Episode 1: “First Step Outside”

🌧️ Opening Scene – After Discharge

The hospital doors opened slowly.

Aira stepped outside.

For the first time in years…

She was free.

But her eyes—

They were empty.

No excitement.

No relief.

No light.

Just silence.

Her family stood waiting.

Watching her.

Worried.

“She’s… still not back…”

🏠 Home – A Heavy Decision

Days passed.

Aira stayed in her room.

Curtains closed.

Lights off.

World shut out.

Her mother whispered:

“If this continues… she’ll disappear.”

Her father decided:

“She’s going to Maga Ma University.”

Not alone.

Never alone.

👬 The Twins’ Promise

Her twin brother stepped forward.

Same age.

Same pain.

But stronger on the outside.

“I’m coming with you.”

Aira didn’t respond.

But her fingers moved slightly.

He noticed.

“You won’t face it alone.”

🚗 The Send-Off

Her 5th brother smirked.

“Don’t disappear on day one.”

Her 3rd sister adjusted her bag.

“You don’t have to be strong yet… just stay.”

Aira glanced at her.

A small, rare moment.

🏫 Arrival – Maga Ma University

The campus buzzed with life.

Too loud.

Too overwhelming.

Aira stopped.

Her breathing uneven.

Her twin brother noticed immediately.

“She’s already struggling…”

He stepped closer.

“I’m here.”

She slowly moved forward.

📜 The Rule Announcement

Inside the grand hall—

A voice echoed:

“All students will be assigned into teams of 8.”

Aira froze.

“Eight…?”

Her vision blurred.

The rest of the announcement—

Rules… expectations…

Faded away.

She stopped listening.

👬 Twin’s Worry

Her brother’s expression tightened.

“…She shut down again.”

He stayed close.

Quiet.

Ready.

⚠️ A Quiet Warning

As names continued being called—

Two students nearby whispered:

“Did you hear about that team?”

“The one with Rael…?”

“Yeah… no one lasts long around them.”

“They say they’re dangerous.”

Her twin brother’s eyes sharpened.

He turned slightly—

Listening without looking.

“Rael…?”

Another whisper followed:

“Cold. Ruthless. Doesn’t care about anyone.”

“That whole group is messed up.”

Silence.

A brief moment.

Then—

His jaw tightened.

💭 Protective Instinct

“Aira… in a team like that…?”

His gaze shifted toward her.

She was still distant.

Still fragile.

Still not fully present.

“No… this is bad.”

For the first time—

Worry turned into concern.

And concern…

Into quiet fear.

👥 Team Assignment

Names were called.

Then—

“Aira.”

She froze.

Reality snapped back.

Her team stood ahead.

Waiting.

❄️ First Impression

They looked exactly like the rumors.

Cold.

Distant.

Unapproachable.

Her twin brother watched closely from behind.

Every movement.

Every expression.

“…Stay alert.”

🫴 A Silent Help

Rael stepped beside her.

Calm.

Silent.

Not matching the rumors.

Not aggressive.

Not cruel.

Just… present.

Her brother noticed that.

And paused.

“…That’s not what I expected.”

👀 The Others

The rest gathered:

Kaelyra → sharp, guarded

Sylpha → calm, gentle

Elowen → observant

Fenric → annoyed

Lior → curious

Zevran → hidden, watching

They weren’t warm.

But they weren’t hostile either.

🌿 Small Moment

Aira tried:

“H-hello…”

A pause.

Then—

Lior smiled.

“Took you long enough.”

Kaelyra:

“Don’t force it.”

Sylpha nodded.

👬 Brother’s Realization

From a distance—

Her brother exhaled slowly.

“…They’re not like the rumors.”

But he didn’t relax completely.

“Still… I’ll keep watching.”

🌙 Ending Scene

The sun set.

Golden light spread across the campus.

Aira stood with her team.

Still scared.

Still unsure.

But not alone.

Her brother watched from afar.

Silent.

Protective.

Careful.

For the first time—

She didn’t run.

💫 Final Line

“Maybe… I can grow here.”

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