REM0TE

Kai standing frozen in place as Nyx's force emission keeps him restrained. Valentin struggles against the fiery trap Nyx has set, his voice trembling with rage.

"You still can't figure it out, can you, vampire?" Nyx taunts, his dagger engulfed in flames. "The fire doesn't just weaken you—it consumes your power."

Kai shouts in frustration, "What do you even want? Why are you after us?"

Nyx smirks. "You're chasing legends, boy. But unlike you, I know what happens when you dig too deep. The Emi Stone isn't just a treasure—it's a curse waiting to consume fools like you."

Valentin, still pinned, glares at Nyx. "Nyx Valkar... A dimensional traveler, skilled in combat, a relentless hunter. They say he's searching for something, but no one knows what." Valentin's voice hardens. "Is this it? The Emi Stone? Or are you just playing another game?"

Nyx doesn't respond immediately, his expression unreadable. "You wouldn't understand. But you—" He turns to Kai, his eyes narrowing. "—you and that remote are at the center of everything. And I'm not leaving without it."

Kai looks down at his empty hands, remembering he tossed the remote to Taylor. "You're wasting your time. It's not here."

Nyx pauses, his dagger's flames dimming slightly. "Clever move. But that only delays the inevitable." He raises his hand, and the force keeping Kai restrained tightens.

Valentin growls, using the last of his strength to break free from the fiery bonds. "If you want to fight, Nyx, fight me. Leave him out of this."

Nyx's smirk returns, but it's colder now. "Brave words from a vampire barely standing. Fine, let's settle this."

The two clash again in a ferocious battle, Nyx's movements quick and calculated, each strike of his dagger infused with elemental power. Valentin counters with raw strength and speed, but it's clear the fire is taking a toll on him.

Back inside, Kai struggles to think of a way to help as Nyx gains the upper hand. Then, Valentin shouts, "Kai, leave! You don't understand the depths of what Nyx is capable of. He's not after the stone for power—he's after it to destroy something even worse."

Nyx glances at Valentin, his expression darkening. "You talk too much." With a sudden burst of speed, he slashes Valentin across the chest, sending him sprawling.

The fiery dagger presses against the vampire's chest as Valentin struggles to rise.

Nyx smirks. "You've grown weak, Valentin. I guess you've been away from your dimension for far too long. Did you know it's almost on the brink of destruction?"

Valentin freezes, his crimson eyes narrowing. "What are you talking about?"

Nyx leans in closer, his voice low and mocking. "The Tenzi. Your precious king. They're tearing your dimension apart."

Valentin's jaw clenches, his voice laced with disbelief. "The king would never do something like that. He's the protector of our kind."

Nyx chuckles darkly. "Still trusting the king, are you? How naive for a royal soldier. The great 'Bloodlust' reduced to a pawn who can't see the truth."

Pinned to the ground, Valentin's rage begins to bubble over. His voice drops to a dangerous tone. "If you know about me, Nyx, then don't you forget why they call me the Bloodlust."

Nyx hesitates for the briefest moment, his smirk fading as Valentin's aura begins to intensify. The air grows thick and heavy, a crimson glow radiating from Valentin as the sheer force of his energy begins to shake the cave.

"Kai, run!" Valentin growls, his voice echoing with power.

Nyx steps back, studying Valentin with a wary gaze. "Interesting. Let's see if you can live up to the stories."

Valentin's power surges, the ground cracking beneath him. His aura becomes a vortex of raw energy, and the cave begins to collapse. Stones fall from above as the walls tremble violently.

Kai yells, "Valentin! Stop, you'll bring the whole place down!"

But Valentin doesn't stop. With a sudden burst of speed, he grabs Kai and bolts through the crumbling cave, narrowly dodging falling debris.

Nyx watches them go, unfazed, a faint smile playing on his lips. "This is only the beginning," he murmurs before vanishing into the shadows.

Kai and Valentin emerge from the collapsing cave just in time, tumbling onto the rocky trail outside. Gasping for breath, Valentin collapses, weakened from the exertion.

Taylor and Professor Lee rush over, their faces filled with shock. "How did you escape? What happened?" Taylor asks.

Kai helps Valentin to his feet, his own heart still racing. "Nyx... he's after something big. He's not just hunting the Emi Stone—he's trying to destroy entire dimensions."

They help Valentin back to the house, where he collapses onto a bed, visibly drained. The room is tense as Kai explains everything they saw and heard.

As they talk, Valentin stirs, sitting up with a grim expression. "Nyx isn't dead," he mutters, his voice weak but resolute. "He could've dodged that collapse easily. He's planning something far bigger than we can imagine."

Taylor frowns. "Then what do we do? We can't just wait for him to strike again."

Valentin shakes his head. "Before we can deal with him, I need to return to my dimension. Something is happening there. If what Nyx said about the Tenzi is true..." He trails off, his hands tightening into fists. "I have to see it for myself."

Kai steps forward, determination in his eyes. "We'll help you, Valentin. No matter what's happening, we'll figure it out together."

The vampire glances at him, a flicker of gratitude in his crimson gaze. "You don't know what you're getting into, Kai. My world isn't like yours. It's dangerous—deadlier than anything you've faced."

Kai's voice is firm. "I don't care. We're in this together."

The episode ends with Valentin nodding solemnly, the weight of his decision evident. The group knows they're heading toward an uncertain and dangerous path—but there's no turning back now.

To Be Continued...