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It was a festive going on durring the night of the moon. All the naagins came out to dance while Hoping that the moon will pick one of  them, and give her power, but the catch was only the  best  dancers will be chosen to receive the gift of the moon.

Bel was in her room, drawing while studying at the same time. One of her sisters came and told her to join them. Bel says shes not interested in their ritual and prefer learning more about the humans.

One of her sisters shook her head. " is it about the guy you saw in your dream again" she says

Bel surprise turns " how did you know?"

" I read your diary" she says

Bel angry says her diary was top secret.  " and besides he wasnt a dream, his a real person"

" sure he is bel, now come its time"

" I dont want too"

Her sister walk around her room before grabbing a picture of the guy she painted. Bel told her to give it back, but her sister refused. " come and get it sis" she says

Running, bel ran after her. She ran passing her other sisters and cousins. Before bumping into shivani " elder sister" she says

" bel I see you finally decided to join us. Come let's start" she says

The drum starts drumming and the beat plays ( dancing to dola re)

The drum starts drumming and the beat plays ( dancing to dola re)

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It was such a beautiful  gathering. The moon was beginning to come out of its hidden spot, shining so bright, all while moving.

One of the elders told one of the naagin to prepare a sacrifice while everyone was dancing.  Another naggin says " but elder shivani wont like this."

" I know, but it's a tradition that we sacrifice a human for our ancestors."

The other elder says " shivani  wont know because we will kill her before she even finds out"

The two other nagging gasp. " but shes our queen"

The elder smirks " yes, but it's time for a new one. Once the new moon picks a new naagin, we will remove shivani"

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Meanwhile,  a much older mahir came back to the jungle after 7 years. His father thought it could be fun to let loose before going to work the next day. He knew The city wasnt far, but he still wish he didnt have to come.

One thing he did like was the resort, his room was big and spacy. And their was a jacuzzi on his balcony.  And if you look outside of the balcony...you will find a huge mountain.

A knock was heard and his friend brother came in. " bhai are you ready yet, the tour guide  is about to leave"

" yes...give me a second" he says grabbing his camera."

When they arrived to the car, the man told them they have to stick close. If anything happen just blow the whistle.

The ride was peaceful. Mahir relaxing decides to take a small nap. Truth be told he's  been having these dreams of a woman that saved him 7 years ago. He tried so hard to get a clear picture of her face, but its blurry.

Mahir sleeping was dreaming again. The same dream over and over. This time, she was blowing on his neck. Where the punctures were. He blushes seeing her lips so near. He wanted to ask her, and he did. " who are you? What is your name?" But she just look at him and get back to healing him.

Tierd and sweaty, he was becoming exhausted. His eye lid were opening and closing. " wait....please dont go" he says seeing her leave.

He heard a voice calling him, that voice was bringing him back to reality. " mahir!...Mahir " his friend shouts.

He opened his eyes and look around. " yes what happend?"

The friend explain how he was talking in his sleep again. Mahir feeling embarrassed,  apologize. The friend was going to ask him a question, when they felt a thud. The tour guide says they have a flat tire, so they will have to wait for someone to show up.

Everyone complain. Mahir grabbed his phone to inform his father, but stopped hearing a drum beat. Confused, he looks around. He asked if anyone heard something. They said no.

" what is it?" His friend said

Mahir turns says " I hear drumming"

" drumming? In the jungle.... 😄, that's ridiculous"

Mahir was gonna argue that, but the tour guide told them help was here. The one they called for help, told them they can walk around. He says he knows the area by heart and that the jungle is safe.

Everyone agreed, while mahir told his father. Unbeknown to them, the man was a naggin in disguised.

The group left the area and followed the man around. Mahir could still hear the drumming. He asked his friend if he really cant hear the drums. His friend said no.  The new tour guy heard exactly what mahir said. He smirk while saying in his head, so he will be the sacrifice.

He waited till they get in an area, before calling his friends. The group seeing snakes became scared. They quickly started running. The naagins  didnt go after the rest, but just mahir.

One of the big naggin surrounded  mahir. While the one up on a tree, hanging....Jumps and wraps herself on his upper body. Mahir struggling, tried to free himself. His phone fell and he tried reaching for it.

But the one holding him, squeeze him until  he lost consciousness.

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Seems like trouble has started, mahir in danger, the elders are planning to kill shivani and dethrone her. What will happen to them? And will bel win the dance of and save her sister. Wait till next time...

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