Neo-Lumina's neon skyline quivered under the sudden surge of dozens of portals opening simultaneously across the city. Shadow creatures poured out in waves, each one faster and smarter than the last. Citizens screamed, hovercars skidded out of control, and the air crackled with unstable quantum energy.
Kael landed on a rooftop, glove glowing fiercely. "Alright… this is way bigger than last time. I think my glove might actually need a nap—or an entire vacation."
Lira hovered beside him, scanning the chaos with her tablet. "And judging by the patterns, the villain's coordinating all these portals. This isn't random anymore—it's a full-scale invasion."
Juno sneezed, sparks flying as a mini lightning tornado formed around him. "Full-scale invasion… does sneezing count as defense?"
Kael groaned. "At this point… everything counts."
The trio dashed into the plaza. Kael's glove projected spinning dojo walls and mini-holographic Kaels, blocking incoming shadow creatures. Lira's digital constructs formed giant chains, holographic traps, and spinning barriers, merging with Kael's dojo for maximum effect.
Juno sneezed again, launching lightning dragons that zapped shadow creatures as they attempted to flank. "Tactical sneezes… full power!"
Across the plaza, the villain appeared at the largest portal, smirking. "Impressive… but Neo-Lumina is mine to conquer. Your defenses are charming, but insufficient."
Kael darted forward, knocking shadow creatures into Lira's holographic traps. "We've survived worse! And we've got teamwork now!"
Lira nodded, spinning her hoverboard mid-air. "Mostly teamwork. And a little chaos. Works every time."
Juno sneezed perfectly timed, sending a chain of mini lightning arcs that disabled multiple portals. "Sneezing… definitely works!"
The villain growled, realizing their minions were being repelled. "Impossible! How do three mortals coordinate so flawlessly?"
Kael grinned, glove glowing brighter. "Practice, improvisation… and sneezes."
The three heroes fought tirelessly, combining martial arts, holograms, and lightning sneezes to contain the invasion, closing portal after portal. The villain's expression darkened.
"This isn't over," the villain hissed, retreating into a residual portal. "Neo-Lumina is just the beginning. The next time… I'll bring the entire dimension!"
Kael wiped sweat from his brow. "City-wide invasion… survived. Barely. But survived."
Lira floated down, smirking. "Mostly survived. And we look amazing doing it."
Juno sneezed again, sparks flying harmlessly. "Mostly counts… again."
The city had been saved—temporarily. But the villain's promise hung in the air like a storm cloud: bigger, smarter, and more chaotic battles were coming.