"It looks like Leo!" Delga stated, looking at the oddly-colored lion before them.

"It has to be one of his clones that monster made. Not sure how it got here, but clearly it's after us." Aladar replied.

Without hesitation, the two of them pulled out their weapons.

It was a bit worrying though since Delga thought that connections with his old world were severed. Of course this guy must have arrived a while ago if he was there, because it shouldn't be possible for anyone from that world to appear in this one.

Delga was a bit nervous though. He had many encounters of his own clones that had never ended well for him. The thought of fighting one of Leo's was more than unnerving, since he had never managed to beat the real one.

Aladar seemed to notice the dragon's hesitation.

"I can understand why you're nervous, but you have to remember, Delga... You're not alone anymore; he's the lone one. I'm here to fight by your side, and the others will be here soon too. This asshole is no match for us together!"

The Leo clone said something in response to that Zangoose's comment, but Delga didn't take note of it.

"Besides, you've gotten way stronger since you've gotten here. I can probably take him on my own, so for you this should be nothing. Besides-"

The Zangoose turned to him and gave him a reassuring smile.

"This is best opportunity for you to use your new powers. You've been able to control the darkness in you that powered you ice abilities. Well it's time to see you you use them yourself; and if by some reason he overpowers us, Lewis, Rusty, and Talbain will be here soon to back us up."

The dragon took a deep breath, then nodded.

"We're stronger together!"

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A wonderful commission I got from:  Resondog

Been meaning to get a battle pose commission of these two for a while.
Delga may constantly doubt his ability to fight, but Aladar is there to reassure him that he is not alone, and is stronger that he thinks.