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Chapter 12: "One Year Later – Vows and Victory Laps"
The war-torn land was now far behind.
After the Queen Bee's death and everyone's miraculous revival, the team returned to the Aravalli training facility—rebuilt stronger than ever. New recruits arrived from all over the world, but none carried the scars or the strength like Shrey and his squad.
One year passed.
A year of intense training, global missions, recovery, friendship, and—above all—growth.
Shrey had changed.
No longer just the boy who once stared at the stars with curiosity… now he was a leader. A fighter. A survivor.
And during that year—he finally accepted something else: his own heart.
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SCENE: Training Ground – Sunset
Maya threw a solid punch at Shrey. He dodged—barely.
CHIBI MOMENT #1:
Maya chibi-smiles while fire burns behind her.
Maya: "Hold still so I can hit you with love!"
Shrey: "How is that love?! That's murder!"
Everyone burst out laughing. Even Captain Jacks, watching from the rooftop, smirked.
Training resumed. Zaid and Arjun were sparring with drones. Adi taught new recruits how to handle flame-based K-Energy. Okashun meditated while balancing upside down on one finger. Mayra danced in the sky with her flight gear.
Later that night, under the facility's glowing moon roof, Shrey called Mayra aside.
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SCENE: Garden Rooftop – Night
She stood barefoot in the grass, the wind brushing her silver-blue hair. He walked up slowly, holding a small box.
Mayra raised an eyebrow. "What's this, soldier?"
Shrey took a deep breath.
> "I've been through hell. Lost my parents. Nearly lost all of you. But every time I nearly gave up… you were there. Smiling. Flirting. Believing in me."
She blushed.
> "So… I want to say this now. I'm not ready today. But in five years, when the world is safer—will you marry me?"
Mayra's eyes widened. Then slowly, she grinned like a cat who just got the cream.
> "Only if you promise to let me kiss you once every day until then."
He laughed. "Deal."
They pinky-swore under the stars.
CHIBI MOMENT #2:
Behind the bushes, Maya and Yash are spying chibi-style.
Maya: "I knew it… he picked her."
Yash: "You owe me a pizza."
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Training Montage Begins:
Dr. Jain constructed new simulators that mimic actual Anchor Point environments.
Kabir and Arjun finally became friends after settling their rivalry with a 100-pushup match.
Isha developed water-based K-energy and created a mini waterfall for meditation.
Shrey and Mayra became co-leads for Team Alpha during weekly missions.
CHIBI MOMENT #3:
Zaid getting chased by bees during stealth training.
Zaid: "WHY IS IT ALWAYS BEES?!"
Everyone else: "You literally have a bee-tracking eye!"
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Final Scene: One Year Anniversary Ceremony
All the squad members, now ranked elite, stood under a starry night, wearing new uniforms. Captain Jacks gave a powerful speech.
> "You all survived hell. Fought monsters. Lost friends. But rose stronger. The war isn't over… but now the world has hope. Because of you."
The team saluted.
Shrey looked at Mayra. She winked.
CHIBI MOMENT #4:
Shrey's inner chibi monologue with sparkly eyes:
"Five years till marriage… must survive!"
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Chapter Ends.
Your call, commander