Nishi reached the rooftop, her dark magic swirling around her. Vihaan landed in front of her, his eyes blazing red, his nails elongating into razor-sharp claws.
"You shouldn't have messed with my family," Vihaan growled, his voice low and menacing.
Nishigandha sneered, her eyes flashing with malice. "You'll never be the Sarvansh you were meant to be. You're weak."
Vihaan's smile was cold and calculated. "You'll see the bad side of the Sarvansh. The side I've kept hidden for so long."
Nishigandha lunged at Vihaan, her dark magic crackling with energy. But Vihaan was ready. With a swift motion, he unleashed a powerful blast that sent Nishigandha crumbling to the ground, unconscious.
Vihaan stood over her, his chest heaving with exertion. For a moment, he seemed to struggle with his own darkness, but his determination to protect his family won out. He would do whatever it took to keep them safe.
Vihaan raised his hands, and a shimmering cage of dark energy materialized around Nishi's unconscious form. He grasped the cage with his telekinetic powers, and with a swift motion, leaped down from the rooftop, the cage hovering in mid-air beside him.
As he descended, the cage remained suspended, bound to Vihaan's will. He landed softly on the ground, the cage settling beside him. With another flick of his wrist, the cage floated towards the basement, Vihaan following closely behind.
The cage came to rest in the dimly lit basement, surrounded by cold, stone walls. Vihaan ensured the cage was secure, sealing Nishi within with powerful magical bindings. For now, she would remain a captive, unable to wreak havoc on his family. But Vihaan knew this was only the beginning – he had to uncover the truth behind Nishi's plans and the secrets of his own heritage.
As Vihaan entered the mansion, he was greeted by the concerned faces of his family, Raani among them. She looked relieved to see him, and Vihaan's eyes softened.
He walked over to Raani and enveloped her in a warm hug. "I'm glad you're okay, Raani," he said, his voice filled with brotherly affection.
Raani hugged him back, her eyes welling up with tears. "I was so scared, Vihaan bhaiya," she whispered.
Vihaan held her for a moment, offering what comfort he could.
Vihaan smiled reassuringly at Raani and his family. "Don't worry, I've taken care of Nishi for now. She won't be bothering us anytime soon."
Veena's face lit up with relief as she opened her arms, embracing both Vihaan and Raani. "Thank goodness," she whispered, holding them tightly.
Vihaan and Raani hugged her back, feeling a sense of comfort and security in her warmth. For a moment, the tension and fear of the evening melted away, replaced by the warmth of their family bond.
Dadi's expression turned concerned as she pulled back from the hug. "Vihaan, go check on Gauri. Make sure she's okay."
Vihaan nodded and headed towards their room, expecting to find Gauri resting or perhaps still shaken from the earlier events. But as he entered the room, his heart sank.
Gauri was nowhere to be found.
A chill ran down Vihaan's spine as he frantically searched the room, calling out Gauri's name. But there was only silence.
Gauri had managed to slip out of the mansion unnoticed, her mind racing with thoughts of escape. She couldn't shake the feeling of unease, the sense that she was trapped in a world of darkness.
As she stood outside, her injured feet aching, she spotted Vihaan suddenly appearing before her. He held out her slippers, his eyes gentle.
"Let me help you," Vihaan said softly, crouching down to slip the sandals onto Gauri's feet.
Gauri's confusion deepened as Vihaan tenderly adjusted the straps, his touch sending a flutter through her chest. When he finished, he stood up, his eyes locking onto hers.
"Why are you letting me go?" Gauri asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Vihaan's expression was unreadable, but his voice was soft. "You're free to leave whenever you want, Gauri."
With that, he stepped aside, allowing Gauri to pass. As she walked away, Vihaan's eyes followed her, his thoughts a mixture of emotions.
As Vihaan watched Gauri disappear into the distance, Yug approached him, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
"Hey, bro," Yug said softly. "We'll get through this together."
Vihaan turned to Yug, his eyes clouded with worry. "What if Nishi's not the only threat? What if there's more to this than we know?"
Yug's grip on Vihaan's shoulder tightened. "We'll face it together, as a family."
In a moment of unity, the brothers embraced each other, their bond strengthened by the shared determination to protect their loved ones. Vihaan's fears for their family's safety still lingered, but with Yug by his side, he felt a sense of resolve wash over him. Together, they would face whatever darkness lay ahead.