Timeless | rorasa

Chapter 35: The Dawn and The Dusk

The evening settled into a deep, dark night, shadows creeping across the walls of Rora's home like they were up to something. Inside, the couple was lost in conversation, enjoying each other's company and sharing laughs-totally different from the shady plans brewing just outside. While Rora and Asa swapped stories and talked about their hopes for the future, a heavy feeling hung in the air, like the universe was holding its breath, waiting to see what would happen next.

Meanwhile, in a nearby dimly lit chamber, Kai and Hyein prepared for their dark ritual. They had traced Asa's blood to a hidden portal, a conduit to the past that would grant them access to the power they craved. The air crackled with malevolence as Kai gathered the last of their ingredients, his mind racing with thoughts of dominion over time itself.

"We might not have the earrings anymore, but now that we've regained our energy and still have some of that dark magic within us, we can definitely fight back if Minju and her dad try to interfere," Hyein said, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "But first, we need to find Rora's room. That's where the portal is. Once we open it, we'll have everything we need."

Kai nodded, a determined look in his eyes. "Exactly. We can definitely hold our own against Minju and Kyungsoo. Let's find Rora's room and get to that portal."

Unbeknownst to them, Minju and Kyungsoo were hidden within the confines of Rora's home, cloaked in shadows. They had sensed the disturbance in the air, the dark energies swirling around Kai and Hyein, and had rushed to warn Rora and Asa. Now, they watched and waited, their hearts pounding as they prepared to protect their friends at all costs.

"Rora, Asa," Minju whispered urgently, her voice barely audible. "You need to hide. They're coming. We'll take care of this."

Rora nodded, her face pale with fear but resolute. She took Asa's hand, leading her to a closet where they could remain concealed. "Stay quiet. No matter what happens, we'll be okay," she promised, her heart racing.

Kyungsoo and Minju exchanged a glance, their expressions set with grim determination. They had devised a plan to confront the dark duo and seal them away, ensuring that Kai and Hyein could no longer threaten their lives or the timelines they cherished.

As the door creaked open, Kai and Hyein entered Rora's house, the air thickening with tension. They moved with a predatory grace, scanning the surroundings, their senses heightened. The flickering light of the candles illuminated their faces, casting eerie shadows that danced across the walls.

"Where is her room?" Hyein muttered, frustration edging her voice. "We need to hurry."

Kai paused, sensing the pulsating energy that emanated from the far end of the hall. "It's this way. Follow me."

As they approached Rora's room, Minju and Kyungsoo held their breath, knowing they had to act quickly. When Kai and Hyein pushed the door open, the atmosphere shifted, the air crackling with dark magic. Without wasting a moment, they began their ritual, chanting incantations that twisted the very fabric of reality.

"Now, Dad!" Minju hissed, her heart racing.

Kyungsoo stepped forward, voice steady and resolute. "I'm closing the portal, and this time, you won't escape!"

He raised his hands, channeling the energy within him, and began an incantation that resonated through the walls. As the words flowed from his lips, the air shimmered, the very essence of the space around them warping as the portal began to manifest.

Kai and Hyein halted their chanting, eyes widening in alarm. "What are you doing? You'll ruin everything!" Kai shouted, panic creeping into his voice.

But it was too late. The portal glowed with a blinding light, swirling with energy as the ritual reached its climax. "You think you can trap us?" Hyein spat, her voice dripping with fury. "We're stronger than you realize!"