Chapter 21: The Unexpected Ally
Lyra's gaze locked onto ours, her determination palpable.
"I was captured by the Dark Six," Lyra began. "They experimented on me, trying to harness my abilities."
Amanda's empathetic senses resonated with Lyra's pain.
"They wanted to create a mind-controlled operative," Lyra continued. "But I resisted. I fought back."
Josh's darkness receded, intrigued.
"What happened?" Emily asked.
Lyra's voice trembled. "They broke me. But I escaped. I've been hiding ever since."
Billy's eyes narrowed. "How did you escape?"
Lyra's eyes flashed with defiance. "I used my abilities to overcome their control. I won't let them own me."
I extended my hand. "Welcome, Lyra. You're safe now."
Lyra's gratitude was palpable.
"We can help each other," I said. "Your knowledge of the Dark Six's tactics can aid our fight."
Lyra nodded vigorously. "I'll do anything to stop them."
Our unity grew stronger with Lyra's addition.
Amanda and Emily honed their mind control and telekinesis.
Josh and Billy refined their darkness control and shape-shifting.
I mastered in my chaos magic through Energy Projection.
Lyra shared her insights on the Dark Six's experiments.
Together, we forged a new alliance.
But the Dark Six wouldn't stop until they reclaimed Lyra.
Or destroyed us.
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