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Keith lays in the rubble, bruised and battered, as he struggled to lift himself off the ground. Pain wracked his body, forcing him to collapse back down, coughing as he muttered curses under his breath.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Shiro approaching—his silhouette framed by two figures following close behind. As they stepped into view, Keith's eyes widened in disbelief. Standing beside Shiro was a tall woman with striking silver hair... and Hank. Keith's mind raced with confusion and betrayal.
Shiro glanced down at him with a look of mild disdain, then turned to the silver-haired woman. "Selena," he commanded, "heal him."
Selena extended her hand over Keith, her eyes glowing a bright, unnatural purple. With a sudden flash of violet light, an intense warmth flooded through Keith's body, sealing his wounds and restoring his strength. As the light faded, Keith rose to his feet, dazed but fully healed.
Realization hit, and confusion turned to anger. Without a second thought, Keith lunged at Shiro, fist drawn back. But Shiro moved with effortless speed, sidestepping and countering with a single swift strike that knocked Keith unconscious before he could even react.
"Selena, bring him," Shiro ordered, turning to face her. She nodded, lifting Keith's limp form with ease, then rested her hand on Shiro's shoulder. With a final glance back, Shiro smirked, and in an instant, the four of them vanished.