The sound of the waves gently slapping the wooden dock grew distant as two figures emerged from the mist. The morning air was cool and salty, a hint of the vast ocean that lay just beyond the horizon. They approached the shore, the smaller of the two dragging a boat with a quiet strength and the taller one, Vikram, hopped out first, a captain's hat perched atop his head, the red ribbon fluttering in the early breeze and two shiny Axes were hanging on his waist . He stretched his arms wide, embracing the new day with a hearty laugh. The second boy, Yashu, followed him keeping a hand on the two swords attached to his waist. They entered the town looking at the tall and beautiful buildings.
Vikram - Wow! Look. Such a beautiful town, the smell of freshly cooking foods, spices, and meat entering straight to my nose. I am so hungry.
Yashu -Yeah, we should stop by a Food shop, I guess. I am hungry too.
(Suddenly a young girl crashed into Vikram and fell down )
Vikram - (giving a hand) Sorry. My bad. I hope you are not hurt. Are you?
(The girl took his hand and got up )
Unknown girl - Thanks, no I am alright. (She started to walk away)
Yashu- Excuse me! Where can we find a place to eat?
(That unknown girl pointed them at a building and continued walking)
Yashu- Ahh.. Thanks..I guess.
Vikram- Did you see that? Her hair is Blue ...it's weird right?
Yashu- So what? Just keep going.
(They started walking again and entered the food shop)
Vikram - (Sitting at a table) Excuse me! Bring me Rice, daal, curry and lots of meat.
Yashu - Same for me and add a bottle of your finest wine.
Barmaid - Here's your order sir. Enjoy.
(They finished eating their meal and drinking)
Vikram - wow..it was delicious. I am totally full.
Yashu- yeah. Now pay, and we must do the work we are here for.
Barmaid - your bill is 500, Kennie, sir.
Vikram - Just a sec..(searching for his money pouch.) What the ..Yashu! Where is my Money?
Yashu- what? Don't tell me you dropped it.
Vikram - No. It was there when we landed at the dock.
Yashu- was it? Then it must be that girl who bumped into you earlier. She must have stolen it.
Vikram- You think so? But ..she didn't look like a thief to me.
Yashu- Come on man! You can't tell anyone's character by looking at their face.
Vikram - yeah..you are right but what should we do now?
Yashu- Let me pay for now..but we have to find her.
(Yashu paid the barmaid and both came out of the Food shop and walked down the town to search for that Girl. They were walking on the street, and they noticed people in front of the shops were on their knees and looking at the ground. And at a distance, there was a gathering of people. One of them pushed an old man, and he fell down on the ground near Vikram. )
Vikram - What the hell? (He helped the old man to get up) Are you ok old man? What's wrong with you people? How could you push an old man?
Old man- It's ok child. You don't need to intervene. And please kneel down. ( The old man knelt down and said to a mysterious man standing at a distance and his goons standing behind him one of them holding an umbrella over his head.) Please sir. Forgive him..he is new to this town and ..and didn't know about you. I am sorry please forgive us. It won't happen again.
(But that mysterious man kicked his face so hard and the old man fell on the ground bleeding from his nose and screaming with pain .)
Vikram - Old man! ...hey you. I don't know who the hell you are but you are gonna pay for this. (He charged towards the mysterious man)
Mysterious man- Kill this idiot. ( His goons charged towards Vikram holding his swords and knives)
Yashu- Let me handle them. (Yashu charged towards them with his two swords in his hands. ) Two swords style Falcon's Claw!
(Yashu cut them down in the blink of an eye, and everyone was screaming with pain, lying on the ground. People of the town were looking at these two fearless boys with fear and hope. )
Vikram - Nice one Yashu. But leave that idiot to me. He is mine.
Yashu- Aye! Aye, Captain.
Mysterious man- Who the hell are you? How dare you attack my men? You are gonna regret this.
Vikram - Me? I am Vikram. Remember the name of the person who is going to beat the shit out of you.
(The mysterious man's face became red in anger he took out his gun and started firing towards Vikram. Vikram easily dodged them and continued walking forward. He punched the man in his belly, and he went down to his knees, holding his belly and screaming in pain. Then Vikram kicked his face and he went flying inside a building, breaking the wall and resulting in him being unconscious. )
Vikram- (To the goons of the mysterious man) take that idiot and run away. And don't come back. I won't repeat myself again.
(Goons took that man on their shoulders and ran away from that place. Vikram helped the old man to get up from the ground.)
Vikram - Old man how are you? I think you need a doctor.
Oldman - What have you done? You shouldn't have to be involved in our mess. You should have left us to our fate. Now he will come and kill you both.
Yashu- Don't worry Oldman, we can handle them.
Oldman - If you say so. Now come with me.
(They followed the old man to his house. He gave them chairs to sit and sat with them. )
Vikram- So, tell us everything. Who was that man and what's wrong with this place?
Oldman - My name is Biswanath. I have been living in this town since I was born. It was once a peaceful and prosperous town. Everyone here was living happily, and people were helping each other it was a Heaven. But it all started 12 years ago. One day a group of bandits came to our town and attacked us. He stole everything they wanted and anyone who opposed them, they killed them. Their leader is Kaal. The one you defeated a few minutes ago was his younger brother Jay.
Yashu- But what was he doing here? And why was he hitting you?
Oldman - They live in a huge castle near the river to the north. They come here every last day of the month to collect taxes from us. They are taking taxes forcefully from us. Those who can't pay ..they take them to the execution ground. Tie them with rope and ...and burns them alive.
Vikram- They are not human. They are monsters.
Oldman - I am getting old and can't work anymore. So I couldn't pay their tax. If you didn't come earlier...I would have died till now by burning alive.
Vikram - Don't worry Oldman. We will protect you.
Oldman - I know you both are strong and can defeat many people. But Kaal is different. You can't defeat him. So... please listen to me and leave the town immediately before he arrives.
Yashu- Really? Is this man Kaal..that strong?
Oldman - You have no idea, son. He is not like a normal human. He is a monster. He spits fire from his mouth and his body is not made of flesh. He is made of metal.
Yashu- what? So you are saying he is a Cyborg and can spit fire from his mouth?
Oldman - Yes, young man.
Vikram - what's a Cyborg, Yashu?
Yashu- He is a machine man.
Vikram - Whaaat? You mean he is a robot? So cooool.
Yashu- Not exactly a robot. And you didn't have to be so excited. He is our enemy and a strong one.
Vikram - Don't worry. I don't care if he is a machine or if he spits fire. I am gonna crush him. Listen, Oldman, I promise you. Before we leave this town I will change this to a peaceful town like you mentioned earlier. Mark my words. Now tell me ..where can I find this Kaal?