Dr. Elianore and his friends, donning their advanced mech suits, descended onto the planet's surface in their upgraded small ships. Their mission was to retrieve the Chronos Crystal, but as they approached the Timekeeper's fortress, a sudden transmission crackled through their comms systems.
"Dr. Elianore, this is the Queen of the Cosmos. I have grave news. One of your friends is secretly working against you."
Dr. Elianore's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with suspicion. "Who is it, Your Majesty?"
"I cannot reveal that information yet, but be cautious. The traitor will strike when you least expect it."
Dr. Elianore's team exchanged uneasy glances. Who among them could be the traitor?
As they approached the fortress, a massive energy shield blocked their path. The Timekeeper's voice boomed from the shield's center.
"You fools. You think you can defeat me? I have the power of the Chronos Crystal on my side!"
Dr. Elianore's team charged forward, their mech suits glowing with energy. But just as they breached the shield, a sudden blast struck Dr. Elianore's suit, sending him crashing to the ground.
He looked up to see one of his friends standing over him, their suit's arm cannon still smoking.
"Why, Ariana?" Dr. Elianore demanded, shock and betrayal in his voice.
Ariana's suit glowed with an eerie energy. "I've been programmed to ensure the Timekeeper's victory. You were always meant to fail, Dr. Elianore."
The team gasped in horror as Dr. Elianore struggled to comprehend the truth. The Queen's warning had come too late. The traitor was among them, and now Dr. Elianore lay at their mercy.