Bonus Scene: Shadows of Betrayal

A dimly lit chamber in the pods, lined with screens displaying surveillance footage and data readouts. The atmosphere is thick with tension as two guards, who have been working undercover, converse in hushed tones.

Guard 1 (Evan): A loyal but desperate guard who feels the pressure of survival weighing down on him.

Guard 2 (Maya): A cunning strategist, always looking for ways to secure power and advantage for the Ark.

Evan shifted nervously in his seat, glancing around the room. "Maya, are you sure this is the right move? We're risking everything by contacting the Grounders."

Maya leaned forward, her eyes gleaming with determination. "We need the power of the black blood if we want to survive out here. The Ark is failing, and we're out of options."

Evan ran a hand through his hair, still uncertain. "But how do we even know it works? What if it's a trap?"

"Then we'll be ready," Maya replied, her voice cold. "We overheard enough to know that the black blood enhances physical abilities and can make someone nearly invulnerable. If we control that power, we control our fate."

"Did you send the message to the Ark?

Maya smirked. "The prime minister is smart about this. Besides, he told us established contact with someone in the Grounder ranks. They're desperate for alliances too. But we have to act fast—if the guards discovers we're behind the theft of those syringes, it could spell disaster."

Evan leaned back, a mix of fear and ambition churning in his gut. "And what about the ark? Have they found out how black blood is made?

"First we need to find a way to send it to them'' Maya's tone turned serious as she added, "The future of the Ark depends on it."

As they exchanged plans, the camera panned out, revealing the stolen syringes locked away in a secure cabinet. The glow of the black blood pulsed ominously, symbolizing the brewing conflict between the Ark and the Grounders—a race for power that could shift the balance of survival.