As Akira exits Saeed's headquarters, she breathes a sigh of relief, as she is confident that Saeed is not the mysterious mastermind. She walks for a few hundred metres into the woods, and finds a good spot to sit. Before she sits down on a dense log, she runs her fingers to a fingerprint-locked pocket in her pant, and takes out an identity card. With the ID card in her hand, she proceeds to sit down and breathe in relaxation...From that ID card, it is revealed that Akira is a triple agent, whose loyalty was always towards the Destaani clan. She entered the Shogun clan with the name Akira, as her name was not registered in the general database of Destaani's list of commanders. The mission to infiltrate the Destaani (while she was undercover at the Shogun headquarters) was nothing but an opportunity for her to visit the Destaani HQ, and meet her comrades.
Akira drowns into her thoughts as she sees and feels the Platinum-clad Destaani Elite Commander identity card...
(Past – 5 Years Ago)Jasim and Saeed are close to being established as a name that speaks reliability and dependability within the clan. They are at their peak, with an estimated 20 successful missions within their one year of existence, which is amongst the highest for any debutant commander within the clan.
Around the same time, Akira joins the Destaani as well, as she believes that unlike the Shoguns, the Destaani clan is merciful and humble not just towards their members, but also towards the civilians under their protection.Jasim and Saeed wait by the end of the corridor. As Akira exits from the interview room, Saaed looks at her with awe...
Jasim: Saeed? Are you alright?Saeed does not respond to Jasim, until he gets a pat on the shoulder from Jasim. Saeed shakes his head and looks at Jasim.
Saeed: Yeah yeah, am alright! It's just that...
Jasim: You like her... Right?
Saeed: Yeah true! The way she looks, the way she walks... It's just that something in her makes me wanna fly...
Jasim: You've caught a worthy hunt brother, go for it...
Saeed: True but... Do you think she'll like me? I mean she's a Japanese, while am not. And also, we don't know if she likes someone so...
Jasim: So, what? True love has no boundaries. Her ethnicity doesn't matter, and to know if she likes someone, go talk and get to know her. What matters is that you like her... So, give it a shot man...
Saeed: Me? Talking to her?? (chuckles in disbelief) That seems impossible...
Jasim: I'll make it possible... Just stand right here...
Saeed: No no wait! Jasim don't go!!
Jasim doesn't heed to Saeed's words and goes towards Akira and stands in front of her. Akira stops, then tries walking away, only for Jasim to block her way again...Akira: Yes Mister, what is it that you want? If it's nothing important, then please move away and let me go...Jasim: Yeah well, sorry for the rough welcoming, am Jasim, a Destaani commander, and you're... Akira, right?
Akira: That is me indeed, but how do you know me?
Jasim: Well, it's only been a year since I joined... And the High Table members decided that anyone that matches my aura and potential should join my team, and so they told me about you... And me being the kind of person that believes what my eyes see rather what others say, I came to meet you.
Akira: I see... That's great! I'd like to explore more of the headquarters. Would you mind giving me a tour of this place?
Jasim: Actually, now is a good time to introduce you to my comrade, and our team member, Saeed Rahmani... Come along!
Akira: Sure thing! After you...
Jasim and Akira walk towards Saeed...Jasim: Saeed, this is Akira, our newest addition to the team!
Akira: Hi Saeed!
Saaed: Well yeah, hi Akira!
Jasim: Well brother, could you do us a favour?
Saeed: Yea sure brother, what is it?
Jasim: Akira wants a tour of the headquarters. She asked me if I could give her a tour of this place, but unfortunately, I got a mission to complete, so... Can you give her a tour?
Saeed: A mission without me? Hey! Let's do it together!
Jasim: I can manage it brother, don't you worry about me... Oh well Saeed, go ahead with the tour! Bye Saeed! Also, my apologies Akira, I'd join the tour too if it wasn't for my urgent mission...
Akira: It's alright Jasim, all the best for your mission!
Jasim: Thanks! Saeed, the stage is yours...
Saeed (mind-voice): JASIM? WHY BROTHER WHY?!
Jasim proceeds to the control room, while Saeed and Akira walk around the headquarters...Saeed: Well, uhh... How's the headquarters?
Akira: Its lovely! I really like this place!
Saeed: Since you are a part of our own team, I'll need to know more about you so that I'll be comfortable with you during our tasks and missions. And my first question, describe about your early life...
Akira: Hmm alright... Well, it was harsh. I grew up as an orphan, and the orphanage home wasn't the best place to grow up in so... I ran away from that place, and took refuge here...
Saeed: That's depressing, but at least you're in safe hands now... Am glad that you came here, to the Destaani!
Akira: That's so kind of you! Thank you so much! Well, any other questions?
Saeed: Uhh yeah, there's another question...
Akira: What is it?
Saeed: Are you single?
Akira stops to a pause, and looks at him doubtfully...
Akira: I am single, yes... But why did you ask this question all of a sudden? Well... You like me or something?
Saeed: (visible anxiousness) Well, as I said earlier, just wanted to know more about you so... Yeah?
Akira: (with a commanding tone) Look, just be brutally honest. If you like me, then just say it straight to my face, else, don't ask such questions again...
For a moment, Saeed gathers up the courage, then stands firm and looks at herSaeed: YEAH! I like you! In fact, I don't know what it is about you, but you just... Make me wanna fly... No other woman has given me such a feeling... What about you? Do you like me??
Akira looks at her happily, and she comes closer to Saeed...
Akira: I loved your honest, straight in the face answer. Many guys who thought they liked me just wandered about with their doubts, but you are... Different. You didn't shy away from confessing the truth. So, uhh (chuckles in shyness) Yes... I do like you too!
After moments of staring at each other... Akira hugs Saeed affectionately...
Saeed: Thank you so much! Am honoured!
Akira: Ahh yes! This is one of the best days of my life!
Saeed: Let's go for a stroll through the gardens... What do you say?
Akira: That'd be lovely! Let's go!
Saeed and Akira proceed to head towards the gardens...
(Present Day)Akira breaks down, and starts crying as she thinks about the way Saeed looked at her... All broken and vulnerable...
Akira: (sobs) Something isn't right, I need to find Jasim and tell him about it...
Akira hears leaves being crushed along with footsteps of two people. She walks closer to those sounds slowly and stealthily, while also readying her pistol. To her surprise, Jasim and Sana appear in front of them. Akira lowers her pistol.Akira: Jasim? Sana? THANK GOODNESS! (exclaims in relief)Jasim: Wait a minute... What are you doing here Akira?
Akira: That's a long story... But in short, I came here to meet Saeed and learn about the contract.
Jasim: Yeah, your name was mentioned, both in the contract and in the meeting. Why did you do it?!
Akira: Some mysterious guy threatened me with exposing my identity to the Shoguns, and you know that death is at the end of treason. So, I had no choice but to follow his orders...
Jasim: This mysterious mastermind is a threat to all of us. We need to find Saaed before it's too late. Let's go, NOW!!
Jasim, Sana and Akira head towards Saeed's headquarters, but they find Saeed being held at gunpoint by the mysterious mastermind. "So, you decided to come here for clues, eh?! Stay where you are! Else Saeed will be shot to death!" the mastermind exclaims...The trio stays still, as the mastermind takes away Saeed to his car, and drives him to a secret house in the middle of the forest. Saeed is taken to a caged compound by the mastermind's men, while the mastermind himself goes to his room, and sits down on a plush leather chair. He removes his mask and coat, and places them on the coat hanger. It is revealed that the one who caused the mess... Was none other than the Destaani President Aadil Hakeem! Furthermore, it was him who declared Saeed as a rogue and got him kicked out of the Destaani club...Aadil breathes out a sigh of relief and takes his cigar pipe and starts smoking. As he is relaxing on his chair, he daydreams about his purpose, and his entire reason as to why he inflicted damage on both the Destaani and Shogun clans.(Past – 20 Years Ago)Aadil is sent by the Shoguns, as a spy to infiltrate the Destaani club. His original name was Aaron Liu. Things were going as expected until...
(Past – 10 Years Ago)The Shoguns betrayed him... He was almost killed as he tried to enter the Shogun headquarters. The reason? Betrayal from Aaron's side. According to them, the lack of information from 5 years was considered as treason. Pretty absurd reasoning, yes, but it is something that Aaron couldn't do anything about. Luckily for him, a few of his comrades saved him from the Shogun Hell. And he made it his mission to extract revenge from the Shoguns, and to inflict as much damage as possible to the Destaani club. He also vowed that he would establish an independent agent clan, one that may hopefully surpass both the Shogun and the Destaani clan in every way possible...
(Present Day)Aadil/Aaron finishes smoking his cigar, and heads for the secret room. In it contains anything and everything a person needs to destroy the two leading clans: Weapons, ammunitions, trade secrets, you name it...
"20 Years... And counting... Now is the time to execute my masterplan and become the leading agency club in the region! To set my plan in motion, I need a fixed identity, and Aaron does have a nice... Ring to it!" Aaron exclaims. He moves around the place, recalling and crafting his strategy for his ultimate plan.(Meanwhile at Saeed's Headquarters)Jasim, Sana and Akira search for any clues that the mastermind would've left behind. As they frantically search for clues, a familiar voice is heard. The trio turn back, and they see... Jasim's mentor Mr. Jamal Abdulhamid.
Jamal: My son! It's been a long time!Jasim: Yes, sir indeed! Your arrival is a blessing sir! The Destaani is under chaos and confusion, and Saeed went rogue...
Jamal: I've heard about all the recent developments and incidents, and it is depressing indeed. However, Saeed going rogue is definitely a red flag, and it does confirm my suspicions.
Jasim: And what is it sir?
Jamal: It's a long story and is not meant to be discussed here. Come along to my place! It's been a very long time since we had a friendly chat, so join along!
Jasim: Sure thing! After you sir...
Jamal, Jasim, Sana and Akira walk through the woods and head towards Jamal sir's warm cottage. The cottage is surrounded by dense forests and lush gardens, with the sounds of birds chirping and waters flowing adding a sense of calm and serenity... Jamal sir opens the door, and guides them into the living room, where they all take their seats... He serves everyone a cup of Turkish coffee.Jasim: (sips coffee) Mm! The coffee's great sir!Jamal: Thanks a ton, my boy, enjoy your coffee!
Akira: So, what was that red flag that you mentioned earlier sir?
Jamal: (keeps his coffee cup on the table) Oh yes! About that! Well, uhm... Ever since I joined the Destaani 25 years ago, I've been noticing... Suspicious activities inside the clan...
Jasim: Yes sir, makes sense. So, who do you suspect sir?
Jamal: Aadil Hakeem... That guy was acting strange ever since he joined the Destaani 20 years ago. And I did track him and find some disturbing revelations.
Sana: Revelations such as?
Jamal: His former links to the Shogun clan...
Sana: He is... A spy who infiltrated the Destaani clan?!
Jamal: Yes, and there's more... I've also learned that Aadil is planning on establishing a third clan in the region.
Akira: That is bonkers! Does he have the ability to pull off such a grand move?
Jasim: If he's planning something big, then he's definitely gathering his confidence from a valuable asset that he has...
Jamal: Spot on Jasim! And that asset is his army, which consists of around 25 thousand soldiers, and the large number of weapons and ammunitions he has at his disposal to support such an army... Also, if anything, Saeed is most likely in Aadil's hands...
Akira: That means we better act fast and rescue him from his hands!!
Jamal: We need much more effective weapons if we're going against him. Oh, and also, Aadil's original name is "Aaron Liu".
Jasim: Aaron Liu huh? My target is clear... Where is his place sir?
Jamal: Yes, my boy... It is 20km North from our Destaani headquarters, and it is 5km East from the Giant Redwood Tree.
Jasim: So, it is right in the middle of the woods then, a clever move by Aaron. He must've placed traps all around, so we'll have to be careful.
Jamal and his team get ready and sets out in search for Aaron. They also plan to rescue Saaed and try to figure out why he went rogue. It seems like Jamal sir does know more about it, but due to the hurriedness and tension they are in right now, Jasim never really bothered asking...(At Aaron's Mastermind Facility)Aaron walks into the paperwork room, and unfurls a large canvas, revealing the summary of his plan. It reads...
· Step 1: Destroy both sides by pitting them against each other, preferably with former commanders· Step 2: Act like the bearer of hope during Destaani's tough times, and act like the harbinger of doom towards the Shoguns.· Step 3: During the act, gather up the soldiers and form an order (crucial success determining step)· Step 4: Silently or violently, end both clans...Aaron says "am currently on Step 2. I should move on to Step 3 before it's too late" He proceeds to open his private-line flip phone and sends out a message. It reads MOBILISATION PLAN IN ACTION. He then walks to the wardrobe, and chooses a jet-black suit with crimson red accents...Aaron's men, after seeing the message, surrounds the facility. He senses danger... A person who might ruin his entire plan. Going along with his gut instinct, he locks down the entire facility, and also places extra men around Saeed's cage.Aaron: Listen up everyone! We have finished the first 3 steps successfully! It's time to prepare ourselves for the final step... The all-out assault!Mercenary: Alright sir, but what do we do now?
Aaron: PREPARE! For that day! Test the weapons and train the soldiers!
Mercenary: Roger that sir!
As Jamal sir and his team navigate through the woods, 8 of Aaron's masked assassins appear in front of them...Assassin: Hold up right there! You are not allowed to pass this section of the forest... Trespassing despite our warnings will lead to your death!Jasim: Who are you to block our own ways and goals? Huh?!
A fight ensures, with all 4 of them getting two assassins to fight with. They finish them off with relative ease...Jamal: We are on the right path... And we are close to the facility...
Jasim: How far is it from here? And how much time will it take for us to reach the facility sir?
Jamal: Well about 5 kilometres... And possibly 20 minutes?
Jasim: Alright sir. And also, let's play the fool's game, and act as if we don't know anything about Aaron's game...
Jamal: Good thinking Jasim!
After walking on foot for about 20 minutes, they reach the entrance of Aaron's facility. Noticing the unusually high number of soldiers at a side entrance, Jamal and his team walks towards that entrance. They have a light tussle with the first two guards, whose necks were stealthily cut by a blade. But that's when the real chaos started...Flocks of men race towards Jamal and his team, but Jasim takes his smoke grenade and throws it in front of a tree, blocking their visibility. Most of the men fainted and fell to the ground due to the smoke, but the ones who weren't affected by the smoke ran towards to where Jasim stood, but by the time they reached, Jamal sir and his team were long gone...With the help of that distraction, Jamal sir and his team enter that side entrance, which contains an abandoned, lifeless prison-like complex. They frantically search almost every single cell, but the find no clues. Then, as Akira steps on a hollow tile, everybody hears a creaking sound. Jasim goes to that hollow tile, and opens it with his dagger, and they see many people stranded down there. All 4 of them carefully descend down to the basement, and they find Saeed, tied with metal chains, away from the light... They remove the chains and carry him away from the facility, eventually reaching Jamal sir's cottage...As they reach the cottage, Akira places Saeed down on a resting bed and starts checking his wounds...
Akira: Saeed, you're alright, I hope.
Saeed: Yes, I am alright... I hope nothing bad to you as well Akira.
Akira: Am doing good... By the way Saeed, I still love you...
Saeed: (laughs) That was evident anyway! And yeah, of course, I still love you too! Can't wait to get married to you as soon as this mess is over...
Akira: (chuckles) I know right! Am hoping for the same!
Jamal sir, Jasim and Sana enters the room, and they sit beside Saeed...
Saeed: Jamal sir! Thank goodness! I hope you're doing good sir.
Jamal: Yes, my boy, am doing alright. But things aren't going well for you I heard...
Saeed: True, things got extremely messy for me...
Jasim: What exactly happened brother?
Saeed: Aaron alias Aadil's games...
Jasim: What do you mean?
Saeed: I was drugged... And he was able to control my mind. He was the one responsible for leaving a scar on your life. In fact, it was about to be your turn after mine. But thankfully, the effects of the drug wore off for me, and I was able to stop them on time. Using this as an excuse, they branded me as a rogue, so that I would be their pawn.
Jasim: I knew that you were innocent since the start! And you are the living proof that can convince the Destaani members about Aadil's true identity.
Saeed: Actually, speaking of proofs... There's another one I have...
Jasim: What is that proof brother?
Saeed removes his coat and shows them the hygroscopic (liquid absorbing) cloth that he placed there. He removes it, and places it on a glass container.
Saeed: That cloth... That is a precaution I've taken so that I won't get drugged again. They've injected an overdose of that drug, which is why it's extremely moist.
Jasim: Those merciless people! Thank goodness you averted the risk! Now we have to extract the poison and keep it as another proof against Aadil.
Jamal: You are right Jasim... The more proofs we have, the easier it is for us to convince the Destaani members... Saeed, get well soon, as we're going to launch an attack on Aaron.
Saeed: Yes sir!
Aaron notices that Saeed went missing and gathers his soldiers...
Aaron: YOU BRAINLESS CARELESS USELESS MORONS! YOU COULD NOT SAFEGUARD ONE "DRUGGED" AND WEAKENED PERSON HUH?!
Mercenary: Am extremely sorry sir! We will find them and...
Aaron: TO HELL WITH FINDING THEM! AARGH!! Alright everyone, get ready, I sense a war... A war between myself and Jasim. So, that's why, prepare well everyone! Because it will be an intense fight...
After Aaron gave the order for the soldiers to prepare, they repair and restore weapons, and warm up themselves with exercise and the like... The preparations and anticipation for the war are intense for both sides...
(3 Weeks Later)Saeed has fully recovered and is stronger than ever. Meanwhile Jamal sir has hired 50 of his most skilled men for the war. Jasim also calls about his soldiers, about 20 of them... Aaron is also all set for the war, as he sets traps and ambush points all around...
Jamal sir and his army, consisting of 75 soldiers including him, walks to towards the facility. There are no suspicious surprises till they reach the entrance. But that is when Aaron appears, along with seemingly few men, only about 20 of them. As Jamal's soldiers step forward to attack, a barrage of arrows come from the nooks and corners around the facility. They also corner Jamal sir and his team by placing swords on the neck, which makes them immovable. "Hahahaha! I knew you would come with a good number of soldiers! So, my precautions were apt... Who will stop me from taking your head Jasim?!" Aaron says it excitedly. As Aaron unsheathes his sword (removes the sword from its sheath), he approaches Jasim with a sword in his hand... However, just as he was ABOUT TO slit Jasim's neck, an arrow hits Aaron's hand, and the sword is dropped on to the ground."No matter how much precautions you take, you cannot anticipate my surprises!" A voice exclaims. Jasim turns his head backwards, towards the tree, and from there, emerges a woman..."Raisa! What a timing!" Jasim mumbles to himself. This woman, Raisa is an important character, not just to Jasim, but also to the entire Destaani club, as she is the only other Head Commander alongside Jasim.
"ARGH! YOU DAMNED WOMAN! You thought you ruined everything eh? You came alone, and just an extra addition, so it's easier for me to make you pay heavily for ruining my plan" Aaron shouts in anger... His men that were hiding behind the trees and other ambush points, emerge out from the shadows. Just as he thought he had the upper hand, a lot of bullets are fired, and the bullets kill every single one of them, dying on the spot...Raisa: As I said, my surprises can't be anticipated... Her soldiers form a death circle formation around the battlefield.Jasim: Now we can have a fair fight. Despite years of trickery from your side, I expect honesty from you, at least for this one moment...
Aaron: You don't know who you are messing around with Jasim, its best to avoid and...
Jasim: I KNOW VERY WELL AS TO WHO I AM DEALING WITH! You don't have to give me a lecture about it...
Aaron: Alright then, I gave you my warning...
Jasim detects that a sniper is waiting to shoot him, and he dodges the bullet just in time. Raisa takes her semi-auto rifle and kills the sniper by landing a headshot. He then takes his pistol, and fires on Aaron's chest and legs... Just as Aaron tries to throw his dagger, Jasim shoots him on the head. Aaron falls down to the ground with a thud, and dies...Jasim: This is the fate of those trying to disturb the peace of this region...Raisa: That was quite the ending for him... It could've been more dramatic, but hey, it's alright!
Jasim: (chuckles) What matters is that he's dead, and no matter how dramatic it would've been, he would've still died anyway...
Raisa: Yeah, you are right Jasim...
Jasim and Raisa look at each other, and then look up at the serene evening sky.