AI Hunter Chronicles: Energized (Season 1)

Episode 20: Middlegame

Somewhere on the West Coast of Lower Canada

We cut to a hidden BIA facility deep in a forest in Lower Canada. Suddenly, the side of the building explodes, and out steps two magical girls around 13 and 14 years old, carrying a dead corpse out of the wreckage. This is not a rescue, but a theft, for this corpse was already present in the building before these two broke in and stole it. One of these magical girls is not happy that the other one is helping them.

One holds an amulet, smiling maniacally. 

???: Let me have my fun, Shaquana. Besides, this was all your idea.

Shaquana crosses her arms impatiently. 

Shaquana: I know, I know! But the longer we're here, the more likely we are to get caught. Let's just get out of here already.

Coja: I think that the time for being undetected ended as soon as you blew up that building.

The two girls quickly turn to see the female purple tabaxi in a Proto Man like suit of armor. This must be the one the boss was warning them about, the one who killed Kallistrate.

Rukmini: Ah, we were wondering when you'd show up, Coja. You've already caused us enough hassle already and the night is only just begun.

Coja: It seems like we both are the smart ones in this standoff, am I wrong?

Shaquana grits her teeth. 

Shaquana: Shut up, just shut up. I don't think I've ever wanted to punch someone so badly as I want to punch you right now.

Coja: I honestly want to do more than that, especially since you are carrying out the corpse of an MV.P vessel.

Rukmini: Oh, you've caught us, how shocking! But I bet you'd never guess what this amulet does. 

Rukmini holds up the amulet, waving it in front of Coja mockingly.

Coja: Nothing good, I am guessing.

Rukmini grins mischievously. 

Rukmini: Oh, you are correct. This amulet can allow me to control any dead body that was previously a vessel. Meaning I can control you or even make you fight by my side.

Coja: ...

Coja: Maybe it is best that we speak in private.

Shaquana glares at Coja. 

Shaquana: Private? Why the hell would we speak in private? Are you thinking of switching sides?

Coja: And keep her out of this conversation. She may be older than you by a year, but she acts more like a child than you do.

Rukmini smirks. 

Rukmini: I couldn't agree more. Shaquana is easily the worst member in the coven. She's not fit for it at all.

Shaquana scoffs. 

Shaquana: Like you're any better, Rukmini. You and your creepy obsession with corpses. You're disgusting.

Rukmini: You're one to talk, considering how much of an annoying coward you are! At least I can pull my own weight, unlike a certain someone.

Shaquana clenches her fists angrily. 

Shaquana: And look at you. No one in the coven respects you, and you try to make up for it by going around stealing corpses. You disgust me.

Coja: Are you two done bickering, or are you going to brawl or something?