"Stand together!" Alex shouted, trying to rally the group despite the encroaching fear. They formed a tight circle, their backs facing each other, eyes fixed on the swirling mass above.
"What do we do?" someone yelled, terror evident in their voice.
Emily raised her hands, her voice steady despite the chaos. "We need to remember the stories. The legends spoke of light overcoming darkness. If we can channel our energy, maybe we can counter whatever this is."
With a shared determination, they focused on their breathing, closing their eyes to center themselves. Alex felt the warmth of his friends around him, their presence a reminder of their shared purpose.
"On the count of three, we focus all our energy toward the stone," Emily instructed. "One… two… three!"
As they channeled their energy, a beam of light shot from the center of their circle, illuminating the darkness. The shadows writhed in response, the voice growing more furious. "You think you can challenge me? I am the abyss, the void!"
The light intensified, and Alex felt a surge of hope. The darkness roared, but their collective energy pushed back against it. He remembered Rachel, her bravery, and the sacrifice she made. He drew strength from that memory.
"Together!" he shouted, opening his eyes to meet the gaze of his friends. "We can do this!"
With renewed resolve, they poured their energy into the light, and the darkness began to recede. The swirling shadows shrieked, contorting in agony as they were pushed back toward the stone.
The vortex trembled, the air crackling with energy. They could see the light beginning to merge with the darkness, battling for dominance.
"Don't let up!" Emily urged, her voice fierce. "We have to finish this!"
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