The shadows of the CULT OF SHADOWS loom ominously, surrounding Kalen

and Elara. AERON steps forward, cocking his head in mock curiosity.

AERON

Ah, the hero and his companion, basking in the glow of fleeting power. How

quaint.

Kalen clenches his fists, feeling the ice magic pulsate within him.

KALEN

We’re not afraid of you, Aeron.

Elara stands beside Kalen, determination in her eyes, but there is a tremor in

her voice.

ELARA

We will fight for Eldershire and uphold its legacy.

AERON

(sneering)

You think you can protect this village? I’ll enjoy watching it perish in chaos.

Suddenly, Aeron raises his hand, summoning SHADOW CREATURES that

surge forward like a dark tide.

ICY CAVERN - BATTLE COMMENCES

Kalen thrusts his hands forward, unleashing a wave of ICY MAGIC that strikes

the shadow creatures, causing them to disintegrate into nothingness. Elara

sidesteps, using her agility to evade the shadows, striking them with precision.

KALEN

(shouting)

Elara, stay close to me!

Together, they fight valiantly, but the relentless shadows keep coming. Kalen’s

magic flickers, and he begins to falter as exhaustion sets in.

ELARA

We can’t let them overwhelm us! Focus, Kalen!

Just as Kalen regenerates his strength, a sudden CRACK echoes through the

cavern. A massive SHADOW WRAITH emerges from the darkness. It towers

over them, exuding malevolence.

KALEN

(terrified)

What is that?!

AERON

(grinning)

The embodiment of your fears! It will consume you both!

ICY CAVERN - CHAOTIC BATTLE

Kalen and Elara sprint back, trying to evade the Wraith, but it lingers, shadows

stretching towards them like grasping hands. The ground trembles.

ELARA

(breathless)

We can’t fight it alone! We need to combine our strength!

Kalen nods, but the Wraith lunges forward, a swirling mass of darkness that

engulfs Elara.

KALEN

(shouting in panic)

Elara!

Kalen struggles against the dark tendrils as they wrap around Elara. She

fights valiantly, desperation filling her voice.

ELARA

Kalen! You have to fight it! Use your magic!

Kalen pushes through the fear, channeling the Ice Dragon's power. His hands

glimmer with icy blue light as he prepares to unleash a powerful attack.

KALEN

Hold on! I’ll save you!

With an eruption of frozen energy, Kalen sends a wave crashing toward the

Wraith, dissipating some shadows, but it isn’t enough. The Wraith growls,

manifesting a darker core of power.

ICY CAVERN - TRAGEDY STRIKES

In a moment of distraction, the Wraith strikes back with a tendril, launching

ELARA into the icy wall with brutal force.

KALEN

(horrified)

No! Elara!

Kalen sprints towards Elara as she crumples to the ground, struggling to rise.

Blood trickles from her mouth as she gasps for air.

ELARA

(struggling)

Kalen… it’s too powerful…

Kalen feels his heart shatter, a cold wave of dread washing over him. He

kneels beside her, taking her hand, desperation consuming him.

KALEN

Don’t say that! I can’t lose you! We can fight—together!

Elara smiles faintly despite her pain, her grip weakening.

ELARA

You have to keep fighting… for us… for the village…

Kalen’s eyes fill with tears, overwhelmed by the reality of the battle. As he

stands, fury ignites within him.

KALEN

(yelling)

You won’t take her from me!

Gathering the last remnants of his strength, Kalen channels all his magic into

one final attack. Ice surges through the cavern, a breathtaking display of light

and power aimed directly at the Wraith.

ICY CAVERN - THE FINAL STAND

The Wraith screeches, pain echoed in its dark core, momentarily pausing as

the ice locks around it like chains. Kalen pushes forward, but in a swift, brutal

moment, the Wraith lunges with one final strike, knocking Kalen aside.

Kalen watches in horror as a tendril latches onto Elara, squeezing tightly, her

face contorted in pain.

ELARA

(screaming)

Kalen!

Kalen’s heart breaks as he sees the spark in her eyes flicker. The Wraith

draws life from her, the shadows invading her very essence.

KALEN

(sobbing)

No! No!

He realizes with devastation that he’s about to lose everything. Kalen fights

against the tears, channeling his anguish into the spell.

ICY CAVERN - THE LAST ATTACK

With a cry of desperation, Kalen unleashes a blizzard, freezing the Wraith in

place. But as the ice forms, darkness engulfs Elara completely. The

connection shatters as the tendrils withdraw, leaving her limp on the ground.

KALEN

(falling to his knees)

Elara!

The Wraith howls in agony, finally crumbling to ice. Kalen dares to hope, but

as the shadows recede, he turns to find Elara lying motionless, a serene

stillness washing over her face.

Kalen rushes to her side, scooping her into his arms, tears streaming

uncontrollably.

KALEN

(pleading)

Elara, please… Don’t leave me!

He shakes her gently, but she lies silent, a single tear escaping her eye,

frozen in the icy cavern light.

ICY CAVERN - MOMENTS LATER

Kalen’s face contorts with grief as he clutches Elara close. The cavern, once

echoing with battle, is now filled with silence and despair.

The icy light flickers as Kalen, grieving and anguished, finally rises to his feet,

looking around at the remnants of battle.

KALEN

(voice broken yet fierce)

I will make them pay.

With burning determination, Kalen wipes his tears away, clutching Elara's

pendant tightly. He steps forward, the glint of ice and fury igniting his spirit.

The world has changed, and he will not let Elara's sacrifice be in vain.

As he exits the cavern, shadows lurking at the edges, Kalen knows he’ll face

whatever darkness comes next—not as a boy, but as a warrior forged in loss.

FADE OUT

 

END OF EPISODE 4

By - FireRodan