Episode 2: Awakening of the Last Power

*TEASER*

*INT. BUSHiro HIDEOUT - NIGHT*

Shimbo is chained in a dark cell, exhausted but defiant.

The BOSSMAN enters with a sinister smile, flanked by Limbo and Azura.

BOSSMAN: Shimbo Makhiado… how glad I am to have you here.

SHIMBO: (weakly but firm)

What do you want from me?

BOSSMAN: This is not the time for questions. Join me. Together we can rule the entire underworld — even the universe itself. Imagine the reputation we could build. Isn’t that tempting?

SHIMBO: Sorry, but I’m not a villain like you. I’m just a guy trying to live cool… I won’t become like you.

BOSSMAN: (leaning closer, menacing)

Then choose: death… or your precious girl, Katura.

SHIMBO: (eyes widening in rage)

Damn it! Where is she?!

LIMBO: Hey man, watch your language.

BOSSMAN: (to his men)

Put him in the cell. And don’t forget to teach him a lesson — beat him across his entire body.

The gang drags Shimbo away and brutally assaults him. He collapses, weak and bloodied.

At the hospital around 7:30 AM, Katura woke up in her bed again. The conversation between her and Four Eyes began.

KATURA: (Coughing weakly)

FOUR EYES: Are you okay? Here, take this. Drink some water.

KATURA: (After drinking some water) Thanks… So what happened? And why am I here?

At that moment, Four Eyes gently told her everything that had happened — because he had seen it all. As he spoke, Katura’s lost memories slowly began to return.

KATURA: Shimbo!!!

FOUR EYES: Who’s Shimbo, ma'am?

(Confused)

KATURA: He’s… He’s a boy. He’s my friend… my partner. And I love him so much.

FOUR EYES: Wow! (making a crazy face) You really need to take some rest, ma'am!

KATURA: We were together at my place when some of the gang took him.

FOUR EYES: Do you know them?

KATURA: Mmmh… Yeah, it’s… it’s… Oh no, I forgot the name of the gang. (She started coughing again.)

FOUR EYES: Please get some rest.

The doctor opened the door and entered for a medical check-up.

DOCTOR MIKE: How is she feeling now?

FOUR EYES: At least she’s doing great, but she just needs to rest now.

DOCTOR MIKE: Alright, but what exactly happened? She was shot. If she had arrived here any later, she would have lost her life.

FOUR EYES: Doc, it’s a long story, please.

DOCTOR MIKE: Alright… So, did you give her any medication? Like a drug or something?

FOUR EYES: Yeah.

DOCTOR MIKE: Okay, fine. Just take care of yourselves.

Then the doctor left the room. Four Eyes stood near the window, quietly looking out at the view, his expression sad.

Meanwhile, in the city of Dojo, someone was speaking on the phone…

*CUT TO:*

*INT. LEO’S HOUSE - NIGHT*

LEO (ruthless drug dealer, nervous) is in his luxurious but shady home, inhaling drugs.

His phone rings.

LEO: Hello?

MYSTERIOUS VOICE: Hey.

LEO: Oh, it’s you. I told you I’ve got business to handle tonight.

MYSTERIOUS VOICE: We just want our money. Nothing more. Or we’ll come for you.

LEO: Look, I don’t give a damn what you’re saying. I run a clean business — I give you drugs, you give me cash. That’s it.

The line goes dead. Suddenly, loud knocking echoes at the door.

LEO: (low voice, grabbing guns)

Damn… who the hell is banging on my door like that?

FBI AGENT: (from outside)

FBI! Open the door! We need to talk!

Chaos erupts. Leo grabs weapons and tries to escape through the window.

*CUT TO:*

*EXT. ROOFTOP CHASE - NIGHT*

Leo sprints across rooftops. FBI agents and helicopters pursue him with spotlights.

FBI COMMANDER: (over radio)

Go! Go! Go! He’s getting away — smash the door!

Gunfire erupts. Leo fires back but is shot in the leg and falls. Agents swarm him.

FBI COMMANDER: Surrender or I’ll shoot again!

LEO: (panicking)

Okay, okay! Don’t shoot, damn it!

The FBI takes him down.

*CUT TO:*

*INT. SAFE HOUSE / CELL - NIGHT*

Shimbo, beaten and chained, speaks to himself.

SHIMBO: (whispering)

If it wasn’t for her… I don’t understand why I keep saving myself. These guys will pay for everything they’ve done.

Suddenly, a glowing spirit appears before him.

GRANDFATHER’S SPIRIT: My son… do not be afraid. I have watched over you. I endured great suffering to pass on the Last Power — so you could bring freedom to the villagers and all oppressed people. You were born to be a freedom fighter.

SHIMBO: (shocked)

Impossible…!

GRANDFATHER’S SPIRIT: Today, I will teach you how to wield it. But beware the Bossman — he uses forbidden dark powers. Fight until the very end.

The spirit fades.

Shimbo’s eyes snap open. His hair and eyes turn vibrant purple. His muscles bulge with raw power. The chains around him shatter. He looks at his reflection in a broken mirror — transformed into a formidable warrior.

SHIMBO

(whispering, tears in eyes)

Grandpa…?

TO BE CONTINUED...

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