The Great Escape

**Page 24**

Emanuel Meneses, the leader of the Philippine Death Gang, gazed around the room, his expression firm yet filled with concern.

**Emanuel Meneses:** *(decisive)* Alright, everyone, we need to stay low profile for now. After the police operation is over, we'll mount a rescue mission to get Leo and Raymond back.

The gang members nodded, acknowledging their leader's orders, but anxiety still clung to the room like a thick fog. The police raid was a looming threat that demanded caution.

Meanwhile, in the alley where Leo and Raymond had been detained, the situation took an unexpected turn. As the police officers were checking their identities, Leo and Raymond suddenly found themselves being pulled into a nearby shadowy corner.

They turned around, their eyes widening in disbelief, as they saw Josh and Mark, their fellow gang members, wearing mischievous grins.

**Leo:** *(whispering)* Josh? Mark? What are you doing here?

**Josh Cruz:** *(whispering, with a smirk)* We're here to save you two from a little police trouble.

**Mark Vicente:** *(whispering, chuckling)* Yeah, and maybe have a laugh while we're at it.

Raymond and Leo exchanged bewildered glances, trying to stifle their laughter as they realized the audacious rescue plan unfolding before them.

**Raymond:** *(whispering)* Alright, but make it quick.

Josh and Mark motioned for them to follow as they stealthily navigated through the alleyways, avoiding the police's watchful eyes. They moved like shadows, using their knowledge of the area to their advantage.

As they crept along, Mark couldn't help but add a touch of humor to the situation.

**Mark Vicente:** *(whispering, grinning)* You know, Leo, this is what happens when you try to obey traffic laws too much.

Leo rolled his eyes, barely containing his laughter, while Raymond chuckled softly. The tension of the police encounter was dissipating, replaced by a camaraderie born of absurdity.

Finally, they reached a point where they could slip away from the alley without being seen. Josh turned to his rescued comrades, a glint of determination in his eyes.

**Josh Cruz:** *(whispering, resolute)* Now that you two are safe, we've got more of our crew to rescue from different divisions. Let's get them out of this mess.

With a newfound resolve, the quartet moved onward, leaving behind the alley and its lurking danger. They were a team, committed to helping their fellow gang members, and perhaps, in the midst of it all, they found humor and camaraderie even in the most dire of circumstances.