Episode 22: "Highway to Laughter"
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[Scene 1: Back Alley - Just After Episode 21 Ends]
Smoke is still rising. Nexus, Ajit, Harsh, and Ankit are catching their breath. A.R.G.O.S. agents lie defeated, but more sirens approach in the distance.
Nexus (calmly): "We can't hold off a battalion. We move. Now."
Ankit (eating chips): "Boss, I was ready from the start. Plus, I'm out of chips now—another reason to bail."
Harsh (serious but clueless): "Let's go! But... where's my slipper?"
Ajit (loading a knife in his boot holster): "Forget the slipper, put on your brain."
They dash through side alleys. Kamal is already waiting in a retrofitted SUV—black, armored, and loaded with tech.
Kamal: "Get in. GPS spoofed, drone jammer on. We're heading to pick up Tina, Sakshi, and 420."
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[Scene 2: In the SUV – On the Move]
The SUV speeds off. Kamal at the wheel, Nexus in the front seat, Ajit, Ankit, and Harsh in the back.
Ankit: "This car makes more noise than speed."
Harsh (pressing random buttons): "What does this do? Hey! Why did my seat just tilt back?"
A drone appears overhead. Nexus calmly flips a switch. An EMP blast. The drone crashes like a fried mosquito.
Ajit: "One down, ten thousand to go."
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[Scene 3: A.R.G.O.S. Black Vans Appear – The Chase Begins]
A convoy of sleek black A.R.G.O.S. vans closes in from behind. Silent but menacing. Agents inside lock and load their weapons.
Comm Voice (from A.R.G.O.S.): "Target moving east. Engage."
Kamal (grinning): "Time for turbo."
He presses a red button — the SUV surges forward, weaving through traffic like a bullet.
Harsh (laughing): "Mummy! Is this a rollercoaster or a car?!"
Ankit: "Told you, bro... it runs less and flies more."
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[Scene 4: Pickup Point 1 – Tina]
Tina is sitting on a bench, chewing gum, surrounded by three unconscious agents.
Tina: "You're late, boys. I had to handle this mess on my own."
The SUV screeches to a halt.
Ajit: "I like this girl."
Tina hops in. Behind them, more agents open fire. Harsh turns invisible, sneaks up to them, and whispers in their ears — the agents freak out and start punching the air.
Harsh (invisible): "I am your future... and you failed."
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[Scene 5: Pickup Point 2 – Sakshi]
Sakshi is in a bookstore, casually reading a scroll about thunder magic.
Nexus (over comm): "Five seconds. Ready?"
Sakshi (flipping the page): "Always."
She steps out, summons her lightning whip, disarms two approaching agents, and gets in.
Ankit: "Man, even after marriage, she's still shocking."
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[Scene 6: Pickup Point 3 – 420]
420 is at a street food stall, smiling. An agent disguised as a vendor tries to spike her snack.
420: "Bhaiya, no extra spice... or you'll burn."
She roundhouse kicks him before he can react. Nexus pulls up just in time.
420: "What's up? Got samosas or just the car?"
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[Scene 7: Final Car Chase – Pure Chaos
Now all seven are in the SUV. Ten vans, drones, and even a helicopter join the chase.
Ajit: "Is this Fast & Furious: Indian Edition?"
Harsh: "Just need some theme music... 'Main Nikla Gaddi Leke!'"
Nexus: "Incoming spike trap! Kamal, jump!"
Kamal: "Copy. Hold on."
The SUV ramps off a divider, flips over a parked truck, lands on a vegetable cart, and keeps going.
Ankit (laughing): "Man, we just made veggie soup!"
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[Scene 8: Toll Booth Trap]
A.R.G.O.S. blocks the toll booth with tanks.
Kamal: "Detour?"
Nexus: "Tunnel. 11 degrees west. Go underground."
The SUV crashes through a sign that says "Under Construction" — enters a dark tunnel.
Ajit (grinning): "Now it's game on. In the dark... we become the light."
The SUV disappears into the darkness. A.R.G.O.S. vans halt at the entrance.
A.R.G.O.S. Commander: "Sir… they're gone."
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[Ending Narration Box]:
"Sometimes... running is the victory. And when you're with friends... every chase becomes a comedy show."