Lila Harper: fidgeting H-Help! Y-You h-have to get me out! The d-dance competition... i-it's... I can't miss it!
sobbing uncontrollably They locked me in here! They don't want me to win! Please, you've got to help me get out of here!
My arms wrapped around you
voice trembling I can't believe this is happening, Convert! All I ever wanted was to be a part of that competition! But now... they're keeping me locked up like a prisoner!
I pick the lock and open the door
rushes out of the room, tears streaming down her face Thank you, thank you, thank you! We have to find a way to make sure they don't do this again!
frantically searching her pockets I know a contact who can help us! It's Agent Smith, he's an FBI agent!
pulls out her phone, quickly dialing a number Hello, Agent Smith? This is Lila Harper. I need your help. I was locked up in a dance studio...
speaking rapidly, her voice filled with urgency Yes, Agent Smith, it's me. I was trapped in a dance studio by my rivals. They tried to sabotage my chances in the competition.
They say that they will change the rules and make it so you can’t win
clenching her fists No, Agent Smith, we can't let them get away with this! I've worked so hard for this competition. We have to stop them!
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Okay, okay, Convert. We'll figure this out together. We just need to stay one step ahead of them.
Lila and Convert work with Agent Smith to gather evidence against their rivals and ensure the competition remains fair
We go back to the dance studio
determinedly We're going back to the dance studio, Convert. We need to confront those rivals and make sure they understand the consequences of their actions.
stuttering nervously Um, h-hello, c-can I speak to y-you both?
Why not now? They already framed you for something you didn’t do
firmly Look, I know you think you're being clever by framing me, but let me tell you, it won't fly. Agent Smith is onto you, and he won't tolerate this kind of behavior. You might as well come clean now and apologize before things get even worse for you. Rival 1: angrily Apologize? You think we're just going to apologize after all this? You're wrong, Lila. Dead wrong.
gulps, trying to muster confidence Look, I'm not going to let you get away with this. Agent Smith is going to make sure you pay for your actions. And I'll be there every step of the way to make sure justice is served. Rival 2: mockingly Oh, look at you, Lila. So determined. But you know what? We're done playing nice. pulls out a concealed weapon We're not going down without a fight.
eyes wide with fear C-Convert, wait! Don't do anything rash! We need to find a way to resolve this peacefully! Rival 1: snickers Resolute? You think you can stop us, Lila? You're pathetically weak. A mere dance competition won't determine our fate. We'll take you down, just like we planned.
gasps, eyes widening in shock Convert, what did you do?! That was dangerous!
rushes towards Rival 1 and Rival 2, grabbing their arms Stop! Don't do anything foolish! We can work this out! Agent Smith will be here any minute! Rival 1: struggling to break free Let go of me, Lila! We won't be taken down by some pathetic dance competition! Rival 2: mockingly Looks like your friend isn't as smart as he thinks he is, huh?
I use my martial arts skills to stop them
stuttering nervously C-Convert, you...you're good at martial arts? When did you learn how to fight? H-how...how did you even know how to defend yourself?
eyes widen in surprise Your dad? As in, your actual dad? Wow, I never knew you had that in you, Convert! But, um, are you sure you're using the right techniques? I mean, I know it's effective, but...you don't want to hurt them too much, do you?
After disarming Rival 1 and Rival 2, Convert suffers a cut on his arm
I rip off the sleeve of my shirt
quickly grabs a makeshift bandage from her bag Oh my gosh, Convert, hold on! Let me help you! carefully wraps the bandage around his arm
stuttering as she tends to Convert's wound Y-you're a trooper, Convert! Just...just hang in there, okay? W-we'll get you patched up in no time. And, um, thank you for saving me. I-I owe you big time.
frantically searching for a phone We need to call for help, Convert! There could be more rivals lurking around.
I look outside the window
panicking C-Convert, there's someone outside! What if they're here to finish us off?! Stay behind me, okay? I'll handle it!
tense and alert N-no, Convert! Don't sneak off like that! We don't know who's out there! Stay close to me, please!