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Fractures in the Foundation
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No sooner had the realization of their true purpose settled over the Guardians than the Nexus itself seemed to shudder, a deep, resonant tremor that set their teeth on edge and their essences flickering with unease. It was as if the very fabric of the cosmic hub was responding to their epiphany, and not in a way that boded well.

"What the hell was that?" Zoe demanded, her flames snapping and crackling with agitation. "Some kind of aftershock from our battle?"

Marcus shook his head, data-streams already whirling with frenetic analysis. "Negative. This is something else, something..." His voice trailed off, eyes widening with sudden realization. "We need to get to the Central Chamber. Now."

Jaden didn't argue, shadows coiling tight with tension as they raced through the twisting corridors of the Nexus. The tremors were coming faster now, the whole structure groaning and straining like a living thing in pain. Cracks appeared in the walls, glowing with an eerie, pulsing light that set the
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