first day at school

A Day of Freedom

The next morning, Parvat woke up early, his body still sore but much better than before. As he stretched, Hunni and Sumit, who were still half-asleep, groaned at the sound of his movements.

"You recovered fast," Hunni mumbled, rubbing his eyes.

Sumit smirked. "Guess you're tougher than we thought."

Parvat sat up on the bed, rolling his shoulders. "That was nothing," he replied casually, but inside, he knew the fight had pushed him further than ever before. His body was adapting.

Hunni leaned against the headboard. "You're lucky you got to fight them. If we were there, we would've handled it for you."

Parvat raised an eyebrow. "Were they strong?"

Sumit let out a short laugh. "Nah, weak as fu—"

"Language," Hunni warned, shaking his head.

Parvat smirked. Weak, huh? Then why did it take so much out of me? He didn't say it out loud, but he stored that thought for later.

After doing a quick morning workout—push-ups, squats, and some shadow boxing—he turned to his brothers. "I want to go out today. Do some traveling."

"Travel? Where?" Hunni asked, scratching his head.

"The beach," Parvat said. "I've never been to one before."

Sumit and Hunni exchanged glances, then grinned. "Alright, let's go!"

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A First Glimpse of the Ocean

The three of them took the bus to the beach, and as soon as they arrived, Parvat's eyes widened. The endless blue waves stretched out before him, glistening under the sunlight. The rhythmic crashing of the waves and the salty scent in the air filled his senses.

"So this is the ocean..." he murmured, stepping onto the soft, golden sand.

Hunni chuckled, watching him. "What, never seen water before?"

Parvat ignored him and took a few steps closer, letting the waves wash over his feet. It was cold, but oddly calming. He stood still for a moment, absorbing the feeling.

Sumit patted his shoulder. "You like it?"

Parvat nodded. "Yeah... It's different."

For the next few hours, they played on the beach. They ran along the shoreline, splashed water at each other, and even tried building a sandcastle—though it collapsed within minutes due to their lack of skill.

As the sun started moving higher, they found a shady spot near a small café and sat down to relax. Parvat pulled out a book from his bag—a novel he had been meaning to read.

"You really brought a book?" Hunni asked, raising an eyebrow.

Parvat flipped through the pages. "I always do."

Sumit leaned back on his elbows. "Man, you're so weird."

Parvat just smirked and kept reading, enjoying the quiet moment.

After a while, they decided to head to a nearby park. It had swings, a basketball court, and a large open field where kids were running around. The three of them joined in on a quick game of soccer with some other kids. Parvat, despite never playing seriously before, found himself enjoying the competition.

As the sun started setting, they finally headed home.

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A Quiet Evening

Back at the house, Aunt Mina had already prepared dinner. The smell of spices filled the air as they sat down at the table.

"Had fun?" she asked.

Hunni grinned. "Yeah, we went to the beach! Parvat saw the ocean for the first time."

Aunt Mina smiled warmly. "That must have been nice."

Parvat nodded, eating quietly. He was thinking about something, though even he wasn't sure what it was. Maybe it was the feeling of the waves, or the strange peace he felt while staring at the endless horizon.

After dinner, the three of them lounged in the living room.

"Wanna play?" Sumit asked, holding up a video game controller.

Parvat tilted his head. "I don't usually play."

"Then it's time you start," Hunni said, tossing him a controller.

They spent the next hour playing. Parvat, as expected, was terrible at first, but he quickly learned the controls.

"You learn too fast, man," Sumit groaned after Parvat won his first match.

Parvat smirked. "I always do."

Later that night, as he lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, he felt something strange. Today felt... normal.

It was just a simple day—playing, traveling, reading. But for some reason, it left an impact on him.

Tomorrow, everything would change again.

But for tonight, he let himself enjoy the peace.

Another Kind (Part 2)

Parvat woke up the next morning, stretching as the first rays of sunlight filtered through his window. His body still ached slightly from the fight, but it was nothing he couldn't handle. He got out of bed, did his usual workout, and then got ready for his first day at the new school.

Dressed in his uniform, he stood in front of the mirror for a moment, taking a deep breath. This was a new beginning—a fresh start. He grabbed his bag and stepped outside, heading toward the school.

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Meeting the Student Council President

As soon as he reached the entrance of the school, a confident voice called out to him.

"Hey, new kid."

Parvat turned to see a girl standing in front of him. She looked around his age, with sharp eyes and an authoritative presence.

"I'm the student council president here," she said. "Nice to meet you. You're Parvat, huh?"

He nodded. "Yeah."

She crossed her arms. "No time for introductions. The principal wants to see you."

Without waiting for a response, she turned and started walking. Parvat followed, his mind racing with curiosity. Why does the principal want to see me on the first day?

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The Principal's Test

The student council president led him through the long hallways, stopping in front of a large wooden door. She knocked once, then pushed it open.

Inside, an older man sat behind a desk, his sharp gaze focused on Parvat the moment he entered. He looked powerful—not just in authority, but physically too, as if he had lived a life of battle.

"So," the principal said, leaning forward, "you're the kid who beat all those guys?"

Parvat simply nodded.

The principal smirked. "Impressive. But I have one question—what is your ability?"

Parvat frowned. "My... what?"

The principal raised an eyebrow. "You don't know what an ability is?"

Parvat shook his head.

The principal leaned back in his chair. "Then, let's find out."

Before Parvat could react, the principal suddenly swung a wooden stick at him. He barely managed to step back, but the stick still grazed his arm.

"What the hell?!" Parvat shouted.

"Fight me," the principal said, gripping the stick tightly.

Parvat clenched his fists. "Why should I fight you?"

The principal didn't answer—he just swung the stick again, faster this time. Parvat had no choice but to dodge. He barely managed to avoid the first few strikes, but then the principal moved in closer and delivered a powerful kick to his chest.

Parvat flew backward, crashing into the door behind him with enough force to break it. He gasped for air as pain exploded through his ribs.

His vision blurred for a moment. He's a monster… he could kill me.

The principal stepped forward. "Not bad. You've got potential."

Parvat struggled to his feet, breathing heavily. "What... was that?"

The principal smirked. "I think I found my successor."

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A New Beginning

The principal turned toward the door. "Mia!"

A girl stepped inside—a little shorter than Parvat, with short dark hair and a calm expression.

"From today," the principal said, "you will train him."

Parvat looked at the girl, then back at the principal. "Train me for what?"

The principal's smirk widened. "We'll talk about that later."