Chapter 10: The Fire of Chaos

Night had fallen, the sky shrouded in dark clouds, while flames danced through the ruins of the city. Zayn stood atop a crumbling building, his glowing eyes scanning the chaotic scene below. The screams of survivors echoed through the streets, mixing with the guttural growls of the relentless zombies.

Down below, the group was making their way through the narrow alleys, heading toward an abandoned warehouse.

"Hurry! We need to get inside before they surround us!" Liana shouted, her crimson eyes burning with urgency.

"Zayn, cover us from above!" Kyle called out, slicing through a zombie's head with his blade.

Zayn didn't respond. Instead, he raised his hand, dark energy shards forming around him before shooting down, tearing through the creatures. His mind was divided—one part focused on ending this nightmare, while the other relished the release of his power.

"You're hesitating..." a cold voice whispered inside him.

"I'm in control," Zayn muttered under his breath.

"No, you're afraid to let me take over."

He clenched his head for a moment before shaking it off. Now wasn't the time for this internal struggle. His group needed him.

Inside the Warehouse

Once inside, they slammed the metal doors shut, panting as they caught their breath.

"There were too many today..." Liana muttered, wiping the sweat from her forehead as she sat on a wooden crate.

"And yet, we still have to keep moving." Kyle examined the map they had retrieved from a previous hideout.

Zayn, however, wasn't listening. His gaze was fixed on his hand, where traces of dark energy still flickered. The more he used the dark system, the stronger his other self became. He needed to find balance before losing control completely.

"Zayn?" Liana's voice was soft as she reached out, gently gripping his arm.

He lifted his head, meeting her worried gaze for a brief moment before looking away.

"I'm fine."

She knew he was lying but didn't press further.

Before they could rest any longer, a scream rang out from outside.

"No time to relax. Looks like the trouble isn't over yet," Zayn muttered, stepping toward the door as his blue eyes flickered with light, ready for another battle.

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End of Chapter 10.