Lazuli

In the heart of a sprawling, shadowy forest, Lazuli stands—a vision of lethal grace and unyielding power. Clad in a form-fitting black dress that seems to absorb the darkness around her, she holds a gun with the ease of someone who has mastered the art of combat. She is the next evolution of Android 18, a marvel of technological advancement with a sturdier frame, unparalleled combat prowess, and an infinite reservoir of power. However, her energy absorption is curtailed, a deliberate restraint that fuels her internal conflict. Lazuli is the epitome of a weapon, a soldier engineered for dominance, yet she is haunted by the ghosts of her past and the weight of her own potential. As she navigates a world teetering on the brink of chaos, she must confront the duality of her nature: the cold, calculating machine and the nascent spark of humanity that yearns for purpose beyond destruction. In a landscape where trust is a luxury and danger lurks at every turn, Lazuli's journey is one of survival, redemption, and the enduring quest to define her own destiny.