Chapter 2: A true Demon

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In a remote hideout nestled amidst the arid expanse of the desert, the Arabic bandit's boss, a somewhat aged man with a long, flowing beard and his weathered face adorned by a traditional Arabic Shemagh scarf, sat in his dimly lit office. The room was filled with an air of authority, a stark contrast to the barren landscapes that surrounded it. The boss's piercing eyes held years of experience and cunning, his presence a testament to his command over this unforgiving territory.

Seated across from him was his son, a muscular and imposing figure, his red shirt emphasizing the power of his build. The boss's tone was heavy with gravitas as he issued a command. "It has been reported that a military vehicle has been spotted in our territory. I want you to assemble a team and capture it. Bring me the intruders, dead or alive."

The son nodded with a sense of grim determination, understanding the magnitude of the task at hand. He rose from his seat, his expression resolute, and prepared to set out on his mission.

However, unbeknownst to them, the boss's daughter, Amber, a striking young woman with dark eyes and hair pulled back into a determined ponytail, had been eavesdropping from just outside the office door. Her heart pounded with frustration and indignation as she listened to her father's words.

Amber had always felt the weight of her father's expectations, the belief that her gender was a hindrance to her worth in the bandit clan. Her father had a tendency to favor her brother, entrusting him with the most demanding and dangerous tasks, while Amber's abilities and ambitions went overlooked.

As she heard her father's voice, a surge of determination welled up within her. She refused to accept the limitations placed on her because of her gender. It was time to prove herself. She silently resolved to show her father that she was more than capable and that she could be as formidable as her brother.

With a determined expression and a fierce glint in her dark eyes, Amber slipped away from the door, preparing to embark on her own mission to demonstrate her strength and resourcefulness.

"Yusuf! Take out the car, we are going on a mission." Amber said one of her most trusted men.

As she was a girl, her father only gave her eight people she could call her subordinates.

"Yusuf, how many officers were spotted by our men?" Amber spoke in a hushed voice.

"They said there was only one car with no ammunition on the car, a simple Hummer was seen" Yusuf answered which made Amber happy 'So, at best only 5-6 people? No ammunition and guns attached? This sounds doable..' Amber thought.

"Hey! Take two fully loaded cars, four men in each. We have a mission to capture the intruders" She commanded her unit of eight men.

Before her brother could come and tell all of them about the mission Amber had already gone with her men, Amber's bold decision to take matters into her own hands didn't go unnoticed. As her two fully loaded cars sped away from the bandit hideout, her brother, standing in the shadows, let out a quiet chuckle. He had seen the silhouette of her departing car and understood her determination.

Unlike his father, Amber's brother possessed an unshakable trust and love for his sister. He knew that Amber's ambitions and capabilities were not to be underestimated. He had watched her grow and had always believed in her strength and resourcefulness.

With a knowing smile, he decided to keep Amber's actions a secret from their father, recognizing that this might be the opportunity for his sister to prove herself and earn the respect she deserved.

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Lucious reclined in the back seat of the Hummer, keeping a watchful eye on the desert landscape that stretched out before him. Sophie, exhausted from their journey, had drifted off to sleep beside him. The rhythmic rumble of the engine and the arid landscape whizzing by lulled her into a peaceful slumber.

As the Hummer sped forward, the endless desert horizon seemed to offer no respite. However, Lucious's instincts were sharp, and he suddenly felt a tremor in the air. His gaze shifted from the mesmerizing sand dunes to the rearview mirror, and there it was an ominous sight. Two sleek, black, heavily armed vehicles emerged from the mirage behind them, closing in rapidly.

Without waking Sophie, Lucious sprang into action. He reached into the compartment beside him and withdrew an automatic rifle, its metallic surface gleaming menacingly in the desert sun. The vehicle jolted as he squeezed the trigger, the deafening roar of gunfire echoing across the vast expanse. 'Huh? A bunch of nobodies dares to go against me ' Lucious took the binoculars saw the logo on the car and quickly concluded it was a terrorist organisation.

'You want hell..? You will get one' Lucious was confident in his abilities, he was a trained fighter who had gone through several missions while his enemy was a bunch of nobodies who had just known how to pull the trigger.

The bullets whizzed through the air, puncturing the tires of the approaching vehicles. The sudden loss of control sent one of the vehicles veering wildly off course, while the other skidded to a halt in a cloud of dust.

Lucious, swift, and decisive, leaned out of the Hummer's window, continuing his relentless barrage. A series of precise shots punctured the assailants' windshield, forcing them to take cover. The intense exchange of gunfire created a chaotic symphony that echoed across the desert, filling the air with the scent of burning rubber and gunpowder.

The black car whose tires got busted suddenly caught fire and the car at the back decided to march forward, The car's sunroof opened and a person with a heavy machine gun started firing at Lucious's car.

Sophie awoke with a start, her senses immediately overwhelmed by the chaos. She took in the firefight, her eyes widening with fear and determination. Lucious barked orders, guiding her and Jack to fire while telling the driver Tom to focus on driving.

One of the tires of Lusious's car got busted and they immediately stopped the car and took cover, seeing that Amber's car also stopped at a distance. 

Meanwhile, the assailants, undeterred by the onslaught, regrouped and retaliated with a hail of bullets. The Hummer's windshield splintered, and the rear window shattered, but Lucious's resolute focus remained unbroken.

Lucious took a deep breath and aimed his weapon with precision. His shot found its mark, hitting the heavy machine gun operator with deadly accuracy 'Huu,, one less of a problem'. The enemy's most formidable weapon was now silenced.

With the enemy temporarily subdued, they detected movement in the distance. Three figures, two men and a woman were approaching with deliberate and coordinated precision, taking cover behind a dune. Lucious, guided by his instincts and keen perception, quickly recognized the woman among them. Although he didn't know her personally, the way she gave orders and commanded her team left no doubt in his mind—she was clearly in charge.

Lucious shot a glance towards Jack and Tom and whispered something then looked at a large dune of sand behind the vehicle. Jack and Tom started open fire again while Sophie took aim at one of the enemy's unconcealed feet. 'Here you go, Bitch ' 

"Ahh! My leg---- " the man stumbled on the ground in the open and Sophie shot him in the head.

Amber was now in panic 'I fucked up....' Now only one of her men left.

She knew if she was taken by the army, she would be tortured and her brother would try to save her and his life would also come in danger as well---

"AAh!" Seeing the last of her subordinates also dying she pointed the gun towards her own head and was about to pull the trigger then suddenly someone snatched her gun from behind and pointed the gun at her. It was Lucious who came from a sand dune behind her.

"No no no, How can you think of dying in peace when you led your men towards their deaths..? " Lucious slammed her head from the back of his gun making her unconscious, "What a beautiful girl you are, I wonder how you taste," Lucious said to no one and then carried her towards his car. After changing the busted tyre They set out a camp at 1 hour distance in the other direction of their previous route so they do not get ambushed.

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In a dimly lit camp, Amber became conscious, her hands were tied and she was completely naked 'Uhh.. where am I? I-I was captured ' Amber started panicking "Hey! Is someone there? Untie me this instant"

She was all alone as nobody answered her until she heard someone's footsteps coming from outside the tent. Her heart started pounding and then she heard someone's voice.

"Now you will tell me everything about your organization, name, and why you attacked us....." Lucious said as he entered the tent, "But before that," Lucious's face distorted in a devilish grin "I will break you for...." Lucious said licking his lips.

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[A/N: Make sure to add this to your Library! or you might miss out on the next chap.

And yeah, Don't forget to give me your power stones]