The Black Hydra's heads reared back, a deep, guttural hiss rising from each throat. Dark energy crackled around its scales, and from its seven maws, a torrent of black flame erupted, sweeping across the chamber like a tidal wave of shadow and heat.
Sarah was already in motion. She floated higher, pink energy gathering at her wand's tip. "Heartstorm Apocalypse!" A massive column of pink light descended, striking the hydra's central head and forcing it to recoil.
The hydra roared, its flames intensifying as it turned its fury toward Sarah. Black fire swept toward her, but Lisa was already there.
"Aegis of Dawn!" A shimmering mint-green barrier expanded around Sarah, deflecting the flames just before they could reach her. The barrier held, the fire sizzling against its surface.
"Nice save, Lisa!" Sarah called out, already preparing another attack.
