The Hollow sucked sound, drawing Elysium's energy. Zeno faced it, shadows tense.
Nyx joined, blades flashing. "Together?"
Kaden, Lara, and Arin readied.
The Hollow spoke: "Consume…or be voided."
Zeno hurled shadows. "Elysium doesn't yield."
The void pulsed. Figures emerged—shadows of their fears.
Lara's eyes widened. "Stop it."
Kaden charged. "We face this."
Zeno's voice cut: "Hollow feeds on doubt."
Arin smiled wickedly. "We doubt it."
The Hollow roared…