Paraedons: A War beginning

**Chapter 7: The Hunt for the Jaba Descendants**

After successfully completing his journey to the past and bringing back the ancient power, MacMillan thought he could finally take a breath. However, the professor had other plans for him and his team. The battle against the Paraedons was far from over, and they now had a new mission: to find the surviving members of the Jaba lineage. The professor believed that these descendants were the key to unlocking the full potential of the ancient power and finally breaking the curse of the Paraedons.

The professor introduced MacMillan to his team of twelve dedicated individuals, each with their own unique skills and talents. These were the names of his team members: Maxine, Geane, Millie, Amaren, Hellen, Zoe, Nakari, Beng, Zune, Ziqe, Kanma, and Sunieh. Together, they formed a diverse and determined group, ready to take on the challenges that lay ahead.

The professor, understanding the importance of utilizing all possible resources, recruited additional students from his university to assist in the search. Many of these students were computer experts, skilled in data analysis and digital tracking. Their task was to use technology to trace the current whereabouts of the Jaba descendants, whose lineage stretched back to ancient times.

**The Digital Hunt Begins**

With the help of the computer experts, MacMillan’s team began to dig deep into historical records, genetic databases, and ancestral archives. They mapped out connections, tracing family trees, and analyzing migration patterns that might lead them to the surviving Jaba members. The search was intense, requiring long hours of sifting through digital data and physical records.

After days of painstaking research, they finally compiled a list of fifty individuals who were direct descendants of the Jaba tribe. But the joy of discovery was short-lived. The harsh reality hit them hard when they realized that out of those fifty, only twenty-three were still alive. The rest had fallen victim to the Paraedons’ relentless hunt. Most of their bodies still lay scattered across the arid plains of Gujarat's Kutch region, victims of a war that had persisted for centuries.

**The Hidden Survivors**

The living descendants of the Jaba tribe were spread out all over India, hidden in plain sight, trying to live ordinary lives while unaware of their ancestral significance. They were scattered in remote villages, bustling cities, and quiet towns, each carrying within them the legacy of an ancient people. But the most astonishing revelation was yet to come. As the team dug deeper, they discovered a startling connection: every one of these descendants had a common ancestor—Mayi Ji.

Mayi Ji, the legendary sorceress from the past, was the root of their lineage. Her bloodline had continued through the centuries, quietly surviving against all odds, resisting the curses and chaos brought by the Paraedons. This revelation sent a ripple of shock through MacMillan's team. They realized that Mayi Ji’s influence was far greater than they had imagined, her legacy stretching across time to reach the present day.

**The Next Mission Unfolds**

Armed with this knowledge, the professor laid out the next task for MacMillan and his team. Their mission was to track down these remaining twenty-three individuals and bring them together. They needed to protect them from the Paraedons, who were still determined to wipe out the Jaba lineage once and for all. The descendants had to be united, not only to preserve their heritage but also to harness the ancient power that MacMillan had brought back from the past.

The professor knew that the stakes were higher than ever. The Paraedons were not just after revenge; they were trying to eliminate the last traces of the Jaba tribe to solidify their dominance and prevent the return of any force that could oppose them. But with Mayi Ji’s bloodline still alive and the ancient power in their hands, there was a glimmer of hope.

MacMillan’s team prepared for the journey ahead, knowing that they were about to embark on the most dangerous phase of their mission. They would have to navigate through a web of secrets, face the threat of the Paraedons, and find a way to rally the scattered Jaba descendants in time to mount a defense against the forces of darkness.

As they set out on their quest, the weight of responsibility pressed heavily on MacMillan’s shoulders. He knew that the fate of not just the Jaba tribe but the entire world might depend on the success of their mission. And as the sun set on the horizon, MacMillan vowed to protect these descendants at any cost and to honor the legacy of Mayi Ji, the guardian of their past and the beacon of their future.