The air in the chamber was suffocating, filled with a tension so thick it felt as though the very atmosphere might crack under the weight of the grief and rage that permeated the room. The remnants of the battle lay scattered around Jace's lifeless form, his once vibrant presence now reduced to a haunting silence that echoed through the hearts of his friends and allies.
Vincent and Jareth stood at the edge of the chaos, their expressions twisted into mocking grins as they surveyed the scene before them. Their laughter rang out, sharp and cruel, cutting through the somber air like a knife.
"You see, Jace always thought he was so special," Jareth sneered, his voice dripping with contempt. "All that power, all that potential, and yet here he lies, as fragile and broken as any other fool who dared to challenge us."