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Chapter 25 - "Rugadi Rising"

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đŸ§„ Scene 1: Locker Room Chaos

After the semi-final game, Damon sits alone in the locker room, breathing heavily. His shoulder spikes twitch, tails flicker faintly behind him. His Rhakki form begins to surface—claws, glowing eyes, chaos mist.

 Takuma walks in and freezes.

> Damon: "It's not what it looks like—"

> Takuma (grinning): "ăƒ€ăƒă„çŠŹă ăȘ!" (Yabai inu da na! – "Sick dog!")

Kevin Leister walks in, sees the scene, and bursts out laughing.

> Kevin: "Okay, this is great. What are we, Pokémon now?"

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đŸ©ž Scene 2: Ui's Bite

In his bedroom, Ui Leister scrolls through old family photos. Suddenly, Sebastian Zenith appears behind him.

> Sebastian: "You're strong. But you could be stronger."

He bites Ui's neck. Ui screams.

Teddy Leister rushes in—sees his son bleeding, but healing rapidly.

> Teddy: "What the hell is happening?"

Ui's eyes flicker silver. He passes out.

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🌃 Scene 3: The Horned Creature

On a dark street, a homeless man warms his hands over a trash fire.

From the shadows, a creature emerges—four horns, black skin, violet eyes, and a whip-like tail.

It stares.

> Homeless Man: "What
 what are you?"

The creature roars and lunges. Screams echo through the alley.

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đŸ„ Scene 4: Hospital Revelation

At the hospital, Kevin paces, worried about Ui.

Teddy confronts Damon.

> Teddy: "What the hell is your uncle doing?"

> Damon: "I don't know. It's Rugadi
 and all the stuff."

Takuma's eyes sparkle.

> Takuma: "Wait. Rugadi? What Rugadi?"

Kevin turns.

> Kevin: "You know what it means?"

> Takuma: "Yeah. It's Japanese. A myth. Rugadi Osinigi means 'My Wolf Pack.'"

Damon's mind sparks.

> Damon: "It all makes sense. Uncle Sebastian
 the missing kids
 the bites. He's building a pack."

> Kevin: "Wait—he bit Lily, right? Gave her werewolf powers. What if she joins?"

> Damon: "If he's building a pack
 why?"

> Takuma: "Wolves form packs to hunt larger prey."

> Kevin: "Wait
 he's making my brother part of his pack. And what prey is he hunting?"

Teddy turns to Ui's hospital bed—empty. The window shattered.

> Teddy: "That's what we need to find out."

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đŸ§›â€â™‚ïž Scene 5: Dracula's Meditation

In a candlelit chamber, Dracula meditates, surrounded by ancient relics.

He sees visions—Sebastian's bites, the horned creature, the chaos pillar pulsing beneath Redfern Ridge.

> Dracula: "The pack is forming. But the prey
 is divine."

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🧠 Scene 6: Miles' Discovery

Miles deciphers a scroll in the Outcasts' vault.

> Miles: "Rugadi isn't just a myth. It's a ritual. A binding. A hunt for something ancient."

He sees a symbol—matching the creature with four horns.

> Miles: "He's not building a pack to survive. He's building one to kill a god."

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🌌 Final Scene: Ui's Awakening

In the woods, Ui stands shirtless, eyes glowing, claws twitching.

Sebastian appears beside him.

> Sebastian: "Welcome to the pack."

From the trees, Lily steps out—her werewolf form flickering.

> Lily: "Let's hunt."

Fade to black.

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