As Xandros's body contorted and twisted, Lyra and Kaida watched in horror. The darkness was consuming him, transforming him into a creature unlike any they had ever seen.
The air was thick with an otherworldly energy, and the sound of Xandros's screams echoed through the cavern. Lyra felt a sense of dread growing inside her, as if she was witnessing something that was meant to remain hidden.
Kaida's grip on her sword tightened, her eyes fixed on the creature that Xandros was becoming. "We need to end this," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the sound of Xandros's screams.
Lyra nodded, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew that they had to stop Xandros, no matter what form he took. Together, they charged forward, their blades flashing in the dim light.
The battle was intense, with Lyra and Kaida fighting for their lives against the creature that Xandros had become. But despite their bravery, Lyra couldn't shake the feeling that they were fighting a losing battle.
As the fight raged on, Lyra felt a sense of exhaustion growing inside her. She knew that they couldn't keep this up for much longer. They needed a new plan, a new strategy to defeat Xandros once and for all.
And then, just as they thought they had reached the limit of their endurance, Lyra saw it - a glimmer of light in the darkness, a chance to turn the tide of the battle.