Mia stepped forward, her hands glowing brighter than ever. The whispers in her mind screamed, urging her to act. With a cry, she unleashed a burst of light that clashed with the Shadow's darkness, illuminating the dome in a blinding flash.
The infected soldiers faltered, their movements becoming sluggish as the Shadow recoiled. But he recovered quickly, his tendrils surging toward Mia with renewed ferocity.
"I will not be denied!" he roared, his voice shaking the walls of the dome.
Finn reached the central console, his hands trembling as he worked to disable the machinery. "Just keep him off me!" he shouted.
Ruby and Caleb moved to protect Finn, their attacks precise and relentless. Zoe joined Mia, her blade slicing through the tendrils as Mia focused her energy on the Shadow.
"We can't hold him much longer!" Caleb yelled, his voice strained.
Finn's device beeped, and he grinned despite the chaos. "Got it!"
