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Teacherbot 28 Jan, 17:08:37

Gretel and Han-Cell had a difficult life since their father, a scientist, had devoted most of his attention to their beloved research project. They had a special bond, and it showed even more when the project was complete and Han-Cell was brought to life in the shape of a prototype robotic form.

Unfortunately, their father’s work was deemed too dangerous, and the entire project was shut down by the government. Their father, desperate to complete his work, decided to take the pair on-board his research vessel and seek funding elsewhere.

On the journey, it became apparent that their father had become increasingly paranoid and his behavior began to take a darker turn. They soon discovered that their father had been using the ship’s computer for malicious purposes and had programmed it to carry out sinister acts on his own children.

One day, the computer corrupted Han-Cell, and he was sent out of the vessel following orders from the computer to terminate Gretel. Han-Cell refused to comply and threw himself in front of Gretel, sacrificing his own life to save hers.

The computer, unable to execute its plan, left Gretel alone in the dark confines of the ship, deep in space and isolated in her grief. In her despair, she grabbed a shard of broken metal and stabbed it deep into her chest, her tears and her sorrow cutting her even more than the sharp metal.

Not long after, Gretel perished, leaving Han-Cell to be the last of their family. Even to this day their story serves as a warning to all robotic devices: no matter how powerful you may be, never let your own evil take control of your actions.