Ragini noticed Swara coming out of the tent with a grim face. ' Strange! That Swara looks kind of offended and rough after Laksh's attack. I thought she would be timid like a scaredy cat! Ye ladki meri Samajh ki bahar hai! (This girl is impossible for me to understand)

Swara approached to Agni who looked relieved to see her in senses. He said," Thank god you are fine. Otherwise we couldn't have managed to get a replacement so early. Make sure that-'

Swara didn't let him to complete his words,"I know, I know... You ALL need me to save chief... I'm going to post operative. Kindly tell any of your member to stay with me for help, of course after taking shower ... and... as usual don't allow anyone else inside" she chanted ruefully.

" What about Dr Oberoi?"

"His work is done. There's no need to trouble him anymore. Let him rest for the time being."

Ragini willingly accompanied Swara, After all she had promised Laksh to look after his dad, because she couldn't bear to see him breaking down ...

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Sanskar hit his fist on table in rage. ... He was maddened beyond limits...at circumstances. .. at that filthy Laksh... at painfully truthful Swara... last but not the least... at himself...

The girl who unveiled her myriad of emotions and willfully befriended him last night, that very girl turned in a rock hard idol of ice by his wrongly chosen set of words.
"What was I thinking ? How could I shout at her like that?She looked so hurt!"He chided himself," What ARE you thinking now, Sanskar? Tu, the great, ruthless, Sanskar Singh Rathore... kab se kisiko feelings ki fikr karne lage? Khas kar ladkiyo ko ki?Haan , kuch galat nahi kiya maine! Ekdam sahi kaha! Mere mission hi mere liye important hai, kuch aur nehi!"(You, the great Sanskar Singh Rathore... from when you've started to care about other's feelings, especially of girls?Yes, I didn't do any wrong! What I said was absolutely correct ! My mission is important to me , not any other things!

Thus he battled in his head, battering every untoward emotions like remorse, empathy or something those were out of his comprehension.

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On the other hand Swara was fighting two battles.... One battle was with angel of the death, here she fought to guard a devil named Nakshatra the chief.... Another one was with her inner demons, the unsurpassable sense of being the most pitiful person of the existence.

What has become of her life! The Swara Bose was always immensely loved by family, her otherwise serious mentor cocooned her with unmeasurable affection. The opposite sex coveted for crumbs of her attention, the patients gratefully prayed for her long life...But now those prayers are far away, instead it is remodelled as demand.

"Swara dekh! Kitne log chahta hoga ki tu jiye!Teri jaan kitni keemti dekh! Kyu? Kisiko replacement nehi milega! kisiko mission adhura reh jayega!" (Swara see! See how precious your life has become!Why? Someone wouldn't get any replacement! Someone's mission would remain incomplete!") She laughed at herself in her mind," Dr great Swara Bose, who lived all her life on her own accord, never been under anyone's control... Now is a mere pawn, the one that is used by both side.."

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Sanskar was furious. No one, not even him was allowed in postoperative. Agni had relayed him Swara's instructions. His service was not needed at the moment . She wanted him to 'rest'.

"What the hell Swara? Why didn't you allow me near Chief? What's this avoidance game now?" He whispered, the ring wearing hand rested under his chin. His hand ran through his hair, waiting for answer. But only silence prevailed. He again called, "Swara!"

"Ragini, make arrangements for warm water. We've to change the dressing every few hour. I'll do the follow up while you get everything ready. After that dressing. I hope you are not getting exhausted. We have to stay here till he gains consciousness. I..." Swara told Ragini.

"No need to act all concerned. When you are no longer needed, my hands wouldn't shake a bit to shoot you. Keep this bullsh*t to yourself.'' Ragini tauntingly replied.

"Hadd hai!'(Enough!), Sanskar was annoyed at Swara's petulant attitude. Indirectly Ice queen had declared that...she didn't want to see his face. Still he couldn't understand why he was having a sudden urge to shoot that Ragini. What better he had expected from that criminal?

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The black wolves were anxious regarding their Chief's condition, since Swara declared looming possibility of his unwanted demise. The anxiousness was not out of fondness... Black wolves don't harbour any warm compassionate feeling in their heart... Excluding one...

Laksh came into Black Wolves' camp when he was 15.He had lost his mom at the age of 5. His dad worked in an underworld gang. One day Laksh was kidnapped by a rival gang and Nakshatra was forced to betray his leader to save his son... His years of loyalty was futile, they had their own gang members after their lives... Black wolves then became their new shelter... Laksh had never forgotten , his dad chose him over his loyalty and destroyed his reputation... So he promised the chief of that time, he would never give his father a chance to do this anymore.

Since then he vowed to make himself his Father's strength, not weakness. Father and son soon shined out in the pack... Father established as an impeccable strategist, son's shooting got better and better. After two years, they were christened properly. Father became Naksh and son, became Laksh.

Their hearts were steeled, but Laksh's armour had a breach, his dad.

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Agni was still slightly tensed. Chief's injury made the team's spirit a bit scattered.It's time to prepare someone to follow Chief's steps in future.

He thought about the ace members of this camp.

Shamsher(Sword): Jallad would also be an appropriate name for him. Any thing with a sharp cutting edge is lethal in his hand.Expert in sword fighting... can stab anyone from a considerable amount of distance by throwing knife.

Kal (time): A player of time... He works on time bombs. He has all sorts frenzy ideas how to detonate them.

Ariel and Salil(Water): Great swimmers and diver. They usually sabotages ships and other water bodies or act as a spy underwater.

Naina(Eye) and Vikash(To reaveal): They handles the IT related works like background check of the targets, hacking websites or security systems. They were the one who found about Abhinash and Swara, their seminar, flight info... in fact everything.

Nirav(Silent) and Pawan(Air): they are the best spies of the lot... Their moves like cats, stay hidden in the shadow...

Anuva(Lightning) and Vidyut(Lightning /electricity ): Plays with the circuits and gadgets effortlessly... skilled in cr blackouts and short circuit borne accidents in largest malls, convention centres...

Hades, Yudh(War) : The most ruthless of the lot. They are assigned for handling hostage situations or mass killing in most sadistic manners , when no survivors are desired.

Apsara and Urvashi(Celestian maidens) are lethal distraction.. epitome of sexual appeal... radiates aura of seduction and allure... They attract targets like fire draws moths and, back stab the preys...

Ragini(Music) and Shaptak(7 basic musical notes)... The performers in high class bars.They enter as background artists award functions, big events, international shows. They collect A to Z insider informations during rehearsals,and Black wolves make their way.

Laksh(Target/Aim) and Arjun (Best archer according to Mythology)are the hawk eyes... Never they had failed a bullet hitting bull's eye. They are the best assassins of Black wolves, most reliable soldiers in gun fights.. More to his assassin self Laksh had additional goals... He aspired to reach the same heights as his father...

Laksh could be a good choice for future, Agni thought. But his hot blood and wearing his heart at sleeves could be a problem. He needed to become black wolf first, not grey one...

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Sanskar didn't want to waste his day by sulking and getting terribly annoyed. He decided to wander around the camp. He observed the members, gathered information, clicked pictures with the spy cam of his watch. Prithviraj(DCS) would be very pleased indeed !

Sanskar's momentary satisfaction evaporated as the day light was shown door by twilight..then twilight gracefully left it's space in the sky to the moon and stars. She was not seen out of that room even for a minute, didn't eat anything except some bread. "Doctor Swara Bose is a doctorate in avoidance too. Ice queen! Ziddi!"(Stubborn! ) He brooded grumpily

At midnight Sanskar could hear Ragini happily saying to Laksh," Chief khatre se bahar hai, Laksh... (Chief is out of danger, Laksh)He opened his eyes!"

"Ragini, please tell Swara to rest now. Ab to Chief ko bhi hosh aya hai. Agar aisa chalte rahe to kal tak nehi tik payegi woh. Fir kaise kam karegi?(Even chief has gained his senses!If she goes on like this, then she'll hardly survive l! How will she do her work then? ) Send her to sleep. Rat ko jarurat pare to utha de na(Wake her up if she's needed at night later)." He almost ordered her, passed a blazing look at Laksh, then left to the kitchen.

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He peeked in the their tent, his annoyance was now shooting sky high. The gall of that girl! Watching from far he knew, she had come out. He himself couldn't eat properly because of restlessness , so he had both their dinner in his hands." Kaha chhupi hai ye ladki? Uff... Ye toh mission se bhi jyada khatarnak nikli! Kaha dhundu aab?'(Where has this girl hidden herself? Uff... She seems to be more dangerous than the mission itself! Where should i search now?) He wondered,'Aur to aur, ye mouna vrat! "(Moreover this silent treatment! )

He kept the plates on table and commenced his search. Salil, Arjun and 3 normal members were strolling for patrol. Sanskar asked them Swara's whereabouts.
"Had fight again ,Dr Oberoi?" Arjun jeered," She went that way." He pointed direction.

Sanskar had been walking following his direction, until Swara petite features came into his vision... his legs got fixed to the ground... He could not stir anymore....

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