SeventhSight’s eyes blaze with fury, “No reality rebirth while I still breathe, Malakar…” The lab plunges into eerie silence, broken only by both Kairoses stepping forward as one with identical fierce stances, blazing eyes locked on screen.With their unified voice low and menacing, “You will not alter timelines.”
Malakar’s maniacal laughter echoes then he spews venom, “Mindanao burns already – my Sons of Ishmael rise against Israelite descendants in Maguindanao… your Filipino allies blind to our jihad. Clark Base destruction merely ignites global chaos – a prelude to my father’s vengeance and Moro supremacy!”
SeventhSight’s grip on his sword tightens – “Enough, Malakar – what do you want besides revenge?”
Malakar sneers – “Clark Base destroyed, SeventhSight… and you witness my new world order birth.” His eyes gleam with triumph as he raises his hand; the screen behind him flickers, casting eerie light on his face before switching to a live feed of Clark Base:
Missiles rain down, exploding into barracks and training fields. Panic erupts as soldiers scramble for cover or return fire with anti-aircraft guns. Thick smoke billows, obscuring the destruction – then briefly clears to reveal a massive crater where the command center once stood.
SeventhSight looks to Erebus, waiting for strategy from his ally… Erebus’ eyes narrow at the screen –
“Malakar’s distraction – his true target is likely HERE.” SeventhSight, Kairos… defend this lab, I’ll handle Malakar remotely.” Both Kairoses nod – then suddenly split apart like mirrored images diverging: One Kairos disappears into shadows towards the rear lab exit, the other Kairos stands tall near the front entrance, glowing eyes fixed on doors. SeventhSight readies his sword, mid-room, alone now except for Erebus working on computers behind him… Suddenly, alarms blare –
lab doors slam shut, locking automatically – Erebus growls low in throat: “They’re inside the building!!!”
SeventhSight spins around, sword still clutched, he faces Erebus, “What’s happening? Your systems failed us!” Erebus’ fingers fly across keyboards with eyes darting between screens displaying:
- building blueprints
- intruder thermal imaging (multiple figures)
- hacked security cameras (disabled)
“They didn’t fail – Malakar has someone with NeuroCore admin access…” SeventhSight’s eyes narrow – “Who has that kind of clearance?!” Erebus’ expression turns grim – “Only people I trusted with my life… and two are missing since Malakar’s return: Dr. Elara Vex – my lead researcher, and Dr. Arin Castillo – my own nephew.”
Erebus’ face contorts in pain, “Arin was like a son… but logic says he’s the traitor. His access logs show altered security codes while Elara’s logs show her fighting his changes before disappearance.” Suddenly, lab doors slide open – Arin Castillo walks in, gun aimed at Erebus…
Erebus’ eyes widen, “Tayong dalawa lang ang nandito noon, Tito Erebus…”
(“Just us two were alone here once, Uncle Erebus…”)
SeventhSight readies sword. Erebus raises hands slowly, eyes locked on nephew, “Anak ng… bakit?”(“Son of… why?”)
Arin smirks, “Malakar pays better than your faded legacy, Tito.”
Erebus takes a step forward, hands still raised, eyes pleading with his nephew. “Arin, anak ko… ang ginagawa mo ay kasalanan sa iyong sarili at sa akin!”
(“Arin, my child… what you’re doing is a sin against yourself and me!”)
Arin scoffs, “Wala kang nagawa para sa akin, Tito! Si Malakar ang nagbigay sa akin ng kapangyarihan!”
(“You did nothing for me, Uncle – Malakar gave me power!”)
SeventhSight notices Erebus inching closer. He holds position – eyes fixed on Arin’s gun hand… Erebus inches closer, voice low and gentle, “Ang kapangyarihan na iyan ay kasalanan, Arin… gusto kitang tulungan.”
(“That power is evil, Arin… I want to help you.”)
Arin’s expression falters, gun barrel drops slightly then he regains composure and snarls, “Sobrang huli para sa tulong, Tito…”
Erebus lunges forward with athletic precision – his swift grasp clasps Arin’s gun wrist tightly. Bullets spray wildly upwards, piercing the ceiling. As the two struggle intensely for control, SeventhSight’s eyes blaze bright blue, his raised hand faces Arin, palm outward – Arin’s body freezes, suspended mid-struggle by SeventhSight’s powerful telekinetic grip. He rises slowly off the ground, gun still clutched in his hand, now useless.
Erebus seizes the opportunity. His other hand pins Arin’s dagger wrist firmly… his eyes blazing with anger and hurt… Erebus’ voice low and menacing, “Ngano ka nagawa ang ganito, Arin?
(Speak – why have you done this?) What darkness consumed your soul?”
Arin’s expression twists in defiance, but his voice cracks slightly as he speaks. Arin spits at Erebus’ feet, “Malakar promised me power to overthrow YOU and Philippines rule alongside him!” Suddenly, lab doors burst open – Malakar’s elite troops pour in – 20 soldiers, armed to the teeth, surround SeventhSight and Erebus.
Just as all hope seems lost both lab exits explode into chaos: Kairos (rear entrance) unleashes dark energy blasts. Kairos (front entrance) slashes through troops with fierce sword strike.
SeventhSight charges into battle, telekinetic blasts augmenting his sword slashes. Troops fly backwards, crashing into equipment – others stabbed or cut down by his swift blade… Kairos duo fights in perfect sync – dark energy beams and sword strikes clearing room sectors:
- Lab equipment smolders, destroyed
- Windows shattered, bullet holes everywhere
- Troops either fled, dead or incapacitated…
Malakar’s voice screams through comms device on floor, “NOOOO! MY ELITE SQUAD…” Arin crawls towards the device – SeventhSight swiftly kicks Arin’s hand away then delivers precise telekinetic punch to his jaw. Arin crumples backwards, unconscious again. Malakar’s voice screams louder through comms device, “SEVENTHSIGHT AND EREBUS – YOU HAVEN’T WON. MY MISSILE LAUNCH SEQUENCE IS FINALIZED! CLARK BASE AND THIS LAB WILL BURN TOGETHER!”
Erebus grabs the device then looks up at SeventhSight with dread. He then turns his attention to the comms device, voice firm, “I’ll try to override Malakar’s launch sequence remotely.”
Erebus’ fingers flying across a nearby console keyboard. He accesses NeuroCore’s mainframe swiftly.
Sweat beads on his forehead as he works against time. The lab’s only sound: frantic typing and heavy breathing. Malakar’s maniacal laughter echoes through the comms device, “Too late, Erebus… my launch codes are unbreakable!”
Erebus’ hands drop from keyboard, eyes widening in defeat. He looks up at SeventhSight with a mix of fear and desperation. “He’s right… launch codes are unbreakable. Missiles will strike THIS LAB in… 3 minutes.” SeventhSight’s jaw clenches, his gaze sweeps across lab destruction. Then it locks onto Erebus, “We need to get out – NOW. Is there a bunker or escape route?”
Erebus’ face contorts in shock. “Impossible… our Golden Dome shield should deflect missiles!” He rushes to the console, taps furiously then slams fist on the desk, “Arin must have disabled it before we caught him! Missiles will strike in… 2 minutes 45 seconds.”
SeventhSight grabs his arm, “Erebus, forget the dome – WE NEED TO EVACUATE NOW!” Erebus looks up, still desperate then realizes time’s run out. “You’re right… lab destruction imminent. Follow me to the underground escape tunnel!”
Erebus sprints towards exit while SeventhSight follows close behind. Both Kairoses grab Arin’s unconscious body – one slings him over shoulder like a sack while the other covers the rear as they move out… through secret door, down steep stairs. Erebus opens a tunnel hatch, gestures inside, Into our escape route to outer perimeter fence!”
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