Episode 4: Grounded

Vishal sat on his bed, staring at the wall with a mixture of frustration and boredom. He had been grounded by his little sister, Aki, after the incident with Ryker. Aki had been furious when she found out that Vishal had almost died trying to protect Ryker.

"You're lucky to be alive, Vishal," Aki had said, her voice stern. "But your actions were reckless and irresponsible. You're grounded until further notice."

Vishal sighed, feeling trapped and helpless. He hated being stuck in his room, unable to go out and have fun with his friends.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

"Vishal, can I come in?" It was Lunar.

Vishal's face brightened. "Yeah, come on in."

Lunar entered the room, a concerned look on her face. "Hey, Vishal. How are you doing?"

Vishal shrugged. "I'm okay, I guess. Just feeling a bit trapped."

Lunar nodded sympathetically. "I can understand that. But you have to be careful, Vishal. Ryker is still out there, and we don't know what he's capable of."

Vishal nodded, feeling a surge of determination. "I'll be careful, Lunar. Don't worry."

Lunar smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I'll always worry about you, Vishal. You're my best friend."

Vishal grinned, feeling a warmth in his heart. "Thanks, Lunar. That means a lot to me."

Lunar's expression turned serious. "Vishal, can I ask you something?"

Vishal nodded. "Sure, what is it?"

Lunar's eyes locked onto his. "How does your Hiname work? Is it true that it's a Ninko that gives you a part of its soul?"

Vishal nodded, feeling a sense of pride. "Yes, that's right. My Hiname is a Ninko that allows me to tap into its power and use it to fight."

Lunar's eyes widened with interest. "That's amazing! And what about the sword? Can you really merge with it?"

Vishal nodded. "Yes, I can. When I'm in danger, my Hiname can transform into a sword and merge with me, giving me the power to fight back."

Lunar's expression turned thoughtful. "I see. And when do you plan on using your Hiname's full power?"

Vishal's eyes locked onto hers. "I'll use it when you're in danger, Lunar. I promise."

Lunar's face softened, and she reached out to pat Vishal on the head. "Thanks, Vishal. That means a lot to me."

As Lunar left the room, Vishal couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards her. She was a true friend, and he was lucky to have her by his side.

Just then, Aki appeared in the doorway, a look of concern on her face. "Vishal, can I talk to you for a minute?"

Vishal nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. "What is it, Aki?"

Aki's eyes locked onto his. "I've been noticing some strange things about you, Vishal. You seem to be hiding something from me."

Vishal's heart skipped a beat. What did his little sister know?

Aki's eyes narrowed. "Tell me, Vishal. What's going on?"

Vishal hesitated, unsure of what to say. But before he could respond, Lunar burst into the room.

"Vishal, I just had the craziest idea!" Lunar exclaimed. "We can use your Hiname to defeat Ryker once and for all!"

Vishal's eyes widened in surprise. "Lunar, that's not a good idea. My Hiname is still unpredictable, and we don't know what kind of power Ryker has."

Lunar's face fell, but she didn't give up. "But Vishal, we have to try. We can't just sit around and wait for Ryker to attack us again."

Aki's eyes locked onto Lunar's. "Lunar, you're right. We do need to take action. But we need to be careful and come up with a solid plan."

Vishal nodded, feeling a sense of determination. "You're right, Aki. Let's come up with a plan and take down Ryker once and for all."

As they all sat down to discuss their plan, Vishal couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. He was finally going to be able to use his Hiname to protect his friends and family.

But little did they know, Ryker was watching them from the shadows, a sinister grin spreading across his face.

"You think you can defeat me?" Ryker whispered to himself. "I'll show you what true power looks like."

As the sun set over the village, Vishal and his friends were unaware of the danger that was lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike.

But Vishal was determined to protect his friends and family, no matter what. He was ready to face Ryker and use his Hiname to defeat him.

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