While Ashak and Amaru went to their separated ways. Amaru walk along a winding path in the park, the sun setting low, casting long shadows over the path.
Amaru
(stopping suddenly) Wait. What's this?
Amaru
(kneeling down, fingers brushing the ground) This... look. (he points at the shimmering substance) It's glowing.
That's... weird. It's like something out of a dream. Or a sci-fi movie.
(shrugging, a faint smile) What if it's something extraordinary? I wonder Ashak will like this?
Maybe it's a sign, then. A little piece of magic for my friend.
Amaru touches the substance and started to change him.
School hallway, bustling with students. Etzia stands by her locker, glancing at the clock. Her brow is furrowed in Ashak pacing near the entrance.
Etzia
(raising an eyebrow) What's with the marathon, Ashak? You've got enough energy for gym class.
Ashak
(startled) I wasn't... I didn't see you there. (pauses) Have you seen Amaru?
Etzia
(sighing) You mean the same Amaru who was supposed to show up today? I thought he was with you.
Ashak
No, I thought he'd... (voice trailing off) I thought he'd be here by now.
Etzia
(leaning against the locker, crossing her arms) Well, maybe he's, I don't know sleeping.
Ashak
Etzia! He's not just late. Something is wrong.
Outside the school gates, sun spilling onto the pavement, Pisa and Aizen munching on snacks, laughter bubbling between them.
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PISA
(grinning, holding up a chocolate bar) This is the last one, you know. I'm not sharing—especially not with you!
AIZEN
(rolling his eyes, teasing) Oh, come on! You're going to eat it in two bites anyway.
PISA
(giggling) Exactly! Life's too short for slow chocolate. (pausing, scrutinizing Aizen) Speaking of which, have you talked to Etzia about the art show?
AIZEN
(slightly hesitant) Not really. I mean, she seems... preoccupied lately?
PISA
(nodding, a flicker of concern) Yeah, I noticed that, too. Wonder if it's her life. You think—
AIZEN
(cutting in) Ugh, she needs help like a counseling but at least she is now more open than before.
PISA
(with a wry smile) True. But still, it's like she's in her own world. (sighing) We should find a way to pull her back—
(Etzia rushes past them, catching sight of Amaru down the road.)
Etzia left them.
AIZEN
(startled) Etzia! Where are you going?
PISA
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Life of a Light
FantasyHey! Just a heads-up-this story might feel a little rushed and has its fair share of plot holes. It's my first time writing something with script-style dialogue and pacing, so I'm still figuring things out. Thanks for giving it a chance! ***********...
