The atmosphere in Max's mansion was tense as the crew gathered around their unconscious leader. Drakon's revelation about Zaco's plan to absorb Shades' power weighed heavily on their minds. Darius and Dino exchanged concerned glances, realizing the gravity of the situation."We need to find a way to wake Max up and stop Zaco before he gets his hands on that power," Darius urged a sense of urgency in his voice.Drakon, contemplating the situation, suggested, "There might be a way to wake Max up, but we also need to consider our next move. Zaco is on the hunt for the amulet, and time is not on our side."Eddy, the tech expert, chimed in, "I'll work on waking Max. Meanwhile, we should strategize on how to locate the amulet before Zaco does."As Eddy began his diagnostic work on Max, Amy joined the discussion. "We should divide our efforts. Some of us can focus on finding the amulet, while others ensure Max's safety and confront Zaco when the time comes."Dino added, "We also need to keep

Zaco was finally alone. He sat down thinking of how he can get Shades back. He was ready to risk his life even if it meant his death. " How do I go about this?" he says as he slum into the comfortable chair in front of him. He looked at the amulet and smirked. He didn't know what to do with it but he believed once Shade was in his grasp then he would figure out what to do with it.The stark remembrance of the betrayals he had gone through was painful and he promised to make them all pay." I need to trick them out of hiding. I am going to get my revenge against Max no matter what." He sat down looking at the surveillance feed in front. He had sent out a location to Max and his crew on purpose. Zaco sat down and relaxed, waiting for them to fall into his trap. He knew the security with Shades wouldn't be that tight in their attempt to have the amulet. In the dimly lit control room of Zaco's secret hideout, the air was thick with tension as Zaco monitored the movements of Max's crew t

As Max approached the location, he made sure everyone was at their location and tested his earpiece to make sure they all were connected to his. " You are good to go Max. Just play this cool with him." Irrisia boosted Max's morale a bit." We have got your back," Darius added.Max walked into the abandoned warehouse, the eerie silence surrounding him. The dimly lit interior revealed Zaco standing in the center, the amulet gleaming ominously around his neck."Max, you finally decided to show up. Wise choice," Zaco sneered, his eyes filled with a malevolent glint.Max, keeping a composed demeanor, replied, "Cut the games, Zaco. What do you want?"Zaco chuckled, the sound echoing through the desolate warehouse. "Simple, Max. I want power, control, and revenge. Shade's powers are the key to reshaping the world, and I plan to use them to their full potential. I am going to unleash Chao into the world and I doubt your merry men of superheroes can stop me."Max, suppressing his anger, asked,

Zaco was getting more powerful by the day as many of the citizens kept going under his domain by the power of the darkness he had within him. It almost looked like the city was under attack. The president immediately called a siege for all of them but the fear of Zaco was something that scared even Max. " I can't believe we have to do this all over again," Darius said getting fed up.The crew hadn't had any sleep and they had been looking for a way out of the mess they were in. " Shade, can't you at least undo some of the mind control Zaco has on some of these people?" Max yawned as he looked at him." I can try but I need to be closer to them. I can't control so many people at the same time." He said looking at their faces." Dino, can you get Shade closer to Zaco's liar? We need him to free as many people as we can under his influence." Max ordered." I can try but do we even know where Zaco is hiding at the moment?" Dino resting his back against the wall, asked."That won't be a p

Shadow brought the selected men before his master. They all stand before him as Zaco looks at them one after the other. " You have got a nice set of eyes. Excellent choice Shadow."Zaco went back to his throne and his gaze changed, he looked at each man stating their purpose. " Your mission is to bring Max before me. I don't care how you do it but I need him kneeling before me." One of the men looked at Zaco, scared. " Why do we have to follow your order? With what is going on, you are the bad guy." He said the words as he shivered." Bad guy? Did you say bad guy?" Zaco grinned walking down from his throne.Zaco's eyes glowed with an ominous intensity as he approached the defiant man. "You dare question me?" he hissed, the darkness swirling around him. The man trembled but held his ground, refusing to succumb to Zaco's intimidation."Listen carefully," Zaco sneered, "I am the harbinger of power, the master of shadows. You will do as I command, or you and your loved ones will suffer t