As Nyra and Zayden traveled back to their realm, the revelation weighed heavily on her. But things were about to get more complicated.

One night, as she stood atop a high-rise, staring at the stars, Zayden found her. His usually bright demeanor was dimmed.

"Nyra, I think I know why Kaelen seems familiar to you," he began, his voice uncertain.

Nyra turned to him, her violet eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?"

Zayden hesitated, then handed her a small holographic projection. It was a memory recording from his tech—the same man who had approached Nyra in the streets. But this time, the recording was dated years back, long before Nyra had even become the Gatekeeper.

And there, in the background of the projection, was a younger Nyra, talking to the man.

"No," Nyra whispered, stepping back. "That can't be right."

But as she watched, the memories began to stir. She had known Kaelen once. He had been someone important to her, someone she had loved, before her mind was wiped to take on the Gatekeeper role.

"Nyra, what are we going to do?" Zayden asked, his concern growing.

Her heart was pounding, but Nyra clenched her fists. "We stop him, no matter what. I may not remember everything, but I know my duty."