Kieran's eyes fluttered open, and he was met with the familiar sight of his makeshift laboratory. But something felt off. His body, Dr. Ezekiel's body, felt... weak.
He tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over him, forcing him back onto the bed. His vision blurred, and he felt his consciousness slipping away.
No, not now. Not when he was so close.
Kieran's mind racing, he reached out with his Bloodforge abilities, trying to cling to his fading life force. But it was too late. His time in Dr. Ezekiel's body was up.
As the darkness closed in, Kieran saw a figure standing in the shadows, watching him. It was Elara.
"Kieran, no!" Elara cried, rushing to his side. "Don't leave me!"
And with that, Kieran's world went black.