The Secrets of the Elements

The Powder

Sometimes you have to be your own hero, Advika.

Advika heard a voice in her head.

She closed her eyes. Maybe you're right, she thought.

Advika's heart pounded in her chest as she felt Rutuja's grip tighten around her wrist. She twisted her arm and pulled back with all her might, using her other hand to pry Rutuja's fingers apart. She broke free, stumbling back a few steps before regaining her balance. Sweat glistened on her forehead as she stood there, panting, her eyes fixed on Rutuja, who looked at her in surprise. The room brimmed with tension, as everyone awaited the next move.

The window opened; a gust of wind entered the hall.

"Now," said Advika and stomped her foot on the floor.

Rutuja, Daksh, and Rishi lost their balance, falling flat on the floor.

The air surrounded Rutuja and Advika. Advika snatched the knife from Rutuja.

"Maya, help Advika, we'll see these guys," said Tej as he threw a ball of fire towards Daksh. Daksh sent psi ball towards Tej. Tej hit his head on the chair kept beside him.

"I don't want to hurt you," said Advika, pointing the knife's edge towards her enemy.

Rutuja laughed mockingly. "What makes you think you can hurt me?" she said and got to her feet.

Zarna grabbed a jug full of water from the kitchen and threw the water on the floor. Rishi looked at her, confused.

She formed a ball with her hands. Ripples began to appear in the water dropped on the floor. The water rose from the floor, took the form of a ball, and with one command from Zarna, headed towards Rishi.

Rishi moved his hands in a circular motion, creating a ball of energy to block the attack coming from Zarna.

Boom! Clash!

Both the balls of energy and water collided in the air.

Maya picked her right leg to kick Rutuja, however, Rutuja swiveled and held her leg, twitching it, sending a wave of pain in her body.

Advika sat down to pull her leg, only to be pushed by her opponent.

"Ouch!" she said as she hit her knee on the floor.

The girls exchanged a glance. Advika nodded her head in a no.

Maya slid on a pair of gloves and removed a small cloth bag from her pocket.  

"Maya, no," said Advika. 

Maya carefully poured the powder into her palm, making sure not to touch it directly. She then closed her hand into a fist, holding the powder securely inside. With a swift motion, she swung her arm towards the enemy, releasing the powder in a controlled burst. The fine particles billowed out, enveloping the enemy in a cloud of dust. Maya took a step back, ensuring she didn't inhale any of the powder herself. The enemy coughed and sputtered, temporarily blinded by the sudden assault. Maya seized the opportunity to make her move, her mind racing with the next steps of her plan.

The powder fell on Daksh's head. Zarna motioned Tej to stop attacking and take a few steps behind.

Ray jumped on Rishi, tying his hands with a cloth he took from the kitchen.

"Ray, move," said Maya. The powder, in the form of small balls fell on Rishi.

Rutuja, Rishi, and Daksh hit the floor, disappearing into thin air.

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