The echoes of chaos rang through the hallways of KMA as Naina and her friends raced toward safety. Rajveer, looking every bit the battle-hardened officer, led them, his sharp eyes scanning their surroundings with careful precision. Every step they took felt heavier, but the knowledge that they were on the cusp of exposing everything pushed them forward. The military archives were behind them, the evidence in their possession, and now they just needed to survive long enough to ensure the truth reached the right hands.

Naina’s mind raced with a thousand thoughts. The Brigadier, a man she had once trusted, was part of the very conspiracy they had been fighting against. And Lala, the man who had manipulated everyone, was more dangerous than she had ever realized. The puzzle pieces were falling into place, but the path to justice was treacherous.

"Rajveer, we need to get to the authorities, the right people," Naina said, her voice strained with urgency. "We’ve got the proof, but we can’t do it alone. They’ll stop us before we can get there."

Rajveer glanced back at her, his jaw clenched in determination. "We’re not alone. Gunraj’s people are helping us. We just need to make it out of here first."

"I know, but..." Naina trailed off, feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders. "What if it’s too late? What if we’re already too late?"

"It’s never too late," Rajveer reassured her, squeezing her hand for a moment before pulling ahead. "We’ve made it this far. We’re not stopping now."

The tension in the air was thick. Every corner they turned, Naina half-expected an ambush. The sounds of distant gunfire still echoed through the academy, a reminder of how close they were to being discovered. They had to get out. They had to stay ahead.

As they neared the exit, Gunraj appeared in front of them, his face taut with worry. "This way. We’ve arranged for a safe route out," he said, leading them to a hidden exit in the back of the academy. The escape route was narrow, winding, and seemed like a place forgotten by time. But it was their only hope.

"Hurry," Gunraj urged, his voice low and urgent. "We don’t have much time."

Just as they were about to step outside, the ground beneath their feet seemed to shake with an explosion. The sound of crumbling stone and falling debris echoed in their ears, and Naina stumbled, her heart racing. She could hear the screech of tires outside—reinforcements from Lala and Bhargav must have arrived.

"Go, go, go!" Rajveer shouted, pushing Naina ahead as the others followed.

They ran, faster now, the sound of pursuit close behind them. The safe route was a temporary fix, but it wouldn’t keep them hidden forever. They had to reach the military safe house where Captain Abhimanyu had arranged for them to meet the real authorities—the ones who were still loyal to their cause.

The night air was crisp as they finally reached the meeting point, a secluded compound surrounded by high fences and thick trees. As they approached the gates, they saw Abhimanyu standing by the entrance, looking out for them.

"You made it," Abhimanyu greeted them with a mixture of relief and concern. "I was starting to wonder if you’d gotten caught."

"Not yet," Rajveer replied, his voice tense but steady. "But we’re not out of danger yet."

They entered the compound quickly, the gates closing behind them with a heavy clang. Inside, the compound was well-guarded. Naina could see several familiar faces—men and women she had trained with, all loyal to the cause. It was a rare moment of safety, and it was here that they would finally take the next step in their fight.

Abhimanyu led them into a secure room where the evidence was laid out on a table. Documents, photos, recordings—everything they had worked so hard to gather was there. This was it. The proof they needed to expose Lala and Brigadier Chandok once and for all.

"This is everything," Naina said, taking a deep breath as she looked at the pile of evidence before her. "Now, we give this to the right people."

"We will," Abhimanyu replied, his tone unwavering. "But we have to be careful. We don’t know who we can trust yet."

Naina nodded, understanding the weight of what was at stake. But even as they spoke, a sense of dread gnawed at her. It wasn’t over. They still had to face Lala, and the power he wielded was far-reaching. The Brigadier’s betrayal was just the beginning. Naina knew that even with the evidence, the battle was far from won.

"We can’t let them win," Naina said, her voice steady despite the storm raging in her mind. "We have to expose them all. The truth has to come out. Naveen deserves justice. Rajveer deserves justice. All of us do."

Rajveer stepped beside her, his gaze intense. "And we will make sure it does. Together."

But before they could discuss their next move, the door to the room burst open, and a soldier stepped inside, out of breath.

"Sir, it’s happening. Lala’s men are on their way. They’re closing in."

The room fell silent. "How much time do we have?" Rajveer asked, his tone sharp.

"Not much," the soldier replied. "Maybe an hour at most."

Naina’s heart pounded in her chest. Time was running out. "We have to act now," she said, her voice low but resolute. "We can’t wait any longer."

Abhimanyu nodded. "I’ll make the call to get this to the right people. You need to get the evidence out there, but we also need to make sure Lala and his men don’t escape."

Naina felt the weight of the moment. They had come this far, but now the stakes were higher than ever. The truth was within reach, but the fight was only just beginning.

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Outside the compound, Lala’s forces were closing in. His plan was unraveling, and he wasn’t about to let a bunch of cadets and former officers stand in his way. But Naina wasn’t backing down. This time, it was her turn to fight for what was right. And with Rajveer by her side, she knew they couldn’t fail.

"We won’t let them take it all," Naina said, her eyes burning with determination. "This ends now."

And so, the final battle began.