Hunting for Shade (22)

The room vibrated, and a deafening sound shook the walls as an explosion burst forth from the center of the room.

Bright, consuming flames soared upwards, painting everything in a vivid orange glow.

The shockwave rippled through the air, sending a wave of heat across every surface.

Despite the intensity of the fire, it was contained, not reaching beyond the immediate area of its origin.

Amid the chaos, some individuals reacted swiftly, erecting barriers of shimmering energy.

They must have been scared by Shade's words, and did as instructed. If their leader was worried, so they were too.

These protective domes stood resilient against the inferno, their surfaces reflecting the fiery dance but not allowing the heat to penetrate.

The room, for a moment, became a spectacle of light and shadow, where the power of the explosion was met with equal force by those prepared to defend against it.