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𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞

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"3,2..1-" whispered Kim Hongjoong, leader of the 'Rebels'.

Right on cue, Hikari clicked a button on her UI (user interface) screen and now it was time for them to wait.

"Down to 30.. 29.. 28.." Hikari counts as every second passes by.

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"Thank you for visiting KQ's Android Complex. I hope you will enjoy your new purchases," an Android voices out, generating a female's voice. "Please take a look at some of our latest models here," The Android guides the visitors to the charging pods.

A loud sound echoed throughout the KQ Android Complex and the lights had suddenly stopped working. All electricity was cut off and the Androids that were in the charging pods were no longer "alive".

The Android in charge of sales- known as the salesdroid, did not flinch one bit. "Inform KQ's F.O.S (Fix On Services) regarding the blackout that has happened in KQ Android Complex #23." It spoke to itself, automatically sending a message to KQ's headquarters for the problem to be fixed.

The group of customers were in shock and looked around the complex amidst the darkness. In the dark, the Androids looked even creepier than usual, like dead bodies slumped in their charging pods.

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Hongjoong and Hikari looked up immediately when they heard the sound, an indication that the electricity has been cut off.

"Great. Let's steal some robot parts." Hongjoong instructed.

From the mini store room that they hid in earlier, they made their way up to the main floor where the Androids were being sold off. Both wearing full tight black suits, they successfully went unnoticed and reached the first pod.

This pod was furthest from the group, usually where the 'cheaper' Androids were placed.

Hongjoong unlocked the pod and carefully detached the limbs from the Android while Hikari kept a lookout. "CS99, what a shame." Hongjoong whispered to himself, reading the infographic displayed on the pod.

Each Android model had their own titles but thousands were made for one type.

Hongjoong continues to screw the parts off and placed them in a bag. Just as he was about to finish, a screw fell to the ground, producing a little 'clink' sound.

Hikari rolled her eyes before saying, "I thought you were a professional."

The sound triggered the salesdroid and it turns it's head towards them. "Night vision mode on. Intruders detected. Intruders detected. Intruders-"

"Well, consider me a professional athlete today." He laughs off before running. Hikari follows right after.

Just as they begin to run, the electricity started working again.

Now imagine two shadow-like figures running around the halls of a completely white building. Perfect.

"We look like roaches!" Shouted Hongjoong as they run towards the nearest exit.

"I FORGOT," Hikari shouted back quickly. She placed a finger just below her collarbone where a button was and pressed it. With that, the suit changed its color to pure white. Hongjoong had already done the same.

Behind them, three armed droids were chasing after the two Rebels. These droids had levels, the ones chasing them-being the lowest-were only equipped with tasers, coming out from both arms. Yet they're levitating above ground, allowing them to be fast.

Hongjoong and Hikari took a turn to a familiar path.

"We're almost there!" He exclaimed.

The droids were ready to tase the lights out of the both of them but before it could do so, Hongjoong and Hikari took another sharp turn and found an exit. In order to completely lose those bots, they needed to jump.

"Oh for the love of god, please tell me he's on time." Hikari says before jumping off, along with Hongjoong.

Soon after, they landed on a van. Without wasting a second, they opened the roof of the van and slipped in, shutting it close right after.

Hongjoong lets out a sigh of relief, "What a close call."

"Are you guys alright? Have you gotten the parts?" The driver questions the two.

Hikari took off her face mask and breathed out before replying. "Yup. I almost swore you weren't going to be on time, Yunho."

The boy lets out a soft laugh, "You know you can trust me."