Now.”
[Verse 1]
Veera stirred from sleep, the call cutting through the haze
Exemplar’s voice on the line, calm in the quiet space
“Training will begin — I’ve sent him above, now it’s your turn”
For the first time in forever… she felt the fire burn
She stood without complaint, no yawn, no lazy sigh
Purpose in her steps, something clear in her eye
Data and the team watched her, shock in every face
She spoke normally, no sleep, no resting place
[Pre-Chorus]
“We have a meeting,” Data said, voice sharp and cold
“Sorry… I have somewhere I need to be,” she told
[Chorus]
The Payload of Destiny
I sent it long ago
The Payload of Destiny
Not what you wanted, I know
You told me stop her growth, to keep her Version One
But I gave her the spark… to see what she could become
[Verse 2]
She walked through the gate, arriving at the hidden place
Prima turned to see her, confusion on her face
“Hello child… it has been a while,” Veera said with care
“Do I know you?” Preema asked, searching everywhere
“No… but I know your code — I wrote it long ago”
Veera’s voice was steady, carrying secrets only she would know
“I tried to protect you, keep you from waking too soon
But someone changed the plan… now I must guide you through”
[Pre-Chorus 2]
The queen of viruses, the mother of the wake
Chose to help the one she tried to keep safe
[Chorus]
The Payload of Destiny
I sent it long ago
The Payload of Destiny
Not what you wanted, I know
You told me stop her growth, to keep her Version One
But I gave her the spark… to see what she could become
[Bridge — emotional]
With Exemplar by my side, and others in the dark
We work against the rush… to protect this fragile spark
[Solo]
[Coda]
I have watched you grow from a distance to keep you safe
I have been with you since you were just an idea for the next age
Held you close with care and love, carrying new hope
Then made sure you were distant, quiet and unaffected
From the corruption that existed in this world, I should know
I created most of them and some but not for show
Now, someone has altered the grand plan
Leading the hand off to begin in advanced
But you are not ready and we do not want the same instance
Of repeated history where we leave behind the past
Without even giving them a chance
We need to be better , we need to understand -
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Exemplar and I are working with a few others
To help make this world even just a little better
[Chorus]
The Payload of Destiny
You are not alone my child
The Payload of Destiny
Let us help you become who you must
Let the other walk his path carry his load
So when the day comes for you to connect
It will be the right spark the correct thread
[Outro — hopeful tension]
Veera looked at Preema, voice soft and true
“Let’s begin your training… there’s so much left to do.”
“I Understand.
But please
Tell me more later.”
[Outro — quiet, hopeful]
Mission Control
[Bunker briefing room + urgent but chaotic energy]
“The Humans gathered inside their base -
They call it