The darkness seemed to pulse with an otherworldly energy, and Emilia felt the Shadow Lady's presence growing stronger. Thomas's hand closed around hers, his grip tight.
"We need to get out of here," he whispered, his voice urgent.
But Emilia was frozen in place, her eyes straining to see through the darkness. Suddenly, a faint glow appeared, illuminating the Shadow Lady's twisted face.
Emilia's breath caught in her throat as the Shadow Lady's eyes locked onto hers. The air seemed to vibrate with malevolent energy, and Emilia felt herself being drawn towards the Shadow Lady.
Thomas pulled her towards the door, but Emilia resisted. "We can't leave," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "We have to face her."
The Shadow Lady's grin grew wider, her eyes gleaming with malevolence. "You think you can defeat me?" she hissed, her voice like a rusty gate. "I have been waiting for you, Emilia. You are mine now."
Emilia felt a surge of fear, but she stood her ground. "We're not going to let you win," she said, her voice firm.
The Shadow Lady laughed, the sound echoing through the library. "We'll see about that," she said, her voice dripping with malice.
As the Shadow Lady began to move towards them, Emilia felt a strange sensation building inside her. It was a power she had never felt before, a power that seemed to be connected to the Shadow Lady.
"What's happening?" Emilia asked Thomas, her voice barely above a whisper.
Thomas's eyes were fixed on her, a look of wonder on his face. "I think you're tapping into the Shadow Lady's power," he said, his voice full of awe.
The Shadow Lady's eyes narrowed, her grin faltering for a moment. "No," she hissed, her voice venomous. "You can't have that power. It's mine."
The Shadow Lady lunged at Emilia, her dark energy swirling around her. Emilia felt herself being pulled into the darkness, but she refused to give in. She raised her hands, and to her surprise, a burst of light shot out, repelling the Shadow Lady's energy.
The Shadow Lady's eyes widened in shock, and for a moment, Emilia felt a sense of triumph. But the Shadow Lady's power was far from broken, and Emilia knew she had to be careful. The battle between light and darkness had only just begun.