...Well, shit. He knew they were having trouble, but Zack really hadn't planned on that kind. And Shiva, it was rank! They would be lucky not to pass out from the stench first.

Cissnei's myrrh better be worth it.

Mentally, Zack readied his Firaga and reached out his hand toward the dragon when Reno had retreated. But nothing happened.

Oh, right. He had been cursed to lose his materia. Damnit! Growling, he gripped the Buster sword and swung at the dragon's leg, putting a good amount of strength into the motion. The flat end of the blade hit hard but, naturally, didn't seem to do much damage. Still, a hit was a hit and Zack fell back when his move was out of oomph.