Chapter 65: The End Dance Begins---
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Location: Zacrota's HQ – Black Iron Tower
The sky is overcast, and enemy helicopters are hovering above. The massive tower stands tall, surrounded by automated defense systems.
Marco (speaking from behind a metal barrier):
"Okay, geniuses... which one of you has a plan that doesn't involve a violent death or blowing up half the team?"
Colombo (with a cold smile):
"I have a plan... but it involves blowing up half the tower. That's progress."
Savio (holding a digital map):
"There's an unsecured underground passageway that leads directly to the heart of the system. But we have to move quickly; Z is monitoring everything."
Irina:
"We'll split up. One group for distraction, one group for penetration. Franco, you lead the penetration team."
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Scene – Franco's team (Franco, Luca, Savio, Irina) sneaking through the tunnels
Luca (talking while cleaning his weapon):
"You know, I've always wanted to end my life in an evil tower? At least I'll sleep soundly."
Franco (half-laughing):
"Let us know if you die, so we can give you a decent robot funeral."
Savio (sarcastically):
"I'll make it an electric frying pan."
Luca:
"Great, make sure they write on my grave: 'Here lies the first robot... Died laughing.'"
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Scene – Atop the tower, Z is watching the monitors
Z (eerily calm):
"They're in. Just as expected. Time is working on our side."
Automated voice:
"Is the terminal system activating?"
Z:
"Yes. Time to activate the 'Black Crown'."
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Scene – Marco, Columbo, Rafael, and Nicola fighting outside the tower
Explosions, drones, armed robots, and smoke fill the air. Columbo throws an EMP grenade, and Marco shouts:
Marco:
"Push the button, Columbo, before I turn into a grilled meatball!"
Colombo:
"I pressed it two minutes ago! I was just waiting for the dramatic moment!"
Nicola (running around laughing):
"The best thing about war is that it's comical if you survive!"
Rafael:
"Talk less, shoot more!"
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Scene – Franco's team arrives at the system center
In front of them is a giant gate with a biometric lock. Franco puts his hand in, and it opens immediately.
Irina (surprised):
"Their system is programmed on you?"
Franco (whispering):
"Because I'm the son of the founder..."
Luca:
"And I'm the first robot. The pinnacle of the strange family."
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Inside the room – The Black Crown appears, floating within an energy field, pulsing every two seconds.
Savio (in amazement):
"This is… the source of everything. The device that controls all systems."
A voice from behind:
"One step… and you're all dead."
Z appears from the shadows. Behind him, massive robots in the form of Dark Knights.
Z:
"Finally… Franco Batu. Son of my enemy… and mine all at once."
Franco:
"I'm not your son. I'm the one who's going to end this nightmare."
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The battle begins.
Luca leaps up to fight one of the Knights, and Savio hacks at the system from behind. Franco charges straight at Z.
Z (fighting him with an energy sword):
"Everything I did… was for you. I wanted you to be the new leader."
Franco (blocking attacks):
"I don't want a throne of blood!"
Z:
"But your blood... contains the keys to the future."
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Luca is slightly injured, but blows up one of the robots and laughs:
Luca:
"That's for my first memory... kicking a cat! I was a kid! A robot!"
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Savio successfully disables the security system around the crown. Franco touches it... a screen appears in front of him...
System:
"Do you want to end the Black Crown project?"
Z (screaming):
"Nooooo!"
Franco:
"Yes."
He presses the button. A white light fills the room. Everything freezes.
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Final scene of the chapter:
A few minutes later - the tower slowly collapses. Everyone runs outside.
Marco (going outside and yelling):
"Guys, didn't I tell you to save the destruction for the last episode?!"
Luca (tired):
"This is the last episode, Marco... at least for the first season."
Franco (looking up at the sky): "But the game isn't over... There's more to come than Zacrota."