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Chapter 7 - ch 6

Rukha reassures Mrs. Kiran with a gentle smile, "Don't worry, I'm fine. Just a bit tired, that's all."

As she sits up, Rukha's thoughts are racing. "This is getting unpredictable. My brother's death changed everything, and now this... who is this Danger guy? What does he want? He's talking about some kind of loop, and me being a repeat... what's going on?"

Shivyansh's voice cuts through her thoughts, "Master, you shouldn't overthink this. Let's get you back to your room and rest."

But Rukha's mind is already racing. "What if he's from the future? What if I messed something up? What if I'm stuck in some kind of time loop?"

Shivyansh's expression is hard to read, but Rukha senses he's worried too. He tries to reassure her, "I'll figure it out, Master. Don't worry."

Rukha's thoughts are a jumbled mess. "I need to get to the bottom of this. I need to talk to Shivyansh, get some answers..."

Rukha looks at Shivyansh, her eyes narrowing. "Shivyansh, what's going on? What do you know about this Danger guy?"

Shivyansh's expression is cautious. "I... I don't know much, Master. But I'll find out. I promise."

Rukha's eyes are intense. "Find out? That's not good enough. I need to know what's going on. Now."

Shivyansh nods, his eyes serious. "I'll do my best, Master. But you need to rest first. You're not thinking clearly."

Rukha's about to argue, but she realizes Shivyansh is right. She's exhausted, and she needs to clear her head.

"Fine," she says, her voice firm. "But we're talking about this later. I want answers."

Shivyansh nods, relief washing over his face. "Yes, Master. Later."

The scene cuts to the gurukula being rebuilt, and Rukha is thinking, "Finally, it's been a while. We've rebuilt the gurukula, and I've set up a protection barrier. The fields and everything are protected, and if any monster comes, it'll get destroyed. But, there's a catch - it'll be hard for us to get out..."

Rukha is teaching a class, "So, there are three types of magic in this world - divine magic, demonic magic, and spirit magic."

But the students are distracted, and Rukha gets angry. She calls out Shivyansh, thinking, "I'll show him who's boss."

Rukha: "Shivyansh, what did I teach you just now?"

Shivyansh's friend whispers, "Dude, she's talking to you."

Shivyansh: "Uh, sorry..."

Rukha: "Sorry? You're going to say sorry and still be distracted?"

The students start giggling, and Rukha's anger grows. "Okay, fine. It's my fault. I'm the one who's teaching you, aren't I?"

The students burst out laughing, and Rukha's expression turns mischievous. "Alright, let's see how you like this..."

Rukha raises her hand, and the students are lifted off the ground, floating in mid-air. They're terrified, "What's happening? What's going on?"

The students plead, "Please forgive us, Master! We won't do it again!"

Rukha: "No, no, no. You're not getting off that easy."

Shivyansh: "It's my fault, Master. Please forgive me."

Rukha thinks, "Ugh, Shivyansh and his stupid habit of taking blame for others."

Rukha: "Don't take the blame for others, Shivyansh. Focus on yourself."

Rukha: "I'll only let you down when each and every one of you can answer my questions about the lecture."

The students nod eagerly, and Rukha begins her lecture, "So, divine magic is directly related to God, and it's heavier than spirit magic..."

As she continues, she gets a bit flustered, "Wait, what was I saying? Ah yes, spirit magic is related to ghosts and spirits..."

The students listen intently, afraid to make a sound.

Rukha: "And demon magic is, uh... demon magic is... Oh, what's wrong with me? I keep forgetting!"

The students exchange worried glances, unsure what to do.

A student pipes up, "Looks like you don't know how to teach, ma'am!"

Rukha's eyes sparkle mischievously, "Oh, so I don't know how to teach? Well, it seems like you don't know how to learn either. You weren't paying attention when I explained this earlier, and now you're pretending like you don't understand?"

The students look sheepish, and Rukha continues, "Anyway, please pay attention to what I'm saying now. And I'll give you one last lecture tonight, so be there."

As she continues explaining, Rukha's mind starts to wander, "Ugh, why do I feel like something's off? I can't shake this weird feeling..."

She quickly pushes the thoughts aside and focuses on her teaching, "Okay, so as I was saying..."

But her mind keeps drifting, "What's going on? Why am I feeling so distracted?"

Suddenly, she snaps back to reality, "Alright, that's it for today's lesson. You can go now, and someone will come to give you a lecture on chemistry and physics later."

As the students file out, Rukha retreats to her room, lost in thought.

Rukha enters her room, lost in thought. She starts to pace back and forth, trying to shake off the feeling of unease.

"Something's not right," she mutters to herself. "I can't shake this feeling that something's off."

Suddenly, there's a knock at the door. It's Shivyansh.

"Ma'am, is everything okay?" he asks, concern etched on his face.

Rukha waves her hand dismissively, "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a bit... distracted."

Shivyansh nods, but his eyes narrow slightly. "Ma'am, I think there's something you should see."

Rukha's eyebrows rise, "What is it?"

Shivyansh hesitates, "It's... it's better if I show you."

Rukha's curiosity is piqued. She follows Shivyansh out of her room, wondering what could be so important.

As they walk, the air seems to grow thick with an eerie energy. Rukha's senses are on high alert, and she can feel Shivyansh's tension.

They stop in front of a large, ancient-looking book. The cover is adorned with strange symbols, and the pages seem to be whispering secrets to each other.

Rukha's eyes widen, "What is this?"

Shivyansh's voice is low, "I found it in the library. I think it's connected to... to what's happening to you."

Rukha's mind is racing. What could this book have to do with her?

Rukha's eyes scan the book, trying to decipher the ancient text. The symbols seem to shift and writhe on the page, making it difficult to focus.

Suddenly, the book opens by itself, and a page reveals a shocking image. It's a picture of Rukha herself, but with a dark, twisted aura surrounding her.

Rukha's breath catches, "What... what is this?"

Shivyansh's face is grim, "I think it's a prophecy, ma'am. It says... it says you're destined for something big. Something dark."

Rukha's mind is reeling. Prophecies? Destined for something dark? What does it mean?

She looks up at Shivyansh, "What does it mean? What's happening to me?"

Shivyansh's eyes are filled with concern, "I don't know, ma'am. But I promise I'll help you figure it out."

As they stand there, the air around them seems to grow darker, like shadows are closing in.

Suddenly, Rukha feels a strange sensation wash over her. It's like her body is being pulled apart, and she's losing control.

"Shivyansh... what's happening?" she gasps.

Shivyansh's face is etched with worry, "Ma'am, I think you're... transforming."

Transforming? What does he mean?

Rukha's vision starts to blur, and she feels herself being consumed by a dark, primal energy.

Rukha collapses to the ground, her body convulsing as the dark energy takes over. As she falls, her mind is flooded with visions of her past life.

In her dream, she's back in her previous life, living a simple life as a young girl named Rukhamini. She's happy, carefree, and surrounded by loved ones.

She sees herself playing with her brother, laughing and chasing each other through the fields. She's seen wearing a bright smile, and her eyes sparkle with joy.

But the dream takes a dark turn. Rukha sees her brother being taken away, dragged by shadowy figures. She tries to scream, but her voice is silenced.

She sees herself, desperate and alone, searching for her brother everywhere. But he's gone, and she's left with a void that can never be filled.

The dream shifts, and Rukha sees herself standing in front of a mysterious figure. It's Danger, the antagonist from her previous life.

He's telling her, "You have the power to change your fate, Rukha. But it comes with a price. Are you willing to pay it?"

Rukha's mind is a jumble of emotions as she relives the memories. She remembers the pain, the anger, and the determination that drove her to become stronger.

The dream fades, and Rukha's eyes snap open. She's back in the present, gasping for breath.

Shivyansh is beside her, concern etched on his face. "Ma'am, are you okay?"

Rukha's mind is still reeling from the dream. She remembers her past life, her brother, and the choices she made.

She looks up at Shivyansh, her eyes burning with determination. "I remember," she whispers. "I remember everything."

Rukha's eyes narrow as she thinks, "Wait, but it doesn't happen. I changed my fate. I saved my brother."

She looks up at Shivyansh, a mix of confusion and realization on her face. "Shivyansh, I think I changed my fate. I saved my brother."

Shivyansh's expression is puzzled. "What do you mean, ma'am?"

Rukha's voice is filled with conviction. "In my previous life, my brother was taken away. But I... I changed that. I saved him."

Shivyansh's eyes widen in understanding. "You mean, the life you lived before this one? You changed it?"

Rukha nods, her mind racing. "Yes, that's it. I changed my fate. But... but why am I seeing this now? Why is Danger involved?"

Shivyansh's face is serious. "Maybe it's because you're meant to face something new, ma'am. Something that requires you to remember your past."

Rukha's determination returns, stronger than ever. And thinks"I remember now. I remember what I did, and what I need to do."

She stands up, her eyes blazing with a newfound purpose. And thinks "It's time to face whatever is coming, Shivyansh."

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