Chapter 10: Lightning and Stell

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The clash of steel and the hiss of lightning filled the air as Jupiter fought against the relentless tide of dark minions. She was fury incarnate, her eyes blazing with electricity as she whipped a bolt of lightning towards a rock outcropping. The stone splintered and cascaded down, crushing a small group before they struck.

Around her, the mouth of the cave loomed ominously, its entrance a gaping maw that seemed to swallow the very light. The jagged rocks and twisted roots around the entrance gave it a sinister, almost alive appearance, as if the cave itself were part of the darkness. Shadows danced in the flickering light of the battle, creating an eerie tableau of conflict.

Despite not being sensitive to the spiritual side of things, even she could sense the terrible dark aura that penetrated this place. Her heart thudded in time with the lightning, each beat fueling the rage that coursed through her veins. The scent of earth and moss mingled with the tang of electricity, heightening her senses. Every movement was a precise strike, every bolt a testament to her wrath and determination.

Every muscle burned with the effort, but she welcomed the pain. It was a reminder of her purpose, of the need to rescue Serenity and crush the darkness that threatened to consume them all.

 It was a reminder of her purpose, of the need to rescue Serenity and crush the darkness that threatened to consume them all

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A dark minion lunged at her, its eyes void of any humanity. With a snarl, she swung her fist, a crackle of electricity arcing from her knuckles. The creature convulsed and fell, its body twitching as the life drained from it. Jupiter didn't pause; she couldn't afford to. The tide of enemies seemed endless, each one more determined than the last to drag them into the abyss.

Beside her, the cave walls echoed the sounds of battle—the clang of weapons, the grunts of exertion, and the cries of pain. The darkness inside the cave felt palpable, a living entity that sought to pull them into its depths. But she refused to be cowed. She was a Guardian, a warrior, and she would fight until her last breath to protect those she loved.

Snapping a bolt like a whip, she narrowly missed Nephrite. He snarled a curse. "Watch what you're doing, Thunder!"

"Stars, I love it when you call me that," Jupiter said with a menacing grin as she knocked down another group. "It's not my fault you're in the way!"

He spun, deflecting an arrow headed for her chest. Nephrite remained close to her, fighting by her side. Their movements blurred together, a seamless dance of power and precision against the tide of darkness. They calculated each strike, ensuring precision in every maneuver. Despite never having fought side by side before, they could anticipate each other's moves and reactions with an almost supernatural ease.

"Watch your left!" Nephrite called out, his sword flashing as he parried a strike aimed at Jupiter.

Jupiter responded with a fierce kick, sending her attacker sprawling. "Thanks! Stay down!" She swung her arm, and a bolt of electricity arced from her fingertips, striking a cluster of enemies.

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