Scene opens with Raj meditating atop a mountain, his aura flickering violently.
Narrator: "After the near defeat of Earth's protectors, Raj seeks answers… and strength."
Cut to a secluded cave temple. The same old master from Raj's past appears before him.
Master: "You've awakened the first spark. But power without control is chaos. To protect those you love… you must endure The Test of Fire."
Raj: "I'll do whatever it takes. I can't lose them again."
Inside a mindscape trial, Raj faces twisted illusions — Aarav blaming him, Zane laughing at him, Lyra ignoring him, and Reina turning her back.
Illusion Reina: "You were never meant to be one of us."
Raj clenches his fists, eyes glowing faintly.
Raj: "No… You're wrong. I am one of you. I will protect you."
A burst of energy surges from Raj — golden threads of light wrapping around him.
Narrator: "His soul begins syncing… with Multi Soul Control."
Meanwhile, back at the HQ, the team slowly recovers.
Aarav (weakly): "Raj… saved us?"
Zane (gritting teeth): "Tch… guess he's not useless after all."
Lyra (to Reina): "He's… different now."
Reina (soft smile): "He always was. We just didn't see it."
Cut to Zarvokh's domain. He summons a terrifying new general – a flaming warlord named Pyronox, ruler of the Realm of Ashes.
Zarvokh: "Snuff out the boy. Burn everything he touches."
Pyronox (flames crackling): "With pleasure."
End scene: Raj exits the cave, glowing faintly with newfound energy. The sky above rumbles.
Raj (determined): "I'm ready."
To be continued…