The tension in the room was suffocating. Naina could feel her heart pounding against her chest as she stepped away from the control panel, her breath ragged. The bomb had been disarmed, but the battle was far from over. Lala Gehlot was still alive, still a looming threat, and Naveen was still in danger.

Rajveer and Lala were locked in a fierce struggle. Lala’s movements were sharp and calculated, but Rajveer’s training and sheer willpower were proving to be a powerful match. Every punch, every kick, seemed like it could be the one to end it all. Naina knew they didn’t have much time before more reinforcements arrived.

"We need to finish this!" Naina shouted, her voice filled with urgency.

She turned toward the screen showing Naveen’s unconscious form. The countdown had stopped, but Naina couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something else happening. Something more insidious was at play here. Lala hadn’t just orchestrated this whole mess; there was another layer to his plan, and Naina was determined to uncover it before it was too late.

"Rajveer, stay focused!" Naina called out, stepping forward.

Rajveer didn’t take his eyes off Lala. "I’ve got him," he said, his voice low but steady. But Naina could see the toll it was taking on him. His shirt was torn in places, and there was blood on his face. Still, there was no surrender in his eyes.

Naina didn’t wait for another second. She sprinted toward the screens showing Naveen and quickly began to scan the data, her fingers flying over the keyboard. There had to be something she was missing. A pattern. A clue. Something to give her the edge.

As she scanned the data, something caught her eye. There was a hidden layer of encryption on the system. A secondary protocol that hadn’t been visible at first glance. Naina’s mind clicked into place. Lala had hidden something here.

Her hands worked quickly, bypassing the encryption with every ounce of her training. The screen flickered for a moment, and then it revealed what Naina had feared: Naveen wasn’t just a prisoner. He was part of a biological experiment.

The data displayed images of chemicals, vials, and syringes. A series of experiments designed to enhance physical endurance, to create soldiers stronger than any human could imagine. The terrifying truth hit Naina like a freight train. Lala wasn’t just trying to take control of KMA; he was trying to create an army.

Her breath hitched in her throat. "No," she whispered to herself. "He can’t be serious."

Just as she processed the depth of Lala’s twisted plan, a voice broke through her thoughts.

"You’re too late," Lala said, his voice dripping with malicious satisfaction.

Naina spun around to see Lala grinning, his hands bloodied but his expression unshaken. Rajveer had momentarily lost his footing, and Lala was using the opportunity to pin him to the ground.

"Rajveer!" Naina shouted.

But Rajveer wasn’t finished. With a surge of strength, he pushed Lala off him, standing up with renewed determination. "We don’t stop," he muttered, wiping the blood from his mouth as he squared off with Lala again.

Naina knew they couldn’t keep up this fight forever. They needed a way out. They needed to end this once and for all.

"Lala!" Naina called, trying to get his attention. "You’ve lost. This is over!"

Lala’s smile widened, but his eyes remained cold. "You don’t understand, Naina. I never lose." He suddenly reached into his jacket, pulling out a small device. "This is your end."

Naina’s heart skipped a beat as he pressed a button on the device. The lights in the room flickered again, and the walls trembled, the hum of machinery vibrating through the floor. A countdown began on the screen behind Lala: "5:00 - self-destruct initiated."

"No!" Naina shouted. "What is that?"

Lala’s eyes sparkled with glee. "This entire facility is rigged to blow. You thought you were in control, but you’ve only played into my hands. In five minutes, everything will be gone."

Rajveer’s eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched. "You won’t get away with this."

Lala’s smirk never wavered. "Watch me."

Before Naina could react, Lala took a step back, making a swift move for the door. The alarms blared, and the sound of his footsteps echoed as he disappeared down the corridor, leaving Naina and Rajveer with mere minutes to stop the destruction.

"We need to find him," Naina said, urgency lacing her voice. "We have to stop that self-destruct. Now."

Rajveer looked at her, a fire burning in his eyes. "We’ll stop him, Naina. Together."

They wasted no time. They ran out of the control room, the countdown still ticking mercilessly behind them. Every step felt heavier than the last, but Naina kept pushing forward. She couldn’t afford to lose. Not now. Not when Naveen, Rajveer, and everything they had worked for was on the line.

As they raced through the corridors, they could hear the frantic sounds of their team working to hold back the remaining guards. Yudi, Ali, Pooja, Aalekh, and Amar were still holding their ground, keeping the enemy forces distracted. But they were outnumbered and running out of time.

"We’re almost there," Rajveer muttered as they turned a corner.

They reached the final hallway that led to the self-destruct control room. The door was locked, and Naina slammed her fist against it, frustration bubbling up inside her.

"We don’t have time for this!" Naina exclaimed.

Rajveer quickly scanned the door, finding a hidden access panel. He ripped it open, revealing the wires and circuits beneath. "I can do this," he said, determination in his voice.

"Hurry!" Naina urged, glancing over her shoulder.

As Rajveer worked, Naina’s mind raced. Lala was still out there. She had to stop him before it was too late. But the seconds were slipping away, and her pulse was racing. If Rajveer couldn’t disarm the bomb, they would all be dead.

And that’s when it happened.

The door clicked open.

Rajveer stepped aside, a look of triumph in his eyes. "We’ve got this."

Naina didn’t waste another moment. She sprinted inside, and her eyes landed on the countdown display. There were only two minutes left. She took a deep breath and worked quickly, her fingers flying across the keypad as she inputted the override code.

As the timer reached 30 seconds, the screen blinked red. The tension in the room was unbearable.

"Come on, come on," Naina muttered, sweat beading on her forehead.

And then, just as the final second ticked away, the countdown stopped.

The bomb was deactivated.

They had done it.

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To be continued...