(Location: WaterFalls)
Courage walked down the bustling streets, sketch in hand, asking around about the person he was contracted to kill. No one seemed to recognize the face, and he was starting to get frustrated.
As he turned a corner, he noticed a group of shady-looking characters huddled in an alleyway. They glanced at him suspiciously, and Courage wondered if they might know something.
He approached them, sketch at the ready. "Excuse me," he said. "I'm looking for this person. Have any of you seen them?"
The group exchanged nervous glances, and one of them stepped forward. "What's it to you?" he growled.
Courage hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "I just need to... talk to them," he said finally.
The man snorted. "You're not from around here, are you? This person you're looking for... they're not someone you want to mess with."
Courage's instincts told him to be cautious, but he pressed on. "I'll take my chances," he said.
The man shrugged. "Suit yourself. But if you're looking for... him, try the old warehouse on 5th and Main. But be warned, you're not the only one looking for him."
Courage nodded, tucking the sketch into his pocket. "Thanks for the tip," he said.
As he walked away, he felt a sense of unease. Who was this person he was contracted to kill, and why were so many people afraid of them?
He didn't have time to ponder the question, as he felt a sudden impact from behind. Everything went black.
When he came to, he was lying in the alleyway, his head throbbing with pain. And that's when he saw Luna, standing over him with a concerned expression...
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Courage slowly regained consciousness, his head throbbing with pain. He was lying in a dimly lit alleyway, with no sign of his attacker. As he struggled to sit up, he noticed a figure standing in the shadows.
"Who are you?" Courage asked, trying to keep his voice steady.
The figure stepped forward, revealing a young woman with piercing green eyes. "My name is Luna," she said. "And you are?"
Courage hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "I'm just a traveler," he said finally.
Luna raised an eyebrow. "A traveler with a sketch of a target in his pocket?" she asked, her voice dripping with skepticism.
Courage's hand instinctively went to his pocket, where he had stored the sketch of the person he was contracted to kill. "How did you...?" he started to ask.
Luna smiled. "I've been watching you, Courage. I know all about your little mission."
Courage's eyes narrowed. "What do you want?"
Luna took a step closer. "I want to help you," she said. "I know who your target is. And I can take you to him."
Courage's instincts screamed at him to be cautious, but his desire to complete his mission overrode his doubts. "Okay," he said finally. "Take me to him."
Luna nodded and turned to leave. Courage followed her, his senses on high alert for any signs of danger.
As they navigated the winding streets of the city, Luna told Courage more about his target. "His name is Elijah," she said. "He's a former member of the Incursio team, but he left after a disagreement with Shannon."
Courage's ears perked up at the mention of Shannon's name. "What kind of disagreement?" he asked.
Luna hesitated. "I'm not entirely sure," she said. "But I think it had something to do with the team's mission. Elijah didn't agree with Shannon's methods, and he left to form his own team."
Courage's mind was racing with questions, but before he could ask any of them, Luna stopped in front of a nondescript building. "This is where Elijah is hiding," she said.
Courage nodded, his heart pounding in his chest. He was finally going to complete his mission.
But as he entered the building, he was met with a surprise. Elijah was not alone. He was surrounded by a team of skilled fighters, all of whom looked like they had been trained by the Incursio team.
"Welcome, Courage," Elijah said, a smile spreading across his face. "I've been expecting you."
Courage's eyes narrowed. "You know why I'm here," he said.
Elijah nodded. "Yes, I do."
_Location: Shannon's House in the Training Center_
Mayor Richard Red stormed into the house, his face red with anger. "Where is she?" he demanded. "Where is my daughter?"
Shannon stood up, calm and composed. "I don't know what you're talking about, Mayor."
Richard's eyes narrowed. "Don't play dumb, Shannon. I know Frost is here. And I know she's responsible for my daughter's disappearance."
Shannon shook his head. "Frost is a member of our team. She wouldn't harm anyone."
Richard sneered. "You're just defending her because you're obsessed with her. But I'm warning you, Shannon, if you don't bring her to me as a peace offering, we'll declare war on the Incursio team."
Karma, who had been listening from nearby, stepped forward. "I think that's a bad idea, Mayor," he said, his voice dripping with malice. "You don't want to mess with us."
Richard's eyes flicked to Karma, and for a moment, he looked afraid. But then his expression hardened. "I'm not afraid of you," he said. "And I'll do whatever it takes to get my daughter back."
Shannon sighed. "Richard, please listen to me. We'll help you find your daughter, but threatening us isn't the way to do it."
Richard turned to leave. "You have 24 hours," he said. "After that, we'll take matters into our own hands."
As the door closed behind him, Karma turned to Shannon. "Well, that was fun," he said. "I love a good war."
Shannon glared at him. "This is not a game, Karma. People's lives are at stake."
Karma shrugged. "I know. But I'm just excited to see some action."
Frost, who had been watching from the shadows, stepped forward. "What's going on?" she asked.
Shannon filled her in on the conversation with Richard. Frost's eyes widened in alarm. "We have to find his daughter," she said. "Before it's too late."
"We can't," Karma replied, his voice low and menacing, like a snake slithering through the grass.
Frost's face twisted in anger. "Maybe for you, but he wants his daughter back, unlike Lord Shannon here, who abandoned you!"
Karma's eyes glinted with amusement. "Ah, but are you going to tell her, Shannon, or should I?" He paused, savoring the moment. "Tell me, what's the truth you've been hiding?"
Frost's eyes narrowed. "What are you talking about, Karma?"
Shannon tried to intervene, placing a hand on Frost's arm. "Let's take this outside, Frost."
But Karma wouldn't be silenced. "No, no, my dear. Let's have this little chat right here." He smiled, showing his fangs. "You killed her!"
Sky and Dikstra exchanged confused glances. "What's going on?" Sky asked.
Karma's smile grew wider. "Our little Florence here killed the Mayor's daughter. Frost's own mother."
The room fell silent, like a tomb. Frost's eyes dropped, and she whispered, "Yes... it's true."
Shannon's face turned ashen, and Dikstra's eyes widened in shock. Sky's voice was barely above a whisper. "Why, Frost? Why did you do it?"
Frost's eyes flashed with anger, but Karma just chuckled, the sound sending shivers down their spines. "Oh, the secrets we keep, my friends. And now, it seems, the truth is finally out." Shannon's face was grim. "There's more. The Mayor has Courage."
Karma's expression changed in an instant. His smile vanished, replaced by a cold, hard mask. He turned and walked away, leaving the others in stunned silence.
Frost's eyes widened in alarm. "Karma, wait!"
But he didn't look back. He disappeared into the shadows, leaving the others to wonder what he would do next.
Sky's voice was laced with concern. "What's going on, Shannon? What's happening?"
Shannon's eyes were fixed on the door Karma had exited through. "I don't know, but I think we're about to find out."
Dikstra's face was pale. "This is not good. We have to do something."
Frost's eyes flashed with determination. "I'll go after him. I'll stop him before he does something crazy."
But Shannon caught her arm. "No, Frost. Let him go. We don't know what he's capable of."
Frost's eyes narrowed, but she nodded. "Fine. But if he hurts Courage, I'll kill him."
The room fell silent, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife. They all knew that the situation was spiraling out of control, and they didn't know how to stop it.
_Location: Mayor's House_
Karma moved with deadly precision, slicing through the guards like a hot knife through butter. His black sword flashed in the dim light, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake.
He burst into the Mayor's bedroom, his eyes scanning the room for his target. The Mayor, his wife, and their 10-year-old daughter cowered in fear.
The Mayor shouted, "How did you get in here? Guards!"
Karma sneered, his voice dripping with condescension. "Oh, please. Your guards are no match for me. I'm afraid you're at my mercy now."
The Mayor's face went white, but he tried to bluff. "I don't know what you're talking about."
Karma's smile was cold and menacing. "Don't play dumb, Mayor. I know all about your little secret. Now, tell me where my brother is. Or perhaps...I'll start by taking something precious from you."
Karma's speed was a blur as he snatched the Mayor's daughter from behind him. He pointed his black sword at her throat.
"Ah, the innocent little lamb. How...quaint. Tell me, Mayor, how far will you go to protect your family?"
The Mayor's eyes went wide with terror. "Okay, okay! Calm down and let my daughter go, and we'll talk."
Karma's grip on the girl tightened, but he slowly lowered his sword. The Mayor's wife rushed forward, grabbing her child and pulling her out of the room.
The Mayor watched them go, his eyes filled with fear. "Please, Karma, don't hurt my family. I'll tell you anything."
Karma's smile grew wider. "Oh, I'm counting on it, Mayor. Now, tell me...where is my brother?"
The Mayor stammered, "H-he's at Doom Prison. But you'll never get in. It's impossible."
Karma smiled, "We'll see about that."
(Location: Doom Prison)
Karma entered the prison called Doom Prison, where they had kept his brother, killing anyone who stood in his way. It was an underground prison, and he had to get in through a hole which was like a deep well.
He navigated the dark tunnel, passing by empty cells until he finally found the one holding his brother, Courage.
With a swift motion, Karma broke the bars and freed Courage, who looked weak and frail. "Courage, come on, we need to get out of here," Karma said, his voice low and urgent.
Courage tried to speak, but Karma cut him off. "Not now, brother. We'll talk outside."
Karma jumped out of the hole, his powers propelling him upward. But as he reached the top, a rope snagged around his neck, pulling him back down.
"Run, Courage!" Karma shouted, as he struggled to free himself.
Courage didn't hesitate, sprinting away from the hole as fast as he could.
As Karma was pulled back down into the darkness, a figure emerged from the shadows. A woman with piercing eyes and long, flowing hair.
Karma's eyes widened in shock. "Mother!"
The woman's smile was cold and calculating. "We meet again, Karma. I see you're still as reckless as ever."
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Karma moved with deadly precision, slicing through the guards like a hot knife through butter. His black sword flashed in the dim light, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. He had finally reached the Mayor's House, and he was determined to get the information he needed.
He burst into the Mayor's bedroom, his eyes scanning the room for his target. The Mayor, his wife, and their 10-year-old daughter cowered in fear.
"Where is my brother?" Karma demanded, his voice low and menacing.
The Mayor trembled, "I-I don't know what you're talking about."
Karma sneered, "Don't play dumb, Mayor. I know all about your little secret. Tell me where my brother is, or I'll start by taking something precious from you."
The Mayor's eyes went wide with terror as Karma snatched his daughter from behind him. "Ah, the innocent little lamb. How...quaint. Tell me, Mayor, how far will you go to protect your family?"
The Mayor begged, "Okay, okay! Please don't hurt my daughter! I'll tell you anything!"
Karma's grip on the girl tightened, but he slowly lowered his sword. "Good. Now, tell me...where is my brother?"
The Mayor stammered, "H-he's at Doom Prison. But you'll never get in. It's impossible."
Karma smiled, "We'll see about that."
Karma entered the prison called Doom Prison, where they had kept his brother, killing anyone who stood in his way. It was an underground prison, and he had to get in through a hole which was like a deep well.
But with their supernatural powers, they would just jump out of it. He followed the tunnel with empty cells until he found the one cell Courage was in.
With a swift motion, Karma broke the bars and freed Courage, who looked weak and frail. "Courage, come on, we need to get out of here," Karma said, his voice low and urgent.
Courage tried to speak, but Karma cut him off. "Not now, brother. We'll talk outside."
Karma jumped out of the hole, his powers propelling him upward. But as he reached the top, a rope snagged around his neck, pulling him back down.
"Run, Courage!" Karma shouted, as he struggled to free himself.
Courage didn't hesitate, sprinting away from the hole as fast as he could.
As Karma was pulled back down into the darkness, a figure emerged from the shadows. A woman with piercing eyes and long, flowing hair.
Karma's eyes widened in shock. "Mother!"
The woman's smile was cold and calculating. "We meet again, Karma. I see you're still as reckless as ever."
"You're behind this, aren't you?" Karma growled, his sword at the ready.
His mother chuckled. "Oh, Keon. You always were so quick to anger. But this time, you're in over your head."