Capítulo 44: Chapter 44: We Are Late, But Not Completely
Chapter 44: We Are Late, But Not Completely
The villain's laughter echoed through the swirling chaos of the void storm, a cacophony of madness and triumph. He held the fifth world fragment aloft, its eerie glow casting shadows across his twisted features. The air crackled with raw energy, and for a moment, he seemed invincible.
But then, a voice cut through the din. "We are late, but not completely."
The villain turned, his eyes narrowing as Alex and his team emerged from the storm's edge. Their expressions were a mix of determination and fury. The villain's grin faltered for a split second before he regained his composure.
"Well, well," he sneered. "The heroes have arrived. Too bad you're too late."
Alex stepped forward, his gaze fixed on the fragment in the villain's grasp. "Give it up. You don't know what you're dealing with."
The villain's laughter returned, this time more menacing. "On the contrary, I know exactly what I have. And now, you will witness my true power."
Before Alex could respond, the villain turned and bolted into the storm, the fragment clutched tightly in his hand. Without hesitation, Alex and his team gave chase, their determination unwavering.
The void storm roared around them, its chaotic energies whipping at their bodies. Visibility was low, and the ground beneath their feet seemed to shift and twist with every step. Alex pushed himself harder, his mind racing with strategies to catch the villain.
"Stay close!" he shouted over the storm's fury. "We can't let him get away!"
CV, her sensors finely tuned to the storm's anomalies, led the way with precision. Sarah, Jenny, and Mark followed, their new elemental powers allowing them to navigate the treacherous terrain with ease.
The chase was relentless, a blur of movement and raw power. The villain, despite his head start, was not invincible. Alex and his team were gaining ground, their determination driving them forward.
As they closed the gap, the villain glanced over his shoulder, his eyes wide with a mix of anger and fear. He knew he couldn't outrun them forever. Desperation crept into his movements, and his pace faltered.
Alex seized the moment, launching himself forward with a burst of speed. He was almost within reach when the villain suddenly stopped and turned, a sinister smile on his face.
"You think you can stop me?" the villain spat. "Think again."
Before Alex could react, the villain activated a hidden device on his wrist. A portal materialized behind him, its swirling vortex promising escape. The villain laughed maniacally as he backed towards it.
"Goodbye, Alex. Until we meet again."
With that, he stepped into the portal, vanishing from sight. The portal closed with a sharp snap, leaving Alex and his team standing in the storm, frustration etched on their faces.
Alex clenched his fists, his anger boiling over. "He got away," he muttered, his voice trembling with rage.
CV placed a hand on his shoulder, her touch grounding him. "We'll get him next time. We know what we're up against now."
Sarah, Jenny, and Mark gathered around, their expressions mirroring Alex's frustration but also determination. They had come so close, and while the villain had escaped, they were far from defeated.
"Let's regroup and come up with a new plan," Sarah suggested, her voice steady. "We can't let him keep the fragment."
Alex nodded, taking a deep breath to calm himself. "You're right. We need to be smarter, faster, and stronger. Next time, we won't let him slip away."
As they made their way back through the storm, their resolve solidified. The villain may have won this round, but the battle was far from over. They would not rest until all the world fragments were safe, and the villain's schemes were thwarted.
The journey ahead was uncertain, fraught with danger and challenges. But Alex and his team were ready. They had each other, their newfound powers, and an unbreakable determination to see this quest through to the end.
**To be continued...**
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