Jace fired his magical gun, a bolt of crackling lightning arcing toward the Behemoth's chest. The strike tore through the dark air, illuminating the battlefield in a harsh, electric glow. The bolt connected with a thunderous crack, but instead of causing damage, the energy dispersed across the creature's void armour, absorbed into its swirling, star-filled surface like a drop of water vanishing into a raging sea.

  Jace swore, lowering his gun, frustration boiling within him. "Are you kidding me?"

  Ren growled, her frustration mounting as she clenched her magically reinforced brass knuckles, their arcane blue glow pulsating with raw energy. "Alright, big guy," she muttered, rolling her shoulders. "Let's see how you handle this."

  With a fierce battle cry, she exploded into motion. Like a shadow, she darted towards the Behemoth, weaving through the chaos with the grace of a seasoned predator. A tentacle lashed out, but she sidestepped it with fluid precision, her body a blur of motion, a whirlwind of steel and fury. She rolled beneath another sweeping attack, the ground shaking as the creature's massive claws slammed into the floor beside her.

  Closing the distance, she planted her foot with the force of a battering ram, driving a powerful uppercut into the creature's leg. The impact sent a visible ripple through its void-swirling skin, and a torrent of black ichor erupted from the wound, hissing and steaming as it hit the ground. The Behemoth staggered, releasing a guttural snarl that shook the very foundations of their station.

  Ren smirked, a feral glint in her eyes as she danced back, her fists glowing brighter. "Not so invincible after all, huh?" she taunted, her voice a low growl.

  The Behemoth roared again, its anger fueling its attacks. Tentacles lashed out in a frenzy, the air thick with the scent of ozone and the stench of void-infused ichor. Ren, agile and deadly, danced around the creature's flailing limbs. Gideon came in behind her, taking advantage of the pressure, his blade a blur of motion as he sought a vulnerable point.

  Jace, reloading his gun, fired a barrage of energy blasts. Instead of being absorbed this time, the energy seemed to disrupt the creature's void armour, causing it to flicker and distort. "I think I found a weakness!" he shouted.

  Ren, emboldened by her success, launched another attack. She darted forward, her movements a whirlwind of motion, and delivered a series of vicious kicks to the creature's legs. The Behemoth staggered, its movements becoming less fluid.

  "Keep hitting it!" Joel roared, his voice hoarse. "Keep it off balance!"

  Taking advantage of the distraction, Logan unleashed a wave of earth-shaking energy, sending tremors through the ground. The Behemoth stumbled, its movements hampered by the sudden instability of the terrain.

  "Now!" Gideon yelled, his voice ringing out.

  With a coordinated assault, the Rabbits unleashed their fury. Joel slammed his hammer into the creature's side with the force of a battering ram, while Ren, with a vicious grin, plunged her brass knuckles deep into the creature's flesh. Jace seizing the opportunity, unleashed a barrage of energy blasts, each finding its mark, tearing at the creature's weakened defenses.

  The Behemoth roared in agony, its movements becoming increasingly erratic. Black ichor erupted from its wounds, staining the floor and filling the air with a sickening stench.

  "Keep pushing it!" Joel roared, his voice hoarse but determined. "We can bring this thing down!"

  The creature weakened but not defeated, lashed out with a desperate fury. Tentacles whipped through the air, seeking to crush them, but they were fueled by adrenaline and a desperate will to survive and fought back with renewed vigour. The battle raged on.

  "Adapt!" Gideon snapped, slicing through another lashing tentacle with a clean strike. "Figure out what works, or we're done here!"

  Logan stepped forward, planting his foot with deliberate force. A wave of energy rippled outward from him as his anchoring ability activated. The unstable rubble beneath their feet shuddered violently, then stilled, settling into place. The crew's footing immediately steadied, giving them a firmer stance amidst the chaos.

  "Ground's locked!" Logan shouted, holding his position as debris trembled around him.

  "Keep it locked down!" Joel called back, seizing the moment. He sprinted toward the Behemoth, timing his movements with the creature's erratic swipes. Its massive arm swung low, but Joel vaulted over it with the grace of a seasoned hunter, landing heavily on the creature's forearm.

  The impact reverberated through the Behemoth's monstrous body, the creature letting out a guttural roar of pain. Joel's armoured boots dug into the creature's flesh, tearing at the void-infused skin. He swung his hammer downward with all his might, the force of the blow shattering bone and tearing through muscle.

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  A spray of black ichor, thick and viscous, erupted from the wound, splattering Joel's armour and stinging his eyes. The Behemoth shrieked, its movements convulsing as it recoiled from the blow.

  "Stay focused! It's not invincible!" Joel roared, gripping his hammer tightly as the Behemoth roared, shaking the chamber with its rage.

  The Behemoth let out a deafening roar, a sound so deafening that it seemed to shatter the very air, rattling their teeth and filling their ears with a bone-jarring cacophony. The ground trembled violently as the creature slammed its massive claw into the ground. The impact created a shockwave that ripped through the battlefield, knocking Ren off her feet. She tumbled across the rubble, her arm scraping against jagged debris. Blood quickly soaks through her sleeve, but she bites back a cry of pain, gritting her teeth as she rolls away just in time to avoid a tentacle spearing the spot she had been moments before.

  Jace sees her fall and doesn't hesitate. "Hang on, sunshine!" he shouts, sliding beneath the Behemoth's towering legs to reach her. He grabs her arm and helps her to her feet, flashing a cocky grin. "You're bleeding, you know."

  Ren narrows her eyes, brushing off dust with her good arm as she reloads her crossbow. "You're not exactly unscathed yourself, idiot." She gestures to the fresh gash on his cheek where a stray shard of rubble had cut him.

  Before Jace can retort, Gideon's voice cuts through the chaos like a whip. "Focus, both of you! Hit the legs!"

  While the Behemoth's attention is divided, Gideon charges in, a savage grin splitting his face. He ducks under a thrashing tentacle and strikes at the creature's knee with brutal precision. The blade bites deep, slicing through void-infused flesh and bone. A torrent of black ichor, thick and viscous, gushes out, splattering Gideon from head to toe. The Behemoth lets out a deafening roar, its leg buckling beneath it. It roars in pain, the sound reverberating through the chamber, a monstrous symphony of agony and rage.

  "Keep hitting it where it hurts!" Gideon barks, his voice hoarse but determined as he sidesteps another lashing tentacle. The team regroups, determination etched into their faces as they press the attack.

  The Behemoth, enraged, slams its massive claw into the ground again, sending another shockwave through the chamber. This time, the ground beneath them begins to crumble, cracks spreading like a spiderweb.

  "It's weakening the structure!" Jace shouts, his eyes darting around. "We need to get out of here!"

  Ren, her eyes narrowed, quickly assesses the situation. "I'll cover you," she says, her voice grim. "You get Joel and Gideon out of here."

  Without another word, Ren leaps into action. With a series of acrobatic maneuvers, she dances around the Behemoth's flailing tentacles, her movements a blur of motion, a whirlwind of steel and fury. She fires off a volley of throwing daggers, each finding its mark, disrupting the creature's attacks.

  As the Behemoth roars in frustration, Ren takes advantage of the distraction. She leaps onto the creature's back, her brass knuckles glowing with arcane energy. With a vicious cry, she plunges her fists into the creature's hide, tearing at its flesh and bone.

  The Behemoth bucks wildly, trying to dislodge her, but Ren holds on with grim determination. She knows this is a risky maneuver, but it's their only chance.

  Joel's sharp eyes caught the growing fractures spreading underfoot. He shouted above the roars, his voice strained with urgency, "Get back! The floor's giving out!"

  Ren and Joel exchanged alarmed glances, and Ren began to scramble toward more stable ground. Logan staggered, his injuries slowing him, but Gideon hauled him upright and practically dragged him to safety.

  But the Behemoth wasn't done. Enraged by the pain and the constant assault, it shifted its massive weight, deliberately targeting the weak spots. A heavy tentacle slammed down with a resounding crack that echoed through the station like a gunshot. The impact sent a shockwave through the structure, causing a cascade of debris to rain down.

  Joel, watching in horror, saw a large chunk of the ceiling collapse, burying Ren beneath a pile of rubble. "Ren!" he roared, his voice filled with panic. Adrenaline surged through him, overriding the agonizing pain in his ribs. He sprinted towards the debris, ignoring the tremors that shook the ground, his armoured boots pounding against the metal floor.

  He frantically clawed at the rubble, his armoured fists pounding against the debris. "Ren! Can you hear me?!" he shouted, his voice hoarse with worry.

  A muffled groan answered him. "I'm… I'm okay," Ren's voice was weak, a thread of pain lacing through it.

  "Stay with me," Joel urged, his voice trembling with relief. He continued to clear away the debris, his hammer becoming a weapon against the metal, shards flying as he desperately sought to free her. Finally, he managed to pull aside a heavy chunk of metal, revealing Ren trapped beneath. Her face was pale, and she was bleeding heavily, but she was alive.

  "I've got you," he said, his voice thick with emotion. He carefully lifted her from the wreckage, his arms shaking with exhaustion and relief.

  The Behemoth, sensing the disruption, turned its attention toward Joel, its eyes glowing with malevolent intelligence. But Joel, adrenaline fueling his every move, stood protectively in front of Ren, his hammer raised, his face grim.

  The creature roared, slamming its massive tentacles down in a frenzy. The floor beneath Joel's boots cracked audibly, the fractures racing outward in jagged lines.

  "Move back! Now!" Joel shouted, his voice cutting through the chaos.

  The others scrambled, retreating toward more stable ground, but before Joel could follow, the Behemoth shifted its massive weight. Its tentacles crashed into the fractured flooring with relentless force, and this time, the groaning structure could no longer hold.

  With a deafening CRASH, the floor gave way. Joel and the Behemoth plummeted, entangled in a maelstrom of shattered debris and sparking wires. The sound of their fall was a cacophony of destruction, a terrifying symphony of metal tearing and glass shattering, echoing up to the horrified crew above.

  "Joel!" Ren screamed, lunging toward the edge, but Gideon caught her arm and pulled her back.

  "Don't—! The rest of it might collapse!" he barked, his eyes fixed on the abyss below, fear and dread mirrored in his own.