In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by the vast dark ocean, an island loomed like a forgotten nightmare.
Deep within its dense jungle, a battered and bloodied Derrick sat chained to a rusted post.
His breath was shaky and his body bruised, but his eyes still held fire.
Fox stepped into view with her demon mask catching the glow of the moon.
She crouched beside Derrick before tracing a finger over a fresh wound on his cheek.
"Your friend is coming, you know."
Derrick chuckled hoarsely.
"Yeah? Then you're all fucked."
Fox smirked beneath her mask.
"Oh, Derrick… you have no idea."
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The moment Aleman's boots touched the damp earth, he knew he was outnumbered.
They came from every direction, armed and waiting. Two dozen figures clad in black, masked, and carrying high-tech weaponry.
Some held plasma rifles, others sharp katanas and curved blades that shimmered under the pale moonlight.