Chapter 8: The Final Showdown

Lena and Michael spent the next few days hatching a plan. They knew that Dr. Viktor had an army of mercenaries guarding the iceberg, and that they would have to be careful if they wanted to get close.

They decided to wait until nightfall, when the guards would be less alert, and sneak in using a back entrance that Michael knew about. Once inside, they would make their way to the core of the iceberg, where Dr. Viktor was keeping the energy source.

Lena was nervous, but determined. She knew that this was her only chance to stop Dr. Viktor and save the world.

As they made their way through the forest towards the iceberg, Lena felt a sense of unease. She knew that they were walking into a dangerous situation, but she pushed the feeling aside and focused on the task at hand.

They reached the back entrance without incident and slipped inside. The guards were on high alert, but they managed to avoid detection by staying low and moving quietly.

Finally, they reached the core of the iceberg. Lena's heart raced as she saw the energy source for the first time. It was a pulsating mass of light and energy, swirling with power.

Dr. Viktor stood in front of it, his back to them. He was muttering something under his breath, his hands raised in the air.

Lena and Michael stepped forward, their weapons drawn. "Stop right there, Dr. Viktor," Lena said, her voice shaking slightly.

Dr. Viktor turned around slowly, a wicked smile on his face. "Ah, Lena," he said. "I was wondering when you would show up. And who is this? Your new boyfriend?"

Michael stepped forward, his eyes narrowed. "I'm Michael," he said. "And I'm here to stop you."

Dr. Viktor laughed. "You think you can stop me? I have the power of the iceberg at my fingertips. Nothing can stand in my way."

Lena raised her weapon. "We'll see about that," she said.

The three of them stood in silence for a moment, each waiting for the other to make a move.

Finally, Dr. Viktor spoke. "You know, Lena, I always thought you had potential. But you're too weak. You don't have the stomach for what needs to be done."

Lena gritted her teeth. "I'm not weak," she said. "And I'll prove it to you."

She charged forward, her weapon raised. Michael followed close behind.

The battle was intense. Dr. Viktor was a formidable opponent, and he fought back with all his strength. But Lena and Michael were determined, and they fought with all their might.

Finally, Lena saw her chance. Dr. Viktor was distracted by Michael, and she lunged forward, plunging her weapon into the heart of the energy source.

There was a blinding flash of light, and Lena was thrown backwards. When she opened her eyes, she saw that the energy source was gone, replaced by a small, smoking crater.

Dr. Viktor lay on the ground, defeated. "You may have won this battle," he said, his voice weak. "But the war is far from over."

Lena and Michael helped each other to their feet, their bodies battered and bruised. "We'll be ready for you," Lena said, her voice steady. "We'll be ready for whatever comes next."

And with that, they left the iceberg, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.