Thalios was the first to strike, his shadows were still numerous but they did not respond to him in his condition. Weakened from Isis' purging flames he was incapable of drawing on the full force of his power as he had previously. Thankfully the tar was unlikely to be removed from the captured Goddess. Sobek would yet return, he and Alec both knew. It was only a matter of time .
Shadows lashed out from behind Set, wrapping around his midsection and dragging him back. Even that momentary distraction as the god turned to sever the shadows was enough for Thalios to strike. A blinding bolt of purple flame exploded on his skin and fur, throwing him back into the deepening shadows. 

Horus turned to assist Set and sprang at the nightmare god.