Character: Harper "Harpy" Jones - A 17-year-old tech prodigy who can hack anything. Cynical, sarcastic, but fiercely loyal to her friends.
Scene: A loud explosion rocks the quiet town of Oakhaven. Harpy is in her cluttered workshop, soldering a circuit board, when the power goes out. She pulls out her phone, but there's no signal. She sighs, grabbing a flashlight and heading outside.
(Harpy steps outside. The street is dark and littered with debris. A massive, glowing figure emerges from the smoke. It's a Cybertronian, injured and barely functioning. Harpy stares, wide-eyed, as the Autobot looks at her with pleading optics.)
Harpy: (whispering) Whoa... dude... what are you?
(The Autobot tries to speak, but all that comes out is a series of distorted clicks and whirs. Harpy cautiously approaches, her fear giving way to curiosity.)
Harpy: Okay, okay. You're hurt. I can see that. But I don't speak robot. Can you... you know... communicate?
(The Autobot's optics flicker. He tries to make contact again, this time focusing on Harpy.)
Harpy: (raising her voice) Wait, hold on! I can't help you if you can't talk! Seriously, what am I supposed to do? You're gigantic! And glowing! This is not my usual Tuesday, okay?
(The Autobot suddenly freezes, his optics widening. He projects a holographic image of a familiar object - a small, silver key.)
Harpy: Whoa... Is that a... a key? You want me to... fix something?
(The Autobot's optics confirm. Harpy takes a deep breath. She's terrified, but also incredibly intrigued. A spark of rebellion ignites in her eyes.)
Harpy: Alright, big guy. Let's see what we can do. But you better have a good explanation for this whole… alien invasion thing. Because honestly, I'm not sure I'm ready for another robot apocalypse.
(Harpy walks towards the injured Autobot, her eyes filled with a mix of fear and determination. The camera focuses on her face, highlighting her unwavering resolve. The scene fades to black.)
(End of Scene)
Notes: This scene shows Harpy's quick wit, technical prowess, and her natural instinct to help those in need. Her sarcastic humor and rebellious streak make her a relatable and engaging character. The scene also introduces the conflict, hinting at the larger world of Cybertronians and the potential for an epic battle.