ALTERS

ed conversation. Blaze's heart pounded relentlessly in his chest as the ominous sound of heavy footfall and the clatter of metal appeared to get closer with eac

ely, the air around them shimmering with heat as he prepared himself for the impending

fought to escape their clutches. "Let me go, you bastards!" His voice resonated against the cold stone walls. "You can't keep me here

usion twisted his thoughts, but the urgent need to save his friend pushed him to action. Blaze charged at the guards, summoning his powers, his fists pulsing wit

rinthine corridor, dodging the guards' frantic attempts to recapture them. They reached a fork in the path, and Blaze's step

directed them toward a nondescript door that led to a supply closet. They shut the door behind them, their breaths h

a plan." He continued sharing his unique ability to locate hidden things and places. The notion of a place called the Sacred M

hreading through his words. Colt's confidence reassured him, but the reality of their immedia

"Let's do it," he said, looking at Colt, his determination unwavering. "We

conviction was the only reassurance Blaze needed. "Toge

took a deep breath, and began drawing intricate lines and symbols with lightning

s pocket. "No time to explain now," he said urgently. "We

he blaring alarm filled the air, and panicked shouts echoed through the co

erate pleas issuing from the wall. Those could be none other than captive hosts and o

Blaze, but time is our enemy here. We need to prioritize saving ourselves and our weaken

captives. He knew they couldn't risk getting caught, but the t

Blaze and Colt reached the room where their hosts were being held captive. Colt

art aching as he saw the state of their hosts. "Can you walk?

aling the alter of Dr. Crow, known as Shadow. Shadow's sickening aura wra

liciously. "You thought you could e

rt pounding in his throat as he turned to Colt. "What do we do?" he hissed

tion, his eyes searching for a way out. Every optio