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New Delhi, Bharat, January 4, 1943
The morning was crisp and clear as Aryan stood by the window, deep in thought. Athena's holographic form appeared beside him, her expression serious.
"Aryan, we've received a report from our intelligence network of the shadow soldiers you left behind in Germany," Athena began, her voice tinged with urgency. "There are clues indicating that Eric Lennsherr along with his mother, is being held in a Nazi concentration camp."
Aryan's eyes narrowed, thinking about the timeline and plot shown in the movies of his previous life. "Eric Lennsherr… the boy with the potential to manipulate metal. He can be a valuable ally for us. Especially now since he has not met Sebastian Shaw and become obsessed with revenge. What do we know about the camp in which he is being held?"
Athena's eyes glowed as she accessed the data. "The camp is heavily guarded, and the conditions are dire. Many Jews are imprisoned there, suffering under the brutal regime. We must act swiftly to rescue them and ensure Eric's safety."
Aryan nodded, his mind racing with plans. "Very well. Athena, prepare a detailed layout of the camp. I will go there myself."
Athena's form shimmered as she processed the information. "Understood, Aryan. We must also consider the possibility of supernatural threats within the camp."
Aryan turned to face her, determination etched on his face. "Yes, you're right. I'll take care of it."
Germany, Nazi Concentration Camp
Aryan teleported to the sky above the concentration camp, hovering in the air. The sight below was harrowing: emaciated prisoners, barbed wire fences, and armed guards patrolling the perimeter. His heart ached at the suffering he witnessed.
With a deep breath, Aryan extended his hands, creating a shimmering barrier around the innocent prisoners, protecting them from harm. His eyes glowed with a fierce determination as he began to channel the spell Meggido, which he created taking inspiration from an overpowered slime.
A brilliant light enveloped him, and beams of energy shot down from the sky, targeting the Nazi soldiers. The spell's power was immense, and within moments, the camp was engulfed in a blinding radiance. The Nazis were obliterated, leaving nothing but silence in their wake.
As the light faded, Aryan descended to the ground, the barrier still protecting the prisoners. The prisoners watched in awe as they hoped that he would free them from this hellish place. Aryan walked among the prisoners, his presence a beacon of hope. He spoke gently, his voice carrying a promise of safety and compassion.
"You are free now," Aryan said, his eyes meeting those of the weary and frightened prisoners. "You have endured unimaginable suffering, but I am here to offer you a choice. You can come with me to Bharat, my home country, where you will be treated with kindness and respect. Or, if you prefer, I can take you to another safe place. The decision is yours, and I will ensure your safety wherever you choose to go."
A murmur of relief and gratitude spread through the crowd. Among them, a small girl with wide, innocent eyes stepped forward, clutching a worn doll. She looked up at Aryan, her voice trembling but filled with curiosity.
"Big brother," she asked, her eyes shining with wonder, "are you an angel?"
Aryan while laughing at the little girl's words knelt down to her level, a gentle smile on his face. "Haha!! No, little one, I am not an angel. But I am here to help you and make sure you are safe. What is your name?"
"Leah," she whispered, her grip tightening on her doll.
"Leah," Aryan repeated softly, "you are very brave. I promise you, Leah, that you will never have to be afraid again. You and your family can come with me to Bharat, where you will be safe and cared for."
Leah's eyes filled with tears, but she smiled, a glimmer of hope returning to her face. "Thank you, big brother."
Aryan gently took her hand, standing up and addressing the rest of the prisoners. "Let us leave this place behind and move towards a future where you can live in peace and dignity. Follow me, and I will guide you to safety."
"But first does anyone here know of a boy named Eric Lennsherr and his mother being here?" he asked looking around the prisoners.
A woman among the crowd stepped forward, her eyes filled with a mix of hope and fear. "I am Edie Lennsherr," she said, her voice trembling. "Eric is my son. Is something wrong?"
Aryan shook his head gently, offering a reassuring smile. "No, nothing is wrong. I just have some information that Eric is a special child, and I wanted to invite you both to Bharat, where you will be treated fairly and with respect."
Eric, a ten-year-old boy, peeked out from behind his mother, his eyes wide with awe at Aryan's earlier display of powers. Hesitating, he asked, "What is so special about me? Can I become as powerful as you?"
Aryan knelt down to Eric's level, his expression kind and encouraging. "Eric, you have a unique gift. With the right guidance and care, you can learn to harness your abilities and perhaps even become as powerful as me. In Bharat, you will have the opportunity to grow and be safe."
Eric's eyes filled with tears as he remembered his father, who had been taken from them and killed by the Nazis. The constant fear of losing his mother and his own life had weighed heavily on his young shoulders. But now, standing before Aryan, he felt a glimmer of hope and a determination he had never known before.
With a deep breath, Eric looked up at Aryan, his voice steady despite the emotions swirling within him. "I want to protect my mother. I want to be strong enough so that no one can ever hurt us again. If coming to Bharat means I can learn to be powerful and keep my mother safe, then I will go with you."
Edie Lennsherr, her eyes brimming with tears, placed a gentle hand on her son's shoulder. "Eric, my brave boy," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion. Turning to Aryan, she nodded. "We will come with you to Bharat. If it means a chance for a better life, a life free from fear, then we will go."
Aryan smiled warmly, his heart swelling with admiration for the boy's courage and the mother's unwavering love. "You have made a wise choice. In Bharat, you will find safety, and Eric, you will have the opportunity to grow and harness your abilities. Together, we will build a future where you can live without fear."
With that, Aryan extended his hand to Eric and Edie, guiding them and the other prisoners towards a new beginning, a future filled with hope and possibilities.
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