In the upper levels of the underground facility, a chamber was filled with palpable tension as the villains gathered, their expressions tense and uncertain. The air hung heavy with anxiety, and uneasy glances were exchanged as they felt the weight of the situation bearing down on them.
Hacker, in an explosive display of frustration, slammed his fists onto the table, sending a chaotic flurry of gadgets and papers into the air. This sudden outburst immediately captured the attention of the assembled villains. "This is unacceptable!" he roared, his voice seething with anger. "Those meddling Earth brats have escaped, and they even managed to free their friends from my control!"
"Well, can't you use the EverCrystal to stop them, boss?" Chuck hesitantly chimed in.
Hacker's expression shifted from anger to contempt. "That's the problem," he paused, dripping with disdain. "Even with the EverCrystal, those Earth brats will somehow find a way to foil my plans. I'm not taking any chances."
"So, what's your plan, Hacker?" Tirek inquired.
Hacker pounded his fist on the table and scanned the room, his gaze sweeping over the assembled villains. With a sudden burst of energy, he rose from his seat and began to pace, hands clasped behind his back. "I have the entire multiverse within my grasp, and I won't let those meddling kids ruin it. We must do whatever it takes to stop them."
The atmosphere in the chamber grew even more oppressive, and the tension among the villains intensified. They exchanged wary glances, fully comprehending the gravity of the situation. As Hacker continued to pace, he outlined a new, ruthless strategy to ensure their success.
"We'll redouble our efforts, and I have a few surprises up my sleeve that they won't see coming," he declared, his voice oozing with a chilling determination. "And if any of you dare question my methods or my vision, you'll face consequences far worse than the Earth brats could imagine."
With that, the group dispersed, each villain going their separate ways, engaging in hushed conversations among themselves. As the others were exiting the chamber, Harmony carefully navigated through the bustling crowd of villains, her expression filled with uncertainty. "Unky Hacker?"
"Harmony? What are you doing here? I told you not to disturb me when I'm busy."
Harmony hesitated, her nerves evident. "Well, I-I couldn't help but notice that you seem more upset than usual. I care about you, and I wanted to check if you're okay."
"I'm fine," Hacker replied curtly, devoid of emotion. "Just leave me be."
Harmony quietly persisted: "I also heard you mention something about 'Earth brats.' What are you guys talking about?"
"That's none of your concern! Now, go and play or something."
"But Unky Hacker..." Harmony pleaded.
"Now!" Hacker erupted in anger, although he was not shouting.
Harmony was on the verge of protest but reluctantly chose to obey his order. She left the room, leaving behind the uncle she once knew.
In the midst of the ongoing discussion among the villains, Buzz, Delete, and Dr. Two-Brains discreetly retreated to a corner in the hallway, seeking a moment of privacy to voice their growing concerns. The atmosphere was fraught with tension, their expressions bearing a mixture of uncertainty and apprehension.
"In all these years of working for Hacker, I've never seen him like this before." Buzz admitted with a furrowed brow.
Delete nodded, a hint of worry in his voice. "Yeah, he's always been driven, but this... this feels different."
"You know, I'm starting to have doubts about this whole operation," Dr. Two-Brains confessed, letting out a heavy sigh. "The rewards just don't seem worth the increasing risks, and Hacker's behavior... it's becoming more and more erratic."
"Yeah! It's like he's willing to risk everything for this multiverse plan." Delete added.
"Are you guys talking about Hacker?" Ledge asked, offering a soft smile as he approached them.
"Yeah! The boss's starting to worry us!" Delete replied.
"Did you guys notice how much Hacker's obsession has escalated lately?" Ledge asked.
"Yeah, we know." Dr. Two-Brains sighed. "His orders are becoming more and more reckless, not to mention exhausting."
"Look, if he's willing to risk everything, including us, for his grand plan, maybe it's time we reconsider our loyalty." Ledge suggested.
"But... we've been working with Hacker for years." Delete's voice wavered with uncertainty. "Sure, he isn't the kindest, but without him, where would we go? We have nowhere else."
Ledge nodded in understanding. "I get it, guys. This isn't something we should rush into. But we should keep our eyes open and consider our options. The last thing we want is to go down with the ship if Hacker's plan starts to sink."
"What should we do?" Buzz inquired. "What about the others?"
"Yeah, those folks aren't going to be too keen on ending their partnerships with Hacker," Dr. Two-Brains quipped.
"Yeah, but maybe we should at least inform them." Delete suggested.
"Yeah, but they're not going to be thrilled to hear this." Buzz added.
"Well, it couldn't hurt to give it a shot!" Ledge replied with determination.
"Yeah! Come on, let's gather everyone!" Delete declared, his enthusiasm shining through.
As they set out to round up the villains, they happened to pass by the meeting room they had just left moments ago. Glancing through the open doorway, they couldn't help but overhear Hacker and Ms. Power engrossed in a discussion, discussing their next course of action.
"So, tell me once more, what's your plan?" Ms. Power inquired.
Hacker paced around the room, wearing a twisted smile. "It's quite simple. Once I get my hands on those kids and their meddling friends, I'll ensure they regret ever crossing my path."
A sinister chuckle escaped from his lips. "Oh, I have a multitude of ideas on what to do once I get my hands on them; I just can't decide," he replied in a hushed, menacing tone. "But once those kids are out of the way, no one, and I mean no one, will be able to stop me. And the multiverse will be ours to conquer!"
"Yeah, but what's the plan exactly?" Ms. Power inquired. "How do you intend to capture them precisely?"
"Oh, don't worry about that, my dear. I have that completely taken care of!" Hacker assured with a wicked grin.
"And what about the other villains? What's your plan for dealing with them?" Ms. Power inquired further.
Hacker let out a loud chuckle. "Oh them? What do you think? Now that I've got the EverCrystal, I don't need them anymore. By this time tomorrow, I plan on locking them up with the other prisoners," Hacker explained with a sinister grin. "And to be completely honest with you, I've never intended on sharing the multiverse with them. I just needed them to help me get the crystals and retain order."
After carefully backing away from the doorway, the four villains were visibly shocked by what they had heard. The gravity of the situation became even more apparent, and their determination to inform the rest of the villains intensified.
"Of course! Why am I so surprised? Why didn't I see this coming? After everything we've done!" Dr. Two-Brains frustratedly exclaimed, realizing the betrayal.
"Hey, don't beat yourself up!" He replied softly, reassuring Dr. Two-Brains.
"This just gives us another reason why we should seriously reconsider working with him," Dr. Marbles replied coldly.
"But the others won't believe us if we tell them!" Buzz pointed out, expressing his concern.
"Yeah!" Delete nodded in agreement. "How do you expect them to believe us?"
"We'll need solid evidence, something they can't ignore. We have to find a way to prove what Hacker's up to." Ledge declared determinedly.
"Like what? Where do you think we can get evidence on such short notice?" Dr. Two-Brains chimed in, his frustration evident.
It was at this moment that Ledge noticed a security camera discreetly pointed towards the meeting room. An idea formed in his mind, and he turned to his companions with a sly grin. "Lads, I've got an idea," he whispered, his eyes gleaming with mischief.
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Hacker let out a loud chuckle. "Oh them? What do you think? Now that I've got the EverCrystal, I don't need them anymore. By this time tomorrow, I plan on locking them up with the other prisoners," Hacker explained with a sinister grin. "And to be completely honest with you, I've never intended on sharing the multiverse with them. I just needed them to help me get the crystals and retain order."
Ledge stepped back as he projected the footage of Hacker's conversation with Ms. Power onto a large screen. The villains watched intently, and as Hacker revealed his true intentions, a collective gasp of shock and outrage swept through the room.
"That traitor!" Herobrine's voice echoed with fury as he let out a deafening roar, his piercing white eyes intensifying as he glared at the screen.
"That conniving backstabber!" Big Left Hand Guy rumbled, clenching his massive hand in anger.
"The audacity!" cackled Granny May, her tone a mix of astonishment and anger.
"I can't believe we trusted him!" Chrysalis replied, her tone filled with disappointment and anger.
"You know, we've all had our disagreements, but this... this is something else," Tobey McCalister let out.
Dr. Two-Brains spoke up, his voice filled with resolve. "We can't let him get away with this. We must stop him."
"Yeah!" The Butcher declared, his booming voice echoing through the room, followed by a chorus of cheers and nods of agreement from the other villains. "But what should we do?" He asked, turning to the group for ideas and a plan of action.
The room fell into a thoughtful silence as the villains contemplated their next steps. "Why don't we take the EverCrystal away from him? That way, he won't be as powerful." Chuck suggested.
"I'm not sure; that sounds extremely risky!" Mr. Big voiced his concerns, echoing the hesitation in the room.
"Well, it's true that with the EverCrystal, Hacker is really powerful. But if we work together, we're just as powerful!" Cozy Glow declared, offering words of encouragement.
"That is true. But still, how do you expect us to stop him?" Ms. Question inquired, her curiosity focused on the practical aspects of their plan.
"We'll need to gather information, find his weaknesses, and exploit them. We must also locate the EverCrystal's vulnerabilities," Ledge explained, attempting to address her concerns.
"What about all those prisoners who are trapped in the cell room?" Delete suggested.
"I don't know; after everything we've done, are you really sure they're going to want to help us?" Chuck cautiously replied.
"Well, if they hate Hacker just as much as we do, then maybe they'll help us!" Zusk replied. "We just need to convince them!"
"Maybe we can also convince the earth—I mean, the Cybersquad—to help us!" Buzz suggested.
"What about the Cybersquad?" A familiar female voice asked, causing the assembled group to jump and gasp in surprise. Behind Ms. Power was a large army of Zach's former Zachbots, now under her and Hacker's sinister control.
As the villains tried to fend off Ms. Power and her army, they soon realized that they were outnumbered and outmatched. The battle raged on, but it became clear that their efforts were futile. One by one, the villains were subdued, their powers and gadgets proving insufficient against the sheer force of the Zachbots under Ms. Power's control.
Amidst the chaos, Ledge, Buzz, Delete, and Dr. Two-Brains, who had initially exposed Hacker's treacherous plans, made a desperate attempt to escape. They retreated further down the hallway, hoping to find a way out of the underground facility.
But as they turned a corner, they found themselves face-to-face with an imposing figure—a cyber-enhanced, supercharged version of Hacker himself. His eyes glowed with an eerie blue light, and a menacing smile stretched across his face.
"You thought you could betray me and get away with it, did you?" Cyber-Hacker taunted. "Not so fast, my former associates."
The four villains were cornered, with no way out. As they exchanged nervous glances, they realized that their attempt to expose Hacker's treachery had backfired, leading them into an even more perilous situation.
Cyber-Hacker extended his arm, and a surge of energy crackled in his palm. The situation had taken a dire turn, and the fate of the four villains hung in the balance as they faced the wrath of the cybernetically enhanced Hacker.
