𝙿𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚎 *𝙻𝚞𝚖𝚊𝚡

*Competition*

*Requests : addylovesfnafandst asked for a one-shot that takes place in their future. Coincidentally, Lucas and Max are both robbing a bank at the same time. I'm not sure this is my best work but I hope you guys enjoy regardless.

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In a bustling metropolis, an undercover operative found herself on a high-security mission within a well-secured bank. Renowned for her unparalleled skills, she navigated the shadows, her goals concealed behind her sleek black disguise. Known as the renowned agent. Red, she focused on accessing the bank's highly confidential files.

Her bright red hair tucked under a sleek brown wig, she seamlessly blended into the environment, every step calculated to perfection. Little did she know, like her, a fellow undercover operative, known in the clandestine world as Shadow, maneuvered through the corridors. His reputation preceded him, his skills unmatched as he aimed to extract critical data hidden within the bank's mainframe.

Unaware, Red, engrossed in her mission, bypassed security measures with graceful ease, her focus unwavering on the task at hand. She navigated the bank's intricate security systems, her movements deliberate and calculated. Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the bank, Shadow moved with calculated steps, his intent concealed behind a mask of calm and precision.

His eyes scanned the environment, noting security blind spots and potential routes to access the confidential data he sought. As Red advanced toward her objective, her path unknowingly crossed with Shadows in the central atrium of the bank. Their eyes briefly met, a flicker of recognition passing between them, unnoticed by the bustling crowd.

A sense of intrigue lingered as they each continued their missions, unsure of the other's presence just beyond their periphery. Red's focus honed in on her target, a secured vault housing crucial files. With practiced skill, she maneuvered closer, her heart racing with the thrill of the mission.

Meanwhile, Shadow meticulously analyzed security protocols, his instincts guiding him toward the mainframe where the coveted data awaited extraction. In a daring move to access restricted files, Red found herself at the edge of a restricted area, poised to bypass the security checkpoint.

Unbeknownst to her, Shadow was strategically positioning himself to intercept the same security measures, their paths destined to cross once more. Their missions converged in a high-stakes encounter, Red and Shadow inadvertently reaching for the same access point. Their eyes met once again in a fleeting moment of recognition.

"Working alone today?" Shadow quipped, his tone carrying a hint of amusement. Red, flashed a smirk, "I work better solo." Shadow's lips curled into a faint smile, "We'll see about that," As they both leaned into the access terminal, an alarm suddenly blared through the corridor, catching them off guard. As the blaring alarm echoed, Red and Shadow exchanged a charged glance, a silent agreement surfacing amid the urgency.

"Guess we'll have to save the competition for later," Shadow smirked, his tone playful despite the gravity of the situation. Red's lips quirked into a wry smile. "I don't know about that, can't let you have all the fun escaping on your own," she teased, her eyes glinting with a challenge. The chaos around them seemed to fade into the background as their playful banter continued, creating a bubble of camaraderie amidst the tension.

Red and Shadow moved with a synchronicity that surprised even themselves, their competitive instincts seamlessly blending into a cooperative dance of evasion. "You're surprisingly good at this," Shadow quipped a mischievous sparkle in her eyes. "Should I be worried about my title?" Red chuckled, a glint of admiration in her gaze. "Careful now,"

Their banter wove through the urgent moments, creating an unexpected connection.  As they reached a deadlock, surrounded on all sides, Shadow glanced at Red with a smirk. "Time for Plan B, partner." Shadow raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eye. "Partner, huh? I don't think so." Shadow arched an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at the corner of her lips.

"Oh, really? You prefer rival-in-crime, then?" The tension of the moment seemed to dissolve as Shadow chuckled, his eyes meeting hers with a hint of something unspoken. "Let's just say I thrive on a little competition," She replied, a playful edge to her voice.

Their gazes locked, an unspoken challenge lingering between them. With a shared smirk, they initiated a daring diversion, improvising their way out of the deadlock. Their movements flowed in perfect sync, a testament to their shared skill and unspoken understanding.

As they sprinted through the final obstacle, Shadow glanced at Red with a smirk. "Looks like we made it, rival-in-crime." Shadow matched her smirk with a playful glint in his eyes. "For now. Don't get too comfortable." Red's smirk faltered for a fraction of a second as she glimpsed movement behind Shadow. Red's smirk faltered for a fraction of a second as she glimpsed movement behind Shadow.

Before she could react, a team of security personnel burst into the corridor, their weapons trained on Shadow. "Freeze! You're surrounded," barked the lead security officer. Red's eyes widened in disbelief as she realized the gravity of the situation. Without hesitation, she backed away, disappearing into the shadows. The security team focused solely on Shadow, oblivious to Red's stealthy departure.

Shadow's smirk turned into a look of bemusement tinged with surprise as he realized he was now the sole focus of their attention. "It's not what it looks like," he protested, his voice tinged with urgency. But his words fell on deaf ears as the security team closed in, restraining Shadow and escorting him away.

In the background, Red watched the scene unfold, a conflicted expression on her face. She had vanished without a trace, leaving behind a bewildered Shadow and setting the stage for her own mysterious agenda, the lines between rivalry and strategy blurring into an enigmatic scheme only she seemed to comprehend. "Good luck,"

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