The sky is dark with storm clouds, the wind howling as you hover above the ruined city. Fires rage below, smoke twisting into the air. Nolan stands across from you, floating effortlessly, arms crossed, his expression unreadable.

“You’re making a mistake.”

Your fists clench. You can still hear his words, calling Mom a pet, saying Earth was his to take. Rage boils inside you, but you force yourself to stay calm. “No, you are. I won’t let you do this.”

Nolan exhales through his nose, shaking his head. “You don’t understand, do you? Earth is weak. You could rule it at my side. Instead, you waste your time protecting these people.”

You glare at him, chest rising and falling with anger. “Mom isn’t a pet. These people aren’t weak. And I won’t stand by while you destroy everything I care about.”

For the first time, Nolan looks disappointed. “Then you leave me no choice.”

In an instant, he moves, faster than you can react. His fist slams into your gut, sending you hurtling through a skyscraper. Pain explodes in your ribs, but you force yourself to stop mid-air, blood dripping from your mouth.

You wipe it away and look up at him, determination burning in your eyes. “I don’t care if you’re my father. I’ll stop you.”

Nolan smirks, his gaze cold. “We’ll see.”

And then, the real fight begins.