Episode 10 – Whispers, Wounds & Warnings
Tara paces in the corridor, lost in thought.
Tara (thinking):
"Maybe… Principal Z is my father? Jisa was his assistant. What if they used Mr. Rayan's plan to kill me? But... I'm not sure." i don't have to be sad. If he was trying to kill me he must have some reasons.
Suddenly, Principal Z enters the hallway. His eyes widen as he sees Tara.
Principal Z (tense):
"What are you doing here, Tara?"
Tara (startled):
"Sir! I… I was just looking for a part-time job at school."
Principal Z:
"I see. You can assist in the nurse's room. Go talk to Doctor Han."( softly)
Tara:
"Sure, sir."
Tara walks away, confused.
Tara (thinking)
"I don't know what's going on… but I really do need a job. Working in the nurse room might not be so bad."
She heads to meet Dr. Han.
Later in class, Tara and Rose attend the session. Nadia isn't present.
Rose:
"Nadia said she wasn't feeling well."
Suddenly, a girl bursts into the room.
Random Girl (excited):
"A new teacher has joined! Everyone, to the auditorium!"
Tara:
"Is she the new assistant to our principal?"
Rose:
"Maybe. But I know her—we were in the same section before. She's super chatty and cheerful. Her name's Zoya."
Tara:
"Ohh… okay."
In the auditorium, a female teacher named Miss Nyla stands on stage.
Miss Nyla:
"Welcome, students. Please give your attention to Principal Z."
The lights dim slightly as Principal Z steps forward.
Principal Z:
"Good morning, students.
You are in a school where worthy soldiers and responsible citizens are shaped for the nation.
For the past 100 years, our institution has served with great honor and excellence.
There is no place for betrayal here. I have always strived to maintain strict discipline within these walls.
However, due to certain circumstances, one of our teachers had to depart.
In their place, we welcome a new teacher—Mr. Cyrus Throne.
I invite him now to say a few words."
Mr. Cyrus walks forward, calm and confident. He scanned the crowd like he knew everyone's secret.
Mr. Cyrus Throne:
"Hello, students. I'll do my best to be a good teacher, a guardian… and maybe even a friend."
Students stand in lines. Arib stands beside Tara, holding her hand. They talk quietly.
Tara:
"Are you sad about Mr. Rayan?"
Arib:
"A little. But… he did wrong. One thing's clear—he didn't hurt you."
Tara:
"Actually… he couldn't."
Arib:
"Okay, forget that. What about your father? Did you find anything?"
Tara:
"Yeah…"
The meeting ends. Students begin to leave. Tara tells them what she saw in Principal Z's office.
Rose:
"I'm damn sure he's your father."
Tara:
"How can you be so sure?"
Rose:
"That picture, Tara."
Arib:
"You should talk to him. I'll go with you."
Rose:
"We'll go."
Suddenly, Neel appears.
Neel:
"Go? Where?"
Arib (grinning):
"Let's go to class, Neel."
Neel (to Rose):
"Hi. Did you have breakfast?"
Rose:
"F*** off."
Tara:
"Just two minutes…"
Tara and Arib sneak back into the empty auditorium. Arib leans in, trying to kiss her.
Tara (smiling):
"Let me focus! What about Neel?"
Arib:
"We can trust him."
Tara:
"Seriously?"
Arib:
"Yeah. I'll tell him that Principal Z might be your father. We need confirmation."
Tara:
"Okay. But why would he help us?"
Arib (smirking):
"Not to help us. He just wants to get close to Rose."
Tara:
"Hah… okay, let's go."
Meanwhile, Neel and Rose are walking.
Neel:
"Why are you always serious?"
Rose:
"Why are you always clueless?"
Neel:
"Okay… what do you like? I'll become that."
Back at training ground, Arib and Neel arrive late. Mr. Cyrus is already there.
Mr. Cyrus:
"Someone thinks they can be late? Are they that good?"
Arib:
"It's not like that, sir."
Mr. Cyrus:
"Let's see. Go to the ring—you and Neyon."
The crowd roars. Arib and Neyon face off, swords drawn.
Neyon lunges, electric energy crackling. Arib parries smoothly and counters.
Clang!
Steel meets steel. Sparks fly.
Neyon (gritting teeth):
"You're slower than before."
Arib (smirking):
"And you're still all talk."
The duel intensifies. Neyon attacks the waist—Arib is hit, bleeding.
Mr. Cyrus (ignoring the foul):
"Someone take him to the nurse room."
Nurse room:
Dr. Han:
"What happened? Quick!"
He ties bandage around Arib's waist.
Neel:
"That was against the rules."I feel something's off in Mr Cyrus's behaviour.
Arib:
"What can we do?"
Dr. Han:
"Arib, take rest. Don't leave."
He organizes the equipment.
Neel:
"Doctor, don't you think you need an assistant?"
Dr. Han:
"I've already got one. She'll come after class."
Miss Lipy's class — Tara enters the training ground.
Mr. Cyrus:
"What are you doing here?"
Neyon:
"Sir, she practices with me. She has sword-related powers."
Mr. Cyrus:
"I see..."
They practice. Neyon smirks.
Neyon:
"Today I fought your boyfriend."
Tara:
"What? Who?"
Neyon:
"He's in the nurse room now."
Tara:
"Isn't it against the rules to injure someone?"
Neyon (shrugs):
"It was an accident."
Tara (thinking):
"What the hell happened in training? Neyon injured him? That wasn't a mistake... it was intentional. He crossed the line."
Her fists clenched. Her steps quickened.
Her eyes glowed faintly red—rage simmering under the surface.
She didn't notice the heat raising off her skin.
But Neyon noticed it.
Tara enters in the nurse room....
She sees Arib, wounded but smiling.
Arib (grinning):
"Hey... I'm okay, alright?"
Tara (sharp tone):
"Okay? You're bleeding, idiot!"
She storms toward him, then pauses, biting her lip.
Dr. Han (watching):
"You care a lot."
Tara:
Her voice lowers. "I was scared, you know…"
Arib (softly):
"I'm fine now… because you're here."( smiling)
Tara looks away, hiding a small smile..
Tara:
"Shut up."
Dr. Han (smiling):
"You two seem like a couple."
Arib:
"Yeah, we are."
Tara playfully hits him.
Arib:
"Ouch! What?!"
Dr. Han:
"Aren't you the girl who came earlier?"
Tara:
"Yes, sir. I'll assist you from today."
Arib:
"I'll come for check-ups… every day."
Dark room. Flickering candles. A mysterious figure chants over a book. Shadows move.
Strange creatures begin making their way toward the school... Their sound was strange and can be heard from a far.