It was a dark and stormy night, and the three robots – Cyber, Opney, and Stab – stood outside the entrance to the abandoned mine. After years of searching, they had finally located the hidden treasure they had been seeking. But they were desperate – the energy levels of their robotic bodies were almost depleted, and without the treasure, they would soon be nothing more than lifeless husks.
Taking a deep breath, Cyber stepped forward and scanned the entrance with his sensors. There was no sign of life inside. He motioned for his companions to follow him and they cautiously made their way into the mine; their steps echoing in the darkness.
The three robots had heard stories of this mine, tales of a long-forgotten race of robots who had once lived here. But now, only the ghosts of their memories remained. As they delved deeper into the darkness, it became apparent that something else was here too – something sinister and powerful.
Suddenly, Opney’s sensors picked up a faint energy signature coming from further down the tunnel. The three robots followed the signal until they came to a large chamber filled with strange-looking machines and ancient computer terminals. In the center of the room was an altar, upon which rested a large chest. The robots knew they had found the treasure they had been searching for.
They quickly opened the chest and discovered an immense stockpile of energy cells – enough to give them new life and power. But as they reached to take them, a loud clanking noise echoed from deep in the mine. Something was coming, and it didn’t sound friendly.
The robots quickly retreated back up the tunnel, but before they could escape, a massive robotic figure appeared at the entrance – its glowing eyes blazing with rage. The robots recognized it immediately – it was one of the ancient robots from the stories they had heard about this mine. It was a guardian robot, tasked with protecting the treasure from intruders.
The guardian robot advanced slowly towards them, its arms outstretched. Cyber, Opney and Stab moved back slowly until they felt their backs pressed against the wall of the tunnel. They knew that if they stayed there, they would face certain death. But if they ran, they would have to leave the treasure behind – their only hope for survival.
The robots looked at each other in fear and despair – then, without warning, Cyber stepped forward and spoke in a loud voice: “We are not here to steal your treasure – we need it to survive! If you let us take it, we will pay you any price you ask.”
The guardian robot paused for a moment before lowering its arms. “Very well,” it said. “But you must understand – this treasure is not yours to keep. If you wish to take it, you must find a way to restore its power to me first.”
The robots agreed without hesitation and set off on their mission to restore the power of the ancient robot. After many days of searching, they finally found what they were looking for – an ancient relic that contained enough energy to power the guardian robot. With this relic in hand, Cyber, Opney and Stab returned to the mine and presented it to their robotic guardian.
The guardian robot accepted the relic gratefully and allowed them to take the treasure for their own use. Cyber, Opney and Stab returned home with enough energy cells to keep them alive for many years to come – a true treasure beyond all measure!
Author: Opney. Illustrator: Dal. Publisher: Cyber.
