Chapter 4: The Knock of T
Scene: Training ground—fight ring.
The bell rang. Fight on.
Kavya wasted no time, lunging at Shiv with Muay Thai speed. Her 'Z' Core (Fire-Water mix) gave explosive power and fluid flow. She unleashed a barrage.
Shiv—no formal training—relied on instincts, dodging every strike.
Veer (from the sidelines): "Told you! He's here on daddy's name, can't fight!"
Kavya threw a vicious punch. Shiv blocked with boxing skills, countering with a gut-smashing hit.
Thud!
Kavya fired back instantly—a heavy kick to Shiv's stomach.
Sir Dikshit (amazed): "New guy's dodging well, but raw."
Shiv took the hit hard, dropping to his knees, gasping.
Veer: "Match over!"
Shiv rose, ignoring pain, charging with another punch.
Kavya: "Still not learned?"
She poured full 'Chakra' energy into her attack, sure his basic punch couldn't match. But she froze. Veer and students gaped.
Shiv switched styles—mimicking Veer's Taekwondo perfectly. He blocked her punch.
Kavya (in her mind): "That power? I used full Li!"
Shiv seized the moment—a full-power boxing punch to her jaw. Kavya tried blocking with remaining Chakra, but Shiv's force overwhelmed it.
Boom!
Kavya crashed down. Shiv's body radiated massive outward Chakra energy.
Sir Dikshit (stunned): "That's no newbie power!"
Balance lost, Shiv collapsed unconscious. Sir Dikshit called it.
Sir Dikshit: "Kavya wins!"
Medics rushed Shiv to the medical room.
Scene: Medical room.
Shiv woke in a clean room. Veer entered.
Veer: "How'd you do that?"
Shiv stared.
Veer: "Not here for your style switch. Here to say... you're my rival now."
Veer left. Shiv headed to his dorm.
Scene: Shiv's dorm room.
Shiv arrived. Aarav was there, plus a third guy.
Aarav: "Shiv! You good? Meet our third roommate, Veeru Varma."
Veeru Varma (excited): "Dude, you nearly beat Kavya! Sneaky—acted clueless, then bam! Your Core 'Z' like hers, right?"
Shiv: "No acting. Watched her attacks close, copied 'em. Mine's 'T'."
Veeru Varma: "'T'? Wait... no Core called 'T'!"
Aarav: "Yeah, Veeru—brand new unique one."
Hostel teacher entered. "Lights out. Training tomorrow."
The trio hit their beds. Shiv's mind raced: What's 'T'? How'd I get so strong?