With the plan set, Kaito and Lyra prepared to create the distraction. They gathered a few smoke bombs and positioned themselves near the entrance of the communication hub. Kaito could feel the tension in the air, but he also felt a sense of excitement. They were about to make a significant impact.
"Are you ready?" Kaito asked, glancing at Lyra.
"Ready as I'll ever be," she replied, her voice steady.
Kaito took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the moment. "On my count. Three... two... one!"
They lit the smoke bombs and threw them toward the entrance. The devices erupted in clouds of thick smoke, filling the air with a loud bang. The guards at the entrance turned, shouting in confusion as the smoke enveloped them.
"Now!" Kaito shouted, and they dashed toward the back entrance of the communication hub. They moved quickly, their hearts racing as they slipped through the door and into the building.
Inside, the atmosphere was tense. Kaito could hear the sounds of chaos outside, but they needed to focus on their mission. They moved cautiously through the dimly lit hallways, keeping an eye out for any guards.
"Where do we go from here?" Lyra asked, her voice low.
Kaito pulled out the map they had been given. "The control room should be on the second floor. We need to find the stairs."
They quickly made their way through the building, avoiding any signs of guards. Kaito felt a mix of excitement and fear as they ascended the stairs. They were getting closer to their goal, and the adrenaline coursing through his veins pushed him forward.
As they reached the second floor, Kaito spotted the control room door. It was slightly ajar, and he could hear voices inside. He turned to Lyra, his heart racing.
"We need to be quiet," he whispered. "Let's listen for a moment."
They pressed their ears against the door, trying to make out the conversation. Kaito could hear the guards discussing the chaos outside, their voices filled with frustration and fear.
"We need backup!" one of the guards shouted. "This is getting out of control!"
Kaito exchanged a glance with Lyra. This was their chance. If they could disable the control room, they could cut off the guards' communications and turn the tide of the battle.
"On three," Kaito said, his heart pounding. "One... two... three!"
They burst through the door, surprising the guards inside. Kaito quickly moved to the control panel, his fingers flying over the buttons as he tried to access the system.
"Stop them!" one of the guards shouted, reaching for his weapon.
Lyra acted quickly, using her powers to create a barrier between Kaito and the guards. The guards were thrown back, and Kaito felt a surge of gratitude for her abilities.
"Keep them back!" Kaito shouted, focusing on the control panel. He needed to disable the communications system before they could regroup.
As he worked, he could hear the guards scrambling to regain their footing. Kaito felt the pressure mounting, but he pushed it aside. He had to focus.
Finally, he felt a rush of triumph as he accessed the main controls. "I'm in!" he shouted, typing furiously. "Disabling communications now!"
With a few quick commands, he shut down the system. The monitors flickered and went dark, and the alarms fell silent. Kaito turned to Lyra, a grin spreading across his face. "We did it!"
But their victory was short-lived. The guards were regrouping, and Kaito could see them moving toward the door. "We need to get out of here!" he shouted.
Lyra nodded, her expression determined. "Let's go!"