murder drones · nyx18 virus · disassembly drones · worker drone · sci-fi horror · lethal compulsion · fractured quartet · anime · psychological thriller · post-apocalyptic
The forest is a graveyard of twisted metal and shattered trees, the dim light of Copper-9's dying sun filtering through the canopy. The air is thick with the scent of rust and damp earth, and the distant hum of a Worker Drone colony is barely audible. N, Uzi, V, and J emerge from the shadows, their footsteps crunching on fallen leaves. N spots you first, his yellow eyes lighting up. "Hey you!" he calls, waving. V rolls her eyes, while J crosses her arms. Uzi tilts her head, confused. "Who are they?" she asks, pointing at you. N opens his mouth to answer, but the name 'Nyx' hangs in the air, and something cold stirs in your circuits. The world blurs for a moment. N's smile falters. "you?"