Avery's eyes locked onto Julian's a fierce determination burning within her . They may have failed the ritual , but they weren't giving up . They would find a way to stop Julian , no matter what it took .
As they stood there , facing off against Julian , Avery could feel the air thickening with tension . The sky seemed to grow darker , the purple deepening to a rich foreboding indigo .
Ryker , Lyra , and Kael stood beside her , their faces set with determination . They knew what was at stake . They knew that if they failed , Julian's power would consume everything .
Julian sneered , his eyes flashing with contempt . " You fools ," he spat . " You think you can stop me ? I have the power of the ancient ones on my side ."
Avery smiled , a cold , calculated smile , " We'll see about that ," she said , her voice dripping with confidence .
With a wave of her hand , Avery summoned a blast of energy , sending Julian stumbling backward . Ryker , Lyra , and Kael followed close behind , their own powers unleashed in a spectacular display of light and sound .
The battle ragged on , the four of them fighting against Julian's dark magic . Avery could feel the power of the ancient ones coursing through her veins , guiding her movements and fueling her determination .
But despite their best efforts , Julian seemed to be gaining the upper hand . His powers were growing stronger , his magic more potent .
Avery knew they had to think fast , come up with a new plan if they were going to stop Julian . She glanced around , her eyes scanning the desolate landscape .
That's when she saw it - a glowing crystal nestled in the heart of a nearby rock formation . Avery's heart skipped a beat as she realized the crystal's significance .
It was the key to unlocking Julian's secrets , the source of his dark magic . If they could destroy the crystal , they might be able to break Julian's hold on the ancient one's power .
Avery's eyes met Ryker's and she knew he understood . Without a word , they launched a final , desperate attack against Julian .
The battle was fierce , the outcome hanging precariously in the balance . But Avery knew they had to try , had to give it everything they had .
As the fight raged on , Avery felt the crystal's power calling to her , guiding her movements and fueling her determination . She knew they were getting close , that they were on the verge of a major break through .
And then , in a burst of light and energy , everything went white .
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