The Beginning of an Adventure


    Vijay: I did it! Did you see that? I did it!


    Kaulit: Yes, I saw it. Very impressive.


    Vijay: I see a bright blue light around you. Is that…?


    Kaulit: Yes, it’s my life force.


    Vijay: But considering how powerful you are, it seems a bit weak to me.


    Kaulit: You ask good questions. Actually, we can conceal our life force, and that''s exactly what I did. I don''t want to hurt you.


    Vijay: Hurt? What do you mean?


    Kaulit: I mean this.


    (Kaulit releases her life force, and as a result, Vijay starts feeling overwhelmed.)


    Vijay: What is this?! It’s increasing… The impact is immense… I feel afraid… What is happening to me?! Ahhh! My eyes! My eyes!


    Kaulit: Don’t panic. Your life force is strong enough to heal yourself.


    (Some time later...)


    Vijay: Ah… finally, some relief. What was that?


    Kaulit: I didn’t even show you my full life force. If I had, your eyes would have exploded on their own.


    Vijay: What?! But wait… I was able to see your life force, so does that mean I am as powerful as you?


    Kaulit: No, that was just a trick. People often use it to deceive their opponents. I told you earlier that we can suppress our life force. That’s why you were able to see it.


    Vijay: Oh, I see.


    Kaulit: Don’t be disheartened. I have a feeling that one day, you will surpass me.


    Vijay: Really?!


    Kaulit: Yes, yes. But don’t get too excited—there’s still time for that.


    Vijay: Alright!


    Kaulit: Now listen. The first form of life force is magic, and it has many types. Some types are connected to very small things, even smaller than atoms. Some are linked to elements, while others are directly connected to time and space. And some go even beyond that. First, I will teach you elemental magic because that’s what I specialize in.


    Vijay: Alright.


    Kaulit: First, do you know how many elements our body is made of and what they are?


    Vijay: Yes! Our body is composed of five elements: Air, Space, Earth, Water, and Fire. (This is taken from Sanatan Dharma.)


    Kaulit: Very good. So, we will start with the Fire element, then move to Earth, Water, Air, and finally Space.


    Vijay: Understood.


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    Kaulit: Let’s begin with the Fire element. First, we will learn everything about it, and then we will learn how to use it as an attack. Fire is an extremely important yet highly destructive element. In our daily lives, it is used for survival, but it is also used in combat.


    Vijay: I understand its use in daily life, but how far can it be used in attacks?


    Kaulit: There are no limits. You can take its temperature beyond infinity or reduce it to extreme lows. In our world''s history, people have attempted to push it to infinity, but who knows what the future holds? Fire magic primarily comes from the Fire element within our body and our life force. So first, heat up your body.


    (Kaulit begins heating her body.)


    Kaulit: Remember, your ability to think is extremely important. Now, you try.


    (Vijay follows her instructions.)


    Kaulit (thinking): Impossible! How is he doing it? It took me a whole month to learn this!


    Kaulit: Stop, Vijay.


    Vijay: Huh? What happened?


    Kaulit: I was just thinking… You learn extremely fast, and I have a lot to teach you. I don’t think this place is suitable for that. So, I believe we should embark on a journey where you can learn many things. Are you ready?


    Vijay: A journey?


    (A while ago, at Vijay’s home...)


    Nensa: What?! You want to go away for 10 years to learn? At this age?


    Aditya: Calm down.


    Nensa: How can I stay calm? Our son is asking to be away from us for 10 years!


    Vijay: Mom, I understand how you feel, but I really want to learn. Besides, Aunt Kaulit will be with me. You trust her, don’t you?


    Nensa: I trust her completely, but how will I live without you?


    Vijay: Mom, I am not leaving forever. I just want to learn for a while. I hope you will support me.


    (The rest of Vijay’s family arrives.)


    Nensa: No… I can’t do this.


    (She walks away.)


    Vijay: Mom!


    Aditya: Don’t worry, son. She will return soon. I am not against your decision. In fact, I want you to learn.


    Vijay: I know, Dad… but Mom...


    Aditya (thinking): Nensa, come back soon.


    Kaulit: Vijay, I am sorry. It’s because of me that your mom is upset.


    Vijay: No, it’s not your fault.


    (Vijay’s other family members assure him that they support his decision and are proud of him for choosing to learn.)


    (In Nensa’s room...)


    Nensa (crying): No, no… I can’t let him go. He is my son. How can I let him leave?


    (Overthinking and emotional distress exhaust her, and she falls into a deep sleep.)


    Nensa (in a dream): Where am I? Mom? You’re here?


    Nensa’s Mother: What are you doing? Are you trying to hold your son back?


    Nensa: I am not holding him back! I am protecting him from danger.


    Nensa’s Mother: I know you love him deeply, but stopping him from learning is wrong.


    Nensa: But if I don’t stop him, he might be in danger.


    Nensa’s Mother: He is your son. How can he be in danger? Have you forgotten? You were just like him. I still remember the day when, at the age of seven, you came to me and said you wanted to leave to learn.


    (Flashback to Nensa’s past...)


    Young Nensa: Mom, Mom! I want to go and learn!


    Nensa’s Mother: But with whom?


    Young Nensa: With them!


    (A mysterious figure appears.)


    Nensa’s Mother: Alright, you can go.


    Young Nensa: Really?! That’s amazing!


    (Her mother smiles at her.)


    (Back to the present...)


    Nensa’s Mother: Have you ever thought about what would have happened if I had stopped you back then? Would you be who you are today?


    (Nensa stands silently.)


    (Her mother embraces her.)


    Nensa (crying): But…


    Nensa’s Mother: It’s okay. This is your motherly love. But remember, being a mother also means thinking about your child’s future. Now go, you know what you must do.


    Nensa (waking up): Mom…


    (She looks in the mirror and smiles.)


    Nensa: Thank you, Mom.


    (A while later...)


    Aditya: Vijay, look over there.


    Vijay: Mom! You’re back! It’s okay, if you don’t want me to go, I won’t go.


    Nensa: No, son. I’ve thought a lot, and I believe it’s best for you—and for all of us—that you live your life fully and learn everything you want to.


    Vijay: Really, Mom?!


    Nensa: Yes, my son.


    Vijay: That’s amazing!


    (She looks at Vijay and remembers her own past. The whole family laughs and rejoices.)


    Nensa: Since you’re going with Vijay, I have decided to return your powers to you.


    Kaulit: Really?! Thank you!


    (She restores Kaulit’s powers.)


    (Back in the present...)


    Vijay: I have made my decision. Let’s go!


    Kaulit: That’s the spirit!


    (Someone is watching them.)