Episode 4: Veilwalkers
INT. CLASSROOM – DAY
Kael's head jerks up as he wakes from a nightmare during Mr. Hayne's lecture. Sweat clings to his neck. His notebook page is filled with strange symbols—he doesn't remember writing them.
Lana sits nearby, watching him with concern.
LANA
(softly)
Nightmares again?
KAEL
Not nightmares. Visions.
MR. HAYNE
Mr. Reign, since you're so in tune with other dimensions, perhaps you'd like to explain the Veil's origin?
Kael opens his mouth—he doesn't know—but suddenly the symbols on his page glow faintly.
KAEL
It was created to bind the Woken. By the First Circle.
The class goes silent.
Mr. Hayne stares.
MR. HAYNE
That is... correct.
Kael glances down. The symbols vanish. Lana is visibly shaken.
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INT. HALLWAY – BETWEEN CLASSES
Lana corners Kael.
LANA
Okay. That was freaky even for Shadowbound standards.
KAEL
It's like... I'm remembering things I never knew. From before.
LANA
Before what?
KAEL
Before me.
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INT. BASEMENT TRAINING ROOM – NIGHT
Grayson spars with Kael. Their movements are fast, brutal, magical. Rhea watches from the corner, arms folded.
GRAYSON
You can't just unleash your power. You have to direct it. Make it obey.
Kael throws a blast of dark energy—it rebounds and nearly hits Rhea.
RHEA
Maybe we should try another method.
Grayson smirks.
GRAYSON
Jealous I'm getting through to him?
RHEA
Jealous you're too reckless.
Kael holds up a hand.
KAEL
Guys. Focus. What's a Veilwalker?
Rhea and Grayson exchange a tense glance.
RHEA
You don't want to meet one.
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EXT. DARK FOREST – NIGHT
Kael and Lana investigate the site of Jamie's death. They find charred sigils and scorched earth. Lana holds a glowing crystal.
LANA
This place is still bleeding magic.
Suddenly, shadows stretch unnaturally. A tall figure with glowing eyes emerges.
VEILWALKER
Key-bearer.
Kael's mark ignites. The Veilwalker lunges—Kael instinctively raises his arm. A dark shield bursts out.
They clash in a burst of energy. The Veilwalker vanishes in a hiss.
LANA
You okay?
Kael drops to his knees, panting.
KAEL
That thing... was hunting me.
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INT. KAEL'S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Rhea sneaks in through the window. Her eyes glow faintly. Kael looks up.
KAEL
You're not just here for me, are you?
RHEA
The Veil is thinning faster than we thought. We have to act soon.
She kisses him. Kael kisses back—but there's hesitation.
Outside, Lana watches from the street below, holding a book titled: "The Shadow Key Prophecy."