Season 01 (Childhood Arc) : Episode 02

As Dhruva and his father were on their way home, Dhruva’s father noticed his phone buzzing. It was a call from his brother, Kandarpa. He answered the call and heard Kandarpa say, “Brother, we need to discuss something important.”

With a neutral expression, Dhruva’s father replied, “Sure, go ahead.”

Kandarpa responded, “I can’t discuss it over the phone. We need to meet in person.”

Dhruva’s father, sensing the gravity of the situation, asked, “Where do you want to meet? I’m with my son right now.”

Kandarpa inquired, “You’re with Dhruva? Did I interrupt something?”

Dhruva’s father reassured him, “No, we just came back from the Grand fair. You haven’t caused any disruption.”

Kandarpa acknowledged, “Understood. I’ll head to KK Garden. Let’s talk outside there.”

Dhruva’s father agreed, “Fine, we’ll wait for you there.”

Hanging up, Dhruva’s father turned to his son. “Dhruva, that was your uncle. He wants to discuss something important, but we’ll meet him outside KK Garden. You can have fun on the slides and other attractions while we talk. They’ve added some new slides that I know you’ll love.”

Dhruva’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Really, Dad? New slides? That’s awesome!”

His father smiled. “Yes, they’re quite something. Let’s get our tickets and head in.”

After purchasing the tickets, they entered the park. Dhruva raced off to enjoy the slides, while his father took a seat on a bench. He called Kandarpa to confirm their arrangement.

Kandarpa was on his bike, en route to KK Garden. As he received the call, he stopped to answer. “I’m on my way. I’ll call you when I arrive.”

A short while later, Kandarpa arrived at the park and called his brother, “I’m here. Where are you?”

Dhruva’s father replied, “Wait there for a few minutes. I’ll be right outside.” He then turned to Dhruva. “Listen, Dhruva, your uncle has arrived, but he won’t be coming inside. He had an urgent call and needs to leave soon. I need to discuss some business with him outside. Stay here and enjoy yourself, okay? I’ll be back in about twenty minutes.”

Dhruva asked, “You’re going outside? Will you come back?”

His father assured him, “Of course, I’ll be right back. Now come here and give your dad a hug.”

They hugged, and Dhruva’s father said, “Be a good boy, alright?”

Dhruva nodded. “I will, Dad. I’ll stay here and be good.”

His father smiled. “That’s my boy.”

Dhruva, still curious, asked, “Was it just about getting suggestions?”

His father, impressed by Dhruva’s insight, replied, “Not just suggestions. Uncle is bringing some files and papers. I need to give him advice on what might be best, considering the benefits and costs.”

Dhruva marveled, “Wow, Dad, how do you handle all that?”

His father laughed. “With plans and preparations.”

Dhruva laughed too. “Got it, Dad.”

“Good,” his father said, “Stay here until I return.” He then headed outside to meet Kandarpa.

Meanwhile, Dhruva joined other kids on the slides, having a blast.

Outside, Dhruva’s father found Kandarpa waiting in the parking area. He approached him and asked, “What’s the matter? Why did you mention the Dark Cube? Don’t tell me this is about a thief trying to steal it again.”

Kandarpa shook his head. “No, Dr. Corner can handle that. I want to ask you about your experience with the Dark Cube when it was active. What did you see?”

Dhruva’s father, growing serious, replied, “I’ve already told you what I saw. I’d rather not repeat it. Why are you asking?”

Kandarpa’s expression turned grave. “Because we believe the Dark Cube showed you something more, something you haven’t shared. It activated again this morning, and we saw the same vision of Earth’s destruction and the end of our galaxy. But we also saw something new—there was a figure behind the destruction, though we couldn’t see their face. I need to know if you saw this too.”

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