Death or Survival

Jay, a high school student, sits alone in the corner of the classroom. His classmates constantly mock him, but he remains silent. Suddenly, a confident girl from his class approaches him. The chatter in the background fades as the conversation begins.

(Background noise)

[Laughter of students]

"Jay! Haha, always sitting alone!"

(Jay looks down, avoiding eye contact.)

(The girl, confidently):

"Jay, I want to meet you today at 6:00 PM."

(Jay looks up, surprised.)

(Jay, hesitantly):

"Why? What for?"

(The girl, seriously):

"I have a problem and need your help. Will you come?"

(Jay, shyly):

"Alright… Okay, I'll be there."

(Jay mutters to himself, his voice low):

"What could this possibly be about?"

That evening, Jay stands at the entrance of a deserted park. The atmosphere is gloomy with a faint breeze cutting through the silence.

(Jay, thinking):

"Why did she call me here? What could this be about?"

(He cautiously looks around, his heart racing.)

(Sound of approaching footsteps. The girl suddenly appears.)

(The girl, softly):

"Jay, you're here. Thank you for coming."

(Jay, still cautious):

"Of course... But what's the problem? Why are we here?"

(The girl, mysteriously):

"I'll explain everything... but first, do you trust me?"

(Jay stares at her for a moment, unsure. After a brief pause, he speaks):

"I... I don't know, but it seems like I don't have a choice."

(The girl smiles slightly and gestures toward an old, dusty box nearby.)

(The girl, her voice low):

"Inside this box lies something that could change your life forever."

(Jay, skeptical):

"What? What are you talking about?"

(She opens the box slowly, revealing a strange, metallic object that glimmers faintly under the dim light.)

(The girl, her tone serious):

"This is the beginning of everything. It's an ancient power, and I need your help to wield it."

(Jay steps closer, his curiosity piqued. He gazes at the object, his heartbeat quickening as an eerie sensation fills the air.)

(Jay, wide-eyed):

"Is this... magic?"

(The girl, with a cryptic smile):

"Something like that. But this power can open doors to something far greater. If you choose to help me, your life will never be the same again."

(Jay, his mind racing, takes a step back):

"But... what do I need to do?"

Before the girl can answer, a group of older students appears. Leading them is Natsuwami Khair, a tall, imposing figure.

(Natsuwami, mockingly):

"Well, well, well... Look who we have here."

The tension rises. Jay tries to stand his ground, but Natsuwami's mocking and threats escalate. A scuffle ensues, and Jay, despite his efforts, is overpowered and left injured.

The girl rushes to Jay, tears streaming down her face as she tries to tend to his wounds.

(The girl, sobbing):

"I'm so sorry... This is all my fault."

(Jay, weakly):

"I caused you so much trouble... I'm just a loser who can't even protect you."

(The girl, hesitating):

"No, you're not... There's more to you than you realize."

(She pulls out a crystal, its glow faint but mesmerizing.)

(The girl):

"This crystal will transport you to another world... a place where you might discover your true strength."

(Jay, startled):

"Wait... What are you—"

Before he can finish, the crystal activates, enveloping Jay in a swirling blue light. His surroundings blur, and he loses consciousness.

Jay awakens in a snow-covered land, the icy wind biting at his skin. His body feels unfamiliar; his once normal appearance now changed. His skin is pale, and his eyes have turned bright blue.

(Jay, shivering, mutters):

"Where am I? What... happened to me?"

He tries to stand, but the cold and exhaustion overwhelm him. As he collapses into the snow, a strange realization dawns upon him: his journey has only just begun.

End of chapter...