Episode 9

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Raven spends most of her days walking around the city, scouting out places to film her videos. She has her trusty drone, Max, with her at all times. He is a small, cylindrical drone with black and grey fur giving him a playful, Tomboyish personality and, most importantly, the ability to film her videos for her. Max is a great companion for Raven, even if he would never say it aloud. Despite being a part of her team, he still keeps her feelings in check, making sure she doesn't do anything rash or out of character.

She had just arrived at a quaint bookshop, the sunlight streaming in through the windows and pinging off of her drone. Raven and Max were here to film a video on book recommendations, an uncommon topic for her but one nonetheless that she found interesting. As she looked around the shop, however, something strange caught her eye. In a corner of the store sat a new model of drone, both sleek and curvaceous with bright orange eyes.

Raven quickly lost all interest in the books and became transfixed. She was, in essence, looking at herself. She wanted the drone.

Max seemed to recognize the situation, and like a loyal friend, stepped in to intervene. He knew the curiosity Raven was feeling and quickly whizzed over to the corner where the drone was being kept and began to explain why acquiring the new drone would be a terrible decision.

'It's not that the drone is unnecessary, Raven, it's that it won't be able to do what your current drone can do. I'm better suited for these types of missions - filming videos, scouting out locations, and editing them together. Plus, it'd be an unnecessary expense and could put a strain on your financials if you don't need it.'

Raven had to admit he had a point. They stood there in silence for a moment, looking at the strange new drone before she made her decision.

'Alright, you're right. We don't need a new drone. Let's go.' She said decisively.

Max nodded and the two continued on their tour of the bookshop. They had new ideas for the video, a plan on how to make it interesting and lively, and a renewed enthusiasm for the mission at hand.

The next morning, the two were up bright and early ready for the day. Raven had decided to surprise Max with a new accessory for his drone. She had ordered a top-of-the-line camera, and was determined to have it installed by the end of the day. As they arrived at their recording spot, Raven was feeling excited and confident.

Max took off into the sky and began to film the various scenes Raven had requested. He flew gracefully across the city, the camera gliding confidently in all directions. As they reached the end of the final shot, Raven noticed something strange in the footage: Max wasn't alone. There, hovering over the skyline, was the new drone they had seen at the bookshop.

Raven scrambled to make sense of the situation, and then it slowly dawned on her: the new drone had somehow found its way here, and was joining Max in his mission. A wave of joy flooded over Raven - a reminder that friendship, even if artificial, was still possible for her. She smiled at the two drones and gave them a thumbs up, feeling confident in her decision of not buying it.

Raven and Max continued to make videos, eventually becoming well-known YouTubers and making a name for themselves. Their videos were increasingly popular, and with their newfound fame, Raven finally felt accepted. Her competitive nature no longer felt like such an obstacle and her long search for friendship was soon over.

All thanks to her own trusty drone, Max.

Connor excitedly lifted the cardboard box, labelled "Roller Brawl", the newest addition to the Connor-universe. He had seen the pictures and was counting down the days until he could finally get his hands on this cute, little drone. Today was the day and he was buzzing with excitement as he opened the box.

The first thing that caught Connor's eye was the bright pink armour that Roller Brawl was sporting. The playful design and seemingly feminine features caught Connor's eye and a huge smile instantly spread across her face. Out of all the drones on the market, Connor chose Roller Brawl for its unique personality and Coleman brand service. It was the perfect combination for CandySwirlPlays – his online YouTube channel.

Connor quickly followed the instructions that came with the drone. He took out the controller, the battery and the USB charging cord, before attaching them to Roller Brawl. He then pushed the power button on the controller. Instantly, Roller Brawl began to whirr to life and it was truly a sight to behold.

It fluttered and flapped its four, curved wings around, joyfully darting around Connor's living room. As soon as Connor saw it, she knew she had made the right decision. She was dying to get it out of the house and into the open air.

"Come on, Roller Brawl," he said excitedly. He swung the controller around his shoulder and playfully stepped onto her skateboard, heading towards the lake.

It was the perfect day for filming and Connor had plenty of ideas in mind. He wanted to capture the perfect footage of him and Roller Brawl as they sped through the sky together. It would be sure to be a hit on his channel!

Once at the lake, Connor opened the controller and easily connected it to Roller Brawl. Instantly, the much smaller machine began to swoop and soar through the air, it's speed rivalling that of a much larger drone. Connor was so proud of his new, nifty plaything and couldn't help but gush over it.

As he watched Roller Brawl fly circles around him, Connor's thoughts wandered to her sweet crush, Raven. He wondered what Raven would think of her new drone and if she would like to join him for a few test runs.


As Connor continued to daydream, he was suddenly struck by inspiration. She started imagining the possibilities of his latest purchase. Roller Brawl could be the star of his "CandySwirlPlays" YouTube channel – a channel that was ever-growing, and even the smallest audience deserved to be entertained and inspired.

At that moment, Connor knew the true purpose of Roller Brawl – to entertain, to inspire, and to spread joy and laughter. As Connor gazed into the sky, a huge smile spread across his face. He couldn't wait to explore the opportunities that Roller Brawl could bring!

Aaron had been living his Youtuber's life for almost seven years now- and he was completely fulfilled. His channel had hundreds of thousands of subscribers, he had important contacts in the industry, and his face was recognized by the casual fan. But ever since he met popular Youtuber DJ Fox, Aaron had been wanting more. It was like a bug, tugging at him all the time. He wanted more fame, he wanted more luxury. But most of all, he wanted to be DJ Fox's friend.

Sure, he had Tina- his friend. But there was something about DJ Fox that Aaron just couldn't shake. He was mysterious, elusive. Even everyone at the city's top-of-the-line gaming tournaments had no idea who he really was. None of that mattered to Aaron though. He just wanted to be in the same circle as the mysterious Youtuber.

One day, Aaron came across something that changed his life forever. It was a wonderful machine- it had the body of a tiny drone but the personality of a great samurai from feudal Japan. Aaron knew immediately what he had to do- he had to buy this drone. It was called Great Samurai Julius.

Since buying Julius, Aaron had been using him to secretly record his YouTube videos. It was the perfect set up- Aaron had someone to film him playing without anyone having any idea. The drone even had extra features, like infrared lenses that allowed him to see in the dark.

But it was when Aaron tested Julius's ability to fly and manoeuvre that he got the most pleasure. Julius was the fastest machine Aaron had ever seen- it could go higher than all the other drones in the city and it was so precise with its movements that it almost felt like he was actually flying himself during recordings.

The only problem was that it was still too early in Aaron's career for him to get the recognition he deserved. So he would have to wait for the perfect opportunity to strike and present himself to DJ Fox. And he was sure that time would soon come.

Blair was sorting through her childhood memories, mostly trying to ignore her cousin Joy's cheerful presence whenever she ran through her room; a room which had been her refuge during her lonely childhood. Her aunt, Ellen, may have tried to make her feel welcome, but Blair's heart was much too stubborn and instead she chose the life of a loner.

Still, being alone wasn't a bad thing. She was strong and independent, and using her creativity she had managed to make her own unique living space. Her room was decorated in monochrome, minimalistic decors, filled with old games and comics she'd collected over the years. Her laptop was always on, jam-packed with movies, series and music she was addicted to. She barely ever went out, unless it was to haul more stuff for her room.

But one particular morning, when Blair was organizing her room, her gaze fell upon a box marked with a mysterious symbol. She had no idea what it was for, yet it felt as if it was somehow connected to her past. She got on her tiptoes and tried to grab it, but to no avail. She needed a tool to get her hands on the mysterious box, which she soon found in the form of 'Grave Digger', the model Youtuber's recording drone she purchased from a tech store.

Blair quickly figured out how to operate it, and soon the mysterious box was in her hands. She opened it to find a strange scroll and a rugged leather hood. It was then that Blair knew that her life was about to take a remarkable turn.

Grave Digger soon became her pet, always following her around and helping her in dangerous situations such as the time she had to jump across the rooftops of NewTube City. With the help of her new friend she quickly discovered her true passion; hunting monsters.

They embarked on many fearsome adventures, travelling through the unexplored parts of the city, never without Grave Digger's help. Blair was so grateful to have this mysterious creature in her life, embodying both strength and cunning.

Every time a monster was slain and a new trick mastered, Blair was filled with a sense of purpose that she hadn't felt before. She was no longer the aimless, lonely girl she'd been all her life. She was confident and brave, she was the hunter, and Grave Digger her loyal companion.

Together they were something more than the sum of their parts; they were a team, unstoppable and powerful. Even when other Youtubers would try to challenge them, Blair was sure that with Grave Digger by her side they could accomplish anything.

She was beginning to see her life in a whole new light, a light filled with possibilities, as if by the help of her faithful friend, she could reach her true potential. There was no telling what the future would bring.

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