Chapter 5: The Price of Time and 'Chakra' Energy
Aarav shook Shiv awake at exactly 6:00 AM.
Shiv (sleepy): "What man... so early?"
Veeru: "Class at 7:30, bro—get up and gear up!"
Shiv scrambled ready. The trio dashed to class. They burst in at 7:31. Miss Naina glared.
Shiv: "Ma'am, just one minute late..."
Aarav and Veeru clamped his mouth. "Shut it! Here, even a minute means punishment."
Miss Naina launched class. "Chakr-First' energy is your body's inner bio-electricity. Activate it by syncing muscle tension and breath to one point. When you feel it radiating outward, you're a true warrior."
[Scene: Canteen Chaos & Veer's Epic Fail] (Funny Tone)
Shiv froze when the canteen bill demanded points—he had none. Veer spotted the chance, calling monitor Ritika.
Veer: "Ritika! Here's our no-bracelet rule-breaker!"
Shiv and friends bolted. Ritika unleashed 'W' (Wind) Singnater Skill. Veer joined, cornering Shiv with blinding speed.
Veer: "Where you gonna run now?"
Shiv (panicking): "Wait! I'm late for Sir's personal training!"
Shiv had no clue Veer was in the same session.
Veer (shocked): "What? I'm late too!"
Veer loosened his grip—just enough. Shiv grinned, slipped free like air. Veer yelled after him, "Dude! My class is tomorrow!"
[Scene: Masked 'Number 8' & The Invisible Shadow]
Shiv barged into the principal's office—no knock. "Sir! Gimme my bracelet or Ritika's turning me into salad!"
Principal chuckled, handed over the DG-Device, shooed him out. Door clicked shut. A masked figure dropped from the ceiling.
Masked Man: "Your students got no manners—no knocking."
Principal: "Let it slide. How's the plan?"
Masked Man: "Smooth sailing. Best part? We've executed flawlessly."
Principal: "Good work, Number 8. I'm out."
No. 8 vanished. An invisible figure dropped its power, planted itself in the principal's chair. Principal stood frozen.
Invisible Man: "Found new entertainment."
Principal: "What?"
Invisible Man: "Your Class A kid... Shiv Chandraavanshi."
Principal: "Oh? Knew you wouldn't let Aryaman's son slip. Now it gets fun."