Beating Moments (2)

"Go slice that in half," Todd urged, nodding toward the mysterious red cocoon, his voice cutting through the din of battle. "See what happens." His directive was a gambit, spurred by intuition and a sliver of hope that this anomaly might be the key to ending the relentless regeneration of their foes.

Pegasus found himself momentarily airborne, his katana's intended arc interrupted as Todd's urgent directive sent him hurtling across the room. Landing with a grace born of countless battles, his eyes quickly scanned the surroundings, locking onto the peculiar red cocoon-like structure nestled in a corner. Smaller than a shoe, its presence amidst the chaos of battle was as incongruous as it was intriguing.