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Chapter 12 - Chapter 12: The Stranger's Return

Mike and Luna headed to the direction Mayor jerkins have given them. the towering skyscrapers and neon lights a stark contrast to the battle-scarred landscape he had left behind. He had fought against Geneessis in this very city, but that was years ago. Now, he was a stranger in a strange land. He wondered how the world evolved this fast.

As he walked through the bustling streets, people glanced at him with curiosity and suspicion. They didn't recognize him, and why would they? He had been gone for a long time, and the people who knew him were long dead.

But then, a young hacker approached him, eyes wide with wonder. "Mister, are you...Mike?"

Mike's eyes narrowed. "How do you know my name?"

The hacker held up a cyberdeck, the screen flashing with code. "I've been digging through the archives. You're a legend, Mike. A hero who's family founded skyline hundreds of years ago and died protecting Geneessis."

Mike's gaze softened. "That was a long time ago."

The hacker's eyes sparkled. "But you're back now! Can you help us take down Geneessis once and for all?"

Mike hesitated, unsure of what to say. He didn't know this new generation, and they didn't know him. But as he looked into the hacker's eyes, he saw a glimmer of hope.

"I'll try," Mike said finally. "But I need your help. Where can I find the resistance?"

The hacker nodded enthusiastically. "I'll take you to them! Am part of them myself."

As they walked together, Mike realized that this was a new beginning. He might not know these people, but they were willing to trust him. And with their help, maybe, just maybe, he could save this city once more.

As they navigated the neon-lit streets, the hacker, whose name was Zara, led Mike to a hidden underground bunker. The entrance was guarded by heavily armed cyborgs, who eyed Mike and Luna warily.

Zara nodded at them, and they stepped aside, allowing them to pass. Inside, the bunker was a hub of activity, with hackers and cyber-warriors working together to take down Geneessis.

A figure emerged from the shadows, an older man with a cybernetic eye. "Mike, welcome back. We've been expecting you."

Mike's eyes narrowed. "Who are you?"

"I am Arcturus, leader of the resistance. We've been fighting Geneessis for years, but when general Pierce contacted also about your return it was unbelievable but seeing that your body was never found in the fire who would gave know you would live this long. we need your help to win."

Mike hesitated, unsure if he could trust these strangers. But something about Arcturus's words resonated with him.

"Tell me more," Mike said finally.

Arcturus nodded. "Geneessis has taken over the city's mainframe. We need someone with your skills to help us infiltrate and take it back."

Mike's eyes locked onto Arcturus's cybernetic eye. "You have a plan?"

Luna stared at mike not liking where all this was going they just finish a battle few hours ago and mike was about to jump into another one.

Arcturus smiled. "We do. And with your help, we can make it happen."

Mike nodded, a plan forming in his mind. "Let's do it."

"I don't think this is a good idea, Mike," Luna said, her voice laced with concern. "You know what happens when you use your power too much. It hurts you, and I can't bear to see you in pain again."

Mike frowned, his determination wavering for a moment. "Luna, I have to do this. I have to stop Geneessis."

"But at what cost? I know they killed your family." Luna asked, her eyes pleading. "You're not invincible, Mike. You can't keep pushing yourself like this. What if you get hurt again?"

Mike sighed, his jaw clenched in frustration. "I'll be fine, Luna. I promise."

Luna shook her head, her long silver hair rustling with the motion. "I won't let you do this, Mike. I won't let you use your power again. It's not worth it."

Mike's eyes narrowed, his voice taking on a stubborn tone. "You can't stop me, Luna. I'm doing this, no matter what."

Luna's face fell, her eyes welling up with tears. "Mike, please. Don't do this. Think of your own well-being for once."

Mike's expression softened, his heart aching at the sight of Luna's tears. But his mind was made up. He knew what he had to do.

"I'm sorry, Luna. I really am. But I have to do this."

Luna's face hardened, her eyes flashing with determination. "Fine. But I'm coming with you. And I'll do everything in my power to stop you from using your power again."

Mike raised an eyebrow, surprised by Luna's sudden defiance. But he knew better than to underestimate her. She was a powerful warrior in her own right, and he knew she would stop at nothing to protect him.

"Alright," he said finally. "Let's do this."

Arcturus nodded, a hint of a smile on his face. "I knew I could count on you, Mike. Zara, show him the plan."

Zara nodded, calling up a holographic display that projected a 3D image of the city's mainframe. "We've managed to infiltrate the outer layers, but Geneessis has set up a powerful AI to guard the central core." Zara said looking at them

Mike studied the display, his mind racing with strategies. "I see. And how do you propose we get past this AI?"

Arcturus leaned forward, his cybernetic eye glinting. "We've developed a virus that can temporarily disable the AI. But we need someone with your skills to deliver it."

Mike nodded, a plan forming in his mind. "I'll do it. When do we start?"

Zara grinned. "We're ready when you are, Mike. Let's take down Geneessis once and for all."

With that, the team set to work, preparing for their mission to infiltrate the city's mainframe and take down Geneessis's AI. Mike knew it wouldn't be an easy task, but he was ready for the challenge. He had a score to settle with Geneessis, and he was determined to see it through.

As they worked, Mike couldn't help but feel a sense of camaraderie with his new allies. They were a diverse group, each with their own unique skills and strengths. But they shared a common goal, and they were determined to achieve it.

"We attack in ten days time" mike announced after thinking of what Luna said and the he smiled as she let out a sigh of contentment.

He was beginning to like Luna alot. But why won't he after all they have been through together.