The Secrets of the Elements

Tej's move made heads turn.

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

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

"Aaah!" that was all that left Rutuja's mouth before she fell into the water after Advika kicked her in the back.

"Rutu!" screamed Daksh struggling against the rope. Maya kept her hand on his head and chanted some mantras.

"Aahhh!" he screamed.

"What are you doing?" asked Ray.

"Just a second you guys," interrupted Zarna. "Wasn't Advika injured like a few moments ago."

"Attention seeker," said Maya and looked at Advika nodding her head.

Rutuja got to her feet and raised her hand, which was blocked by Advika. Rutuja kicked Advika on her knee, which was already injured.

"Aaah!" said Advika.

Tej and Zarna rushed towards her.

Rishi went for Tej, punching him on the nose. Tej, recovering from the blow, lifted his right leg and hit Rishi on his shoulder. Rishi pursed his lip and landed a blow in Tej's chest.

"Oh, I love drama," said Ray.

"Seriously, Ray?" said Maya, amazed at the casualness in his tone.

Rutuja held Advika and Zarna by their hair, dragging them to the shore. She put her arms around their neck, almost choking them.

"Stop!" screamed Maya and held a small blade near Daksh's neck.

I'll

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Rutuja, let

said Ray and helped Maya take

guy attacked us,"

you

step

removing his jacket as

this guy comes and attacks us," said

spoke Daksh. "You weren't minding your own business." He looked at Rutuja. "These guys have the book.

possible,"

think this guy hit you with the fireball? How can these guys fight us? Us?" said

need special powers to hurt or make Daksh weak," he whispered in her ears. "He's strong, too

sort this out. What do you guys have to do with

the protectors," said

"Protectors?" wondered Maya.

are trained to protect the book," clarified Rutuja. "Fight the

does the

Rishi. "Where and how did you

guys related to the book, who appointed you as the protectors?"

confusing," added Ray. Zarna nodded her head in

said Zarna. "So,

added Ray. "Why fight when our

to his feet. "How did you know about these guys? And why didn't you consider telling

help

you needed help," said Rutuja. She walked towards Advika. "Listen, just hand us the book, and get out of this matter. It's

Daksh laughed.

crossed her arms. "Take it from us if you got the guts,"