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As they fought, something shifted within the chamber. The walls trembled, and unseen forces seemed to converge around them. And then, amidst the chaos, a figure emerged from the shadows.

It was Lycan, battered and bruised, but still standing. The darkness that once consumed him had dissipated, replaced by a newfound strength and clarity.

Luna gasped in relief. "Lycan! You're alright!"

Lycan nodded, a smile crossing his face. "I resisted the darkness, Luna. I fought back, and I found my way back to you."

Amelia's heart swelled with joy at Lycan's return. With their newfound unity, their combined powers grew tenfold, and they launched a ferocious assault on Darius.

The chamber shook under the intensity of their battle, the energy crackling through the air like lightning. Darius, now visibly weakened and on the brink of defeat, tried to escape, but Luna and her friends pursued him relentlessly.

Finally, with a final surge of power, Luna unleashed a devastating blast of

energy, engulfing