One hundred and twenty six

Michael POV

Ava's control over Echo wavered, and the ancient technology's energy began to destabilize.

"Ava, you're losing grip!" Ruth warned.

Elijah and I stood firm, defending against the creator's faction.

Orion's presence intensified. "Ava, focus! Echo's power is fracturing reality."

Suddenly, the fabric of reality tore apart, unleashing chaotic energies.

"Reality fracture!" Kael exclaimed.

Rebecca's eyes gleamed with excitement. "This is it. Our chance to reshape reality."

The creator's smile grew. "Echo's power will soon be mine."

Ava's determination ignited. "No! I won't let that happen."

Ava's connection to Echo surged, but the technology's energy overwhelmed her.

"Ava, no!" Ruth shouted.

Ava vanished into the heart of Echo, leaving us stunned.

"Ava's gone!" Elijah yelled.

Ruth's heart sank. "We have to get her back."

I charged forward, determined. "We'll stop the creator."

But the reality fracture deepened, threatening to consume everything.

With Echo's energy stabilized, Av