6:00 Pm

In the dimly lit confines of the abandoned building, an ally of Scott's peers, their eyes fixed on Hugo's battered form lying on the ground

Bully - hey scott, It's been late, How long are we going to keep him here.

Scott - As long as Guru and his gang arrive.

Bully (being skeptical) - Do you really think they'll let you join the group if they see the rat like this?

Scott (with confidence, retorts) - Of course. What else would you think will it take to be a member of the club?

Bully - I don’t know man.

Scott - we’ll find out in an hour.

As one of the bullies peers out of the window, a sudden brick shatters the glass, striking him and sending him sprawling to the ground. Mark bursts into the building, swiftly incapacitating another bully with a forceful blow from a hockey stick. Darius enters from the broken window.

Scott and the remaining two bullies rise to their feet, fury evident on Scott's face as he curses under his breath.

Spotting Hugo lying helpless on the ground, Mark rushes to his aid, only to be blocked by the two bullies. With determination in his eyes, Mark addresses Darius

Mark - Darius, take care of that one. I can handle both of these idiots.

Darius nods in agreement, prepared to take on the challenge. Scott, wielding a chain in hand, interrupts their exchange, taunting Mark with newfound confidence.

Scott - I don’t think so. (Looking in Darius’ eyes) - I thought you were that quiet kid who doesn't interact with others. Damn, this day is full of surprises.

As Scott swings the chain menacingly, Darius braces himself for the impending attack. With a determined look in his eyes, Darius shifts into a defensive stance, his small frame poised for action. Scott lashes out with the chain, aiming to strike Darius with full force. But Darius, nimble, maintaining his balance, quickly gets on his feet, ducks and weaves to evade the swinging chain.

As Scott continues his onslaught, Darius seizes the opportunity to counterattack. Darius closes the distance between them and delivers a swift punch to Scott's abdomen, causing him to stagger backward.

Darius (thinking) - All those boxing and Kicking with Mark are really paying off here. Thank you Mark.

The two bullies advance on Mark, he braces himself, ready to defend against their onslaught. With a focused gaze, Mark assesses his opponents, sizing up their movements and anticipating their attacks.

The first bully lunges forward, aiming a wild punch at Mark's face. Reacting swiftly, Mark sidesteps the blow and delivers a powerful counterpunch to the bully's chest, causing him to double over in pain. With a quick one-two combination, Mark sends the bully staggering backward, disoriented and off balance.

Meanwhile, the second bully attempts to catch Mark off guard with a surprise attack from behind. But Mark, ever vigilant, senses the impending danger and spins around just in time to block the bully's strike with his forearm. With a swift elbow strike to the bully's jaw, Mark sends him stumbling backward, dazed and momentarily stunned.

Undeterred, Scott retaliates with a flurry of swings from the chain, but Darius, displaying remarkable agility, dodges each blow with finesse. Darius employs a combination of blocks and evasive maneuvers to keep himself out of harm's way. Sensing an opening, Darius launches a series of rapid kicks aimed at Scott's legs, aiming to weaken his opponent's stance. Scott grunts in pain as Darius's kicks connect with precision, causing him to falter momentarily.

With the two bullies momentarily subdued, Mark's attention is drawn to a fallen figure rising to his feet and approaching Hugo. Recognizing the threat to his friend, Mark's instincts kick into overdrive as he rushes to intervene, determined to protect Hugo from further harm. However, in his haste to reach Hugo, Mark momentarily lets his guard down, allowing the bullies he was fighting to land a solid blow to his side. Grunting in pain, Mark stumbles backward, momentarily winded by the unexpected attack.

Darius Looks at Mark beaten up, lets his guard down and Scott lands a fatal blow on Darius face with a punch all wrapped in chains. Darius, thrown away on the ground, gets up on his knees and looks at the one approaching Hugo as his own nose bleeds.

Darius (Screams) - Hey wait!!!

But just as it seems the tide may be turning against him, Mark's resolve is reignited as he witnesses Claire, with fierce determination, rushing to Hugo's aid, Knocks the bully down by hitting him from the back. Seeing Claire's face and her actions gives Mark the strength and determination he needs to push through the pain and continue the fight.

Darius, looking at Claire, Wipes his nose and looks at them.

Claire (to Hugo) - why did you do this.

Scott - Yeah. tell them Rat, what pushed you to licking my shoes.

Hugo - You delinquent shit-ass Motherfucker, (Hugo screams) How dare you to call my sister a toy to play with.

Claire - Just stop Hugo.

Scott (Licking his chains) - No matter what Rat, I’ll play with her.

Claire - Just stop it All guys.

Mark - This will end when I put an end to this little Bully gang career.

Darius (In anger) - I’ll Murder you all.

Scott (turning to Darius) - What did you Just say?

Darius with full speed pulls Scott up from the waist and smashes him sliding in the ground. Mark rises to his feet, his focus laser-sharp as he launches a relentless assault on the two bullies. Mark delivers a flurry of strikes, overpowering his opponents with a combination of speed and precision. Mark puts the bullies on the ground. 

Bully - we were all brothers once.

Mark - Once.

Mark Ignoring the punching sound, Rushes to Hugo and Claire.

Mark - Hugo, boy you all right?

Claire (Looking at Darius, shocked) - Mark. Stop Him. He’ll Kill him.

Darius sits over scott, blocking his hands with knees and Punching his face again and Again, Making scott’s face swell and bleed.

Darius - WHY… (Punch) DID…(Punch) YOU…(Punch) CALLED… (Punch) HER… (Punch) A TOY… (breathes heavily) why don’t you just see people’s as people’s. (Punch) 

Mark comes to stop Darius. He Tries to pull Darius off of scott. 

Mark - DARIUS. STOP

But Darius pushes Mark away from him. Scott sees tears in Darius’ eyes and smiles.

Darius - What are you smiling at?

Scott (in a coughing voice) - I love playing with Toys.

Darius - Well, I love breaking toys.

Darius pulls an arm of Scott backward from his elbow and breaks it, Scott screams in pain. Mark, Hugo and Claire get shocked seeing this. Mark rushes to hold Darius.

Mark - DARIUS, IT’S ENOUGH.

Darius stops as he listens to the screams of Scott.

Mark - Let’s get out of this hell.

11th March 2162

4:30 Pm

Unknown area

On a cloudy day, the atmosphere heavy with impending tension, Liam maneuvers his Warthog through the desolate streets of an abandoned residential area. The vehicle, armed and ready for combat, comes to a halt at a predetermined point. Liam steps out, his focused gaze scanning the surroundings.

Armed with binoculars, Liam peers into one of the houses, searching for his target. The voice of the operator echoes through his comms, inquiring.

Operator - Is it our target?

 Liam observes a man within the house, casually sipping tea while carrying a firearm and was about to sit on his dining table.

Liam (responds) - I see an abnormal person living normally in an abnormal surrounding. It's him.

Operator (issues a command) - Ok, I am sending the Stonecrushers company. Maintain your position and don’t engage.

Liam, however, remains fixated on the target before him, questions the directive,

Liam - (quietly) you are leaving no chance for him. (exhales) So, I have to wait?

Cautiously aiming at the individual in the house, Liam challenges the instructions. The operator, aware of Liam's history, emphasizes caution.

Operator (urging) - I know you have a history. But now is not the time to act foolish.

Liam (lowering his aim) - We don’t have the luxury to make mistakes, ma'am. And nor the time to waste.

Liam moves Directly toward the house.

Operator - Liam stop ... .It's my order.

Liam - what can you do?

Operator - I can penalize you for insubordination.

Liam - No you can not.

Liam stands outside the house.

Liam - Listen up, Operator,