The Archon emerged from the shadows, its true form revealed. A towering entity of dark energy.
"You have meddled for the last time," the Archon declared. "Your souls will fuel my power." Kael stood firm.
"We won't back down," Kael defied. "You'll never claim dominion." Lyra's dagger shone.
"The Keys are our hope," Lyra said. "We'll use them to banish you." Thorne's magic flared.
"The Archon's power is immense," Thorne warned. "But together, we can overcome." Arin's gaze locked onto the Archon.
"I know your secrets," Arin vowed. "And I'll use them against you." The battle raged.
The group unleashed their combined strength. Kael's sword sliced through darkness.
Lyra's agility proved invaluable, dodging the Archon's attacks. Thorne's magic countered its power.
Arin's connection to the Shadow granted insight, anticipating the Archon's moves.
But the Archon would not yield. It summoned forth dark energies.
"The Keys will be mine," the Archon spat. "And with them, I'll shatter the realms." Kael's determination hardened.
"We won't let that happen," Kael vowed. "We'll protect the realms." Lyra's smile shone.
"Together, we can do this," Lyra said. "We've come too far." Thorne nodded.
"The Keys hold the answer," Thorne said. "Let's use them." Arin's gaze locked onto the Archon.
"Now's the time," Arin whispered. "For redemption." With a deep breath.
Arin unleashed his true power. The Shadow's essence merged with his own.
A blinding light enveloped the battlefield. The Archon stumbled.
"The Keys," Kael shouted. "Now's our chance." Lyra, Thorne, and Kael charged forward.
Together, they claimed the final Key. The Archon's power waned.
"The realms are free," Lyra declared. "Our hope prevails." Thorne's magic flared.
"The balance is restored," Thorne said. "The realms are reborn." Arin's gaze met Kael's.
"My redemption is complete," Arin whispered. "Thank you, Kael." Kael's smile shone.
"You're redeemed, Arin," Kael said. "Your past is forgiven." The Archon's voice echoed.
"No...this cannot be..." The Archon's form dissipated.