Flashback Arc - Chapter 1
"The Journey to Dibrugarh"
Majuli – The Final Day
The sun was setting over Majuli, casting long shadows across the quiet town. The soft whispers of the Brahmaputra River could be heard in the distance. It was their last evening here.
Mri, Ishu, and Kai sat by the riverbank, watching the water flow.
> Ishu sighed. "So, this is it. Our last night in Jengraimukh."
Kai smirked, tossing a stone into the river. "We always knew we'd leave one day."
Mri remained silent, staring at the sky. He wasn't looking forward to leaving. This town had been their home since childhood. St. Paul High School, the endless mischief, the fights, the laughter— it was all here.
But some things in life are more important than home.
Ishu glanced at Mri. "You sure about this?"
Mri finally looked at them. His red eyes, sharp and unreadable, held only one thing—determination.
> "That bastard is still out there. And Aamon…" He exhaled. "He's waiting for us."
Kai chuckled. "I still can't believe we're actually doing this."
Ishu gave him a side glance. "What, are you scared?"
Kai grinned. "No. I just feel bad for the people who will get in our way."
A gust of wind blew past them. They sat in silence for a moment, letting the weight of the journey ahead settle in.
Finally, Mri stood up.
> "It's time."
The Train to Dibrugarh
As the train rattled forward, the three of them sat in an empty compartment.
Ishu leaned back, arms crossed. "We should talk about our plan again."
Mri nodded. "Once we reach Dibrugarh, we'll meet Aamon first. He has been gathering information."
Kai tapped his fingers on the table. "And after that?"
> "We get into Dibrugarh Academy," Mri said. "It's the best way to stay close to the city and operate without raising suspicion."
Ishu raised an eyebrow. "I still can't believe we're going back to school."
Kai smirked. "Ironic, isn't it? We're there to study… how to kill a man."
Mri didn't smile.
> "This isn't a joke. This isn't about us."
His voice was low, serious.
Ishu and Kai exchanged a glance. They knew Mri had taken this mission personally, but the fire in his eyes was different.
> "That man took everything from Aamon. If we don't end him, no one will."
Silence.
Finally, Ishu nodded. "Then we end him."
Kai stretched his arms. "Whatever happens, we stick together."
Mri closed his eyes.
> "No matter what."
The train rushed through the night, carrying them toward a city of blood, battles, and betrayal.