Final preparations for Hell portal. Gathering weapons and blessed items. Holy water, sigils, protective gear. Last goodbyes or personal moments. Team knows may not return. Solemn preparations. Ready for point of no return.

Plan forms to rescue Arthur. Portal ritual details finalized. Team assigns roles. Each person contribution. Strategy for Hell incursion. Timeline set. Point of no return approaching. Final preparations begin.

Uncomfortable truths about Council, Hunters, and war against demons revealed. Moral complexity of fight. Costs of being Hunter. History of organization. Dark secrets. Team must accept reality and continue anyway.

The team burst through the tunnel entrance, slamming the heavy door shut behind them. They leaned against it, gasping for breath as the screeches and flapping of the winged creatures faded into the distance.

Frieda secret from her past revealed. History with Arthur explained. Her decisions that led to current situation. Past missions or failures. Truth comes out causing team conflict but also understanding. Frieda humanized.

Marcus Reeves, age 29, grew up on a struggling agricultural colony on the outer rim of human-controlled space. The harsh environment and constant threat of crop failure taught him resilience and resourcefulness from a young age.

Lucas Reeves, age 32, grew up on a struggling agricultural colony on the outer rim. The youngest of three children, he was always fascinated by technology and dreamed of escaping the harsh life of a farmer.

After costly victory, team questions decisions. Was it worth it. Doubts about mission. Frieda past or secrets revealed causing team tension. Questions about leadership. Must overcome doubts to continue.

The team headed out from the hangar, navigating the dimly lit corridors towards the glass tunnel that connected the outpost to the main city. The silence was eerie, with no signs of life or activity anywhere.