"The Heart's Last Battle"

where are you luna?

Valley’s playful expression turned into something darker, her smile fading into a sly smirk.

Valley: “Now, I know some of you might be thinking, ‘This isn’t for me. I’d rather skip.’” She pointed to a red door at the back of the room, her voice dropping to a whisper. “But if you refuse to play, you’ll have to go through that door. And trust me, what’s behind that door is far more... unpredictable.” She gave a slow, dramatic wink, sending a shiver of excitement through the crowd.

The freshers looked at each other, some laughing nervously, others clearly tempted to take the challenge.

Valley: “So, who’s it going to be?” she called out, clapping her hands together. “Who’s got the guts to sing like a baby or dance with our Cocomelon friend? Come on, don’t be shy!” She held out her hand, gesturing for someone to step forward. “It’s all in good fun... or is it?” Valley’s voice trailed off into a teasing giggle, her eyes scanning the crowd for the first brave volunteer.
Valley is standing at the side of the stage, talking to Jack and Milli as they make last-minute preparations for the game.

Valley: “Jack, is everything ready?”

Jack: “Yes, everything is set. The costumes are prepared too.”

Milli (girl): “Hey, guys, the costume is a baby outfit with a diaper. This is going to be hilarious!”

Jack: “Yeah, Milli!” He laughs, imagining the scene.

Tara (girl): “Hey, stop it! This is too much. What if the principal finds out? We could get expelled!”

Jack: “Expelled? By the principal? Come on, Tara!”

Tara: “I know the trustee is Rayan’s father, but you know their relationship isn’t good. It could get us all in trouble.”

Jack: “Don’t worry about it. Let’s just have fun!”

Valley: “Yeah, don’t worry, guys. We’ve got this. Everything will be fine.” She gives a confident smile. “Now, let’s get started. Alright, everyone, let’s make this night unforgettable!”

Valley steps forward, taking the microphone.

Valley: “Let’s welcome our first participant—Max! Come on up, Max. Tell us, what would you like to do?”

Max steps onto the stage, looking a bit nervous but excited.

Max: “Ma’am, I’d like to sing a song.”

Valley: “Let’s do it then!”

Max begins singing, dressed in a funny baby costume, complete with a diaper. The audience bursts into laughter, enjoying the silly performance.

Valley: “Alright, audience, what do you think? Did Max perform well?”

The audience collectively gives a thumbs down and shouts, “No!”

Valley looks at Max with a teasing grin.

Rayan (interrupts with a sly smile): “Wait, Valley. If a student makes a mistake, the teacher usually gives a punishment, right? And since we’re your seniors, that makes us your teachers. Max, you didn’t impress us, so I’ve got a punishment for you.”

Max looks worried, not sure what’s coming.

Jack: “Punishment? Come on, Rayan, it’s more like a gift, not a punishment!”

Rayan: “Oh, it’s a gift, alright. A special gift from your seniors. But there’s a twist—you have to kiss a boy, not a girl.”

The audience gasps in shock.

Audience: “What?!”

Rayan: “Yes, you heard me right. If you refuse, I’ll increase your punishment. And trust me, the next one will be much worse for you.” He smirks, enjoying the tension.

Max looks around, clearly embarrassed, while the audience is buzzing with excitement.
After Max finishes his punishment, the atmosphere lightens, and the crowd is full of excitement. Suddenly, a boy from the audience raises his hand and speaks up.

Audience (boy): “Excuse me, ma’am, sir!”

Rayan: “Yes, what is it?”

Audience (boy): “I don’t want to go through the red door. I want to go back to the first challenge. I don’t want the punishment from the next stage. I’d rather stick with what I started!”

Rayan listens to him, slightly surprised, then smirks as he responds.

Rayan: “Are you sure about that?”

Audience (boy): “Yes, absolutely sure!” He nods confidently.

Then, more boys and girls from the audience, who were previously about to head toward the red door, step forward.

Audience (boys and girls who were about to go through the red door): “We want to go back to the first challenge too! We don’t want to go to the next stage!”

Rayan laughs, clearly entertained by their decision, then says:

Rayan: “Alright then, if you all want to go back to the first challenge, go ahead. But remember, once you make this choice, there’s no turning back!” He gestures toward the original challenge area.

The boys and girls turn around and head back to the first challenge. Meanwhile, Rayan’s eyes scan the crowd, searching for someone. He’s looking for Luna, but she’s hidden among the crowd, making it hard for him to spot her.

Rayan (murmuring to himself): “Where are you, Luna?” He shakes his head and refocuses on the game.

Rayan: “Okay, let’s keep this going! Just so you know, each punishment will be different for everyone. So get ready, because things are about to get even more interesting!”

The crowd cheers loudly, eager to see what’s coming next.

Rayan clapped his hands together, a confident smirk on his face. "Alright, everyone, are we ready?" he asked, his voice echoing through the hall.

The audience responded with a mix of cheers and nervous murmurs. They knew Rayan’s team was unpredictable—there was always a twist in his games.

All the boys and girls had completed their tasks, including all the punishments given. The air was filled with relief, until suddenly—

Valley’s voice broke the calm. "Hey, wait a minute! One girl is missing. What’s her name?"

Jack leaned closer, smirking. "Luna."

Valley’s eyes narrowed, scanning the room. "Where is Luna?"