Ashes of Our Flame
by RapwizzyDebaron
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Episode 73: "The Last Ember"
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The firestorm of the Sanctuary's destruction still smoldered behind them, but the cold Siberian wind bit deep into Kara's skin as she stumbled through the barren snowfields. The team was scattered, bruised, and bleeding—but alive. Yet every breath she took felt like it was laced with ash and dread.
Adrian's hand was firm in hers, grounding her from the creeping chaos inside. "We can't stop now. Selene's moves will come faster, deadlier. We've only scratched the surface."
Tessa, her jaw clenched tight, scanned the horizon with narrowed eyes. "We're exposed. No backup. No sanctuary left except each other."
Ronan limped but smiled, shaking off the pain like a shield. "Then we fight. No matter what."
Kara swallowed hard, feeling the weight of their mission settle into her bones. The Eclipse Protocol was shattered, but the darkness Selene had seeded was still growing—hunger lurking in the shadows.
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A Silent Betrayal
In the ruins of a distant city, cloaked figures watched through encrypted feeds.
One figure stepped forward—a familiar silhouette, face half-hidden beneath a hood.
"Phase two begins," the voice whispered coldly. "Kara's hope has become her weakness. We strike at the heart."
The screen flickered, revealing Vane's scarred visage.
"We don't just want to break her—we want to own her."
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Reckoning
Back at their hidden refuge, Kara poured over stolen files from the Sanctuary's core, seeking answers amid a labyrinth of encrypted codes and broken memories.
Her fingers trembled as she decrypted a chilling message:
> "The Ember Protocol: Activation imminent. Final weapon against the Eclipse. Designed to erase all resistance. To become the eternal flame."
Adrian's voice was low but fierce. "They're planning to ignite a war that will burn the whole world."
Kara's eyes burned. "We have to stop it. Before the last ember dies—and we're swallowed by the flames."
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Omega's Legacy
Despite the pain and loss, Kara could still feel Omega's strength—a shield forged not just of steel, but of choice and sacrifice.
"She's with us," Kara whispered.
"And in every fight that's yet to come," Adrian said.
Tessa nodded. "We carry the flame now."
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The Calm Before the Storm
Night fell over the wasteland, blanketing the team in cold silence.
Kara stared into the stars, the cold biting her cheeks. Memories flickered—faces lost, battles fought, promises made.
Her voice cracked. "How much more can we lose before it's enough?"
Adrian pulled her close. "As long as we stand together, it's never enough to break us."
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To Be Continued…
🔥 The fire may flicker, but the fight has only just begun. The last ember will either burn the darkness away — or consume everything.
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