The roar of the approaching creature grew louder, filling the ruins with a deep, guttural growl that seemed to vibrate the very stones beneath their feet. Leia's pulse quickened, the adrenaline coursing through her veins. Whatever was coming, it wasn't something they could face without a plan.
“We need to move," Leia said, her voice low and urgent. She glanced at Sain, who was still unsteady on his feet, the Crystal's influence visibly draining him. His body trembled under the strain, but his eyes remained focused, scanning the ruins for any sign of movement.
Sain nodded weakly, his grip tightening around the hilt of his sword. “I'll keep up," he rasped, though his voice lacked its usual confidence. "We just need to—"
A massive shape barreled out from the shadows, its bulk towering and
