said with a smile.