The ominous horde of creatures stands at the edge of the town, their eyes glowing eerily. Panic grips the townspeople as the barriers continue to fade.
LILIANA, her face pale, addresses the crowd, regret evident in her voice.
**LILIANA:** "I didn't foresee this. But I won't let this town fall."
DAMIEN, LILIANA, ALEXANDER, and CLARA gather, quickly devising a defense strategy. LUCAN offers ancient spells that may strengthen the barriers temporarily.
The townspeople rally, fortifying the town's entrances. The bond of the community is evident as they prepare for the impending onslaught.
LILIANA confesses to DAMIEN that the creatures are "The Forgotten", entities that were once in her service but were cast aside in her quest for power.
**DAMIEN (angrily):** "You brought this upon us!"
The first wave of The Forgotten attack. They're fierce, but the town's defenses hold initially.
ALEXANDER and CLARA, fighting side by side, display impressive teamwork, pushing back several of the creatures.
LILIANA, harnessing her ancient sorcery, conjures a massive shield around the town. But it's clear the effort is draining her life force.
DAMIEN, witnessing his mother's sacrifice, rushes to her side, using his own energy to bolster the shield.
**DAMIEN:** "We face this together, Mother."
LUCAN, with a group of townspeople, chants the ancient spells, reinforcing the barriers. The town starts regaining ground.
The Forgotten, sensing the strengthened defenses, start retreating, but not before capturing a few townspeople, including CLARA.
ALEXANDER, in desperation, calls out to CLARA, but she's dragged into the shadows by the creatures.
**ALEXANDER:** "CLARA! NO!"
The town, though safe for now, mourns the loss and kidnapping of their own. DAMIEN and LILIANA, exhausted, share a moment of reconciliation.
**LILIANA:** "I'll make this right, DAMIEN. Starting with her."
ALEXANDER, flanked by DAMIEN, LILIANA, and LUCAN, look into the dark forest.
**ALEXANDER:** "We're going after them. We're bringing Clara back."