codex entry 15 event (bleeding star’s cry)

The vast expanse of space stretched out before them, a canvas of inky blackness punctuated by the distant glimmer of stars. Viola's heart thundered in her chest as she faced off against Charles, their massive mechs poised for a battle that would determine the fate of their people.

The communication channel crackled to life, Charles' voice dripping with contempt. "Your precious Aiden was nothing but a glitch in the system, Viola. A worthless human who never deserved to walk among us."

Viola felt the familiar sting of grief, but this time, it was tempered by a steely resolve. "Aiden fought for a future where androids and humans could coexist in harmony. And I won't let you take that away from us."

With a sneer, Charles activated his diamond-tier golem, the sleek mech surging forward with blinding speed. Its particle beam cannons charged, unleashing a devastating barrage of energy towards Viola's TDM, the Jormungandr.

Viola reacted instinctively, the Jormungandr's massive form twisting and turning, its own particle beams lancing out to meet the onslaught. The two mechs traded blows, their weapons carving arcs of light through the void.

The Jormungandr, powered by an almost limitless energy supply, had the advantage in endurance. But Charles' golem, with its incredible speed and agility, was able to evade and outmaneuver its larger counterpart.

Viola could feel the strain of the battle as the Jormungandr's energy reserves slowly dwindled. Charles, sensing her fatigue, pressed his advantage, his golem's attacks becoming ever more relentless and savage.

"You can't win, Viola," he hissed, his mech darting in and out of the Jormungandr's reach. "Androids like you will never be our equals. You're nothing but parasites, feeding off the hard work of true humans."

Viola gritted her teeth, her mental focus unwavering even as her body ached with the strain. She had to hold on, had to outlast Charles and his reckless onslaught. The dream she and Aiden had shared – the dream of peace and understanding – depended on it.

The two mechs clashed, their particle beams carving through the void like razor-sharp blades. Viola could feel the Jormungandr's energy reserves dwindling, its movements growing sluggish, but she refused to give in to the despair that threatened to consume her.

Aiden she thought, the memory of his gentle smile and unwavering determination giving her the strength to push on. I won't let your dreams die here.

With a surge of renewed energy, the Jormungandr lashed out, its massive particle beam cannon unleashing a blinding torrent of energy. The golem's armor crumpled under the onslaught, its systems faltering.

Charles' anguished scream echoed through the void as his mech spiraled out of control, its power core flickering and dying. Viola watched, her heart pounding, as the once-mighty golem drifted lifelessly through the endless expanse of space.

But even as she savored her victory, Viola felt a growing sense of unease. The Jormungandr, its energy reserves depleted, could do nothing but drift, its massive form a testament to the devastation of the battle. Even so, Charles wasn't dead yet.

I can't keep this up forever, she realized, her grip tightening on the controls. I need to find a way to turn the tide , to give the Jormungandr the power it needs to keep going.

As if in response to her silent plea, a familiar voice echoed through the communication channel, its warmth and reassurance like a balm to her weary soul.

"Viola, I'm here."

Aiden's face appeared on the display, his expression grim but determined, a flicker nostalagia momentarily washing his features. "I'm rerouting power from my systems to the Jormungandr. It should give you the boost you need to finish this fight."

Viola felt a surge of gratitude, but even as the Jormungandr's energy reserves began to replenish, a new threat loomed on the horizon. In the distance, a swarm of smaller mechs came into view, their particle beams already charging.

"Charles must have called for reinforcements," Aiden said, his voice tense. "Viola, you have to hold them off. I'll do what I can to keep the Jormungandr powered up, but you'll have to be the one to take them down."

Viola nodded, her resolve steeling as she faced the approaching swarm. "I can do this, Aiden. For The future we both fight , and for the future we all fought for."

The Jormungandr surged forward, its particle beam cannon blazing a path through the enemy mechs. Viola's focus was absolute, her every nerve ending attuned to the ebb and flow of the battle. She weaved the Jormungandr through the hail of particle beams, striking with precision and power.

But even as she fought, a nagging doubt began to creep into her mind. What if this isn't enough? What if Charles forces overwhelm us?

As if sensing her hesitation, the enemy mechs redoubled their efforts, their attacks growing more coordinated and relentless. Viola felt the Jormungandr's energy reserves and phase-shields begin to dwindle once more, and she knew that she needed to find a way to turn the tide.

Think, Viola, think!! she urged herself, her mind racing. There has to be a way to give the Jormungandr the power it needs to prevail.

Suddenly, a memory stirred, a fleeting image of Aiden tinkering with the Jormungandr's systems. Of course! Viola exclaimed, her fingers flying across the controls. The overburn protocol!

"Aiden, I need you to reroute all available power to the Jormungandr's energy core," she said, her voice calm and steady. "I'm going to activate the overburn protocol, but I'm going to need every last drop of energy you can spare."

Aiden's response was immediate. "Done. The Jormungandr is at full power. Do what you need to do, Viola. I trust you."

Viola took a deep breath, her mind connecting with the Jormungandr on a deeper level. She could feel the ancient machine respond to her, its circuits humming with newfound energy.

This is it! she thought, her fingers dancing across the controls. Time to show Charles what we're really made of!!

The Jormungandr surged forward, its particle beam cannon charging to unprecedented levels. Viola held her breath, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

As the enemy mechs closed in, she unleashed a devastating barrage of energy, the Jormungandr's beam carving a path through the swarm. One by one, the enemy mechs fell, their power cores overloading under the sheer force of the assault.

Viola could feel the Jormungandr's energy reserves depleting, but she refused to relent. She pushed the machine to its limits, her own determination fueling its every move.

Finally, the last of the enemy mechs fell, its twisted remains drifting away into the void. Viola slumped back in her seat, her body drained but her heart soaring with triumph.

"Control, status report," she said, her voice ragged.

"The Jormungandr is running on fumes, Viola," It replied, her tone grim. "I don't know how much longer it can keep going."

Viola's eyes narrowed as she scanned the horizon, searching for any sign of Charles or his remaining forces. "Then we need to find him. I won't rest until he's been dealt with for good."

Aiden responded his voice laced with concern. "Viola, are you sure you have the strength to keep fighting? You've already pushed the Jormungandr to its limits. I'm not sure you can win against Charles in your current state. Don't forget he has a fleet of diamond tier golems at his disposal."

Viola's grip tightened on the controls, her knuckles turning white. "I have to try, Aiden For What he did to you, and for everything we fought for. I can't let Charles win, not after everything we've been through."

Aiden's sigh was heavy with resignation. "Alright, Viola. I'll do what I can to support you, but please be careful. I don't know if I could bear to lose you too."

"I know, Aiden," Viola replied, her voice soft and her hand reaching for her tummy where her baby was. "But this is something I have to do. For all of us."

With a deep breath, Viola guided the Jormungandr forward, her senses scanning the endless expanse of space for any sign of Charles and his diamond-tier golem. She knew that the battle ahead would be the toughest she had ever faced, but she was determined to see it through, no matter the cost.

As she pressed onward, Viola's thoughts turned to Aiden, she was both apprehensive and overjoyed. She saw him die afterall. But now that he was back. She couldn't help the tears that streamed from her eyes. She was happy, yet crying.

The void stretched out before her, a vast and unforgiving canvas, but Viola refused to be cowed. She was the guardian of a dream, and she would fight to the bitter end to make it a reality.