Lyra and the mage journeyed on, their spirits high as they carried the four crystals back to the Council of Mages. But as they neared the city, they could feel the darkness closing in around them. The air grew thick with malice, and Lyra knew that they were in for a fierce battle.
As they entered the city, they could see that the once-great metropolis had been overrun by the darkness. Buildings lay in ruins, and the streets were deserted. The only sounds were the cackles of dark magic and the growls of twisted creatures.
The mage led Lyra through the city, his staff illuminating the way. They encountered dark mages and twisted creatures at every turn, but Lyra's magic was strong, and she fought with skill and precision.
Finally, they arrived at the Great Hall of Mages, where the Council waited for them. They placed the crystals on the table, and the room filled with a brilliant light as the crystals glowed with their combined energy.
The Council cast a spell, and the crystals pulsed with a brilliant light, forming a shield around the city. But the darkness was not so easily defeated. Dark mages and twisted creatures attacked the shield, trying to break through.
Lyra and the mage fought with all their might, their magic striking out at the darkness. They battled for what felt like hours, the air thick with the sounds of clashing magic and the screams of the dark creatures.
Finally, Lyra could see the source of the darkness - a great mage, looming in the distance, his eyes glowing with malice. He raised his staff, ready to strike.
Lyra and the mage joined forces, combining their magic into a single burst of pure energy that struck the dark mage with full force. The mage stumbled backward, his staff shattering into a million pieces.
The darkness dissipated, and the city was bathed in a brilliant light. The Council cheered, and Lyra felt a sense of pride and accomplishment wash over her. She had faced the darkness and emerged victorious, and now the world was safe once more.
As Lyra and the mage left the city, she knew that she had found her true calling. She was a magic wielder, and her power would be used to protect the world from darkness. She smiled, feeling a sense of peace and contentment as she walked into the future, ready to face whatever lay ahead.