Kanchi was a 25-year-old girl living in the year 2025. She was very simple and lived a quiet life. Kanchi didn't have many friends, and even those she had, she rarely spoke to. She was someone who liked to mind her own business, and her daily routine was just going to the office and coming back home. That was all her life was about - work and home, no fun or excitement.
One evening, while returning from the office, something unusual happened. Kanchi noticed a shiny wall along her way. The wall gleamed so brightly that it immediately caught her attention. Out of curiosity, she walked towards it. Without thinking much, she touched the wall. The moment her hand made contact with it, something magical happened.
Before she could realize it, Kanchi found herself in a completely different world. The girl who had never stepped beyond her office and home routine was suddenly transported into a strange new place, one she had never imagined before. It was not like her world at all.
The place she found herself in was very unusual. The people there dressed in clothes that looked like they were from the 1900s, and they had strange abilities, magical powers that allowed them to control the spirits of animals and monsters. It was an entirely different realm.
Kanchi, still in shock from what had just happened, found herself lying on the ground in the middle of a dark forest. When she opened her eyes, she was scared and confused. She sat up, trying to make sense of where she was. She remembered the last thing she did before she ended up there - touching that wall. That was all she could recall.
She looked around the forest, hoping to find someone who could help her. She called out loudly, "Is anyone here? Please, I need help!" But no one responded. There was no one in sight, only trees and the strange sounds of the forest. Feeling even more scared and lost, Kanchi decided to start walking. She had no idea where she was going, but she thought it was better than staying in one place.
After walking for a long time, Kanchi's legs grew tired. As she moved slowly, she accidentally slipped on some wet leaves. She tumbled down a small hill and rolled over until she finally crashed into something - or rather, someone.
She had fallen right on top of a boy!
The boy shouted, "Hey, are you going to get off me or not?" Kanchi, still in a bit of shock, quickly stood up and said, "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to fall on you! I slipped by mistake."
The boy, brushing the dirt off his clothes, looked at her with a frown. "Do you always go around falling on people?" he asked.
Kanchi replied, "No! And don't yell at me. I didn't do it on purpose. I don't even know how I got here. This whole place is strange, and now I have you yelling at me. What next?"
The boy stared at her for a moment before saying, "Strange? You're the one who looks strange. Where are you from? And what are you wearing?"
Kanchi looked down at her office clothes - jeans and a shirt - then looked back at the boy. He was dressed in old-fashioned clothes, something that looked like it belonged in the 1900s."
I could ask you the same thing," Kanchi said. "Why are you wearing such old clothes? And where am I?"The boy sighed and replied, "This is how everyone dresses here. And you're the odd one. Anyway, my name is Aryan."
Kanchi blinked in surprise. "Aryan? That's a normal name. So, where am I, Aryan?"
Aryan folded his arms and said, "You're in Pava. And right now, you're in the dangerous jungle of Pava, where spirit masters come to hunt."
Kanchi frowned. "Pava? I've never heard of this place. And what do you mean by 'hunt'? Are you animal hunters or something?"
Aryan shook his head and replied, "No, we don't hunt animals. We capture their spirits or control them. Everyone here needs to increase their power by capturing spirits."
Kanchi looked even more confused. "Power? Spirits? What are you talking about? None of this makes sense."
Aryan sighed again. "It's obvious you don't understand anything. Do you at least have a spirit or some kind of magical power?"
Kanchi gave him a blank look. "Magical power? I'm just a normal person. I don't have any powers."
Aryan shook his head in disbelief. "Well, then you're in trouble. Here, anyone who doesn't have powers can easily become a slave. You'll need to be careful."
Kanchi's eyes widened in fear. "A slave? What kind of place is this?"
Aryan looked at her seriously. "This is Pava. And the rules here are simple - if you don't have any powers, you're at the mercy of those who do."
Kanchi felt her heart race. This world was nothing like her own, and she didn't understand its rules. She had no idea how she was going to survive here.
Just as Aryan turned to leave, Kanchi grabbed his arm. "Wait! You can't just leave me here! I don't know where I am, and you're the only person I've met. You can't just walk away and leave me alone in this dangerous jungle!
"Aryan looked at her with a frown. "Why should I help you? You're not my problem."
Kanchi was desperate. "Please! I don't know how to survive in this world. I'm scared. You said I could become a slave! Please, don't leave me here."
Aryan paused for a moment, thinking. Finally, he sighed and said, "Fine. I'll help you, but only because you clearly don't know anything about this place. You'll need to follow me and do exactly as I say."
Kanchi nodded eagerly. "Thank you. I'll do whatever you say. Just don't leave me here alone."
And so, Aryan led Kanchi through the jungle. As they walked, he explained more about the world of Pava. It was a place where magic was real, and people could control the spirits of animals and other creatures to gain power. Every person in Pava had a spirit that gave them strength and abilities, and those without one were at great risk.
Kanchi listened carefully, trying to understand the rules of this strange new world. She couldn't believe that something like this actually existed. It was like something out of a fantasy story, but it was real, and she was stuck in it.
As they walked deeper into the jungle, Kanchi began to feel uneasy. The trees seemed to close in around them, and strange noises echoed through the air. She stayed close to Aryan, not wanting to get separated from him.
Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. Kanchi froze in fear, but Aryan didn't seem bothered. He turned to her and said, "Stay close to me. We might have some trouble ahead."
Before Kanchi could ask what he meant, a large creature emerged from the trees. It was a monster with glowing red eyes and sharp teeth. Kanchi's heart pounded in her chest as she realized they were in danger.
Aryan stepped forward, his hand glowing with a faint light. "Don't worry," he said. "I've got this."
With a swift motion, Aryan summoned the spirit of a large wolf, which appeared beside him. The wolf growled at the monster, and the two creatures faced off. Kanchi watched in awe as Aryan commanded the wolf to attack.
The battle was quick. Aryan's wolf spirit easily overpowered the monster, and soon the jungle was quiet again.
Kanchi stared at Aryan in disbelief. "You? you can control a wolf spirit?"
Aryan shrugged. "Yeah. Like I said, everyone here has a spirit. This one is mine."
Kanchi was amazed. She had never seen anything like this before. It was incredible - and terrifying. She couldn't believe she was in a world where such things were possible.
As they continued their journey, Kanchi couldn't help but wonder how she would survive in Pava. She had no powers, no spirit, and no idea how to get back home. But she knew one thing for sure - she had to stick with Aryan if she wanted to stay safe.
As night was approaching, Aryan said, "We should look for a safe place to sleep." Kanchi responded, "That's fine, but I'm hungry." Aryan replied, "Then break some fruits and eat; no one's stopping you." Kanchi, frustrated, said, "You're so rude, Aryan! Have you seen how tall the tree is? I can't reach, and I don't know how to climb trees."
Aryan responded, "So what exactly do you know, other than talking and making faces?" Kanchi snapped, "All you want is to criticize me. How about breaking some fruits instead?" Aryan sighed, "What should I do with this girl?" He broke a few fruits and said, "Hurry up and eat; we need to get out of here. It's not safe as night is falling."
Kanchi replied, "First, let me start eating... Aren't you going to eat?" Aryan said, "No. Focus on your food, not me." Kanchi retorted, "It's basic manners to ask someone if they want food, but I forgot who I'm dealing with." Aryan replied, "What are you trying to say? Just say it directly. I don't like these indirect comments."
Kanchi thought to herself, "If he doesn't like it, I'll do it even more." After a while, Aryan asked, "Are you done eating?" Kanchi responded, "Yes, I'm done." Aryan said, "Good, now hold on to me tightly." Kanchi, puzzled, asked, "Have you lost your mind? What are you saying? In the end, you've shown your true colors, haven't you?"
Aryan, annoyed, said, "Shut your mouth and do as I say, or stay here. I'm leaving." Kanchi, irritated, responded, "Fine, go! What do you think I am?" Aryan replied, "Just so you know, that mountain peak is the safest place to sleep at night." With that, Aryan used his magic and started flying into the sky. Kanchi stood there, completely shocked to see Aryan flying.
Now she understood why he told her to hold on tightly, but this fool couldn't explain it properly. All he wanted was to leave me behind, Kanchi thought. She shouted after him, "Aryan, Aryan, you didn't do the right thing!"
Suddenly, Kanchi heard strange sounds from the jungle, filling her with fear. She started running in panic, only to find two men standing in front of her. Seeing them, Kanchi got scared and remembered Aryan's words about being his slave. The men asked, "What are you doing in the jungle alone at this hour? Are you searching for a spirit?"
The men were trying to figure out how powerful the girl was, but Kanchi was scared and powerless. The men used their magic to bind her hands and began approaching her. Kanchi, panicking, screamed, "Aryan! Aryan!" Just as the men were about to reach her, Aryan appeared, and a fight broke out.
After the fight, Aryan sternly said, "From now on, do what I say the first time without questioning. This time I came, but next time, I won't." Kanchi, sobbing, responded, "Okay, okay." In her mind, she thought, "What kind of person is this? I'm crying here, and instead of comforting me, he's scolding and threatening me."
Aryan asked, "Did you say something?" Kanchi quickly replied, "No." Aryan said, "Alright, then let's go, or are you waiting for someone else to come?"
To Be Continued.....