[As Kaida and Zenith clash, their swords releasing shockwaves of energy, the Gateway begins to hum louder, its glow intensifying. Aric and Lira fight desperately to hold off the remaining Dominion forces, but the situation is becoming dire.]

Aric (panting, firing at an enforcer):
"We're running out of time, Kaida!"

[Kaida parries Zenith's strike, their faces inches apart as they glare at each other.]

Kaida (gritting her teeth):
"Shut it down, Zenith! You have no idea what you're about to unleash!"

Zenith (smiling wickedly):
"Oh, I know exactly what I'm unleashing."

[With a final surge of energy, Zenith slashes the control panel, activating the Gateway. A blinding light fills the room as the air ripples and tears open, revealing a swirling vortex beyond. Kaida's heart races as she feels the immense pull of the portal.]

Kaida (shouting over the roar of the vortex):
"No! You don't know what's on the other side!"

Zenith (laughing maniacally):
"That's the point!"

[The vortex expands, sucking in everything around it. Kaida, Aric, and Lira are caught in the pull, their bodies being dragged toward the swirling light. Kaida struggles to hold on, but the force is too strong. She looks at Aric, fear flashing in his eyes.]

Kaida (gritting her teeth):
"Hold on! Don't let go!"

[But it's too late. The three of them are pulled into the Gateway, disappearing into the light as the portal collapses behind them, leaving nothing but silence.]