The great chamber, though quiet at first, pulsed once, like the beat of a slumbering heart.
As they pushed through the doors, they found the beast standing right in the center of the room.
Its mane was still burning with eternal flames. Its eyes, molten gold. Wings spanned wide, each beat scattering sparks that burned into the stone. And atop its head, like a cursed crown, glowed a jagged horn.
And when they entered, the beast turned its head to look at them.
"Looks like it was waiting for us," Shiera muttered, summoning her weapons.
Kael's heart pounded, not from fear, but from focus. He turned to the vampire. "You're up, Sith."
Sith gave a slight nod with eyes gleaming crimson as she stepped forward. Beside her, Nyx snarled as it walked with her. His nine tails curled behind him like whips.
The remaining followed behind. Kael remained at the entrance of the room, keeping his distance with his eyes focused on the beast and his companions.
*Neigh*
