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Chapter 1 - chapter 1 :late again

Scene 1: Neocity Skyline – Morning

The city glitches awake—towering skyscrapers, flickering holograms, floating cars. It's Integration Week at XulTech University, and unease lingers in the air.

Scene 2: Peter's Apartment

Peter (18) jolts out of bed.

Peter:

"Shit—I'm late! No time for a shower!"

He throws on wrinkled clothes, grabs his gear, and sprints out of the apartment, racing through the neon city.

Scene 3: XulTech Courtyard – Mysterious Car

Peter arrives at school—and stops cold. A sleek, unfamiliar black car hums near the quad. Two Hybrid Hunters guard it, emotionless.

Just as Peter steps forward—

Caleb (Peter's best friend) grabs him back.

Caleb:

"Bro, what is wrong with you?"

Peter: "Who are they?"

Caleb: "Shadow government."

Peter: "Shadow government, huh…"

Caleb: "Yeah. Don't poke the power lines."

Scene 4: Classroom C7

Mr. One Eye, their rough and cybernetic teacher, glares at them.

Mr. One Eye:

"Behave. Especially you, Peter and Caleb."

Enter Rex:

All black armor, glowing red circuitry, massive twin blades. He is calm—too calm.

Rex:

"Good morning. I'm from the shadow government. We're seeking ten champions—strong, fast, smart coders. Those who survive… will earn a gift."

Peter:

(standing up) "What's your deal?"

Mr. One Eye: "Peter, shut the hell up—"

Rex:

"It's alright. I can handle him."

Rex (to Peter, quietly):

"You won't survive to see what's coming."

Peter (snaps):

"You asshole—I'm gonna kill you!"

Peter strikes—punches, kicks—but Rex dodges all effortlessly.

Rex:

"My turn."

Rex attacks. Brutal. Precise. Every hit cracks bone. A final blow sends Peter flying through two walls—

SMASH into the restroom.