As the dust settled, the base's systems rebooted. Lights blazed, screens flickered back to life, and oxygen levels rose.
But the battle was not over. The alien robotic commander emerged — towering, eyepatched, and furious.
Zara stood her ground, clutching her invention tightly.
"This ends now," she said fiercely.
The commander charged, metal clashing against metal. Kian and Zara dodged and fought with every tool they had.
Using the core crystal's last energy, Zara unleashed a blinding pulse that stunned the commander. With a final strike from Kian's tool, the robot collapsed.
Silence fell. The threat was over.