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Maya's heart sank as she saw Cassian surrounded by several dark creatures in human form.A sense of urgency propelled her forward; she leaped from her horse, landing in front of Cassian just in time to block an attack from one of the creatures. Cassian was taken aback by Maya's sudden appearance, but he quickly refocused on the fight, asking, "What are you doing here?" "Lissana is home. Come and get her," Maya replied, her voice steady despite the chaos around them. "I know. I saw a mouse; it's camped nearby," Cassian said, his eyes darting around. Maya had no sword, as she hadn't planned to fight, but she was determined to use her powers and her brother's magic to aid them.Cassian had witnessed this many times before; Maya often refused to tap into her fairy powers. Maya's ability allowed her to manipulate the flow of time, making her appear incredibly fast while her enemies moved in slow motion. Cassian handed her a long dagger from his waist. "You need to cut off their heads; that's the only way to kill them." Maya nodded, understanding the gravity of his words. She swiftly dispatched her enemies while Cassian immobilized them with his earthly magic, forming an effective team."Did you leave Uzziel alone in the palace?" Cassian asked, concern etched on his face. "No, I asked my priest to take care of him," Maya reassured him, relieved to see the tension ease in Cassian's posture. "I'll take Lissana, and we'll return home," he declared. Just then, a monster lunged at Cassian, shaking Maya from her thoughts. Reacting instinctively, she opened her eyes and cut off the creature's head. From a distance, she spotted the fairy queen, which surprised her. "I didn't think the queen would join the battle," Maya said, astonished."Neither did we," Lissana replied, "but Tarik convinced her to fight." Tarik was busy trapping monsters in loops, while the swords behind him severed their heads. Despite the dark king's numerous forces, they were beginning to fall. The dark king, furious at the sight of his dwindling army, charged forward, launching another attack. The magicians were quick to block him, but he was powerful, and they couldn't hold him off forever. Cassiel, observing from afar, turned to Lissana and Cira."Our time has come; let's go." He ascended into the sky, Lissana using her powers to follow, while Cira mounted her dragon. Cassiel was the first to confront the dark king, drawing his attention. "Hello, brother. Long time no see," Cassiel taunted. "Cassiel, you're a persistent headache. No matter how hard you try, you can't save this world. I always win, and I will consume it; it will be mine," the dark king sneered. "I don't think you'll succeed this time, Father. This will be your end, Luci. You will no longer destroy anyone else in this world," Cassiel replied firmly.The dark king let out a booming laugh. "If you couldn't stop me in any of the other worlds, what makes you think you can stop me now?" "This time, I'm not alone." The dark king's gaze shifted to the two girls at Cassiel's side, and he laughed again. "You think these children can stand against me?" "You'll be surprised at what we can do," Cassiel said, signaling to Alessandro, who was ready to act. They had to close the gates of Hades, the source of the dark king's power, if they wanted any chance of victory. "Go.I'll protect our daughter," Alessandro urged Abril, guiding her back to the camp. "Be careful, Abril," he added, concern lacing his voice. "I will. You take care too; come back ready to end this war," she replied, determination in her eyes. "I will," Alessandro promised. He joined Cassian, who was still fighting alongside Maya, surprising her. There was no time for questions; they needed to act. "I'll get there soon, Cassian. We should go," Alessandro urged, even as they fought off the dark king's monstrous forces, which were particularly challenging due to their human forms.noveldrama"Now?" Cassian asked, urgency in his tone. "Yes," Maya affirmed, knowing they had to leave despite the chaos. "I'll help you; don't waste time," she insisted, stepping forward. Just then, Kiara appeared suddenly between them. "What are you doing here, Kiara?" Maya asked, startled. "I couldn't stay hidden in my kingdom while everyone was fighting. I came to help," Kiara declared, her resolve clear.Alessandro knew that the elfin kingdom had left its daughter on the shore for her safety, but Kiara was one of those rare individuals who had ventured into the Vaizel Mountains, making her a valuable ally. "Let's close the gates of Hades. Can you take us?" he asked. "Of course," Kiara replied, her confidence unwavering. Kiara met her mother's gaze, sensing the urgency in the air. They needed to leave before the dark king noticed her presence on the battlefield. "If you want to accompany them, it's better we go now," Cassian urged Maya. "If you see that we can't win, don't hesitate to flee.Don't look back," he warned. Maya nodded, understanding the weight of his words. Cassian raised a stone wall to block a monster charging at Maya, giving her the opportunity to strike. She severed the creature's head with a swift motion. "Go now. I'll be fine, but you should be there too. Remember, my life is yours, so don't let anyone distract you," Cassian said, a fierce smile on his face. "I know," Maya replied, determination hardening her resolve.Kiara opened a portal that led them directly to the Vaizel Mountains, right in front of the gates of Hades, where a multitude of monsters awaited them. But there was no turning back; they had to close the gates to defeat the dark king. Surrender was not an option.