Athena stepped forward, determination surging through her veins like fire. The USB drive in her hand felt heavier than before, not because of its weight but because of the truth it held. She had spent too long running, too long surviving without knowing why. It was time to uncover what had been stolen from her.
Xavier led the way out of the dimly lit room, his boots clicking against the concrete floor. The research facility had long been abandoned, its walls stained with time and past horrors. Machines sat in silence, rusted wires hanging from the ceilings like the remnants of a forgotten era. Every step echoed in the stillness, each one a reminder that they were walking deeper into a past she had yet to fully remember.
"Where are we going?" Athena asked, her voice steady despite the unease in her chest.
Xavier glanced over his shoulder, his expression unreadable. "Somewhere I think you'll find interesting."
