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Episode 14 – Part 1: "Beast Within: The Stirring"
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[Page 1 – Predawn, Lakeshore]
A light mist rises off the lake. The first rays of sunlight begin to touch the calm water. Everyone has started to wake up from a peaceful sleep — except Kamal. He hasn't slept at all. On his chest, Vasu Kamna's relic pulses gently with a dim glow.
Narration (Kamal's Voice-Over):
> "There's something spreading through my veins… not blood, but a strange, surging energy. My heart's racing — but not from fear. It's the awakening of something unfamiliar... something deeply mine."
Kamal takes a deep breath. A faint vibration begins to emanate from his fingertips, causing the lake's surface to ripple ever so slightly. Every sound feels amplified — the birdsong, the croak of a distant frog, even the echo of his own heartbeat.
Kamal (thinking):
> "This power... it's always been my instinct. It kept me alive as a child. And now… it's ready to guide me."
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[Page 2 – Flashback Begins: Village, Age 5]
Panel 1 – Warm Sunrise over the Village:
Young Kamal stands in a small courtyard as sunlight spills over the surrounding mountains. His mother Meera brings out fresh rotis. His father Rajesh looks weak and pale.
Narration:
> "I remember that morning clearly—Papa was sick, and Ma was so busy taking care of him that I slowly became invisible."
Panel 2 – Family Dynamics:
Arun and Ravi, Kamal's older brothers, help in the fields. Pooja, his little sister, clings to Kamal, trying to play.
Young Kamal (inner voice):
> "I was the youngest... once the center of everyone's love. But Papa's illness made me a side character in my own home."
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[Page 3 – Flashback: Sister Rescue]
Panel 1 – Riverbank Scene:
Pooja, playing in the mud, suddenly slips and falls into the river. The current starts pulling her away. People stand frozen in shock.
Young Kamal (jumping in):
> "Pooja!"
Narration:
> "When the heart spoke, the brain didn't argue — I jumped right in. That day, I learned my instincts weren't just for survival... they were for responsibility."
Panel 2 – On Shore:
Kamal cradles his sister, soaking and shaking, wiping her tears and his own.
Villagers applaud, but Kamal only remembers one thing:
> "After Papa, she was all I had left to protect."
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[Page 4 – Flashback: Schoolyard Bullying]
Panel 1 – Dusty Playground:
8-year-old Kamal is playing near a stump. Two boys snatch his bag.
Bully 1: "Village boy! You even go to school?"
Bully 2: "Trying to be a hero? Run home first!"
Panel 2 – Reflex Dodge:
Kamal dodges with lightning speed, grabs his bag mid-motion, and stares them down with unexpected confidence.
Kamal (inner voice):
> "My reflexes were always different… but that only made me feel more distant."
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[Page 5 – Flashback: Priya's Betrayal]
Panel 1 – Quiet Lane:
Priya walks hand in hand with Kamal, laughing — only to join a group of popular boys moments later. Days later, Kamal approaches her.
Priya (coldly): "Sorry Kamal, I'm kinda busy now."
Young Kamal (shocked):
> "What I once thought was true friendship shattered in seconds. She gave me my first taste of real heartbreak."
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[Page 6 – Flashback: City & Nexus First Meet – Time Skip: 4 Years Later]
Panel 1 – City High School Gate:
Now a teenager in 11th grade, Kamal stands nervously outside City High School, struggling with a heavy backpack.
Panel 2 – Nexus Approaches:
Nexus walks up with a calm tone:
> "Bag seems heavy. Need a hand?"
Narration:
> "The city overwhelmed me… but Nexus' one simple line made me feel welcome for the first time."
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[Page 7 – Present – Transition Back]
Panel 1 – Kamal's Determined Gaze:
He stares at his reflection in the glowing relic.
Kamal (thinking):
> "My past is now my power. I'm ready for what comes next."
Panel 2 – Team Gathers:
Nexus, Sakshi, Harsh, Tina, and Ankit approach him — in their usual funny but supportive style.
Nexus: "Time to move. We need to get out of this jungle."
Panel 3 – Final Shot:
They all take their first steps together on a path leading out of the jungle.
Narration:
> "I found my instincts… and my memories. Now, the next challenge begins."
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Episode 14 – Part 2: "Kamal: The Voice Within"
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[Scene: Jungle – Early Morning Light Peeks Through the Canopy]
Morning light begins to pierce through thick trees and tangled vines. Though the jungle is silent, Kamal's inner world is fully awake.
Kamal closes his eyes. His instincts are sharper than ever. Every rustle of a leaf, every shifting branch, every hidden noise — he understands their meaning.
Nexus (curious):
> "You said you were sensing something. So, which way now?"
Kamal (smiling softly):
> "The path doesn't speak… it feels."
Without hesitation, Kamal steps forward — toward a route none of them had noticed before. One by one, the others follow him.
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[Suddenly – Movement in the Bushes…]
A pack of wild creatures emerges — two snarling jungle wolves and one massive black panther. They stare the team down, territorial and unwelcoming.
Harsh (nervously):
> "Dude… we might be on the menu today."
Ankit (sarcastically):
> "Positive vibes only, please."
The animals begin to circle the group.
Nexus (stepping forward):
> "Nobody panic. Kamal... are you ready?"
Kamal closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. Then he steps forward, not a trace of fear on his face — only focus.
A wolf lunges — but Kamal reads its move instantly, sidesteps perfectly, and strikes it down with a sharp elbow.
The second wolf attacks from behind — Nexus leaps in and lands a strong kick, knocking it back.
The black panther, the deadliest of the three, charges straight at Kamal. This time, Kamal locks eyes with it... reads its body language… and suddenly lets out a sharp whistle.
The panther freezes. For a few seconds — silence.
Everyone stares in disbelief. Kamal speaks softly:
Kamal:
> "He's the king of this jungle. He only attacks when we act weak. Right now… he's asking for permission to pass."
The black panther gives one final glare at each of them — then slowly turns away and vanishes into the shadows.
Sakshi (quietly):
> "Kamal… you…"
Nexus:
> "A new Kamal has awakened."
Just then, what looked like an impassable jungle part reveals a natural slope — a glowing valley beyond the trees.
Kamal (smiling):
> "The path is clear now. Let's begin our journey… out there."
[Scene fades as the team walks toward the light, exiting the jungle together.]
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