Zara's laughter echoed eerily as shimmering duplicates of her team materialized, surrounding the wolf-like Metis with insect wings. The abomination snarled in frustration, its claws slicing through empty air as it lunged at illusions.
"Keep it confused," Hiro said, his eyes glowing with telekinetic focus. With a sharp gesture, he lifted a chunk of rubble and sent it hurtling into the Metis' side.
Elena followed up, her shadowy tendrils wrapping around the creature, obscuring its vision and pinning its wings. "It's blind now—Marcus!" she called.
Flames roared to life in Marcus' hands as he unleashed a torrent of fire. The blue flames seared through the Metis' tough exterior, leaving cracks in its natural armor. Zara's illusions circled closer, keeping it distracted as Marcus stepped forward, intensifying the heat.