Scene: On a road, there is a white mana car. Inside are three people: mom, dad, and their daughter. The mother's name is Kuku Sharta, the father's name is Pintu Sharta, and their daughter's name is Pretty Sharta.
Scene Description: Kuku has long, thick hair that is a mix of gray and light blue. Her eyes are dark brown. Pintu has short, army-cut hair with a mix of black and red. His eyes are black. Pretty has long hair with an ice blue, frost blue, and glacial sky blue hue. Her eyes glow silver, also known as moonlight white. She is 9 years old.
Pretty: Mom, where are we going? Kuku: We're going to a new house. We'll be staying there for quite a while. Pretty: But why? Kuku: Because your dad got a job there. Also, staying here has become difficult for you, right? Pretty: Hmm ): Pintu: Don't worry, Pretty dear. You'll make lots of new friends there, okay? Pretty: But they'll go away from me too, because of my curse...
Kuku (thinking): Ever since she was born, she's had a curse. Anything she touches disappears — whether it's a living or non-living thing. T_T
Kuku: But those who try never lose, Pretty. Pretty: I will do my best to make friends. Pretty (thinking): No matter how hard I try, nobody stays with me. The moment they find out about my curse, they leave. Why am I like this? What did I do wrong? T_T ):
Pintu: We're almost there, Pretty. Pretty: Hmm... but where? Pintu: Bees Village. It's the only village where giant bees are raised. Pretty: I want to see them (: Kuku: You won't just see them — you'll play with them too. Since we'll be living there for a while, make them your friends. Pretty: Hmm ):
Scene: Suddenly, the car is surrounded by kids — these are Precious and his gang.
Lior: You are surrounded from all sides. It's better if you quietly hand over your belongings.
Scene: No response.
Pintu: Don't be afraid, Pretty. These are just some kids playing. Kuku: Oh yes! I remember now. I heard some kids in this village prank new travelers like this. These must be those kids. Pretty: Okay.
Lior: No answer? Alright, Precious, go. Precious: Okay, Lior.
Scene: Precious walks toward the car, opens the door behind the driver, and stands there.
Scene: The door beside Pretty opens, and Precious stands there. Pretty looks at him.
Lior: Hey Precious, what happened? Tety & Bety: Brother? Shanu: Precious?
Scene: Yuvraj walks to Precious and sees that he and the girl are lost in each other's eyes.
Yuvraj: Hey Lior! Lior: Yeah, what's up with Precious? Yuvraj: Uhhh... how do I explain?
Scene: Yuvraj lightly punches Precious on the head. Yuvraj: Focus on the mission!
Scene: Yuvraj whispers to Lior. Yuvraj: There's a girl inside. Precious was staring at her, and she was staring back. Lior: Ooooo, I get it.
Lior: Alright, friends! Let's end this act. One of our teammates isn't feeling well.
Scene: Kuku and Pintu step out of the car, and then Pretty steps out.
Pintu: My name is Pintu Sharta. This is my wife, Kuku Sharta, and our daughter, Pretty Sharta. Kuku: It's nice meeting you kids. We've heard a lot about this village's welcome style, and now we've seen it firsthand. Lior: Yeah, usually we do a better welcome, but today one of our teammates got a little sick in the middle of it... right, Precious? Precious: Who, me? No way! I'm perfectly fine! I've never even been sick once! Hahaha!
Lior: Anyway, my name is Lior. This is my team, and our team name is "Wamu Gang." And the leader of our team is... Yuvraj: I'm Yuvraj Koshi. I assist the team and provide backup during fights. Shanu: I'm Shanu Uo. I handle food and drinks in the team. Tety: I'm Tety Fiz. I'm the third-strongest in the team. Shai: I'm Shai Kiyu. I'm just a member and helper. Bety: I'm Bety Fiz. Tety and I are twins. I'm the fifth strongest. Utli: I'm Utli Um, the second-fastest member after Lior. Bak: My name might sound weird — Bak Jonny. I keep track of every bit of news in the village, even things that happened 5 hours ago. Precious: I'm Precious Fiz. I joined second in the team. I'm the weakest in terms of fighting, speed, and powers, so I'm last.
Pintu: Nice meeting you all. So you're 9 kids? Lior: Nope, there's one more. Precious, call him.
Scene: Precious whistles, and Pizu flies in from the sky.
Kuku: What is that!? Lior: That's our latest team member — a beast dog and our friend. His name is Pizu. Pretty: He's so cute! Can I touch him? Please? Lior: Of course, Pretty. Kuku: No! Pretty: ):
Lior: Well, he doesn't listen to just anyone. Only three people: papa, mama, and Precious. Pintu: Ohh, a beast with a name? Precious must be really powerful. Lior: No, no. Precious named him, not our parents. Kuku & Pintu: Whaaat!?
Precious: Alright, enough. So, why are you here? Pintu: Oh yes, I, my wife, and daughter will now live here. I got a job in this village. Precious: So you're moving here permanently? Kuku: Yes.
Lior: That's great! Then Pretty can be our friend! Let's make her part of our team too. Anyone has a problem with that? All: No, Lior!
Lior: Then Pretty, from today, we're friends. Shake hands!
Scene: Just as Lior is about to shake Pretty's hand, Precious puts his hand in between.
Precious (thinking): Phew, that was close!
Scene: Kuku and Pintu are shocked. Pretty is confused.
Lior: Jealous, Precious, that I'm shaking her hand? Precious: Don't talk nonsense! If she touched you, you'd vanish in a second! Lior: What do you mean? Don't you know how powerful I am? Precious: I know, but this is a different kind of power. You can't resist it. Pintu: Precious is right. It's a curse. Anything she touches disappears. Kuku: One of the reasons we moved here is because everyone feared and hated her because of the curse.
Precious: No need to be scared. Are we scared, guys? All: Not at all! Shanu: In fact, we can use this curse! Big rocks we can't lift, she can make them disappear. Tety: Yeah! We can use it in so many ways! Pretty: T_T T_T Mom, Dad... does this mean I made real friends today? Pintu: Yes, Pretty (:
Kuku: But I don't get one thing... Precious: Hmm? Kuku: Why didn't her curse affect you, Precious? Pintu: Yeah, how? Precious: Uh... well... umm... Kail (spirit): Just say you have a skill that makes you immune to it. Precious: I have a skill that protects me from abilities like this. And actually, this isn't a curse, it's a skill that Pretty just doesn't know how to control yet. Pintu: That could be true. Kuku: But how did you know it's a skill? We never told you. Precious: Ugh... you ask so many questions! Enough already! Pintu: Haha! Doesn't matter. The important thing is there's finally someone Pretty can touch, and who can touch her back. Kuku: Hmm... okay. Precious: But before that, we need to help her learn how to control the skill. Then you guys can touch her safely too.
Kuku: What makes you think we haven't tried? Pintu: We brought in top teachers, but nothing worked. That's why we gave up. Precious: But I can help her. Pintu: What did you say? Precious: I can help her control it — if you let me. Kuku: Precious, you're still a kid. How can you do what top teachers couldn't? Pintu: If you were the team's most powerful or its leader, I might consider it. But you're the weakest! Precious: But I really can do it. Pretty: Mom, Dad, he's just trying to comfort you. He's a kind person. Precious: No, seriously, I can! Lior: Ahem! If Precious says he can do it, then he will! Pintu: Why, does he always succeed? Lior: No, he's failed before, but he seems confident this time. No harm in trying. Pintu: Alright, so what will you do? Precious: I'll create a temporary solution so she can touch everyone safely.
Scene: Precious holds Pretty's hand. At first, he hesitates, then gently holds it. Pretty blushes. Small glowing yellow orbs rise and vanish into the air. After some time, Precious steps back.
Precious: Done. Try touching something. Pintu: Wait! Let's try it on wood first.
Scene: Precious gives Pretty a piece of wood. It doesn't disappear.
Kuku: Incredible! We never imagined our biggest happiness would come from moving here.
Scene: Pintu, Kuku, and Pretty hug and cry together.
Lior: Haha! Calm down, you three. Don't cry. Pintu: But how did you do it? Precious: Nothing special. I extracted the magic from her hands and infused a bit of my own magic. Now until my magic runs out, she can touch anything safely. Kuku: How will we know when your magic wears off? Precious: A blue light will flash on both her hands and disappear. That's when you'll know. Pintu: Thank you. Even if temporary, now we can hold our daughter. Precious: I'll teach her to control the skill before it fades. Kuku: Now I believe in you. Pretty: Thank you, Precious!
Scene: Pretty hugs Precious.
Pretty: Meeting you today is the happiest moment of my life.
Scene: Precious doesn't say anything. His face is red. Precious (thinking): What is this feeling in my heart? I can't speak... Kail: I think it's called love. Precious: Don't come near my spirit! Kail: You banned me from your spirit, not your heart. Precious: This isn't love, I just helped a friend. Kail: Say what you want...
Precious: Hmmmmhh... Lior: By the way, where's your house? We'll take you there. Kuku: Hmm...
Scene: Everyone stands outside Pintu, Kuku, and Pretty's new house.
Pintu: This is our house. Lior: It's great! Tety: Pretty, now you can come visit us anytime! Pintu: Oh? Why? Bety: Because our house is right across from yours! Precious: Yeah, that's our house, Pretty (:
Lior (thinking): He said it separately to Pretty! Hihihi!
[ Chapter 32 End ]