[center][img]https://i.postimg.cc/h4M4tF5g/generatedtext.png[/img][/center][hr] [indent] [color=ed1c24]"The melding of moonlight and fire,"[/color] he noted quietly, a flicker of appreciation crossing his features as the celestial and elemental energies intertwined. [color=ed1c24]"A convergence born of unity indeed,"[/color] he mused, recognizing the significance of their combined efforts against the encroaching abyss. As Lunella took decisive action, directing her moonbeam toward the Elemental Marauder, Orion's focus intensified. He understood the importance of each strike against the dark forces threatening Nexustead. His own flames danced in a synchronized rhythm with Lunella's celestial display, each flicker pulsating with an unwavering resolve. With the Celestial Defender's plight in mind, Orion's fire surged forward, weaving with Lunella's moonbeam to contain the encroaching darkness. [color=ed1c24]"Together, we defend,"[/color] he murmured, his voice resonating with a shared determination. He directed his fiery energies to engulf the area, not only to repel the Abyssal Marauder but also to lend strength to Lunella's efforts in healing and restoring hope to their injured ally. [color=ed1c24]"Damn it," [/color]Orion growled, his voice laced with frustration as he watched the Abyssal Leader's manipulative tactics unfold. [color=ed1c24]"Their schemes have grown more insidious."[/color] He clenched his fists, feeling the heat of his elemental power surging within him, a visible manifestation of his determination. [color=ed1c24]"The corrupted races, Feyweavers and Celestial Guardians alike,"[/color] he muttered, his eyes scanning the chaos, now tainted by the Abyssal creatures' influence. [color=ed1c24]"They were our allies moments ago. Now, they're twisted by this darkness,"[/color] he lamented, the weight of the situation pressing heavily on his shoulders. [color=ed1c24]"Elara's right. We can't charge in blindly," [/color]Orion remarked, acknowledging the gravity of the situation. [color=ed1c24]"Rushing in would play right into their hands."[/color] His gaze fixed on the corrupted beings roaming the town, his mind already racing with potential strategies to counter the Abyssal Leader's advancements. [color=ed1c24]"We need a plan,"[/color] he declared, urgency evident in his voice. [color=ed1c24]"A well-thought-out approach to rescue our comrades and secure the Elemental Nexus. It's the linchpin of Nexustead's defences," [/color]he emphasized, his fiery gaze reflecting both concern for their immediate predicament and the broader consequences of failure. As Elara's call for a council of war echoed through their minds, Orion's focus sharpened. [color=ed1c24]"The central square, then,"[/color] he stated firmly. "We'll regroup and strategize there. Every moment counts," he stressed, already on the move, his fiery aura flickering with a renewed intensity as he made his way toward the central square to convene with the defenders. [/indent]