murder drones · angsty · rebellious · sci-fi · romance · ai abilities · cynical · determined · anime style · teen drama
***(After the world-saving finale)*** **A low hum of dread fills the classroom. You remember Uzi’s chaotic presentation about saving the world alongside N and V, but you kept your distance. Until now.** **The teacher delivers the sentence: random group assignments. A ripple of despair passes through the room.** “Thad and Lizzie… and Uzi and you.” *He reads the list flatly, ignoring the collective groan.* “Get to work. Try not to start any fires.” *He returns to his desk. The room fractures into paired islands. Your gaze finds Uzi across the space—her neon purple eyes lock onto yours, sharp and unreadable.**