Chapter 5 - Choice

Lila's pov

Damon placed a black mask over his face. “Let’s see how long your dear Hyperion can last.”

The moment he finished speaking, the ceiling above exploded as the prime order burst through, descending into the chamber. Hyperion, glowing with solar energy, was at the forefront, his eyes blazing with intensity. Behind him, Electra’s hands crackled with electricity, Sentinel stood mid-air, his telekinetic powers at the ready, and Tempest rode in on a gust of wind.

The entire chamber crackled with energy as the prime order made their entrance, but it wasn’t just them who came prepared. Damon’s shadow puppets came to life, the twisted figures screeching as they leaped to attack. They swarmed the room, their forms shifting and stretching in impossible ways.

Hyperion shot forward, faster than sound, his fist connecting with Damon’s chest before the villain could fully react. The impact sent Damon flying across the chamber, crashing into one of the stone walls. But Damon recovered q