That night was silent. The sky seemed to hold its breath. At the central mafia headquarters, Alaska stared at the glass wall overlooking the city. The night lights sparkled like stars, but his mind remained dark.
"I know Rave won't stop," he said flatly.
"But why does it feel like he's not just after me… but something bigger?"
Kenan sat in the chair behind him, scanning reports.
"Because Rave never just wants to win. He wants you to feel everything he's felt."
"Loss?" Alaska's reflection stared back at him from the glass.
"More than that," Kenan replied softly. "He wants you to feel guilt… again."
At Rave's Headquarters
The dark basement was lit only by a single hanging lamp. Rave stood in front of someone sitting in a chair, handcuffed. Her face was partially hidden in shadows.
"It's time you step out of the darkness, Aksa," Rave's voice was calm but cold.
The woman lifted her face, old scars still visible on her cheek, but her eyes were sharp, filled with hatred.
"You really want me to face him again?" her voice trembled between revenge and longing. "He thought I was dead."
"And that makes him weak," Rave replied. "Now he needs a surprise."
Aksa rose slowly. Under the dim light, the tattoo reading "Aksa Arganta" was visible under her neck. The face that was once gentle now mirrored Alaska's coldness his female version.
"Are you sure he still deserves to live after all this?" she asked sarcastically.
"That's what we'll test," Rave said with a sly smile. "Sibling against sibling, like before."
Back at Alaska's Base
Alana stood on the balcony, gazing at the night.
She still couldn't process everything Rave, Kenan, revenge, and a love that was slowly turning into pain.
"You're still thinking about him?" Alaska's voice came from behind, soft yet heavy.
"I'm thinking about everything," Alana replied. "Every time I see you, it feels like I'm walking between two cliffs."
"I never wanted to pull you into this world," Alaska looked at the sky.
"But you're already too deep, Alana. I can't let you go."
"You can't let go, or you don't want to?" Alana stared at him.
Alaska remained silent. The question pierced deeper than any bullet could.
Alarm at the Base
Kenan ran into the main room.
"Boss! We've got movement signals from the East Dock, and one more thing…"
"What?" Alaska asked quickly.
Kenan's eyes were grave.
"The leader's code name appeared in the old system AS-7A."
Alaska tensed.
"That… is Aksa's code."
"I know," Kenan replied.
"And crazier, her biometric data matches 97%."
The room fell silent. Alana looked at Alaska, shocked.
"You mean… your sister…?"
"Still alive," Alaska said blankly.
"And she's on Rave's side."
A Few Hours Later East Dock
Alaska walked in the pouring rain.
His steps were steady, but his heart trembled.
Kenan and Alana followed from behind.
Suddenly, through the mist, someone appeared. Their steps were light, but their aura sharp like a blade.
Aksa Arganta
"Hi, big brother," she said with a crooked smile.
"You don't miss me?"
Alaska stared at her, torn between disbelief and hope.
"Aksa… this can't be real."
"Oh, it's real," Aksa said coldly.
"Rave saved me when you left me in that warehouse."
"That's not true!" Alaska stepped forward.
"I searched for you for months!"
"Searching? Or just finding a way to kill your own guilt?" Aksa glared.
"You didn't even come when I needed you."
Alana watched them, confused and anxious.
"Aksa, listen…"
"Silence!" Aksa pointed a pistol at Alana.
"You're just a substitute. A shadow he uses to forget me."
"AKSA!" Alaska shouted.
"Lower your weapon!"
"Why, big brother?" Aksa smiled cruelly.
"Afraid of losing again? Or afraid I'm right?"
The rain intensified. Kenan approached quietly from the right side, but Aksa fired toward the ground bullets nearly grazing his feet.
"One more step, and I'll finish her."
Alana stood tall, meeting Aksa's gaze with courage.
"If you want to kill me, go ahead. But don't blame me if, after this, you truly lose the only person who still cares about you."
Aksa froze for a moment. Alaska saw the opening and moved quickly.
He knocked the pistol from Aksa's hand, holding her tightly even as she struggled.
"Stop, Aksa… I won't lose you again," his voice broke.
Aksa stopped resisting. Her shoulders trembled. Tears fell, mixing with the rain.
"Why are you only saying this now…?" she whispered.
"Because I just realized, even after turning me into a monster, you're still my sister."
In the Distance
Rave watched everything from a black car. He smiled faintly.
"Aksa is starting to waver… good."
He lit a cigarette.
"Now, it's time for the final move."
That night, three hearts bound by the past finally met under the rain but none of them knew the real storm had just begun.