Hyderabad Safehouse – March 2030
The door burst open as CID Officer Hema Singh stormed in, service pistol drawn and eyes blazing. Her boot kicked aside a stack of Dr. K's research—papers fluttered like startled birds, revealing a map of Shambala's diamond locations.
The Confrontation
Hema's Challenge She recognized the dragon-scale sketches instantly—her grandmother's bedtime stories come to life Her fist shot out, catching Arjun square in the jaw. "Prove you're not another fraud exploiting the legend!" Arjun's Response Spitting blood, he grinned up at her. "Most people buy me coffee before hitting me." The baby dragon, camouflaged as a gecko on his shoulder, hissed sapphire sparks The Revelation K's shout—"Arjunnnnnn!"—made Hema freeze Her eyes dropped to his bleeding lip… where the blood shimmered blue for three seconds
The Moment of Truth
Hema's breath caught. She'd seen that glow before—in her grandmother's "Protector's Mark" tattoo. Slowly, she holstered her gun and extended a hand to help Arjun up.
"You fight like a scholar," she muttered. "But your blood doesn't lie."
The Alliance Forged
Hema's Role
Government Intel: Access to classified reports on "unsolved energy surges" matching diamond locationsMartial Prowess: Began training Arjun in combat (though he "accidentally" disarmed her twice)Crucial Insight: Revealed Kai had infiltrated seven world governments through Taison's operatives
The team is a unique mix of talents and quirks. Arjun, bonded with the mystical Blue Diamond, possesses unparalleled charisma but sometimes lets overconfidence get the better of him. Dr. K masterfully fuses ancient knowledge with modern technology, though age-induced fatigue occasionally slows him down. Tom is a tech and hacking genius, yet his skepticism of magic often puts him at odds with the mystical side of their missions. Praveen, a master of disguises, can slip into any role, but his fear of heights can become a critical vulnerability. Hema serves as both the combat and legal strategist of the group, though the trauma from her grandmother's death still lingers in her mind. Finally, the enigmatic Baby Dragon wields reality-bending powers in dreams, but its fading corporeal form makes its presence fleeting and unpredictable. Together, they balance each other's strengths and weaknesses, forming a team capable of facing both the mystical and the technological challenges of their world.
Kai & Taison's Escalation
Sinister Developments
Established "The Diamond Citadel" in the Himalayas, manned by brainwashed soldiersUsing five diamonds to: Control weather (White Diamond) Accelerate global warming (Brown Diamond) Manipulate stock markets (Violet Diamond) Erase dissenters from records (Black Diamond) Predict enemy moves (Yellow Diamond)
The Countdown
Satellite images showed the frozen heir dragon now standing in her poolEvery time Arjun slept, he dreamed of Seraphina's wings cracking
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
July 5, 2030 – Himalayan Pass
The thin mountain air crackled with impending storm energy as Arjun's team navigated the hidden path to Shambala's gate. The baby dragon perched on Arjun's shoulder, her sapphire scales reflecting the eerie pre-dawn light.
The Prophecy's Timeline
July 7, 7:07 AM: Shambala's gate opens (Duration: 7 minutes)July 7, 7:07 PM: Diamond empowerment window (Duration: 7 seconds)
Kai's Fortress Preparations
The Diamond Array Six diamonds embedded in a obsidian monolith, pulsing with corrupted energy The seventh (Blue Diamond) slot remained empty - the key to absolute power The Heir's Prison The now-grown dragon heir floated in stasis, her blackened wings twitching Taison's shadow clones patrolled the perimeter, their forms shifting between past victims The Final Trap A time-dilation field around the citadel - 1 minute outside = 1 hour inside
Arjun's Team Approach
The Backward Path Hema led them walking reverse through the glacier, their footprints appearing before they stepped Temperature dropped to -30°C but the Blue Diamond kept Arjun warm K's Discovery His sensors detected the true danger: Kai had linked the diamonds to Earth's core - their full power would trigger planetary crust destabilization The Baby Dragon's Warning Her psychic scream echoed through the team:
"He plans to make the world his new Shambala - and burn the original to ash!"