The five of them — Shadow Queen and the four villains — walked through dark tunnels under the city. No one above knew they had escaped.
They reached a huge metal door hidden behind old bricks and pipes. Shadow Queen raised her hand, and a glowing thread slipped into a small slot. The door clicked and slowly opened.
Inside was an old underground base. It used to be a secret military shelter, now turned into a hideout. Lights flickered, machines hummed quietly, and big screens showed maps and files. It was dusty, but it worked — and it felt like home.
Black Scythe looked around and smirked.
"Well... better than a prison cell."
Bloodweb dropped into a chair with a grin.
"Someone's been planning this for a while."
Iron Mammoth stood by the glass, looking out at the machines.
"No way a place like this stays hidden unless you really know what you're doing."
Fangstrike stayed quiet, but her eyes scanned the room carefully, checking every detail.
