A Growing Bond & Rising Tensions
[Scene: Inside the territory – Daytime]
The sun hangs low in the sky, casting long shadows across the camp. Survivors move around, trying to make the most of their limited supplies. In the center, Pihu kneels beside a young girl, wrapping a bandage around her scraped knee.
pihu
"There you go, all done! Next time, be careful while running, okay?"
small girl
"Thank you, Pihu didi…"
The girl hugs Pihu tightly before running back to her group. Nearby, Shivay watches with his arms crossed, a frown on his face.
shivay
"You spend too much time worrying about others."
pihu
(laughs): "Someone has to. You’re always too busy looking suspicious."
shivay
"It’s called being cautious. Not everyone here can be trusted."
pihu
"I know... but if we stop caring, what’s the point of surviving?"
Shivay doesn’t reply, but something in his eyes softens. Before he can say anything, a voice cuts through the air.
[Scene: Near the main campfire – The new girl questions Abhii]
Abhii stands near the campfire, checking the supply list when the new girl from the recently arrived group approaches. She’s short, cute but carries herself with an air of arrogance. Her eyes lock onto Abhii with sharp curiosity.
saniya
(arms crossed): "Alright, I’ve been watching you. Something’s not right."
Abhiii
(not looking up): "Good for you."
saniya
(irritated): "Don’t play dumb. Food, weapons, supplies… you’re managing all this without leaving the camp. Where are they coming from?"
Abhiii
(pauses, then smirks slightly): "You think I have a secret magic trick?"
saniya
(narrows her eyes): "Maybe. Either you’re hiding something, or you’ve got a deal with someone outside. Either way, I don’t trust you."
Abhii finally looks up, his expression unreadable.
Abhiii
(calmly): "You don’t have to trust me. You just have to survive."
The tension lingers between them, but before the conversation can continue, a loud commotion breaks out near the training ground.
[Scene: Training Ground – Arjun vs. the New Group’s Warrior]
A crowd gathers as two figures stand opposite each other—Arjun, one of Abhii’s trusted leaders, and the strong warrior from the new group. Muscles tense, eyes locked. The air is charged with hostility.
Arjun
(gritting his teeth): "You think you can just walk in here and start calling the shots?"
the fighter
"I follow my leader’s orders. And if she says we take control, we will."
Arjun steps closer, fists clenched.
Arjun
(challenging): "Try it, and you won’t last a day here."
the fighter
(smirks): "We’ll see about that."
Before they can strike, a voice echoes through the camp—Abhii’s voice.
Abhiii
(sharply): "Enough. If you want to fight, do it outside the territory. Otherwise, shut up and work together."
For a moment, it seems like they might ignore him. But then, the strong warrior steps back, cracking his knuckles.
the fighter
(calmly): "Fine. But don’t think this is over."
Arjun glares but doesn’t push further. The crowd slowly disperses, but the tension remains thick in the air.
[Scene: Pihu and Shivay – Later that Night]
As night falls, Pihu and Shivay sit on the rooftop of one of the buildings, watching the flickering campfires below. The air is quiet, yet filled with unspoken words.
pihu
(softly): "Everything’s changing so fast… I don’t know if I can keep up."
shivay
(glancing at her): "You’re stronger than you think."
pihu
(smiling slightly): "And you’re softer than you pretend to be."
Shivay looks away, but Pihu catches the faintest hint of a smirk on his lips. For a moment, everything feels normal… but deep down, an uneasiness lingers.
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