Instead of a direct attack, Sirius gestured toward Taro's feet with the same casual indifference one might show when pointing out a spill. Dense shadow spread from the ground like living tar, wrapping around Taro's legs like invisible shackles.
Immediately, Taro began feeling exponentially heavier, as if gravity itself had been weaponized against him.
"What... what is this?" Taro gasped, his voice strained as he fought to remain standing. The weight pressed down on him making each breath a monumental effort. His armor, which had seemed so protective moments before, now felt like a tomb slowly crushing him.
Ren launched himself at Sirius with lightning crackling around him like a storm made flesh. His rage gave him speed, desperation gave him strength, but it wasn't enough.
Sirius disappeared again, leaving Ren to stumble through empty air.
