As Dextor swallowed the two green pills, a palpable shift in the atmosphere enveloped the clearing. Visible energy, pulsating with a life of its own, erupted from him, distorting the very fabric of their environment.
The ground beneath his feet began to cave in, rubble lifted into the air as if caught in an invisible storm, and the trees around them trembled, shedding their leaves in fear.
The shockwaves of energy emanating from Dextor were so powerful that Alex found himself being pushed back, his earlier advantage slipping through his fingers like sand. He quickly cancelled his Darkness ability to conserve his dwindling energy reserves and positioned himself protectively in front of Selina.
"Have you regained any of your strength?" Alex shouted over the din, concern etching his features.
