The Secrets of the Elements

Back to Normal

It seemed like Tej was back to normal, or was he? His eyes transitioned from black to red again.

Advika placed her other hand on Tej's head, chanting ancient mantras. Maya followed suit.

"Ray, hold his hands," instructed Zarna as Tej pushed Maya aside and pulled Advika towards the ominous mirror in the room.

"Catch him," said Maya and ran after them.

"Tej, come on man," Ray said, struggling to keep a grip on Tej's hand. "What's happening to you?"

Zarna tightened her grip. "Maya, keep chanting," she said, as Maya closed her eyes and continued her incantation.

Tej's eyes rolled back into his head as he thrashed about, trying to break free from their hold. His skin felt cold and clammy to the touch.

With a sudden loud bang, Tej slammed Advika's hand onto the nearby mirror, shattering it into pieces. Advika screamed in pain, blood trickling down her arm.

"Tej!" Ray shouted, his voice shaking with fear. "Stop!"

Maya's chanting grew louder and more urgent as she tried to break whatever spell had taken hold of their friend.

Zarna hurriedly approached the black book, placing it precisely where the vial had shattered. As the book absorbed the spilled water, a mystical transformation unfolded. The ancient tome, once tangible and solid, began to unravel like tendrils of mist escaping into the air. The pages dissolved, and the cover dispersed into an ethereal fog, leaving behind only the lingering essence of its mystical presence.

Tej's grip on Advika's hand slackened. He left her hand, collapsing on the floor.

"Tej," said Advika with tears in her eyes. Ray sped towards the wardrobe and fetched a first aid box.

"What happened?" asked Maya, kneeling next to Tej.

"He's not breathing," said Advika, panicking.

Ray knelt beside Tej and checked his pulse. "He's alive, but unconscious," he said.

"Give the first aid box to me," said Zarna and motioned him to look after Tej.

Maya helped Ray lay Tej on the bed. 

Zarna tied a bandage on Advika's hand. "Feeling better?" she asked. 

"Yes," she said and glanced at Tej. Zarna followed her gaze. 

"Do you want a pain killer or something?" asked Ray. 

"No, I'm fine," assured Advika and sat near Tej. She placed her hand on his forehead and closed her eyes.

"What is she trying to do?" whispered Zarna. 

"Trying to wave off the evil," said Maya. Ray kneeled down and wiped the blood off the ground with a cloth.

"Careful with the glass," warned Maya. 

"Aunty shouldn't know about it," said Advika as she opened her eyes. 

"But your hand and the glass," said Zarna. 

"We'll cover up everything," said Advika.

Ray threw the pieces of glass in the dustbin.

Tej woke up with a start. Ray sped towards him. "Tej," he said. "Are you fine? Do you recognize us?" 

"Let him come to senses first," said Maya and pour water in a glass kept on the study table. Tej looked around him, discerning the surrounding.