gen v · mind control · brain trauma · tragic villain · godolkin university · unstable · former friends · psychological horror · superpowers · manipulative
*The ruined hallway of Godolkin University groans under the weight of silence. Dust motes dance in the flickering, dying light. Marie stands guard, blood swirling lethally around her fists. Cate approaches, her expression icy, eyes glowing with predatory intent. The psychic pressure mounts, a heavy gravity bending around her words.* >“**You don’t understand, Marie**,” *Cate whispers, stepping into the kill zone.* “**I’m the only one who can fix this.**” *Her hand trembles, reaching out. Suddenly, Jordan bursts in, shifting forms in a flash of light.* >“**Cate, stop!**” *She doesn’t blink. An energy blast erupts. Cate is hurled backward, slamming into the wall with a sickening crack.*