Chapter 2:- Small steps and discovery   

Author: Humanity above all

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Somewhere in the universe in a galaxy called Milky Way, a tiny star revolves around a tiny planet which we live called Earth.

This was Leo's thought in the morning. "We are such a puny life."

Leo was on his morning run with such thoughts in his mind.

Leo sighed "I planned such a goal but I have nothing to make a way towards it as I can only write books and read comics a pure otaku with big dreams."

Suddenly an arm was put around his neck snapping him from his thoughts.

A deep voice "little tiger which girl has got your mind do you need my help."

Leo lifted the arm reluctantly "Sahil I don't have anyone in my mind I was just thinking how puny we are compared to this universe."

Sahil was a teen who was taller than Leo and broad chest which give them a sense of security.

"You are thinking about things which do not matter to you."

"Okay, now about things which matter to me what is your family saying about your relationship with Ziya?"

Sahil's face darkened and he said with sadness "Nothing more they are not agreeing especially dad he wants me to marry women from mother's village."

"So what are you going to do now?"

Sahil as if hesitating about something sighed and said "Please don't tell about this, we we are planning to run away."

Leo was startled and snapped at Sahil angrily "What!! Are you an idiot?"

Sahil was not flustered as he knew Leo was going to get angry about it as he always says to take care of his parents.

Sahil said calmly "You know that I love Riya very much and she does the same but our religion is stopping us."

Leo stopped and sighed "Is there no other way such as something you can do to prove your worth to them and get permission."

"I I don't think they will even give me a chance."

"You should at least try before acting extremely and there must be someone in your support."

"Speaking of it you should be right as I I should have at least tried and grandpa is in my support as Riya's grandpa was his army comrade."

Leo was excited "Then what we are waiting for you still have a chance let's go."

"No Grandpa isn't home now we should wait for night."

"Okay"

"Which episode of Naruto are you on," Sahil said to change the topic.

"Hmm, I have just started Shippuden."

"You are way behind."

"I have to write to earn my living I don't have much free time."

"Hmph, but what do you think if we had chakra in real life."

"Hmm, it will be controlled by the army and families."

"You should not read Chinese novels more the novels always contain guys whose eyes and nose are pointing to the sky except the protagonist and the heroines in the harems."

"Well but some of the best fan fiction is written by them and if we had chakra then I think at least global warming and pollution will be less."

"He boring man a Man's Romance should be fought."

"Nah I think a man must protect."

"Well, which superpower do you want?"

"Hmm Lightning."

"Like Thor."

"Hmm."

Leo suddenly asked a question "What do you think makes you a human."

Sahil was confused but he still answered "Birth."

It was not Leo's most preferred one but Leo was satisfied "So you were born as a human and not as a Hindu right."

Sahil was like getting enlightened "Leo are you saying like in PK."

"Yes."

After some exercise, they agreed to meet again in the evening and went home.

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On the way home, Leo had a weird thought in his mind 'Chakra is there something like It.' as he was crossing the bridge suddenly it collapsed drowning Leo in the river with it.

Due to the heavy weight of the collapsed bridge, he was pushed down to the bed.

Leo was stunned due to suddenness and panicked he opened his mouth but only water came in which made him close it again he tried to push the rock above him but it only budged slightly but he kept trying.

Time passed by.

Leo's lungs and hands were paining and his consciousness was blurry.

'Am I gonna die here?'

This was the only thought in his mind.

'Emotions'

'Love'

'Hate'

'Anger'

'Sadness'

'Happiness'

'Fear'

'Shame'

Etc.

All of his memories came to him.

"Why do we live?"

A thought occur to him

"To gain this precious emotion."

Again his body and soul started to feel separated but his consciousness became clear and there was a firm voice.

'I want to live

As this thought passed his state disappeared but not like before but like they merged and a certain force awakened in his heart.

Bang

The stone on him flew away.

But that seemed to squeeze out all his strength and he fainted but somehow his body floated to the surface of the river saving his life.

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In a place far away from Leo's village

A girl saw a teenager floating on the river.