[TEAM ALPHA - THE LAIR]
The dragon's jaws opened wide.
Soul-fire burning brighter than ever.
Masha lay broken on the ground. Unable to move.
Jin and Erica stood before her. Shields raised.
Knowing it wouldn't matter.
"It's been an honor," Jin said quietly.
Erica nodded. Tears on her face. "Yeah. It has."
The dragon's throat glowed. Blue-green light building.
This was death.
This was the end.
They closed their eyes.
Waiting for the end.
[TEAM BETA - THE HEART CHAMBER]
Chaos.
Pure, absolute chaos.
Ouroboros was a storm of shadow. Seven heads attacking from every angle.
The two Bone Titans were forced to defend. Using all four arms each.
Creating a wall of weapons and bone.
But they couldn't attack. Couldn't advance.
The serpent was too big. Too aggressive.
Perfect distraction.
"Now!" Dante commanded. "Circle around! Find an opening!"
Lana went left. Moving fast.
Talia went right. Silent as death.
Kael stayed with Dante. Breathing hard.
