Heartbroken by the loss of his childhood
friend Poki, Damon bravely carried her
lifeless body to his grandmother's house,
seeking solace in her comforting presence
as he mourned the tragic fate that befell his
dear companion.
Damon's Grandmother: (Gasping in shock)
Oh, dear gods! What has happened to Poki?
Who could have done such a dreadful thing?
Damon: (Struggling to hold back tears) I
don't know, Grandmother. I found her like
this, lifeless and without her head. It's a
nightmare. We need to inform the villagers,
but I don't even know where to begin.
Damon's Grandmother: (Trying to steady
her voice) Damon, my dear boy, we must
remain calm. This is a tragedy, but we need
to think clearly and act responsibly. Let's
gather the village council and the elders.
They will know what to do in such a
situation.
Damon: (Nodding, still visibly shaken) Yes,
you're right, Grandmother. We need their
guidance.
Damon's Grandmother: We will take care of
that, Damon.
Damon: (Sniffles) Thank you, Grandmother.
I don't know how I'll find the strength to
face them, but I'll do my best. Poki was such
a kind and vibrant person. She didn't
deserve this.
Damon's Grandmother: No one deserves
such a cruel fate, Damon. But we must focus
on justice. We will work together with the
council, the elders, and the village
authorities to find out who committed this
heinous act. The culprit must be brought to
justice for the sake of Poki and the safety of
our community.
Damon: (Gently placing Poki's body on a
stretcher) I promise, Grandmother, I will do
everything in my power to find the person
responsible for this. Poki's memory will not
fade away, and justice will prevail.
Damon's Grandmother: I believe in you,
Damon. Remember, you are not alone in
this. The entire village stands behind you,
ready to support you in seeking justice for
Poki. Let's go now, gather the council, and
inform them of this horrifying incident. We
will face this together, my brave grandson.
Damon: (Nods with determination) Thank
you, Grandmother. Together, we will find
the strength to get through this and bring
peace to Poki's soul.
News of Poki's tragic demise spread swiftly
through the village, casting a somber pall
over its inhabitants. Shock and grief
permeated the air as the villagers mourned
the loss of their beloved Poki, sharing fond
memories and tales of her kindness. The
three revered elders, wise and
compassionate, convened to address the collective sorrow. They called for a village
gathering, where they led heartfelt prayers
and offered words of solace, reminding the
community of the enduring strength found
in unity. Together, they vowed to support
Damon, honoring Poki's memory by
fostering love and harmony in their tight-
knit village.
Elder 1: Damon, we gather here today to
offer our condolences for the loss of your
dear friend, Poki. May her spirit find eternal
peace.
Damon: Thank you, Elder. There is
something else I must share. When I found
Poki's body, there was a torn cloth near her.
It had the initials C.G. embroidered on it. Do
any of you know what it means?
Elder 2: (exchanging uneasy glances with
the other elders) Damon, that cloth... It's
nothing of importance. We advise you not to
dwell on it.
Damon: (concerned) But the fear on your
faces tells a different story. Please, I deserve
to know the truth about Poki's death.
Elder 3: (hesitant) Damon, it is a matter best
left untouched. Our duty now is to mourn
Poki and honor her memory.
Damon's Grandpa: (softly) Damon,
sometimes secrets are buried to protect
others. The truth may bring dange. Please,
trust that the elders have their reasons.
Damon: (resolute) I understand, Grandpa.
But I won't rest until I uncover the truth.
Poki deserves justice, and I will seek it, no
matter the consequences.
The conversation hung heavy with
unspoken revelations, leaving Damon
determined to unveil the hidden secrets that
lurked behind Poki's tragic demise.
After speaking with the elders, her body is
laid to rest in a burial ceremony. The entire
village comes together to offer prayers for
her departed soul.
Three long years had passed since that
incident.
Damon's grandfather passed away two
years ago due to old age. The loss of his
beloved grandfather left a void in Damon's
heart, as he cherished the memories and
wisdom his grandfather shared. Though
gone, his presence continues to inspire and
guide Damon's path in life.
The death of Damon's grandfather shook
him to the core, leaving him with a renewed
determination to protect his only family
member, his grandmother. Fueled by love
and responsibility, he toiled tirelessly day
after day, shouldering numerous tasks. But
it was his daily ritual of chopping trees that
held a deeper significance. Each swing of
the axe was not only physical training, but
also a symbolic act of strengthening himself, mentally and emotionally. With
each tree that fell, Damon grew stronger,
driven by the memory of his grandfather's
wisdom and the desire to create a better
future for his grandmother.
Despite the passage of three years, Damon's
heart still held the weight of Poki's untimely
death at the hands of an unknown assailant.
It fueled his relentless pursuit of strength
and a new purpose: to find the person
responsible. Every day, as he worked to
protect his grandmother and honed his
physical abilities, he also sharpened his
instincts for justice. Damon knew that one
day, he would confront the individual who
had taken Poki's life. With unwavering
belief in his determination, he vowed to
track dowm the perpetrator, driven by the
conviction that justice would ultimately
prevail.
Unbeknownst to Damon, he unknowingly
ventured deep into the very forest where
Poki had met her tragic end. Lost in his
thoughts while chopping wood, he came
dangerously close to the place that held
haunting memories. The air felt heavy, as if
whispering the secrets of that fateful day.
Unsettling emotions stirred within him, an
eerie familiarity that he couldn't ignore.
Though unaware of the proximity, the
forest seemed to remind Damon of his
unresolved quest for justice, heightening his determination to find the one
responsible for Poki's demise.
Venturing deeper into the forest, Damon's
ears caught the faint sound of cascading
water. Intrigued, he pondered aloud,
questioning the origin of the soothing
melody. Was it truly the sound of a hidden
waterfall? Suddenly, a rush of memories
flooded his mind, reminding him of a
conversation he once shared with Poki.
They had spoken of a secret waterfall within
this very forest, a place imbued with ancient
magic and wondrous tales. The realization
struck him with renewed purpose. Guided
by the echoes of their past conversation,
Damon resolved to uncover the truth and
perhaps find solace amidst the enchanting
beauty of the hidden waterfall.
Damon, frustrated and determined,
ventured deeper into the forest, following
the tantalizing sound of the waterfall. He
strained his eyes, searching for its elusive
source, but it remained hidden from his
sight. "Where are you, waterfall?" he
shouted in exasperation, his voice echoing
through the trees. The forest seemed to
respond with an eerie silence, as if teasing
him with its secrets. Undeterred, Damon
pressed on, refusing to give up.
As Damon's frustration grew, a small,
unexpected visitor, a vibrant blue bird,
appeared seemingly out of nowhere. At first, Damon was annoyed by its presence,
dismissing it as a mere distraction.
However, as time passed, he began to
perceive the bird's actions as intentional,
guiding him towards something significant.
Intrigued, he decided to trust the avian
guide and followed its lead through the
forest.
For an hour, Damon persisted, keeping his
gaze fixed on the bird's flight. And then, a
breathtaking sight unfolded before his eyes
-the legendary waterfall he had sought.
But shock enveloped him as he
comprehended the impossible: the cascades
flowed upward, defying gravity, their
majestic descent obstructed by a veil of
clouds. It was a scene beyond the bounds of
ordinary reality.
Despite the initial astonishment, Damon's
determination burned brighter than ever.
This extraordinary waterfall held untold
secrets, and he was resolved to unravel its
mysteries, eager to uncover the truths that
lay hidden amidst the ethereal wonder of
water flowing skyward.
As Damon approached the astounding sight
of the inverted waterfall, he was ambushed
by two men clad in black robes. However,
the intervening years had transformed
Damon, molding him into a formidable
force. His newfound strength surged through his veins as he unleashed a flurry of
power, swiftly overpowering the assailants.
The tables had turned, and Damon now
stood as the victor, his determination and
training paying off in that crucial moment.
With the threat subdued, he stood amidst
the surreal surroundings, his resolve
unshaken.
Black Robe Man 1: Are you a friend of that
little girl?
Damon: (pauses, assessing the situation)
What little girl are you referring to?
Black Robe Man 2: Don't play dumb with us.
We know you've been searching for the
curse gem.
Damon: (narrows his eyes) The curse gem?
What do you know about it?
Black Robe Man 1: We know enough to
understand its power and the danger it
poses. We won't let anyone interfere with
our plans to retrieve it.
Damon: (firmly) Plans? What do you intend
to do with it?
Black Robe Man 2: That's none of your
concern. Just know that it's in your best
interest to stay out of our way.
Damon: Wait! Tell me more about the curse
gem!
Black Robe Man 1: (grinning) You're too
late, It's not just us after it. There are others who seek its power.
Damon: (determined) Who are they? And
what is their connection to the little girl?
Black Robe Man 2: (sinisterly) You won't be
finding out anytime soon.
(Before Damon could react, a third black-
robed figure lunged at him, catching him off
guard. The assailant, who had been chasing
the little girl, swiftly incapacitated Damon.
As Damon struggled to regain his senses,
the trio of black-robed figures vanished into
thin air.
Damon: (with seething anger) Bastards! You
won't get away with this!
[In the aftermath of the sudden attack and
their escape, Damon's frustration and rage
consumed him. He cursed at the vanished
black-robed figures, venting his anger at
their elusive disappearance]
Damon's gaze fell upon a little girl
emerging from the bushes, catching his
attention in an instant.
Damon: (startled) You.. You're the little girl
they were after, right?(still catching his
breath) Hi there. I'm Damon. Are you okay?
Sani Nani: (giggling) Yes, I'm fine now.
Thank you for saving me. My name is Sani
Nani.
Damon: (smiling) My name is Damon. It's
nice to meet you, Sani Nani. What were those men after? They mentioned
something about a curse gem.
Sani Nani: (softly) The curse gem... It's a
powerful artifact that my father, who is a
statue maker, discovered. But its influence
has brought chaos and suffering to our
town, PATHRIM. Those men seek to harness
its power for their own dark purposes.
Damon: (curious) Where is this PATHRIM
Town? I've never heard of it before.
Sani: (smiling) PATHRIM Town is located
just above these waterfalls.
Damon: (shocked) Whaattttt?
Sani: (giggling) Yes, it's hidden away,
nestled in the beauty of nature.
Damon: (astonished) That's incredible! I
had no idea such a place existed here.
Damon: Who were those black-robed guys?
Where did they come from?
Sani: (surprised) You don't know them?
They're the infamous C.G also known as
"Carang Gang".!!
(Damon's face paled, rendered speechless
by the revelation. He took a deep breath, his
gaze fixed upon the waterfall above,
contemplating the gravity of the situation.)
CHAPTER 2 ENDS
NEXT
CHAPTER3- Hunter Appears