The dim blue glow of the cavernous room stretched out before them, etching their forms into the darkness as they all slowly pushed themselves up from the ground. Dust and small debris settled from the collapse, the sound echoing against the eerie silence that followed the chaos.
Arthur wiped his brow, his fingers coming away stained with blood and dust. He glanced over at Lily, who was already on her feet, blades at the ready, her eyes fixed on the other side of the room where Kali and Raul were getting up. Their faces were obscured by the shadows, but Arthur could see the unmistakable look of irritation.
He allowed himself a small smile. That fall might have leveled the playing field, but their opponents were still formidable. He took a deep breath, letting his [Mini-Suns] hover around him, each one crackling with energy, casting his face in flickering light. His instincts told him they weren't done here—not by a long shot. And the stakes were higher than ever.
