𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐰𝐢

"67. The Final roar"

"Zakhm jo diye the, aaj unpar marham lagega,
aisa yudh hoga ki, maut se bhi darr lagega
Aaj ki adalat me har zulm ka hisaab hoga,
Har zakhm, har dard, har ehsaas kum lagega"

-Vaidehi
(-Fictionflare_)

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The deafening sound of a gunshot echoed through the air, sending a chill down everyone's spine. All eyes turned towards Rudraksh and JM, anticipation thick in the atmosphere. For a brief moment, time seemed to freeze as everyone, including Ruhanika, feared the worst, that Rudraksh had been shot. Ruhanika's heart pounded violently against her ribs, terror gripping her as she fixed her gaze on him. The mere thought of something happening to him made her blood run cold. But then, shock rippled through the crowd.

Rudraksh sat calmly, his eyes wide open, unscathed. A victorious smirk tugged at his lips, his expression laced with confidence. The tension in the air shifted drastically as everyone's attention moved to the ground behind him. There, lying lifeless, were the very men who had been standing behind Rudraksh just moments ago. JM and Vijaypratap stared in utter disbelief, their faces pale, unable to comprehend how the tables had turned so swiftly.

Meanwhile, Atharva's gaze snapped toward Ruhanika. Relief flooded his features when he saw that she was unharmed. However, his expression darkened as he noticed the body of the man who had been threatening her, now lying dead at her feet. The entire room was engulfed in silence, the weight of the unexpected turn of events settling heavily over everyone. But amid the chaos, Rudraksh's smirk only deepened. He had played his cards well, too well.

Kashmira: "Ye sab kya ka...."
(What is all this...?)

Kashmira couldn't even complete her sentence when another gunshot echoed through the air, cutting her off abruptly. Another of their men collapsed, lifeless. Panic spread across their faces, but before they could even comprehend what was happening, the doors burst open. Around twenty heavily armed men stormed inside, their presence dominating the room. Leading them were Amandeep, Ashvik, Rishwik, and Kartavya, their expressions dark and filled with fury. 

Rudraksh's men swiftly overpowered JM's men, seizing their weapons and pinning them down. The tables had turned in a matter of seconds. Rishwik sprinted toward Rudraksh, his hands shaking as he hurriedly worked to untie him, his worry evident in his eyes. Meanwhile, Ashvik rushed to Ruhanika, holding her firmly, making sure she was safe. The air crackled with tension as the battlefield shifted in favor of Rudraksh and his men. The war had begun, and there was no way their enemies were walking out of this unscathed.

Rishwik: "Bhai, aap thik hai na??"
(Brother, are you okay?)

Rudraksh nodded, and without wasting a moment, Rishwik untied the ropes. As soon as Ashvik helped Ruhanika stand, he gently freed her hands and immediately pulled her into a tight, comforting hug.

Ashvik: "Beta, tu yaha kaise??"
(Child, how did you get here? )

Ruhanika: "Bhaiyu, inhone hume kidnap kiya aur yaha le aaye, bahaut bure hai ye, hume buri nazar se dekha."
(Bhaiyu, He kidnapped me and brought me here. He is very bad man. He looked at me with evil intentions.)

Ruhanika pointed towards Atharva, her eyes filled with determination. The moment Ashvik followed her gaze and saw him, anger flared in his eyes, his jaw clenching tightly.

Rudraksh: "Ruhhh betu"

Ruhanika turned to look at Rudraksh, her eyes welling up with tears. Without a second thought, she ran straight into his arms and hugged him tightly, as if seeking comfort in his warmth. She sobbed against his chest, her body trembling with emotions, while Rudraksh gently caressed her head, whispering soothing words to calm her down.