The stars in Zayn's secret realm began to dim.
A strange pressure filled the air. Astra, the spirit of the stars, floated nervously beside Zayn.
"There's a dark force watching us," she said. "From beyond the veil."
Zayn narrowed his eyes. "Someone strong?"
Astra nodded slowly. "Very strong. And… familiar."
Elaine pulled out her flame dagger. "Let's burn them."
Aqua raised her hand calmly. "No. We don't know what or who it is yet."
Suddenly, the sky above twisted.
A crack appeared—just for a second.
And through that crack, a pair of glowing red eyes appeared.
Everyone froze.
Those eyes were cold, cruel, and full of hate.
But they vanished as quickly as they came.
Far away, in a forgotten realm…
The throne made of bones stood tall, surrounded by black flames.Sitting on it was a young man dressed in a black royal robe. His eyes glowed red.
His name was Kael, the Shadow Prince.
He laughed as he watched the stars.
"So… the Star Sovereign Zayn has returned," he whispered."He thinks he can stop the invasion again. Fool."
Behind him stood twelve shadow warriors—silent, powerful, and deadly.
One of them asked, "Shall we attack now, my prince?"
Kael shook his head.
"No. Not yet. Let him gather his old lovers and friends. Let him rebuild his power."
He smiled wickedly.
"Because I will crush everything he builds."
Back in Zayn's realm…
Elaine paced around. "That was definitely Kael, right? He hasn't changed at all."
Aqua nodded. "He's still hiding in the shadows… waiting."
Zayn looked at his palm. A soft, glowing light rested there.
He clenched his fist.
"I made a mistake long ago. I let him live."
Astra floated near him. "Zayn… you're not alone now. We're with you."
Zayn gave a small smile. "Yes. But we need more allies."
Elaine said, "You mean the other sovereigns?"
Zayn nodded. "Yes. We need to awaken them. One by one."
Aqua's eyes widened. "Then… we must go to the Sky Temple next."
Elaine groaned. "Ugh. Don't tell me we have to meet her."
Zayn looked serious. "She holds the key to the Heavenly Seal. Without her, the realms will fall."
Astra pointed to the edge of the realm.
"There's a gate forming. It will take us to the Sky Temple."
Zayn looked at his companions.
"Then let's move. The real war has already begun."
Far beyond the stars, in a realm covered in endless clouds…
A beautiful woman stood at the top of a floating temple.
She wore a dress made of wind and clouds. Her silver wings sparkled in the sunlight.
She looked at the sky and whispered,
"Zayn… you finally woke up. Come find me."
And then… she smiled.