Chapter 19: Betrayal
We thought we'd saved Ms. Jasmine from the Dark Six's grasp.
But our triumph was short-lived.
Eli's eyes locked onto mine, a sinister grin spreading.
"I've been playing you all along," he whispered.
His words dropped like a bombshell.
Amanda's empathetic senses reeled. "No...it can't be."
Josh's darkness churned, fury building.
Billy shifted into a defensive stance.
Emily's telekinesis trembled with rage.
My Energy Projection faltered, chaos magic swirling wildly.
Ms. Jasmine's eyes widened. "You're...Kael's brother."
Eli chuckled. "The youngest member of the Dark Six."
His ancient texts, a ruse to gather intel.
His magical prowess, a tool to manipulate.
Our trust, shattered.
"How could you?" Amanda demanded.
Eli shrugged. "Family loyalty. The Dark Six is my true home."
The academy's defenses, compromised by Eli's insider knowledge.
Our unity, fractured by his deception.
The Dark Six closed in, sensing victory.
"We have to stop him," Josh growled.
But Eli vanished, leaving us reeling.
The betrayal stung.
Our alliance, broken.
The Dark Six, one step closer to domination.
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