Trials of the Hunter
Aditya and Amari stood before Satoshi, their hearts filled with determination and a burning desire to prove themselves worthy of the title of hunter. With unwavering resolve, they pledged to undertake any challenge necessary to earn Satoshi's tutelage.
Satoshi regarded them with a knowing smile, his eyes alight with the fire of determination. "To become a hunter, you must first prove your worthiness," he declared, his voice echoing with the weight of their shared destiny.
And so, Aditya and Amari embarked on a grueling regimen of training, pushing themselves to the limit and beyond in pursuit of their goal. Each day brought new challenges - a hundred push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and a ten-kilometer run and walk, followed by combat training on his own. Just to become stronger like Satoshi.
They pushed themselves harder than ever before, their muscles aching with the strain of exertion, their minds sharpened to a razor's edge by the rigors of discipline.
Aditya works part-time for the night shift in Super-market, to pay his rent and buy food.
As the days turned into weeks, Aditya found solace in the camaraderie of his newfound friends. Riya, with her bright smile and infectious laughter, became his closest confidante, her presence a beacon of warmth in the often cold and unforgiving world of training. Together, they shared dreams and aspirations, their bond growing stronger with each passing day.
Riya called Aditya in the park to meet.
The sun dipped low on the horizon as Aditya strolled through the park, the gentle breeze rustling through the trees as if whispering secrets of the coming night. His mind buzzed with the events of the day, thoughts swirling like leaves caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty.
"Hey, Aditya!" a familiar voice called out, pulling him from his reverie. Turning, he spotted Riya jogging towards him, her face radiant with the warmth of friendship.
"Hey, Aditya!" a familiar voice called out, pulling him from his reverie. Turning, he spotted Riya jogging towards him, her face radiant with the warmth of friendship.
Riya fell into step beside him, her laughter like music in the fading light. "Not bad," she replied, her voice tinged with excitement. "Just enjoying the last bit of sunshine before it disappears for the day. What about you?"
Aditya shrugged, a flicker of uncertainty dancing in his eyes. "Just the usual, you know," he said, his tone light despite the weight of the unspoken truth that lingered between them.
As they walked, Aditya couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gnawed at the edges of his consciousness.
Aditya told Riya everything about that day. How he meets Satoshi and how and why? Aditya wants to become like Satoshi.
It had been weeks since he last saw Satoshi, the mentor who had become like family to him, and the absence weighed heavily on his heart.
"I wonder where Satoshi is," Riya mused, her brow furrowing with concern. "You haven't seen him around lately, have you?"
Aditya shook his head, his thoughts drifting to the shadowy figure that had haunted his dreams in recent nights. "No, not for a while," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I have a feeling that he's out there, somewhere, preparing for something big."
Riya's eyes widened with curiosity, her gaze probing for answers. "Big like what?" she asked, her voice tinged with a mixture of excitement and trepidation.
Aditya hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. "I don't know," he admitted, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "But whatever it is, I have a feeling that we'll all be involved in some way."
As they reached the edge of the park, Aditya's senses tingled with the sudden surge of energy that filled the air. The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end, his heart quickening with the thrill of anticipation.
"Satoshi," he whispered, his voice barely audible above the rising tide of anticipation.
And then, as if on cue, Satoshi's voice cut through the silence, his tone grave and solemn. "Void beasts," he said, his words hanging heavy in the air. "They're back."