-Minutes earlier-

It was past 2:20 a.m. When the police sirens blared through the night, the flashing lights of patrol cars cast an eerie glow over SM Seaside. Among the officers leading the charge was Police Captain Samantha Yap, a formidable figure known for her ruthless demeanor and unwavering dedication to justice. Standing at 5'8" tall with sleek black hair and piercing dark brown eyes, she commanded respect and instilled fear in those who crossed her path.

As the police vehicles screeched to a halt outside the tower, Captain Yap emerged from her car, her expression stoic and determined. With a brisk stride, she approached the scene of the disturbance, her gaze sweeping over the chaos that lay before her.

"Report," she barked, her voice cutting through the tension as she addressed her officers.

One of the officers stepped forward, his expression tense as he relayed the situation. "We received reports of a disturbance at the tower," he explained. "Witnesses claim to have heard loud noises and felt the ground shake. There's no sign of fire or structural damage, but something definitely happened here."

Captain Yap's eyes narrowed as she surveyed the tower, her mind already racing with possibilities. "Gather as much information as you can," she commanded, her tone brooking no argument. "I want to know exactly what happened here, and I want answers now."

With that, the officers dispersed, fanning out to interview witnesses and gather evidence. Meanwhile, Captain Yap remained at the center of the commotion, her steely gaze fixed on the tower ahead. She was determined to get to the bottom of this.

As the police officers scoured the area for clues, frustration mounted among them as they found no concrete information about the disturbance at the tower. Witnesses were scarce, and those who had been nearby claimed to have seen and heard the same thing. Tension hung heavy in the air as the officers struggled to make sense of the situation.

Captain Samantha Yap, her expression stern, surveyed the scene with a critical eye. Spotting one of the guards nearby, she pointed a commanding finger in his direction. "You," she called out, her voice sharp with authority. "What happened here? Why did no one go up to investigate?"

The guard shifted uncomfortably under Captain Yap's scrutiny, beads of sweat forming on his brow as he hesitated to respond. "We... we were afraid, ma'am," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "We were afraid that the tower might collapse if we went up there."

Captain Yap's eyes narrowed as she absorbed the guard's explanation, her mind racing with possibilities. Before she could respond, however, a sudden explosion from on top of the tower ripped through the silence, the force of it shaking the ground beneath their feet. Gasps of alarm erupted from the crowd as debris scattered through the air, sending panicked cries echoing through the night.

Captain Yap's expression hardened as she surveyed the chaos unfolding before her, her resolve steeling against the onslaught of uncertainty. "Secure the area," she commanded, her voice cutting through the commotion. "We need to assess the situation and determine the extent of the damage."

With a sense of urgency, the police officers sprang into action, rallying together to contain the fallout from the explosion. Amidst the chaos and confusion, Captain Samantha Yap stood at the forefront, her eyes scanning the crowd for any sign of trouble. But amidst the chaos, there was only confusion and speculation.

"What do you think happened?" one officer whispered to another, his voice hushed with awe.

"I don't know," the other replied, his tone tinged with uncertainty. "But whatever it was, it must have been big. I mean, look at that smoke coming out of the tower. It's like something out of a movie."

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Samantha gritted her teeth in frustration, her patience wearing thin as she listened to the nonsensical chatter around her. She had no time for idle speculation; she needed answers, and she needed them now.

As onlookers gathered outside SM Seaside, murmurs of confusion and speculation filled the air.

"I heard a loud bang," one bystander remarked, pointing towards the tower. "Must've been a gas explosion!"

"Gas explosion? In a tower like that? No way," another countered. "It's definitely aliens. I saw some strange lights up there earlier."

A guard stationed nearby attempted to reassure the crowd. "Let's not jump to conclusions, folks. The fire department is on their way to assess the situation."

But amidst the chaos and uncertainty, wild theories continued to circulate.

"I bet it's a secret government experiment gone wrong," suggested a wide-eyed spectator.

"Or maybe it's a portal to another dimension!" exclaimed another, gesturing towards the swirling smoke above.

As the crowd continued to gaze up at the tower and speculate, their attention drawn by the billowing smoke, a collective gasp rippled through the onlookers as a figure emerged from the gaping hole at the top.

"What in the world is that?" a bystander exclaimed, pointing towards the unexpected sight.

"It's... it's a giant bat!" someone else cried out, their voice tinged with disbelief.

Indeed, a humanoid figure with wings unfurled emerged from the darkness, flying away from the tower like a specter from another realm. The crowd watched in stunned silence as the mysterious creature flew away from the tower, its presence both mesmerizing and unnerving.

But the spectacle didn't end there. Moments later, another figure appeared, jumping from the hole with swift and graceful movements. As he landed atop the humanoid winged figure, the crowd erupted into a flurry of whispers and exclamations.

"Did you see that?!"

"Who are they?"

"Are they... flying?"

The guards and police officers exchanged bewildered glances, their training ill-equipped to handle such a surreal scenario. Meanwhile, civilians murmured amongst themselves, trying to make sense of the extraordinary sight unfolding before their eyes.

"What's happening up there?"

"Is this some kind of stunt?"

"Should we call for backup?"

Caught between disbelief and curiosity, the crowd remained transfixed, their eyes glued to the unfolding spectacle high above the tower.

Then the man atop the humanoid winged figure began his relentless assault. The crowd watched in shock and horror, unable to comprehend the violence unfolding before them.

"What's going on up there?" a bystander exclaimed, their voice tinged with concern.

"It looks like they're fighting!" another shouted, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Amidst the chaos, the guards and police officers sprang into action, scrambling to contain the escalating situation.

"We need to intervene!" one of the officers exclaimed, reaching for their radio to call for backup.

But before they could react, the struggle reached its climax. The man in black delivered a decisive blow, slaying the winged creature mid-air. In an extraordinary feat of agility, the Black Mask Man propelled himself off the creature's back just before they hit the ground.

"Oh no, they're falling!" a civilian cried out, their hands flying to their mouths in shock.

As the two figures plummeted towards the ground, the air filled with a cacophony of screams and shouts.

With a bone-jarring impact, the winged creature landed on the carnival grounds, sending debris flying in all directions.

"Someone call an ambulance!"

Samantha Yap stood amidst the chaos, her eyes wide with disbelief as she witnessed the events unfolding before her. First, there was the explosion—the deafening roar of the blast sending shockwaves through the air. Smoke billowed from the tower, obscuring her view as she struggled to make sense of what was happening.

Then, like a scene from a surreal nightmare, a humanoid figure with wings emerged from the gaping hole in the tower. Samantha's breath caught in her throat as she watched in astonishment, her mind unable to comprehend the sight before her. It was as if reality itself had been upended, and she was trapped in a world of impossibilities.

Before she could gather her wits, another figure appeared—a man dressed in black with a mask obscuring his features. He landed on the back of the winged figure with a grace and precision that defied explanation. Samantha's mind reeled as she struggled to process the bizarre spectacle unfolding before her eyes.

As the two figures engaged in a violent struggle, Samantha felt a sense of unease gnawing at her insides. It was as if she had been thrust into the midst of a Hollywood action movie, with the lines between fiction and reality blurred beyond recognition.

But then, as quickly as it had begun, the fight reached its climax, and the two figures plummeted towards the ground below. Samantha watched in horror as the Black Mask Man propelled himself off the winged creature's back. The creature crashed onto the carnival grounds, the impact sending shockwaves through the crowd.

For a moment, Samantha was frozen in place, her mind struggling to comprehend the magnitude of what she had just witnessed. It was as if her entire world had been turned upside down in the span of a few short minutes.

But then, with a jolt, she snapped back to reality, her instincts kicking into overdrive. "Move out!" she shouted, her voice cutting through the chaos as she led the charge towards the carnival grounds. "We need to secure the area and find those two figures, now!"

But when they arrived at the scene, to their bewilderment, the two figures were nowhere to be found. Samantha's frustration boiled over as she scanned the area, her mind racing with possibilities. "Where are they?" she muttered, her voice tinged with frustration.

The other officers exchanged worried glances, their confusion mirroring Samantha's own. "They should be here," one officer mumbled, his brow furrowed in confusion. "There's no way they could have survived that fall."

But as Samantha surveyed the carnival grounds, her gut told her otherwise. Somehow, she knew that this was far from over, and she was determined to get to the bottom of it, no matter what it took.