Age of POWERS.

The Showdown: Last Part - Episode 20: Into the Storm

The storm howled with fury as the Storm Guardian approached, its towering form blotting out the sun. The sky churned with black clouds, and bolts of lightning cracked across the heavens like the world itself was tearing apart. Kei stood firm, her heart pounding in her chest, her icy aura swirling around her like a protective shield.

She could feel the weight of the eyes on her—the Ancients, the beings of the world, and the lingering presence of Teri, hidden within the chaos. But now, more than ever, Kei knew that this battle wasn't just for them. It was for herself. She had trained for this moment, fought through the agony of the past, and now she had to face her greatest challenge.

The Storm Guardian's molten silver eyes locked onto her, its expression unreadable, but the raw power emanating from it was palpable. The earth trembled beneath its feet as it closed the distance between them.

Kei raised her hands, the cold power of the Shivering Tempest surging through her veins. She didn't hesitate this time. Her breath was steady, her mind clear. The storm within her had settled, and for the first time, she felt truly in control.

"You won't take him," she whispered under her breath, her voice steady. "You won't take any of this from me."

With a roar that shook the heavens, the Storm Guardian raised its arm, a massive surge of dark energy spiraling out from its hand. It came at her like a tidal wave, the sky turning pitch black as the darkness swept over the land.

But Kei didn't back down.

She thrust her arms forward, summoning a blizzard with such force that the air froze instantly. The cold collided with the storm, creating a massive explosion of ice and shadow that sent shockwaves across the battlefield. Ice shards and fragments of dark energy scattered like glass, and the ground split open beneath them, shaking with the sheer force of their clash.

The Guardian's power was immense, more than anything Kei had faced before. But she could feel the Ancients' presence, their energy bolstering her resolve. She knew that this was her fight to win.

As the storm raged around them, Kei's thoughts drifted back to Teri. She could feel him, still out there, trapped in the flames of his own power. Her heart ached for him. The fire that had overtaken him wasn't just an enemy—it was a reflection of his inner pain, his unresolved fear and anger. She had seen it in his eyes during their last encounter, the way he had struggled against it, desperate to break free but unable to control the raging inferno.

She couldn't lose him. Not now. Not after everything they had been through.

"Teri, I'm coming for you," Kei whispered, her voice barely audible over the roar of the storm. "Just hold on a little longer."

The Storm Guardian let out another deafening roar, its massive fist slamming into the ground and sending a shockwave of dark energy toward her. Kei gritted her teeth, summoning a massive barrier of ice just in time to deflect the blow. The force of the impact sent her skidding back, her feet digging into the cracked earth, but she didn't fall.

"I won't let you win," she growled, her eyes blazing with determination.

With a surge of energy, Kei launched herself forward, her body moving with incredible speed. She became a blur of frost and wind, dodging the Guardian's attacks with grace and precision. Her icy blades sliced through the storm, cutting through the darkness like a beacon of light.

But the Storm Guardian was relentless. Each strike it unleashed was more powerful than the last, the sky growing darker as the storm intensified. Kei could feel the weight of the battle pressing down on her, but she refused to give in. Not when she was this close to saving Teri.

The Guardian reared back, gathering its strength for a final, devastating attack. Dark energy crackled in the air around it, forming into a massive sphere of pure destruction. The ground trembled violently, the air vibrating with an oppressive force that threatened to crush everything in its path.

Kei's eyes widened as she realized the Guardian's intent. It was going to destroy everything.

"No..." she whispered, her heart racing. "I won't let that happen."

She closed her eyes, taking a deep breath as she called upon the full power of the Shivering Tempest. The cold surged through her body, her aura flaring brighter than ever before. The icy winds wrapped around her, lifting her into the air as snow and frost swirled around her like a vortex.

With a fierce battle cry, Kei raised her hands, summoning an enormous blizzard that blanketed the battlefield in a thick sheet of ice and snow. The cold collided with the Guardian's sphere of dark energy, creating a massive explosion that rocked the world.

The blast was deafening, the shockwave so powerful that it sent waves of ice and energy rippling across the landscape. For a moment, everything was still, the world caught in the aftermath of their clash.

Kei hovered in the air, her body trembling from the exertion. The storm around her had stilled, and for the first time, the oppressive weight of the Storm Guardian's presence seemed to fade.

She had done it.

But as the smoke cleared, her victory was short-lived.

From the depths of the storm, the Guardian's massive form began to stir once more. It was weakened, its body flickering with unstable energy, but it wasn't defeated. Not yet.

Kei's heart sank. She had given everything she had, but it still wasn't enough.

Just as the Guardian began to rise again, a burst of flame erupted from the horizon, cutting through the darkness with blazing fury. Kei's eyes widened as she recognized the energy—it was Teri's fire, but stronger, more controlled.

"Teri..." she breathed, her heart swelling with hope.

The flames grew closer, and from the fire emerged Teri, his body surrounded by a brilliant aura of flames and light. His eyes, no longer clouded by rage, burned with fierce determination.

Kei's breath caught in her throat as he stepped forward, his gaze locking onto hers.

"I told you I'd find you," Teri said, his voice steady and calm.

Kei felt a wave of relief wash over her, tears stinging her eyes. "I knew you would."

Together, they turned to face the Storm Guardian, their powers flaring in unison. The storm that had once seemed unbeatable now paled in comparison to the combined force of their flames and frost.

This was it.

The final battle had begun.

Next time on The Showdown: Last part – Episode 21: Flames of Destiny

With Teri back by her side, Kei faces the Storm Guardian in a final battle that will decide the fate of the world. Their combined strength pushes them to new heights, but the Guardian's power is still immense. Will their bond be enough to overcome the ultimate storm, or will they be consumed by the chaos?

Find out in The Showdown: Last part – Episode 21: Flames of Destiny.