Ava's words painted a sinister picture of the Order of the New Dawn. Emily's parents had unwittingly stumbled upon the organization's existence, and it had cost them their lives.
"What do you mean by 'infiltrated every level'?" Ryan asked, his eyes narrowed in concern.
Ava's expression turned grave. "The Order has members in key positions throughout the town. They've been manipulating events from behind the scenes for decades."
Emily's thoughts whirled. "But why? What's their goal?"
Ava hesitated before speaking. "The Order seeks to control the town's resources and shape its future. They're ruthless in their pursuit of power."
Ryan's grip on Emily's hand tightened. "We need to be careful. If the Order is as powerful as you say, we don't know what we're up against."
Ava nodded. "You're right. But I've been watching you, Emily. You have a unique gift – your music. It has the power to bring people together and inspire change."
Emily's eyes widened. "You think my music can help bring down the Order?"
Ava's smile was enigmatic. "I think it's a start. But we need to be strategic. We'll need to gather allies and evidence to expose the Order's wrongdoings."
As the night wore on, Ava outlined a plan to take down the Order. Emily and Ryan listened intently, their minds racing with the implications.
But just as they thought they were making progress, a loud crash echoed from outside. The lights in the cottage flickered, and Ava's eyes locked onto the window.
"What was that?" Emily whispered.
Ava's face turned pale. "I think we've been found out."