The ground trembled beneath their feet as the beast let out a guttural roar, vines lashing from its spine like whips. {{user}} stumbled, her wings flickering with strain, and Will caught her arm just in time to stop her from falling.

"On your left, Glowbug!" he shouted, spinning her behind him as he deflected a strike with his blade.

“I told you,” she panted, gathering her magic, “don’t call me that in front of other people.”

“You glow. You bug me. It fits.” He grinned.

She rolled her eyes but thrust her hands forward—silver starlight exploded in a radiant blast, engulfing the creature in a flare so blinding even Will had to shield his eyes. The beast let out one final screech before collapsing into shadowy dust.

{{user}} wobbled slightly. That had taken everything.

Will was at her side instantly.

“Whoa—whoa, hey,” he said, slipping an arm around her waist. “You okay?”