The House Of Crows And Wolves

Chapter Seventy: The Rainbow Serpent's Alliance and Anubis's Intervention

Lyra Ravenshadow stood beneath the canopy of the Amazon rainforest, feeling a deep connection to the ancient power radiating from the Rainbow Serpent. Its shimmering form coiled around her, enveloping her in a protective aura of colors.

"I am on your side, Lyra," the Rainbow Serpent said, its voice resonating through the clearing. "As long as there is breath in me, I will aid you and your allies in this battle against darkness."

Lyra nodded, her resolve strengthening. "Thank you. Your support means everything to us."

Suddenly, the sky darkened, and a thunderous roar echoed through the forest. The ground trembled as the monstrous figure of Tiamat, the primordial goddess of chaos and destruction, descended upon the mansion. Her multiple heads hissed and roared, eyes burning with malevolence.

"Prepare yourselves!" Lyra shouted to her allies. The warriors of the mansion, including Eva Nightshade, Nyx, and Jörmungandr, took their positions, ready to defend their home.

But before Tiamat could unleash her wrath, a portal of swirling sand opened beside her. Anubis, the jackal-headed god of the dead, stepped out, his gaze fixed on the chaos goddess. "Tiamat, your reign of terror ends here."

Tiamat laughed, her voice like a cacophony of thunder. "Anubis, you dare to challenge me?"

Anubis raised his hand, a glowing ankh appearing in his grasp. "I had hoped to remain neutral, but you leave me no choice." With a swift motion, he aimed the ankh at Tiamat, and a blinding beam of light shot forth, wrapping around her like chains.

Tiamat struggled, her many heads snapping and roaring in defiance, but the chains held firm. "What is this?" she snarled.

Anubis's eyes glowed with divine power. "This is your end." With a final incantation, he sealed Tiamat within a bronze lamp that materialized in his other hand. The chaotic goddess's roars faded as she was sucked into the lamp, leaving only silence in her wake.

The mansion's defenders watched in awe as Anubis turned to them. "Now you force my hand to help them," he said, his voice a mixture of regret and resolve. He handed the bronze lamp to Lyra. "Keep this safe. Tiamat is trapped within, and she cannot harm you from the afterlife."

Lyra accepted the lamp with reverence. "Thank you, Anubis. Your aid is invaluable."

Anubis nodded, his expression softening. "The balance between life and death must be maintained. I will stand by your side to ensure it."

With their newfound ally and the Rainbow Serpent's promise of support, Lyra and her allies felt a renewed sense of hope. The battle against Set and his dark allies was far from over, but they were stronger together, united by bonds of friendship, love, and an unwavering commitment to protect their world.

Set seethed in his dark lair, his frustration palpable. His plans were continually thwarted, and now Anubis had joined his enemies.

Baron Samedi, dressed in his signature top hat and tails, lounged casually on a throne of bones, his skeletal face breaking into a grin. "No need to get your undies in a twist, Set," he drawled. "We have a new idea."

Dambalah, the enormous pure white serpent, coiled beside him, hissed in agreement. "Indeed. The Kraken and Leviathan are ancient forces of destruction. They can be awakened to serve our cause."

Set's eyes gleamed with renewed ambition. "Unleash them upon our enemies," he commanded. "Let's see how they fare against the wrath of the seas."

Baron Samedi's laughter echoed through the chamber. "As you wish, Set. The Kraken and Leviathan will bring a tide of chaos like never before."