Dark uses his telekinesis to cushion most of the blow to the point that it feels like Kyo smacked him, it stings but nothing broken which is a plus. Dark jumps back a few feet, while directing the whips to surround Kyo once more, he lets them set on the ground and flicks his wrist as the flames increase in heat and height. With another flick, they begin to turn black, blocking out the light for Kyo.