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Chapter 8 - 'Colossal'{8}

🌊 Scene 1: Ocean Behemoth Emerges

The water around Nkumkani and Monkey churns violently.

A shadow rises. Colossal. Tentacles, fins, teeth glinting under the strange sunlight.

Monkey stumbles back, terrified.

Monkey – …What the hell is that?!

Nkumkani braces, energy crackling.

Nkumkani – Something tells me the Garden sent this.

The beast roars, waves smashing debris aside.

Monkey – It's like the Garden ate a kraken and grew another!

Nkumkani clenches fists.

Nkumkani – We don't have time for jokes. Fight.

🐋 Scene 2: Clash with the Ocean Monster

Tentacles slam toward them. Monkey dives, punching one with every ounce of strength.

Nkumkani hurls energy, cracking the creature's armor-like scales.

The ocean boils. Water sprays like molten metal.

Monkey (thinking) – Half-fish, half-man… half-my-life ruined, half-going to kill me…

The creature releases another shark from its back. Monkey freezes, eyes wide.

Nkumkani – Focus! Kill or drown!

🕯️ Scene 3: Zane's Telepathic Push

Meanwhile, Zane concentrates, eyes glowing red.

He pierces the Garden's mind again.

Visions flash: roots pulling symbiotes, monsters screaming, Nkumkani's struggle in the ocean.

Zane – They're in danger.

D'Angelo nods.

D'Angelo – Then we move. Now.

They prepare to intervene using telepathy to locate allies, sending warnings across invisible chains.

⚡ Scene 4: Nefima Hunts

Nefima floats over a desolate forest.

Nefima – The Garden grows, but these pests still breathe.

She raises her staff.

Nefima – Time to prune.

Bones rattle. Trees burst apart as undead minions crawl from the ground.

Nefima – Let's see if they enjoy the taste of death.

🌑 Scene 5: Purgatory – Hyde and Ashton Push Forward

Hyde lifts boulder after boulder with Ashton at his side.

Hyde – We follow the chain. Energy spikes. That's our way out.

Ashton – Every second here… it's war. Every second outside… worse.

They start moving, dodging chains and collapsing rock.

Ashton – If we slip through, we take knowledge… power… survival.

Hyde – Then we slip.

🐘 Scene 6: Elazer Joins the Fight

Zane and D'Angelo reach the beach.

Elazer steps forward, trunk flicking, tusks gleaming.

Elazer – I can guide you, or I can fight for you. But I will not let the Garden consume the weak.

Zane – We need you alive. We need every edge.

Elazer nods, telepathic waves pulsing through the ocean and forest alike.

Elazer – Then we fight smart. Not just hard.

🐺 Scene 7: Luke and Hanabi Ambushed

In the ruins, Luke and Hanabi dodge zombies mutated by the Garden.

Luke – These aren't normal zombies!

Hanabi – They're feeding the Garden… every kill strengthens it!

They fight desperately, using debris, makeshift weapons, and fire.

Luke – Just stay with me!

Hanabi – I've got your back, even if it's the last one we fight.

🔥 Scene 8: Dreadmoore, Lucifer, and Alastor's Brutal Clash Continues.

The battle rages. Alastor laughs, technique glowing.

Alastor – Technique 2:Wing Dominance!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Dreadmoore counters, energy colliding with destructive force.

Shatterhowl floats nearby, making sarcastic commentary:

Shatterhowl – You call that a fight? I've seen toddlers throw tantrums with more skill!

Lucifer grimaces, dodging energy blasts, fists cracking stone walls.

Lucifer – Focus!

Dreadmoore – You think I need focus? I have rage!

🌌 Scene 9: Sasha, Trish, and Jason Gather Clues

In the ruins, Sasha scans maps and communication devices.

Sasha – If we can locate Nkumkani's body… maybe we save some of them.

Trish – …I just want this nightmare to stop.

Jason shakes his head, determined.

Jason – Then we make it stop ourselves.

🦑 Scene 10: Pirate Ship – Nkumkani vs Merman

The merman rises from water, tentacles writhing.

Merman – Outsiders will drown.

Nkumkani – Not today.

Energy explodes as fists collide. Monkey leaps, smashing into the merman with full force.

Monkey (thinking) – Half fish, half man… half my sanity too.

The merman screams, releasing another shark, chaos rippling through the wrecked ship.

🌑 Scene 11: Telepathy Saves the Day

Zane focuses, sending mental commands to Monkey and Nkumkani.

Zane – Watch the left flank! Duck the shark!

Monkey dodges at the last second, swinging a wild punch.

Monkey – I swear, this life hates me.

⚡ Scene 12: Nefima Closes In

Undead minions crawl toward Hyde and Ashton in Purgatory.

Nefima – You cannot escape the pruning.

Chains snap around rocks, energy spikes as she manipulates the terrain.

Ashton – Hold on… we're not done yet.

Hyde – Then we fight back.

🐘 Scene 13: Elazer's First Strike

Elazer slams into the ocean, energy waves scattering the water monster.

Elazer – Now we push back!

Zane and D'Angelo coordinate, telepathy syncing attacks with precision.

D'Angelo – Focus! Every hit counts!

🌊 Scene 14: Ocean Monster's Retaliation

The monster thrashes. Waves crash onto the shore.

Monkey grabs debris as a weapon.

Monkey – Okay… we can do this. Maybe. Hopefully.

Nkumkani charges, summoning a massive energy blast.

Nkumkani – FOR THE SURVIVORS!

🔥 Scene 15: Dreadmoore Uses a New Technique

Dreadmoore – Enough teasing! Shadow Crush!

The ground shatters beneath Alastor. Shatterhowl laughs hysterically.

Shatterhowl – Ohhh, I love this part!

Alastor blocks, but cracks form in his armor-like technique.

⚡ Scene 16: Purgatory Momentum

Hyde and Ashton dodge chains snapping from the sky.

Ashton – The Garden isn't here, but it reaches!

Hyde – Then we break the chains. Step by step.

They sprint, boulders tumbling behind.

🌌 Scene 17: Closing Narration

Narrator –

Monsters, humans, telepaths, and gods collide. Oceans rage. Chains break. Powers awaken.

The Garden's hunger spreads.

Alliances are tested. Survival is no longer a guarantee.

And the storm… is only beginning.

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