The sun begins to set over the lush training fields, its warm orange light contrasting against the cool shadows of the arena. The Dead Allies stand poised, awaiting their training. Satya is observing closely, his eyes filled with determination. This is their moment of true rebirth. The air hums with energy as Ashi (formerly Velissara), Vira (formerly Karadosh), and Vahn (formerly Raghnor) prepare to face their training. Lucky, now fully embodied in her Knight Rank form, stands next to Satya, ready to guide them. But before any training begins, the team must understand one another's new powers and their limits.
Ashi steps forward, taking a deep breath, the flames that always swirled around her now flickering with a new intensity. Ashi's time-based magic has evolved. She can manipulate the flow of time around her, speeding it up or slowing it down. However, using it comes with a price. The more she manipulates time, the more it drains her energy. Satya watches closely as Ashi demonstrates her abilities.
Ashi grins, her voice filled with confidence. "Let's see how time reacts to me." She snaps her fingers, and time around her begins to warp. In an instant, she speeds up, moving faster than the eye can follow. Vira swings his blades, but Ashi is already behind him, having frozen time momentarily to dodge. She smirks at her own prowess. "You see, Vira? Time bends to my will." However, after a few moments, she begins to stagger, the exertion taking its toll. Her hands tremble, sweat dotting her brow. Lucky notices this immediately.
Lucky, calm as ever, warns, "Be careful, Ashi. Time manipulation is a powerful tool, but it has limits."
Ashi, breathing heavily, replies, "Yeah, I know. It just feels... so good to be in control of it."
Meanwhile, Vaidehi and Yug (her brother) stand on the opposite side of the arena, ready to begin their own training under Satya's watchful eye. Yug, or Lucky, guides them through the exercises, offering advice and magical insight.
Yug encourages them with a smirk. "Remember, your strength lies not only in power but in understanding your limitations. Magic is a tool—learn how to use it." Vaidehi nods, her resolve clear. "I will. I want to make sure I'm strong enough to help." Yug smirks in return. "Don't worry, Vaidehi. You'll be stronger than anyone expects. Just trust the process."
Satya, seeing their potential, steps forward, offering to spar with Vaidehi. He creates a simple yet powerful illusion spell to test her reflexes. Vaidehi dodges gracefully, her wind magic enhancing her speed, but Satya can tell she's still holding back.
Satya, smiling, encourages her, "Don't hold back, Vaidehi. If you want to protect the ones you care about, you need to push yourself." With Satya's encouragement, Vaidehi steps up her training. Her Air Magic becomes more fluid, controlling the wind with precision. Yug steps in, practicing his Illusion Magic alongside Vaidehi, working together to create strategies and learn how to support each other in battle.
The battle between Ashi and Vira is a clash of titans. Ashi conjures fireballs, hurling them at Vira, who counters with fluid, precise swordsmanship. Ashi's flames burn brightly, but Vira is calm, his twin blades slicing through the air. Ashi creates fiery illusions to deceive Vira, but he remains unfazed, cutting through them as if they were made of paper.
Ashi, smirking, taunts, "Not bad, Vira. But this won't be enough to beat me." Vira, grinning, responds, "We'll see about that." The battle rages on, fire against steel, with Ashi narrowly landing a decisive blow to Vira, securing the win. However, Vira is impressed by her strength and knows that he will need to push himself even further to catch up to her power.
The next fight begins between Lucky (formerly Oorja) and Vahn (formerly Raghnor). Vahn is a towering figure, his immense strength making him a daunting opponent, but Lucky is no slouch. As a Knight Rank ally, Lucky is a master of Defensive Magic and Supportive Powers, using her abilities to shift the flow of battle in her favor.
The fight starts with Vahn charging toward Lucky, his fists hammering into the ground with the force of a landslide. Lucky is quick on her feet, using her magic to create shields of light that absorb the brunt of Vahn's blows. She uses her illusions to create decoys, confusing Vahn as she moves swiftly around him.
Vahn, snarling, challenges her, "Stop running, Lucky. Face me head-on!" Lucky, calm as ever, replies, "Patience, Vahn. You'll wear yourself out before I even break a sweat." Despite his best efforts, Vahn is unable to land a decisive blow. Lucky uses a combination of magic and speed to outmaneuver him, finally bringing the fight to a close with a controlled strike that knocks Vahn down.
Now, Lucky faces Ashi in the ultimate test. Both are powerful in their own right, but this will be a battle of strategy versus raw power. Lucky uses her illusions to try and outsmart Ashi, but Ashi responds by conjuring a fiery aura around herself, dispelling the illusions.
Lucky grins. "You'll have to be quicker than that, Ashi." Ashi responds with a massive burst of fire that engulfs the arena. Lucky uses her Defensive Magic to create a barrier, but the heat is intense. The fight escalates, with Lucky using illusions to avoid Ashi's devastating attacks. But Ashi is relentless, her flames scorching everything in their path. Eventually, Lucky is knocked to the ground, unable to withstand the overwhelming power of Ashi.
Ashi, breathing heavily, admits, "Not bad, Lucky. But this was my victory."
Vaidehi, who has been watching from the sidelines, steps forward. She has always been determined to prove herself. She turns to Ashi, her gaze filled with fire.
Vaidehi firmly says, "I want to fight Ashi. I'm ready." Ashi raises an eyebrow and then nods. The battle between them begins.
The arena crackles with energy as the two prepare to fight. The air is thick with tension. Ashi, with a taunting grin, says, "Ready to prove yourself, Vaidehi? I'll show you why I'm at the top." Vaidehi, determined, replies, "I won't hold back. I've been training for this." The battle begins with Ashi launching a series of fire-based attacks, her flames roaring as they clash against Vaidehi's gusts of wind. Vaidehi uses her Wind Magic to deflect the fire, creating a shield of air to block the incoming flames. However, Ashi is relentless. She warps time around her, speeding up her movements and increasing the intensity of her flames. Vaidehi struggles to keep up, her wind magic barely keeping the heat at bay.
Ashi sneers, "Is that all you've got? You're too slow, Vaidehi!" With a snap of her fingers, Ashi freezes time for a split second, closing the distance between them and landing a direct strike. Vaidehi stumbles back, barely managing to block the blow.
Vaidehi pants, angry, "I won't give up so easily!" In a desperate move, Vaidehi unleashes a powerful blast of wind, pushing Ashi back and disrupting her time magic. However, Ashi regains control, her flames scorching the arena as she accelerates time, her speed increasing exponentially. Vaidehi struggles to defend herself, but the sheer force of Ashi's power overwhelms her.
At that moment, Satya watches the fight from the sidelines, his heart pounding. He can see Vaidehi is on the verge of defeat. Just as Ashi prepares to deliver a final blow, time seems to slow down, and Vaidehi looks at Satya for support. The desperation in her eyes is palpable. Without a second thought, Satya leaps into action, his Garuda Flame Form activating. In a burst of divine power, Satya breaks through Ashi's time field, appearing in front of Vaidehi just as Ashi unleashes a massive flame.
Satya grabs Vaidehi's waist, pulling her into his arms. "No, not like this!" The flames crash around them, but Satya's protective Garuda powers create a barrier, shielding both of them from the fiery inferno. Vaidehi, still in his arms, looks up at Satya with wide eyes.
Vaidehi, softly and breathlessly, says, "Satya... you—"
Satya, his voice low and reassuring, replies, "I won't let anything happen to you, Vaidehi." He gently places her down, but his hand lingers on her arm, a soft smile playing on his lips as their eyes lock. For a moment, everything seems to pause—Satya and Vaidehi, both caught in the heat of the battle and the warmth of an unspoken bond.
Ashi, breathing heavily and realizing what's happened, murmurs, "I… I lost control again."
Vaidehi, looking at Satya and then back at Ashi, replies, "It's okay, Ashi. We all get lost sometimes."
Yug, who had been watching from the sidelines, can't help but notice the lingering moment between Satya and Vaidehi. A mischievous grin spreads across his face as he steps forward, arms crossed.
Yug, teasing with a sly smirk, says, "So, looks like you've got a hero to save you now, Vaidehi."
Vaidehi, blushing and flustered, protests, "What? No, it's not like that!"
Yug, laughing, continues, "Oh, come on, Vaidehi. Don't try to hide it. I saw the look in your eyes when Satya caught you. You're falling for him, aren't you?"
Vaidehi, her eyes widening in shock, stammers, "Yug, stop!"
Yug, teasing further, says, "You know, Satya looks pretty good as a knight in shining armor, huh? A hero who swoops in to save the day."
As the battle settles, the ground beneath them trembles. A dark energy pulses from the center of the arena. Satya looks up, his face serious. The 7-Star Gate is opening.
System Update: "7-Star Gate unlocked. Proceed with caution. Unknown forces await."
The ominous light of the gate illuminates their faces as they prepare for the unknown that lies beyond. Satya turns to his allies, his voice resolute. "This is it. We've trained for this moment. Now, let's face whatever awaits."