Jake and Mia tiptoed through the desolate halls, their footsteps echoing softly. Curiosity sparked in Jake's eyes as he approached the strange, faintly glowing machine at the facility's heart. "Jake, we shouldn't be here," Mia whispered, fear tinging her voice. But Jake's fingers moved on their own, pressing the controls that beckoned him.
Mia screamed as Jake was thrown back, his body engulfed in the fierce glow. Her heart raced as she dragged his unconscious form to safety, tears streaking her cheeks. Throughout a sleepless night, Mia watched over him, her mind filled with dread. At dawn, relief washed over her as Jake's eyes fluttered open, a strange vitality illuminating his gaze.
Jake felt invincible, energy coursing through his veins. Yet, as the hours passed, unease crept in, his reflection in the mirror a constant reminder of his frailty. "I deserve better," he muttered, frustration evident in his voice. That night, emotions surged within him, igniting a fiery transformation that tore through his being, birthing the Teen Hulk.
Lost in a haze of fury, the Hulk rampaged through the forest, his roars echoing into the night. When the rage finally subsided, Jake found himself staring at his reflection in the pond. Humanity flickered within him, triggering a painful reversion. He awoke alone, haunted by the Hulk's taunting voice, a relentless reminder of his weakness.
Mia confronted Jake, demanding answers he couldn't provide. His emotions spiraled, the gamma energy bubbling dangerously beneath his skin. Retreating to the bathroom, Jake gripped the sink, battling the monster within. "No… not again," he whispered, desperation tinging his voice as the Hulk emerged once more.
Mia watched helplessly as the Hulk stormed out, indifferent to her pleas. Days turned into nights, the Teen Hulk asserting dominance, reshaping Jake’s very being. Finally, Jake faced Mia again, trembling as he admitted his fear. "I don’t know what’s happening to me," he confessed, but it was too late. The Hulk, a manifestation of his deepest desires, claimed him entirely, roaring with unstoppable power as Jake faded into oblivion.
