The night was dark, the air thick with tension. Lala Gehlot’s men were closing in on the military safe house, their footsteps quick and purposeful. Naina, Rajveer, and their friends had only one option left—fight to protect the truth. The evidence, their last chance to expose the corruption that had infiltrated the very core of the KMA, had to be safeguarded at all costs.

In the safe house, the walls felt as though they were closing in. The room where they had gathered was filled with urgency as everyone prepared for the inevitable confrontation. Abhimanyu was already on the phone, coordinating with trusted contacts, but even he looked concerned. The clock was ticking, and every second counted.

"We don't have much time," Rajveer said, his voice steady despite the tension. He looked around at everyone in the room. "Once Lala's men breach the perimeter, they’ll be looking for us. We can't let them take the evidence."

Naina nodded, her mind working through every possible outcome. "We need to make sure it gets out. If we can't send it out through the usual channels, we'll have to do it ourselves. There's no room for mistakes."

"I agree," Gunraj said, stepping forward. "The network’s compromised, but I know a way to get the files out of here. We just need to hold them off long enough."

The sound of gunfire and distant explosions could be heard from the outside. The battle had begun. "They're here," Abhimanyu muttered, closing the phone. "We have one shot at this. The escape route’s still clear, but we need to move fast."

Naina felt her heart race, but she pushed the fear aside. "We move together. Protect the files, no one gets separated. Stick to the plan." Her voice was firm, and she could see the resolve in Rajveer’s eyes. They were ready for this.

The safe house had only one main exit, but it was surrounded by a complex web of security that Lala’s forces would have a difficult time breaching. However, time was running out. The longer they stayed, the greater the risk. They needed a way to draw Lala’s men away from the exit and secure the evidence for good.

Rajveer turned to Yudi, Ali, Aalekh, and Amar, their faces steely with determination. "You guys take the rear. Make sure nothing gets through."

Yudi, always quick-witted, gave a tight grin. "Don’t worry, Rajveer sir. We’ve got this covered."

Ali, with his calm demeanor, nodded in agreement. "Just don’t get caught. We’ll cover the rear."

"Pooja and I will keep watch over the evidence," Naina added, her voice focused. "If anyone tries to take it, we’ll make sure it never leaves this place."

The group split into their designated positions, with everyone aware of the weight of their mission. The safe house was their final line of defense, and they couldn’t afford to fail now.

As they moved into position, a burst of gunfire echoed through the air, followed by the distinct sound of footsteps crunching in the gravel outside. Lala’s men had arrived in full force.

"This is it," Rajveer muttered under his breath as he crouched beside Naina, his eyes scanning the area outside the window. "We hold them off as long as we can."

Naina nodded, clutching her weapon tightly. "For Rajveer. For Naveen. We fight to the end."

The front door of the safe house shook with the impact of heavy boots, and Naina’s pulse quickened. "They’re getting closer," she whispered, as she glanced at Rajveer. The tension between them was palpable, but in that moment, they knew they were fighting for something bigger than themselves.

Suddenly, the door burst open, and Lala’s soldiers stormed into the room. Without hesitation, Rajveer fired first, taking down two men in a matter of seconds. The others quickly followed, and a firefight broke out. Pooja and Naina ducked behind a table, keeping their heads low as bullets whizzed past them. "Stay down!" Pooja shouted.

"We need to get to the exit now!" Naina yelled back, pushing herself to her feet. The chaos outside was growing louder, and she knew they couldn’t wait any longer.

In the middle of the firefight, Lala appeared, his figure emerging from the smoke. His cold eyes locked onto Naina as he smirked. "You think you can stop me? All this for a few files?"

"It’s not just the files, Lala," Naina shouted back, her voice filled with fury. "It’s the truth. And you can’t bury that."

"You really believe that?" Lala sneered. "The truth doesn’t matter anymore. Power does. And you’ll never have it."

Before Naina could respond, Rajveer stepped in front of her, his weapon raised. "You’re wrong, Lala," he said coldly. "We’re not fighting for power. We’re fighting for justice. And that’s something you’ll never have."

A tense silence followed as the two locked eyes. Lala’s smirk faltered for just a moment. Then, he signaled to his men to charge forward.

The next few minutes were a blur. Bullets flew, the sound of explosions shaking the ground. Amar, Yudi, Ali, and Aalekh were fighting hard, doing everything they could to keep Lala’s men at bay. The room was filled with the sounds of gunfire and shouting as the battle raged on. Naina and Rajveer fought side by side, their movements synchronized, a perfect team in the face of overwhelming odds.

Finally, as the fight seemed to be at its peak, Naina spotted a figure—Bhargav, standing at the back, his gun raised toward her. He had somehow managed to slip past their defenses. "Naina!" Rajveer yelled, pushing her to the ground just as a bullet whizzed by.

"No!" Naina cried out as Rajveer took the shot, the bullet striking him in the arm. He gritted his teeth, refusing to fall. "Rajveer, no!"

He smiled weakly at her, his hand gripping his wound. "I’m fine, Naina. We’ve got to finish this."

At that moment, the backup that had been called in earlier arrived. Abhimanyu and his team stormed into the building, overpowering the remaining men. The tide of the battle shifted in their favor.

With the reinforcements in place, Lala and his men began to retreat, but it was too late. The evidence was already in the hands of the authorities, and Lala had nowhere left to run.

"It’s over," Rajveer said, his voice filled with exhaustion but satisfaction.

"Not yet," Naina said softly, her eyes narrowing as she looked at the evidence they had fought so hard to protect. "This is just the beginning."

As they looked at each other, there was a shared understanding between them. The battle for truth was far from over. But for the first time, Naina felt the weight of the world lift off her shoulders. They had won this round. And they would keep fighting, no matter what came next.