The battle was fierce. The creatures moved with unnerving speed and intelligence, their attacks coordinated and relentless. Selene and Zoe fought side by side, their blades flashing as they cut through the horde. Caleb and Alec's rifles barked steadily, each shot finding its mark.
Finn worked furiously to disable a trap blocking their path. "Almost there!" he shouted, his voice strained.
"Hurry up!" Zoe yelled, dodging a tendril that lashed out at her.
With a final keystroke, Finn deactivated the trap, and the path ahead cleared. "Go!" he shouted.
The team burst into the final chamber, where the Shadow's core awaited. It was massive, its surface pulsating violently with dark energy. The air vibrated with an almost tangible hum, and the Shadow's voice echoed through the room.
"Fools," it hissed. "You cannot stop what is inevitable."
Ruby stepped forward, her rifle aimed at the core. "Watch us."
