The Secrets of the Elements

The Confrontation

Tej's move made heads turn.

"Dude," said Ray. "That was literally fire!"

Rutuja dragged Rishi to the shore and pushed him into the water. He dusted his jacket and jeans; rage dripping from his eyes.

"Aaah!" Rutuja's cry was abruptly cut off as Advika delivered a forceful kick to her back, causing her to plunge into the water.

"Rutu!" Daksh's voice resonated with worry and helplessness as he struggled against his restraints. Maya placed her hand upon his head and began reciting ancient mantras, her focus dedicated to some sort of protective ritual.

"Aahhh!" he screamed.

"What are you doing?" asked Ray.

"Wait a moment, everyone," Zarna interjected, her voice filled with concern. "Didn't Advika just get injured a few moments ago?"

Maya scoffed, her tone tinged with annoyance. "Always seeking attention," she remarked, casting a skeptical glance at Advika, who nodded in response.

Rutuja, determined to confront Advika, rose to her feet and raised her hand, only to have it swiftly intercepted by Advika. In an act of retaliation, Rutuja delivered a kick directly to Advika's already injured knee.

"Aaah!" Advika exclaimed in pain.

Witnessing the distressing situation, Tej and Zarna hurriedly rushed towards Advika.

Rishi lunged towards Tej, landing a solid punch on his nose. Tej, momentarily stunned by the impact, swiftly retaliated by lifting his right leg and delivering a powerful strike to Rishi's shoulder. Rishi clenched his jaw, determined not to show weakness, and countered with a forceful blow aimed at Tej's chest.

"Oh, this is getting interesting," Ray chimed in with a hint of amusement.

Maya's eyebrows furrowed in disbelief as she responded, incredulous, "Seriously, Ray? Perhaps you could lend them a hand if you find it so entertaining."

Rutuja, fueled by rage, gripped Advika and Zarna tightly by their hair, forcefully pulling them towards the shore. With her arms wrapped tightly around their necks, she exerted pressure that bordered on choking.

"Stop!" Maya's voice pierced through the tense atmosphere as she brandished a small blade, positioning it dangerously close to Daksh's neck.

"Harm my friends any further, and I won't hesitate to end him," she threatened, her tone filled with a deadly resolve.

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Whose side are you on? The five friends or the other three, Rutuja, Rishi, and Daksh?