Astrid felt a surge of fear but pushed it down, drawing strength from her friends. "We are stronger than you think. We’ve faced our fears and come out stronger."
The figure laughed, a chilling sound that echoed through the desolate landscape. "Let’s see if you can back up those words."
The ground beneath them trembled, and the air crackled with dark energy. The figure raised its hand, and shadows began to swirl around them, threatening to engulf them.
Liam stepped forward, his voice steady despite the fear in his heart. "We won’t let you break us. We’ve come too far."
Nova, her eyes still glowing with her true nature, joined Liam. "We stand together. You can’t defeat us."
As the shadows closed in, the figure’s laugh grew louder. "You think unity will save you? Let’s test that bond."
