When they reached the ruins, they found evidence of recent activity, footprints in the dirt, makeshift altars, and the same strange symbols etched into the stone.
"We're not alone," Milan observed, his eyes scanning the area. "Let's make this quick."
They moved swiftly, dismantling the altars and destroying the symbols. As they worked, the air grew colder, and a sense of foreboding settled over them.
"We need to hurry," Veronica said, her instincts on high alert. "Something's coming."
Just as the last of the symbols was destroyed, a figure emerged from the shadows, much like the one John and Natasha had faced. "You cannot stop us," it hissed, its eyes glowing with dark power.
Veronica and Milan readied their weapons, prepared for battle. "We'll see about that," Veronica replied, her voice steady.
