Chapter 1 - The Puzzle of Timelines
It was 8 AM.
Sam suddenly shot up from bed, screaming loudly. He was drenched in sweat, his breathing heavy. The dream felt so real - like everything was destroyed.
Without a second thought, he jumped out of bed, ran down the stairs, and shouted:
"Mom! Dad! Alex! Steve!"
No response.
There was a strange, haunting silence in the house. Everything looked... different - the furniture, the doors, the paintings.
This didn't feel like his home at all.
Just then, the old lady from the neighboring house walked in and froze when she saw Sam.
"Sam, my child... you're alive?! Where were you?! Do you even know... your parents... your brothers... they... Died .... In plane crash. "
Sam (shocked): "What?! What are you talking about, aunty?! What crash?!"
Aunty (tears welling up): "Sam... back in 2045, the news said that your lab caught fire during an experiment... and your body was never found - just ashes.
Your family went into deep shock, my child. Last month, Alex came to take your parents and Steve to New York... and then... the plane... it crashed... (she breaks into sobs...)"
Sam (stammering): "W-What year is this...?"
Aunty: "2050."
Sam's mind spun.
He was from 2024.
How the hell was he in 2050?!
---
Now trapped in the future, in the year 2050, Sam was completely out of place. He was still just 17.
Skyevox hover cars, robotic shopkeepers, AI-run cities - all of it overwhelmed him.
Days passed. And when hope abandoned him completely, he walked to a bridge one night, determined to end it all.
Cold winds howled around him. Sam closed his eyes... and jumped.
But something pulled him back - a glowing rope.
A rope that came out of a portal.
And holding it... was an old man - the guardian of timelines.
Vyakar: "What's up, lost soul?"
Sam (terrified): "Who the hell are you, old man?!"
Vyakar (smirking): "I am Vyakar. Guardian of the timelines."
Sam (confused): "Guardian? Sounds more like a soap ad. What even are you?!"
Vyakar (chuckling): "Not a soap, not a joke - Vyakar. Master of timelines, multiverse, time travel... and you, my boy... you're in the wrong universe."
Sam: "You've completely lost it, haven't you, Grandpa?!"
[Vyakar steps forward. His eyes shimmer with mystery. His voice echoes like the cosmos is speaking.]
Vyakar: "Listen, Sam... everyone thinks there's only one world, one life, one timeline.
But that's only half the truth.
Time is not a straight line - it branches like the limbs of a tree. Every choice you make, every 'yes' and 'no'... creates a new branch."
"When you say 'yes' in one world and 'no' in another - both timelines continue. On their own paths.
That's what we call Parallel Timelines."
"And it's not just about your world... there are countless worlds.
In the multiverse, every possibility - is a reality.
In some worlds, you're the hero. In others, a villain.
And in some... you were never even born."
"Each timeline becomes a new universe.
And in each universe, time dances to its own rhythm."
"And me?
I'm the protector of them all - Vyakar.
It's my duty to keep the timelines from breaking...
Which you, unfortunately... just did."
---
Sam (wide-eyed): "How old are you?!"
Vyakar (smiling calmly): "Since the very moment the Creator birthed time... I have existed."
Sam (laughs): "So you're even older than my grandma's grandma's grandma?!"
Vyakar (annoyed): "Focus, kid! There's a much bigger problem at hand."
Sam (mocking): "Problem? Don't tell me you're still single?
Honestly, bro, today's girls? Beautiful - yes.
But confusing AF. Too sweet, too savage - all in one go.
You're too pure-hearted for this generation.
Also, let's be honest - headlines nowadays read: 'Wife stabs husband in sleep.'
And you? You look like a vintage scooter. One kick... and gone."
Vyakar: "I cannot believe you are the one destiny chose... to end Rukishikazu."
"Look, child... that ancient book you once held - it's still scattered across universes.
We must find it. And we must return you to your rightful timeline. Understood?"
---
Sam (getting serious): "Alright... got it.
So, what's the plan?"
Vyakar (eyes glinting): "Let's go on a ride across the multiverse."
CHAPTER 2: Game of Multiverse
UNIVERSE 1: Mirrorverse (Darpanlok)
(Everything is reversed here - even emotions.)
A palace made of shimmering mirrors. Everything inside is a reflection - but opposite.
Sam and Vyakra step in through a glowing teal portal.
Sam:
"Is this place... one giant mirror?"
Vyakra:
"This is Mirrorverse. Everything here is reversed... even you."
(A book lies on a table - but as Sam approaches it...)
Mirror Sam (coldly):
"You're here to steal what was never yours?"
Sam (calmly):
"It isn't yours either. The fate of every timeline rests on that book."
Mirror Sam:
"We don't hide emotions here. Even pretending can be seen through. Are you... trustworthy?"
Vyakra (hurriedly):
"3 minutes and the book will shift, Sam!"
Sam:
"No time to prove trust... Let's settle it with a fight."
Mirror Sam:
"Then so be it."
(They clash. Mirror Sam begins to win. Suddenly, the book disappears.)
Vyakra quickly opens a portal - they escape just in time.
---
UNIVERSE 2: Zombieverse (Zombielok)
(A world where a virus turned all humans into zombies.)
Desolate ruins, burning roads...
The book is in Zombie Sam's hand.
Sam:
"This smell... this is the scent of death." (coughs)
Vyakra:
"Zombieverse. No logic here. Just hunger."
Zombie Sam and his horde approach.
Vyakra:
"We failed last time. Don't now. I'll handle the rest - you get the book and shout for me."
Sam:
"If I've got to fight... then bring it on!"
(He fights fiercely - but again fails. The book vanishes into another dimension.)
Another portal opens.
---
UNIVERSE 3: Upside Down Realm (Ultalok)
(Gravity is reversed, people walk on the sky, time flows backward.)
Sam and Vyakra fall upward - landing on the sky.
Sam (shocked):
"We fell... up?"
Vyakra:
"Time flows in reverse here."
(Sam walks upside down, reaching the book - but is stopped by Old Sam.)
Old Sam:
"I know what you want. But you keep making the same mistake."
Sam:
"Oh great... why is it always some old guy? Listen Uncle Sam, I'm trying to improve!"
Old Sam:
"Then go. And stop repeating mistakes."
(Sam reaches the book... but suddenly, a car skids in and someone steals it.)
Vyakra wastes no time - opens the next portal.
---
UNIVERSE 4: Silent Realm (Maunlok)
(A world where sound does not exist.)
No birds. No wind. Just haunting silence.
Sam tries to speak - nothing comes out. He clutches his throat, confused.
Vyakra (telepathically):
"Sound is forbidden here. One noise... and this world collapses."
(The book is trapped in a crystal of ice. A Deaf Sam stops him and speaks via telepathy.)
Deaf Sam (telepathically):
"You'll act in haste and fail. First feel with the heart... not with ears."
(Sam closes his eyes... feels peace... then quietly lifts the book. The ice melts.)
But once again - time's up. The book vanishes into another realm.
Next portal opens.
---
UNIVERSE 5: Earth-04
A small park - clay toys, an old slide, a wooden bench.
Little Sam is sitting there - holding the glowing book.
Older Sam (approaching slowly):
"Hi... Sam." (smiles)
"You have something I need."
Little Sam (holding the book tightly):
"It's mine. I found it first!"
Older Sam (sits beside him):
"I know... but the book only stays with you for 3 minutes. Then it disappears."
Little Sam:
"So what? I'll catch it again. I'm fast!"
Older Sam (laughing):
"Yeah, you're the fastest. But I really need it now..."
Little Sam:
"Who even are you?"
Older Sam:
"I... I'm you. Just older. I brush my teeth all by myself now."
Little Sam (wide-eyed):
"Then... Mom doesn't scold you anymore, right?"
Older Sam:
"She does. Every day."
(They both laugh.)
(A brief silence. Little Sam looks at the book... then at Older Sam.)
Little Sam:
"You really need it?"
Older Sam:
"I do. But if you say no, I'll understand."
Little Sam (slightly grumpy):
"Then what do I get? I like shiny things."
Older Sam (removes his bracelet):
"You can have this... if you want."
Little Sam:
"Hmm... Not a bad deal. Okay, take your book!"
(Older Sam takes out the device.)
Vyakra smiles with relief.
Sam (to Little Sam):
"You saved us today, Junior! We'll meet again. Oh, and... don't trouble Mom too much - or your brothers!"
CHAPTER 3 - The Arrival
(With the book in hand, Big Sam and Vyakar finally return to 2330 BCE-right where the journey began...)
The portal opens directly where the remaining people were hiding-in a cave. The outside world is terrifying-40% of humanity is gone. Only demons roam outside.
Sam and Vyakar step out and witness the horrific scene. Just then, their eyes fall upon a masked man. Sam, filled with rage, starts beating him and rips off his mask.
Everyone gasps-because the face behind the mask is none other than Sam from 2045, who had barely survived an explosion in his lab.
Big Sam:
"I'm Sam from 2045... the place where you mistakenly ended up.
I was building a time machine, when a fire broke out. Half of my face was burned.
Somehow the device worked, and for four years I've been drifting across different universes.
When I landed here, I realized... the device shut down.
I got trapped in this dimension. But then-"
"...I remembered something-when I was young, I met a masked man right here, exactly like this.
And then it clicked-that man was me."
2024 Sam (in a serious tone):
"So this... is a loop. A time loop. And now it completes."
2045 Sam:
"Exactly. That's why I repaired the device-because Rukishikazu of this dimension must be stopped.
Bringing you all here... was the goal."
2024 Sam:
"How did you defeat Rukishikazu in your timeline?"
2045 Sam:
"With the help of the people and army of my world.
No book. No magic."
Vyakar:
"That means his Rukishikazu... was the weakest one across the entire multiverse."
2045 Sam:
"Alright then, open that book and read the spell."
Vyakar:
"And who here knows Sanskrit?"
No one answers. No one could read Sanskrit.
2045 Sam:
"Looks like none of us speak the language... So now what?"
Vyakar:
"Only an old man like me can handle this.
But we'll need a team.
We must go to India-assemble a team."
2045 Sam (with a faint smile):
"I know some people."
---
Scene: Brimwall Village
Destruction all around-burnt homes, charred bodies, blood-stained ground.
In the center sits a man-covered in blood, holding a massive axe.
No regret. No fatigue. Just a cold peace.
Name: Andrew
(Sam, Vyakar, and 2045 Sam enter the village)
Sam (whispering):
"Is that him?"
2045 Sam:
"Yeah... Andrew.
He wiped out Rukishikazu's entire camp-alone.
He's either insane... or a genius... or just a killer."
(Sam approaches him)
2024 Sam:
"Are you Andrew?"
Andrew:
"What's it to you?"
Vyakar:
"We're forming a team-to save the world.
We need a killer like you."
Andrew (smirking):
"I don't help people."
2045 Sam:
"Your home is gone. Your people too.
All that remains... is Rukishikazu."
(Andrew thinks for a moment, then picks up his axe)
Andrew:
"Let's go. This time... the killing will be fun."
---
Scene: Menaidvale Forest
By the river, a girl hangs upside-down from a tree using a rope.
Suddenly-an arrow zips by at 100 km/h, slicing through a demon's skull.
The girl lands with perfect balance.
Name: Evelyn
Vyakar (whispering):
"It's her."
Sam:
"Is she human?"
2045 Sam:
"She was. Now... she's precision itself."
(Sam steps forward)
Sam:
"Are you Evelyn ?"
Evelyn (with sharp eyes):
"Walking into this jungle means one thing-either you're brave or stupid."
Vyakar:
"The world's ending. We need a brave girl like you."
Evelyn :
"Holding a bow doesn't make you brave.
I want to stay alive, sorry."
Sam (2024):
"Then fight for something bigger.
Don't just survive-live for a cause."
(Evelyn pauses. Then picks up her bow.)
Evelyn :
"Alright. But I won't sacrifice my life."
Vyakar:
"There's one more warrior in this jungle. Come."
---
Scene: Herbal Hut, Forest
It's drizzling.
A girl treats a wounded child, applying herbs gently.
Name: Claire
Child (in a weak voice):
"Thank you... you saved me and my mom."
(Claire smiles. Just then, the team arrives)
Evelyn (laughing):
"Still the forest doctor?"
Claire (looking up):
"And you still fighting monsters?"
Sam 2024:
"You two know each other?"
Evelyn:
"Yeah. Grew up in the same village. We're friends."
Vyakar:
"We need you."
Claire :
"I don't kill monsters..."
Sam:
"Then you'll be the heart of our team."
2045 Sam:
"She's a thousand years older than you, Sam. Show some shame."
Sam (smiling):
"Love doesn't care about age."
Vyakar:
"Claire , you have the power to heal people-help heal the world."
Claire (smiling):
"Let's go. Just let me pack my herbs."
---
Scene: Amberdusk Village
A deserted village.
A single tombstone in the center.
A boy sits nearby-sword in hand, fire in his eyes.
Name: Ethan
Sam (softly):
"That's him?"
2045 Sam:
"Yes. He lost everything here."
(Vyakar steps forward)
Ethan (without looking):
"You here to fight him too?"
Vyakar:
"Rukishikazu. Yes."
Ethan (rising slowly):
"My parents... little sister...
His demons burned them alive.
Now I live for one thing-revenge."
Sam:
"Then we need you."
Ethan:
"No... I need you."
Claire:
"Then let's go end this story."
Evelyn:
"We won't let him live."
Vyakar:
"Let's head to India."
Andrew:
"Why India?"
(Sam tells them the entire story-his brothers, the multiverse, and the ancient book)
The team looks at Vyakar.
He's talking to a ship captain on the dock.
They ask his name.
Vyakar:
"The one who can read the book...
His name is Viraj."
Sam:
"Another old man?"
---
Scene: Seashore
Storm. Furious winds.
Two broken boats. One strong ship.
Name on it: "Attitude Boy Ryan"
Sam 2024:
"Another drama king."
(A boy tying ropes atop the ship, standing tall against the storm)
Name: Ryan
Vyakar:
"That's him! Ryan! I've spoken to him."
Claire:
"He's fixing a ship in this storm?! He's nuts!"
Sam 2024:
"Typical overconfident guy."
(Ryan slides down the rope)
Ryan (grinning):
"So you folks came to drown too?"
Evelyn:
"Yup. Definitely a show-off."
Ryan:
"If I were normal, I'd be demon food by now."
2045 Sam:
"Wow. So show-offs survive and we..."
Vyakar:
"As I said-we're headed to the Himalayas of India.
There's someone there-Viraj-who can read the book to end Rukishikazu."
Sam 2024:
"When did you tell him all this?"
Vyakar:
"While you were narrating the book's story to the team."
Ryan:
"So we're going to India?
Sounds fun! Wild waves, unknown storms-let's go!"
Sam:
"Will this ship even sail?"
Ryan (winking):
"When I steer, even storms bow down."
Vyakar:
"That's why I found you."
(Ryan pulls out an old map from his diary)
Ryan:
"The path is clear. Three days."
Claire:
"What's the plan?"
Ryan:
"Plan's simple-there's only one captain on this ship.
And that's me, not some 16-year-old kid."
Sam 2024:
"Fine. Deal."
(Ryan picks up his umbrella and walks to the ship)
Ryan (turning back):
"Anyone who dares-welcome aboard.
The rest... stay behind!"
(Everyone boards the ship-the journey to India begins)
---
Scene: Midnight on the Ship
Ethan stands outside the cabin, staring at the stars, holding his sister's locket.
Andrew walks out, sees Ethan upset.
Andrew:
"What's wrong, kid?"
Ethan:
"Rukishikazu killed my whole family.
There's no one left."
Andrew:
"I had a daughter. 4 years old.
I was a soldier. Returned from duty to find her corpse... and my wife too.
I lost it. I ran. Far away.
Found an axe in the jungle... and started killing demons.
We all lost someone, Ethan.
Sam lost his brothers. He's stuck in time.
Evelyn and Claire too-they lost loved ones."
(Just then, Sam walks out)
Sam:
"Everything okay, guys?"
Andrew:
"Yeah. Couldn't sleep. So we came out."
Ethan:
"Andrew... will we win?"
Andrew:
"We're not just gonna win, kid...
We have to."
(Three days later-they finally arrive in the Himalayas, India...)
CHAPTER 4: Who is Viraaj?
The wind is blowing fast. Everyone has climbed a hill. Their faces are red from the cold. In the distance, an old temple-like structure is visible...
Sam (nervously):
"This... this is the sage you came to find?"
Vyakr (with a slight smile):
"Once you see his actions, you'll stop calling him sage ."
Claire:
"Then why are we here to meet him?"
Ethan (seriously):
"Because we need to."
Claire (rolling her eyes):
"Yeah yeah, I forgot... need."
Evelyn (smiling):
"Happens with age."
Andrew:
"Alright, enough talking... now find this Viraaj."
Ryan (in a joking tone):
"Wow... so did we come to the Himalayas to play garba?"
Suddenly... there's a strong gust of wind... a man actually jumps from the top of the mountain... snow bursts in the air, a young guy lands powerfully - and this was Viraaj.
Viraaj (standing tall, smiling with confidence):
"What's up, old man... Vyakr?"
Everyone is shocked. Vyakr laughs. They hug.
Vyakr:
"None of this would've been possible without you, Viraaj."
Viraaj (looking at everyone):
"So... Rukishikazu has finally attacked, hasn't he?"
Sam (suspiciously):
"How do you know?"
Viraaj (pointing at Sam):
"Who's this kid? Don't tell me... he's the chosen one this time?"
Vyakr (nodding slowly):
"Yes, Viraaj... he's the chosen warrior this time."
Sam (confused):
"Wait a minute... what are you two even talking about?"
Viraaj (taking a deep breath, calmly):
"Kid... listen from the start."
And then Viraaj just snaps his fingers - and everyone appears inside his palace.
Everyone is sitting inside an ancient, magical palace-like home - made of snow and stone, but also with futuristic tech. A perfect blend of old and future.
Viraaj (walking slowly):
"Before God, Allah, Rab Ji, and dear old Godji created this world, they made two beings who were immortal.
One - whose job was to protect time and the multiverse - named Vyakr, whom you've already met.
And the other - who was meant to protect humanity... preserve truth, balance existence - named Viraaj, that is, me."
Ryan (whispers softly):
"So you guys... are immortal?"
Viraaj (looking him in the eye):
"Oh my dim-witted creature, I just said immortal... it means immortal."
Evelyn (to Claire, softly):
"Hard to believe."
Viraaj continues his explanation:
"We've seen Rukishikazu being born in every age... and dying in every age.
Every time, a warrior appears... with a book... that holds the way to kill him.
But this time... something has changed.
This time... a 17-year-old boy has been chosen... who isn't even from this timeline."
Sam (shocked):
"Yes! I'm... I'm from 2024! But why me?"
Viraaj (seriously):
"Destiny. When everything fails... fate enters the game. And hopefully, this time, it's made the right move."
Viraaj stretches out his hand.
Viraaj:
"Come on... give me the book."
Ryan (interrupting):
"Wait a minute... haven't you read this book with many warriors before? What more do you need to see?"
Viraaj (irritated):
"Are you deaf or what? I just said... every time the warrior is different. Every time the circumstances are different.
This book updates at the end of every Kaliyug.
Got it? Time is cyclical.
When this world ends again... there will be a new Sam, a new warrior, a new Rukishikazu, and a new book."
Andrew:
"Here... here's the book."
Viraaj opens the book. His expression changes.
Viraaj (softly):
"Rukishikazu... can only be killed in one night. On a night of the Krishna Paksha. And when he dies, 40% of those who were killed... will come back to life."
2045 Sam:
"So how long until Krishna Paksha?"
Viraaj:
"One month."
Ethan:
"So what do we do?"
Viraaj:
"According to the book... there's a mantra.
It will summon a sword.
And an army too.
The sword - for Sam.
The army - for all of you."
Evelyn:
"So what's the plan?"
Ethan:
"Nothing much... we'll just go kill Rukishikazu!"
Andrew:
"That's fine... but we need a plan!"
Claire:
"Yeah Andrew's right..."
Ryan:
"Sam? Any idea?"
Sam (with confidence):
"Yes.
From now, we'll train here for 27 days.
We need to learn sword fighting, understand strategy, prepare an army.
Then we'll leave 3 days before Krishna Paksha begins.
And on the evening of Krishna Paksha... as soon as we land, Viraaj will chant the mantra, the sword will appear...
and we'll write Rukishikazu's end right in front of him."
2045 Sam:
"Sounds good..."
Viraaj (smiling):
"Alright everyone... start training. And you, old man Vyakr - come with me. I've got some weapons for you too."
CHAPTER 5: Sparks That Burn in the Shadows.
A training ground covered in snow.
Cold winds from the mountains above, and below, all warriors are busy with their training.
Sam, shirtless in the cold, is swinging his sword.
Every strike is a battle within himself - against fear, against doubt.
Ethan slashes with sharp, swift moves.
His focus, his thirst for revenge, and the fire burning inside him - all visible in every move he makes.
Ryan is a bit casual, but powerful.
Every time his sword strikes the ground, the echo travels far.
Ryan (taking a deep breath, to himself):
"One hit... one clean hit in the right spot, and it's over. I'll go sleep then."
In one corner, Andrew is engrossed in his own game with the spear.
First, he measures the weight of the spear, then throws it with full force.
Each time he changes his target - sometimes at rocks, sometimes at wooden dummies.
Andrew (softly):
"This much won't be enough to finish Rukishikazu...
...maybe."
Evelyn stands strong in the snow, shooting arrows.
She keeps shooting without any praise, without stopping.
At one point, she ties a cloth over her eyes - aiming only by feeling.
Evelyn (to herself):
"Who knows if we'll even have eyes tomorrow..."
Claire, on one side, carries a small pouch and gathers Himalayan herbs and grasses.
Her hands have turned red from the snow, but she packs each leaf carefully.
She watches everyone training -
Claire says to Viraaj:
"Everyone's brought wounds... but maybe there's no ointment for the ones inside."
Slowly, 26 days pass.
And on that very night, everyone is sitting around a bonfire in a circle.
They're exhausted.
Sitting together, warming up by the fire.
Not talking much, just finding a little peace.
Sam:
"Tomorrow... tomorrow we set out to end Rukishikazu - the one who killed our families,
who destroyed our reasons to live.
Each one of us has lost someone...
And exactly three days from now, we'll get the chance to bring them back...
One mistake, and we all...
...you understand, right?"
Ethan (softly):
"We will win, Sam. No matter what."
Andrew:
"I've fought many wars, Sam.
But I always fought out of duty - never with anger, never with revenge...
But honestly? This time, I have both."
Ryan (smiling):
"Your words are gonna make me cry... you idiot.
Hey - just asking - are you into guys?
I mean, can I be your wife's co-wife?"
Evelyn:
"Whatever happens tomorrow, I'm still saying - I won't be a martyr."
Claire (whispering softly, looking at her herbs):
"I just hope no one needs me..."
Viraaj and Vyakar are watching everyone from afar.
They don't speak.
Just exchange a small smile.
That Himalayan night was filled with a silent storm.
The final evening - where warriors stood ready, without any command, purely on their own will.
---
CHAPTER 6: Reign of Rukishikazu
A ship sails through the calm sea.
On the upper deck, Viraaj is sitting in meditation, eyes closed, holding a book in his hands.
Claire (worriedly, to Evelyn):
"He's been sitting there for hours..."
Evelyn:
"What can we do... maybe it's something important."
[Second Day - Viraaj still meditating]
Ryan keeps a water bottle near him and leaves, but Viraaj doesn't move an inch.
Andrew, to Sam:
"What the hell has he been doing for two days straight?"
Sam (laughing):
"Maybe... maybe he's trying to remember the way back to India.
Because we all know - Ryan's not going to drop him off."
[Third Day - Evening, near the Macedonian border]
The ship is about to reach the shore...
Vyakar (using binoculars):
"Dansh... he's here."
(From a distance, Dansh - Rukishikazu's army general - and his troops are seen approaching.)
Vyakar (nervously):
"Someone wake up this meditating sage now!
It's time!
Only he can summon the swords and army with the chant!!"
Sam (2045):
"Tried waking him... not waking up... has he gone into a coma?"
Vyakar (tense):
"Claire! Jump off the ship! Get to that cave... now!"
Claire:
"What?! No! I'm not going-"
Ryan:
"If you talk more, I'll jump off with you!"
(Ryan picks up Claire and they both leap off the ship near the waterfall.)
Dansh and Rukishikazu's army attacks.
Andrew charges first with his spear.
Ethan and both Sams fight with their swords.
Vyakar creates a magical shield around the ship.
But none of them can hold out...
And they are all captured.
Viraaj is taken away while still in meditation.
Viraaj opens his eyes...
But he's no longer on the ship -
He's inside Rukishikazu's palace - a dark crystal-like hall.
Everyone is tied up.
Viraaj:
"Where... where is this place?"
Then - the door slowly opens.
Darkness...
And from it enters...
Rukishikazu.
In a black cloak, blood-red eyes, and a devilish smile.
Rukishikazu:
"Did you have a good nap, Viraaj?
You all tried, didn't you...
But that night of the dark moon - Krishna Paksha -
...it's still three days away."
Everyone is stunned.
All eyes turn to Viraaj.
Andrew:
"You said reading the book would solve everything!!"
Evelyn:
"You wasted three whole days on that ship! Meditating for what?!"
Viraaj (softly):
"Bade bade deshon mein... chhoti chhoti galtiyaan hoti rehti hain, Evelyn Rita."
Rukishikazu (stepping forward):
"Come, Sam. Let me tell you a story...
One that begins 15 years ago from now...
Not your time - this time's 15 years ago.
The world was a maze -
...twisting between kingdoms, religion, and politics.
I was the son of a King Emer Carter. That Prince Richard Carter you know - he's my real brother...
But our father stole the throne -
By making a deal with Kalipurush."
"Yes... that Kalipurush. The demon of Kaliyug.
He came and told my greedy father -
'Want your dreams fulfilled?
Then give me your son...
...and I will help you conquer Marcedonia.'"
"My father agreed to the deal.
Kalipurush played the mind game, deceived people,
killed the king of Marcedonia through betrayal,
and made my father the king."
"And then that night... my father gave me away.
I was only 10 years old..."
"Kalipurush locked me in the caves.
For 15 years, he gave me three things -
Anger. Hatred. Power.
And then... he gave me one more thing -
A name.
'Rukishikazu.'
Which meant -
'R' for Rage, 'K' for Lust, 'Sh' for Schemer,
'Ka' for Fury, and 'Zu' for-"
Sam interrupts:
"Zu as in Zoo? Like animals' zoo?"
Rukishikazu (continuing):
'Zu' as in Zulm (oppression)...
Kalipurush wanted someone to obey him, to whom he could give his powers.
He chanted mantras on me, gave me strength...
...but along with that, my form began to change.
My face distorted, my body reeked...
But all of that made me stronger, Sam..."
"He said I would rule Marcedonia...
And then the whole world. And this book?
He said -
'There's a book in this world that will show the way to end me.
Get it quickly...
...turn everyone into demons.
So that Kalki is never born.'"
"And then... your brother Steve sacrificed his life to get that book...
I got there...
...and I killed your brother.
The rest... you already know."
Silence. Complete silence.
Young Sam:
"You're not evil... you were made evil...
You were given pain, but honestly, it's not too late."
Rukishikazu (softly, almost whispering):
"Everyone suffers, child...
...but there are two kinds of pain:
One that makes a person better...
...and one that turns him into a monster."
(He smiles. Peacefully. But sinisterly.)
"I... belong to the second kind."
"Now I'm leaving, Sam - because India awaits me...
I've just discovered that this book doesn't only stop Kalki...
...it can do much more."
Sam (shocked):
"What more??"
Rukishikazu:
"When it happens... I'll come back -
...to kill you all.
Until then, you all will stay imprisoned in this dungeon..."
Everyone is locked away...
Andrew:
"Wow Viraaj... what were you even doing for those three days...
You've ruined us..."
Sam (2024):
"Come on! Open a portal! Get us out of here!"
Vyakar:
"I tried... but magic doesn't work inside this palace..."
Viraaj:
"Yeah... I tried too."
Evelyn:
"Then now what?"
Ethan:
"We're trapped... waiting for death..."
Sam (2045):
"No... there has to be a way..."
Viraaj:
"Just wait a little longer... because...
...he will come to save us."
Everyone (together):
"Who??"
Viraaj (smiling):
"Picture abhi baaki hai, mere dost..."
- THE END -
Repent III - On 5th Feb 2026