"Even fire must freeze before it learns its true warmth."
The sisters had never seen snow like this.
The path to the Citadel of Silence—hidden deep in the Northern ranges—was blanketed in blizzards so fierce that even Devsena's flames flickered against the chill. Avantika, despite her connection with water, felt her energy pulled in unnatural ways. The winds weren't just cold — they were possessed.
Arjuna, riding beside them, gripped the hilt of his sword.
"There's magic here… not just elemental. Something darker."
Vrinda, walking at the center, muttered ancient verses under her breath.
"This land was cursed after Rudraksh's betrayal. He stole not just the relic… but the soul of the North."
Inside the citadel, Rudraksh stood before the Shankh Astra — a massive conch forged with celestial energy and darkened by time.
His voice echoed in the freezing air:
"Come, daughters of fate. Let's end what began with your birth."
But beside him stood a new figure, cloaked in frost armor, face hidden beneath a veil of ice.
Rudraksh smiled.
"Meet the Silent Sister. The final key."
Back with the twins, Avantika felt a sudden tug — a vision:
She stood before the same citadel… alone. Her reflection in the icy ground showed not her face… but Devsena's, injured, betrayed.
And behind her — a dagger in her own hand.
Avantika gasped, breaking from the vision.
Devsena noticed:
"What did you see?"
Avantika hesitated.
"Something that hasn't happened… but could."
Vrinda turned, deadly serious:
"Then control it before it controls you. Visions are warnings, not prophecies."
As they approached the outer gates, snow suddenly rose like a wall, forming into icy wolves — each baring runes of elemental suppression.
Arjuna shouted:
"They're guardians! We fight or freeze!"
Devsena ignited her blade, flames dancing wildly.
Avantika stepped forward, hands glowing with spiraling water, and began to sing — her voice weaving through the blizzard, soft but commanding.
The ice cracked.
The wolves stilled.
Avantika whispered:
"The citadel still remembers the truth."
Beyond the gates, Rudraksh's voice called out:
"Come, Daughters of Tatva. Let your elements fall… and your souls rise."
The battle for destiny was about to begin.