Brandon and Aliyah were sparring without using kinetics, but Aliyah breaks the agreement by using her inherited kinetic: Aerokinesis. Dr. Goppo arrives soon after, introducing them as sophomores, Aliyah and Brandon, to the freshmen, Koga and Runa. He assigns a mission for the sophomores, making them recall their first mission as freshmen. The group escorts Nyprous but is attacked by a mystery man who targets Koga and Runa first. The man sends others flying toward Koga which turns out to be a Guardian Sentries. Brandon uses his innate kinetic: Kartakinesis to create hearts that explode, causing chaos. Aliyah summons phantom arms to hold up the collapsing building as the mystery man attacks Koga with terrakinesis but Runa intervenes with her own terrakinesis.  Aliyah keeps the citizens safe and confronts Kani, who reveals his identity as Guardian Advisor. The situation becomes intense as the group battles Kani to protect Nyprous and the citizens, showcasing their unique kinetics.