It's been two days since we departed from out Hometown. It will hardly take us another day or half to reach the Gurukul.
"Guys we have been travelling through the woods for two days straight. Don't you think we should take a day off and give our bodies rest before we move any further" says Varun.
Even though I had the same thought in my mind, I mockingly taunt Varun "Aye-aye my Prince, it seems like the royal lifestyle has depleted your stamina, you understand right what I want to say. Even your sister is stronger than you".
"Are you guys forgetting a girl is standing by your side. Anyway, what Varun is saying is true. We have another three days' time in our hand. We can surely take a day off our adventure. I am going to take a bath in the river. You both better have prepared food for me when I am back" saying this Lakshmika leaves for the river.
"Did you see how arrogantly she ordered us to make her food and a sleeping place. Fathers love has spoiled her." Varun was very angry with this attitude of his sister, though I wont entirely blame her as she has no real adventure experience unlike us. Among all the royal ladies I have met so far, she is the most elegant one, born to be a queen.
I assured Varun that he can take rest as well while I go and gather some fruits for supper. I went further into the forest to find some eatable fruits and berries.
This was the time when evilness was at its peak. Every now and then some sort of "ASURA" (meaning devil or those against God) took lives of innocent people for their enjoyment. My father told me that the gurukul will teach us all the stuff needed for vanquishing the asuras. Father is a renowned swordsman in all of Aryavart. I want to be like him and someday maybe surpass him.
*Scene shifts to an unusual place. *
"The time has come I think."
"Yes, it sure has. Both of them are doing great. You should go and contact with Aryaman firstly; I will wait for a some more time."
Varun was sleeping quietly when he heard someone calling his name. Lakshmika has come back.
I found some eatables and headed back to the base. On my way back I felt an unusual tremor in my soul. I saw a black hollow flying over to our base. I hurried back to the base and found Varun and Lakshmika fighting the black hollow. The black hollow gave creepy vibes and was sending chills against my spine. It was definitely an Asura. Wandering in the woods to hunt down innocent people. Even though I had zero experience with Asuras, I drew Vajra out of its sheath to fight that demon.
"Let's both take down this one. Aryamann!!" shouted Varun drawing his sword just like me. But I knew we can't take upon that thing as we don't know any Mantras(magic) to overpower it.
We both jump towards him to kill him but he avoided us and was going to use his dagger to kill Varun. Suddenly a person came from behind and saved Varun.
He seemed like a Guru from the gurukul.
"You both leave me and go with the Guru while I Fight the Asura."
"Don't behave like a fool, you insolent brat. All three of you run away, I will deal with this filthy monster." Guruji shouted at me.
*Suddenly I don't what struck his mind but he abandoned me and took off holding Varun and Lakshmika*
"It seems like your turn has come boy. I will leave you at it" says the Guru before leaving.
Even I didn't understand the meaning of his words I was happy that the Prince and Princess went away safely. I did my duty by protecting them, my father would have also done the same.
"Now that we are alone. Let's get back to business." I yelled this at the Asura.
The only way I could survive this was by destroying Vajra and getting its power for a fraction of seconds and killing that thing.
"Sure, Lets finish the business. The King must be killed before he is born." The Asuras tells me this, having a smile on his face. I was shocked, realizing that asuras can also speak.
He jumps towards me. I wasn't even able to predict his speed and movements. He quickly drove his dagger through my stomach. I started fainting, Vajra slowly falling from my hands. When I became unconscious I saw a person walking towards me…..
Maybe death himself….
Blue skin colour….
A nice sword in hand…