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**EXT. SAFEHOUSE - NIGHT**
Kabir's heart was still racing as he and his team returned to the safehouse, the glow of the burning enemy base far behind them. The mission had been a success, but the sight of the red-striped badge weighed heavily on his mind. It was a symbol of betrayal, one that shook the very foundation of The Demons.
Simon was still catching his breath, his eyes wide with the intensity of what they had just survived. The Engineer, as always, looked calm, though Kabir could sense the tension in him. They had narrowly escaped an ambush, and the implications were far more dangerous than anyone expected.
As they entered the safehouse, Kabir scanned the room. The golden-striped leader was already there, speaking in hushed tones with several other high-ranking members. Kabir could tell by the grim expressions that the discovery of the red-striped badge had already reached their ears.
Without waiting for formalities, Kabir walked over to the table where the leaders gathered. He placed the badge in the center, its twisted demon with red stripes gleaming under the low light.
"We found this on one of their men," Kabir said, his voice cold.
The golden-striped leader's eyes narrowed. "Impossible."
But there it was—evidence of a deeper conspiracy, one that no one had anticipated.
#### **Scene 2: Unveiling the Traitor**
The room fell into an uneasy silence. Everyone understood the significance of the red-striped badge. It was a mark reserved for the most powerful—the leader of The Demons. If someone else had this, it meant there was someone within their ranks with the resources and influence to challenge their authority.
"It wasn't just an ambush," Kabir continued. "They knew our exact points of entry, where we'd strike. Someone fed them that information."
Murmurs of disbelief spread through the room, but Kabir's words rang true. The northern faction couldn't have orchestrated such a precise counterattack without inside knowledge.
The golden-striped leader leaned forward, his face dark with suspicion. "Are you suggesting one of us is the traitor?"
Kabir held his gaze. "I'm saying we need to consider the possibility. The enemy had information that no one outside this room should have had."
The tension in the room grew thick as the high-ranking members exchanged glances. No one wanted to admit that there could be a mole among them, but the evidence was undeniable.
"This changes everything," one of the other members muttered, rubbing his chin.
Before the conversation could continue, the door swung open, and a messenger stepped inside, visibly shaken.
"The leader has summoned you all to a meeting," the messenger said, eyes darting nervously. "Tonight."
Everyone stiffened at the mention of the leader. Even the golden-striped leader's posture straightened. Summons from him were rare, and it usually meant something significant was about to happen.
Kabir exchanged a glance with the Engineer and Simon. The leader—who few had ever seen unmasked—was calling them together. This wasn't just about the red-striped badge anymore. It was about loyalty, trust, and the survival of The Demons.
**INT. SAFEHOUSE HALLWAY - NIGHT**
As Kabir and his team walked down the dimly lit corridor toward the meeting chamber, Simon's anxiety became evident. His earlier confidence from the mission had faded, replaced with the heavy weight of the unknown.
"Kabir," Simon said quietly, falling into step beside him. "Do you think…the leader knows about the badge?"
Kabir glanced at him. "He knows everything."
Simon nodded, swallowing hard. The leader's reputation was almost mythic. His control over The Demons was absolute, but the discovery of the red-striped badge suggested a vulnerability no one had considered. Kabir himself had never met the leader directly, but the whispers about him were enough to keep even the most ruthless members in check.
Kabir's thoughts returned to the mission. The betrayal wasn't just about the badge. It was about something much deeper—a plan to destroy The Demons from the inside out.
As they neared the heavy doors of the meeting chamber, Kabir's instincts sharpened. Whatever happened next, it would change the course of the organization forever.
**INT. MEETING CHAMBER - NIGHT**
The large chamber was dimly lit, its stone walls adorned with the insignia of The Demons. High-ranking members filed in, each one tense and silent. The air crackled with anticipation, everyone keenly aware that something monumental was about to unfold.
Kabir took his place near the back, close enough to observe but far enough to avoid unwanted attention. Simon and the Engineer stood nearby, both alert and ready for whatever was coming.
At the head of the room, the golden-striped leader and the other top members of the hierarchy took their seats, their expressions unreadable. But there was an empty chair—the one reserved for the leader.
Whispers filled the room, uncertainty spreading like wildfire.
"Do you think he knows who the traitor is?" Simon asked quietly.
Kabir didn't answer. His eyes were locked on the empty chair, waiting for the one person who could bring clarity to the chaos.
Suddenly, the heavy doors creaked open, and every head turned. The room fell into an eerie silence as a cloaked figure stepped inside, his presence immediately commanding the attention of everyone in the chamber.
Though his face was hidden in shadow, the red-striped badge on his chest gleamed unmistakably. The leader of The Demons had arrived.
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