Ep.11: Cold Heart.

05:00 Yeedil Border.

Agent Null: This place is so empty it gives me the creeps.

Hayley: Yeah creepy no one ever comes here hehe.

Agent Null: Geez you scared me! The hell are you here for?

Hayley: Who me? I came to help you look for Iris, she's got quite the hefty bounty on her head.

Agent Null: Listen Hayley I've been assigned to track her down and bring her to HSI.

Hayley: Yeah well I'm going to find her with you and get the bounty that's also from you guessed it HSI.

Agent Null: Fine then let's get moving.

Iris: You shouldn't have come here.

Agent Null: Iris. Listen I need you to come with me.

(Iris throws a dagger at Agent Null and pierces his shoulder.)

Agent Null: Ah shit that hurts.

(Iris throws another dagger at him and pins his hand to the wall)

Agent Null: Damn your accurate.

Chiyo: That's enough Iris.

Hayley: Where did she come from?

Iris: So the time has come for our final dual?

Chiyo: Please don't make me do this.

Iris: Oh no I insist let's finish this once and for all.

(Iris draws her katana)

Chiyo: You leave me no choice then.

(Chiyo draws her bokken)

The quiet night air hung heavy with tension as Chiyo and Iris faced each other under the pale moonlight. Their gazes locked, mirroring their fierce determination. The clashing of steel sent sparks spiraling into the night as Iris drew her gleaming katana, its blade glinting ominously.

Chiyo, her resolve solidifying, grimly grasped her bokken, its sturdy wooden frame poised for battle. With each step, the ground trembled beneath their feet, mirroring the seismic potential of their clash. A silent understanding passed between them: this duel would be the culmination of their differences.

Without warning, Iris lunged forward, a blur of calculated swordplay slicing through the air. Chiyo's reflexes kicked in, her bokken parrying the strikes with lightning-fast precision. Their blades collided, creating a symphony of clashing metal that echoed through the night.

Empowered by a surge of determination, Chiyo retaliated with a swift series of strikes, the wooden bokken dancing through the air like an extension of herself. She expertly countered every move Iris made, anticipating her opponent's actions with years of honed skill.

The battle raged on, each combatant pushing their limits, their determination palpable. But as sweat cascaded down their brows, it became clear that Chiyo possessed an unwavering resolve. With a calculated maneuver, she disarmed Iris, sending her katana skidding across the ground, its cold steel surrendering to the soil.

Iris stared at Chiyo in disbelief, a mixture of awe and disappointment flickering across her face. Breathing heavily, she yielded to the realization that she had met her match. Chiyo, victorious yet filled with compassion, extended a hand towards Iris, offering reconciliation.

Chiyo: (extends her hand once more) Iris, please, think about what you're doing. You don't look well, and we can help you. Joining ShadowCorp won't lead to anything good.

Iris: (slaps Chiyo's hand away) I don't need your pity, Chiyo. You and your team have no idea what I've been through. ShadowCorp sees my potential, and they understand me.

Agent Null: (calmly intervening) Everyone, let's take a step back. Iris, I know you feel betrayed and hurt, but there is always a way back. We can find a different path, one that doesn't involve more pain and destruction.

Iris: (wheezing and coughing) It's too late for me, Null. I made my decision, and I stand by it. ShadowCorp promised me power, control, and revenge. I won't let anyone hold me back.

(As tension fills the air, the sound of engines approaches.)

Chiyo: They're here. ShadowCorp reinforcements. This isn't over, Iris. We'll do whatever it takes to stop you and bring you back.

Iris: (smirking through her labored breathing) Next time we meet, Chiyo, be prepared to face the consequences. I'm willing to destroy everything you hold dear.

(Iris swiftly boards a waiting dropship, its engines roaring to life. Disappearing into the night, she is carried away to the forbidden territory of Yeedil.)

Chiyo: (whispering with a heavy heart) She's gone. We failed her.

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