As night settled over Hellsgate, the air grew heavy with unspoken thoughts. The family sat together in quiet deliberation, their voices low but firm, each word weighed down by determination.
They had all witnessed the bond between Safari and Angeleva—the way they had driven each other to grow stronger, both in battle and as individuals. Yet now the two warriors stood at a precipice, a decision before them that could alter everything.
Legend, who had watched silently with his inscrutable golden gaze, finally spoke. His voice was calm, but carried the gravity of finality.
“You two must decide your fates. I may not fully understand what you’re going through, but I will not stand in your way. It is your journey, your choice.”
Safari and Angeleva exchanged a fleeting glance. After all the battles they had fought, after all the scars and growth, this was the moment of truth. And yet, a quiet distance still lingered between them—an invisible wall neither had broken through.
The family, having spoken their part, rose one by one and left, giving them space to face each other alone.
For a long while, silence ruled. Finally, Angeleva broke it, her voice soft, edged with uncertainty.
“Tomorrow… we end everything.” Her words carried the weight of the road behind them.
Safari nodded, though his expression was unreadable. “Yeah. Tomorrow, it all ends.” He lowered his voice. “And after? What will you do?”
Angeleva’s wings folded as she looked into the distance. “I’ll follow my path of justice. Continue the fight for what’s right.” She hesitated, her tone sharpening. “But you shouldn’t follow me.”
Her words were final, like a blade drawing a line between them.
Safari gave a bitter little laugh, though there was warmth in it. “As if I would follow you. But… I’ll thank you for rescuing me. I’ll always owe you that.”
Angeleva glanced sideways, the corners of her lips curving in the faintest of smiles. “It seems you owe me your life.” The statement was firm, but softened by an undercurrent she didn’t voice.
Safari’s answering smile was knowing. “I could say the same to you. Guess that means we’re even.”
The tension eased a little. It wasn’t the reconciliation either of them might have wished for, but it was enough. They had saved each other—that much was undeniable.
“Good luck tomorrow,” Angeleva said, steady now. “Give it your best.”
Safari’s smile widened, though faintly. “You too. Give it your all.”
Their words lingered in the air, and though silence fell again, it was no longer as sharp. Some understanding had been reached, however fragile.
From the shadows, Legend had been watching. His stoic face betrayed nothing, but when he finally spoke, his voice was low and measured.
“That’s fine, if that is how you want it. Your fates are yours alone to decide. There is no right or wrong, only the path you choose.”
He stepped back, leaving them in quiet, their thoughts heavy with what was still to come.
The family prepared in the distance, their movements purposeful, but each of them knew the truth: the greatest trial was not just defeating Raven, but confronting what lay unresolved between Safari and Angeleva.
At dawn, the winds carried the whisper of the coming storm.
Golden light bathed Hellsgate as the family boarded the ship. Tension pressed down on them all, a heavy weight in the pit of their stomachs.
Legend stood at the front, his presence commanding. “The time has come. Today you face Raven, and end his reign. I will accompany you—but I will not fight.”
A ripple of surprise stirred through the group. Safari and Angeleva exchanged a glance, the weight of the statement unspoken between them.
“I will be only an observer,” Legend continued. “My role is to protect the family from stray dangers. The true battle is yours alone.”
Safari stood tall, relief mingled with unease. Legend’s presence was reassuring, but it also stripped away their last safety net. No divine hand would intervene. This fight was theirs, and theirs alone.
“Understood,” Safari said, his voice steady. He met Angeleva’s eyes with quiet resolve. “Let’s end this.”
Her wings fluttered with anticipation, her face calm, her heart fierce. “We’re ready.”
Their family stepped closer, offering their words of support.
“We’ve got your back, always,” Jen said firmly.
“Take care of each other,” Olive added, her tone unusually soft.
“And don’t do anything reckless,” Ian smirked. “I’ll be snapping photos, but don’t make me dodge explosions for a good shot.”
Their laughter came briefly, easing the tension for just a moment before the reality of what awaited them pressed in again.
Legend gave a solemn nod. “Prepare yourselves. Planet Satan awaits.”
The ship roared to life, piercing the skies. Stars blurred past as Hellsgate fell away, and ahead loomed a darker world. Planet Satan.
From orbit, its aura was suffocating. The very air seemed poisoned with malice, a constant oppressive pressure that weighed against the heart.
In the distance, Raven’s castle towered—colossal, jagged, and alive with a pulsing darkness. It was a fortress that seemed less built than conjured, a monument to dread.
Safari and Angeleva stood side by side, their hearts pounding. This was it. Every battle, every hardship, every scar had led them here.
“Together,” Angeleva whispered, determination sharp in her voice.
“Always,” Safari replied, his tone unwavering.
The ship descended. The gates of the castle loomed like the maw of a beast waiting to swallow them whole.
Legend’s voice cut through the tension, calm and resolute. “Go, and end this. You are ready.”
The doors opened. The final battle awaited.
Safari and Angeleva stepped forward, ready to fight not only for themselves, but for their family—and for the future of their worlds.
This was the end of the line. And together, they would see it through.