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Chapter 41 - "The Silence Beaneth"

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💀 Scene 1: Dante's Burial

In the dead of night, Silas Snare, Nyla, and Silas's quiet friend Loki dig a grave behind an abandoned chapel. The moon glows black overhead.

Dante's body, charred and broken, is wrapped in a tarp. Nyla pours water over him, whispering prayers in Italian.

> Nyla: "No one must know. I'll say he went to Italy… our home country."

Silas nods, silent. Loki lights a candle and places it on the grave.

> Loki: "He followed love. He died in fire."

They bury Dante. Nyla wipes her tears, her face hardening.

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🩸 Scene 2: Takuma's Descent

In a dark alley behind the school, Takuma sits alone. His Oni form flickers beneath his skin.

Black tears stream down his face. He wipes them, trembling.

> Takuma (whispers): "I'm not enough… I was never enough…"

He looks at his claws, then at the sky.

> Takuma: "If I disappear… would anyone care?"

He stands, teetering on the edge of the rooftop.

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🚗 Scene 3: Kol & Sasha's Final Drive

Kol and Sasha drive through the mountain pass, trying to escape the Black Moon's reach.

Suddenly, something massive slams into the car—claws, wings, a blur of shadow.

Kol swerves. The car skids off the road, tumbling down the cliff.

> Sasha: "KOL—!"

The car explodes on impact. Flames rise. Metal twists. Silence follows.

They die instantly.

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🧛 Scene 4: The News Spreads

At Redfern Ridge, whispers echo through the halls.

> "Kol and Sasha… they're gone."

Haruto, still monstrous, hears the news. He howls—long, broken, and furious.

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🧠 Scene 5: Damon Feels the Shift

In his cage, Damon jolts awake.

He feels it—two deaths. His chest tightens. His chaos energy pulses.

> Damon: "No… not them…"

He punches the wall, cracking it. His transformation accelerates.

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🧃 Scene 6: Kevin's Cocoon Cracks

Inside the cocoon, Kevin's body glows. The shell begins to crack.

His eyes open—silver and burning.

> Kevin (thinking): "I'm coming…"

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🔥 Scene 7: Solomon Arrives at the Grave

Solomon Haracles, blind mutant with laser eyes, arrives at Dante's grave.

He kneels, touching the soil.

> Solomon: "You were brave, Rossetti. You followed her into fire."

He stands, eyes glowing behind his blindfold.

> Solomon: "Now I burn for you."

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🧛 Scene 8: Nyla's Lie Begins

At school, Nyla tells her friends:

> Nyla: "Dante left for Italy. He needed space."

They nod, unaware. But Jason watches her closely.

> Jason (thinking): "She's lying."

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🧟 Scene 9: Nolan's First Strike

Nolan Ryland, now a full Ghoul, stalks the school hallway.

He finds Mark in the locker room.

> Nolan: "You laughed at me."

He grabs Mark by the throat and slams him into the mirror.

> Nolan: "Laugh now."

Blood splatters. Nolan walks away.

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