Zion: assassins

Chapter 20: Wipe

The anticipation hung thick in the air as Zion and Maddy, flanked by their allies, prepared to face off against Raphael in their first direct confrontation. With hearts pounding and adrenaline coursing through their veins, they steeled themselves for the battle ahead, determined to emerge victorious no matter the cost.

As Raphael emerged from the shadows, his presence looming like a specter of death, a chill swept through the assembled group. His eyes glowed with an otherworldly green light, casting an eerie glow that sent shivers down their spines.

But Zion and Maddy stood firm, their resolve unyielding in the face of danger. With a defiant cry, they charged forward, their allies at their side, ready to meet their foe head-on.

The clash of steel rang out like thunder in the night as the two sides collided in a flurry of blows and counterattacks. Each strike was met with equal force, each parry a testament to the skill and determination of those involved.

But as the battle raged on, a sudden wave of dizziness swept over Zion and Maddy, their vision swimming as Raphael's eyes glowed brighter than ever before. With a whispered incantation, a wave of energy rippled through the air, engulfing them all in its malevolent embrace.

When Zion and Maddy regained consciousness hours later, they found themselves alone amidst the wreckage of their failed confrontation. Their allies lay unconscious around them, their faces pale and their breath shallow.

"We failed," Maddy whispered, her voice barely above a whisper as she surveyed the scene before them.

Zion nodded, his heart heavy with the weight of their defeat. "But we won't give up," he replied, his voice tinged with determination. "We'll find a way to stop Raphael, no matter what it takes."

And so, as they stood amidst the ruins of their shattered hopes and dreams, Zion and Maddy vowed to press forward, their bond stronger than ever in the face of adversity. For they knew that the road ahead would be fraught with danger and uncertainty, but as long as they stood together, they would face whatever challenges came their way, their determination unyielding in the face of darkness.