## **Episode 1: Stonecrest Ridge – Final Battle**
**Characters:** Professor, Creatures, Tikazu, Niyaan, Prisha, Caspian, Evelyn, Hype Man, and Audience.
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### **Scene 1 [08:05 PM, April 10, 2012]**
**Twelve Years Ago – "The Mystery Part"**
A professor, around 33 years old, is locking up his mysterious lab deep within the forest where he conducts his experiments. The area around the lab is strangely clean and well-kept. He seals the lab with a magical ultraviolet barrier. He is not in his lab coat anymore—just in his regular clothes.
**Professor (glancing at his watch):**
"Five past eight. I think it's time for me to go."
Saying this to himself, the professor takes off his white coat, hangs it on a hanger, puts on his formal coat, and steps outside. Just as he turns to leave, he sees **three creatures** — animal-like beings whose bodies don't flow with blood, but with *pure energy*. Each stands tall, the size of a young lion. Their ribbon-like fur waves gently in the air as their glowing eyes fix on the professor.
The professor, realizing the seriousness of the moment, addresses the middle creature:
**Professor:**
"I've told you before not to come here. Leave this place — and never come back."
The professor turns toward the mountain path to leave, but the middle creature steps forward.
**Creature (calmly):**
"Our Boss needs you. In return, you can have whatever you desire — anything that brings you happiness. Even... the whole world."
The professor stops, turns around, and steps closer.
**Professor:**
"Happiness, huh? Bringing sorrow to the world for my own joy isn't what I do. I'm not going with you. You should leave now — or you'll regret it."
The creature steps forward again, voice low and firm.
**Creature:**
"Then I suppose... we'll have to make you come with us."
**Professor (smirking):**
"I can see that. You brought backup this time. But remember this — you'll walk away empty-handed."
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### **Scene 2 [Present Time: April 9, 2024 – 08:45 PM]**
At night, a man knocks on the door of a small house. A beautiful girl opens it.
**Girl:** "Yes, how can I help you?"
**Man:** "Are you... Prisha?"
**Girl:** "Yes, I am. What is it?"
The man hands her an envelope.
**Man:** "This is for you."
As soon as Prisha sees it, she recognizes the mark on it. She opens it immediately. After reading the letter, a soft smile appears on her face.
She thanks the man, closes the door, and walks away. The man leaves as well.
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### **Scene 3 [April 10, 2024 – 06:02 AM]**
The next morning, sunlight spills over the mountains. The birds sing softly. With a sense of joy in the air, **Prisha** wakes up and gets ready.
**Location:** Shirakawa Village, Japan.
She wears a light brown coat over her clothes, rubber gloves, and boots. Excitedly, she rushes to the kitchen where her mother, **Evelyn**, is cooking.
**Prisha:** "Mom, I'm heading out!"
**Evelyn (concerned):** "Did you have breakfast, dear?"
**Prisha:** "Yes, Mom, I did."
**Evelyn:** "Are you fully ready?"
**Prisha:** "Yes, completely!"
Evelyn turns, embraces her daughter, and with a warm, motherly voice says:
**Evelyn:** "Go... and do your best."
At that moment, a boy rushes out of another room — **Tikazu**, Prisha's younger brother.
**Tikazu:** "Wait! I want to come with you too!"
**Prisha:** "Alright, get ready quickly."
**Tikazu:** "Just two minutes!"
He runs off and soon returns, dressed and excited.
**Tikazu:** "Now I'm ready!"
**Prisha (smiling):** "Then let's go."
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### **Scene 4 [April 10, 2024 – 06:30 AM | On the Way to the Stadium]**
Prisha and Tikazu walk along a road with a river on one side and a beautiful garden on the other. Suddenly, they hear a voice from behind.
**Voice:** "Wait up!"
They turn to see **Niyaan** running toward them.
**Tikazu (excited):** "Oh, it's Niyaan! Where are you rushing off to so early?"
**Niyaan:** "I know today's your sister's *Stonecrest Ridge Final Competition*! I wouldn't miss it — watching Prisha compete is always thrilling."
**Tikazu:** "Then let's cheer for my sister together!"
Prisha playfully pulls their cheeks.
**Prisha:** "Thanks, Niyaan... and you too, little brother. Now come on, let's go."
As they walk, Prisha suddenly remembers something.
**Prisha:** "Wait... aren't you two supposed to be at school today?"
**Niyaan (nervously):** "Uh... our math teacher — my crush — isn't coming today, so we didn't go either."
Before he could say more, Tikazu quickly covers his mouth.
**Tikazu (awkwardly):** "Ah no! He's just talking nonsense, sis. It's not like that!"
(whispers) "You'll get us in trouble, idiot!"
Prisha smiles, turns forward, and says teasingly:
**Prisha:** "You two really are growing up. Is she *that* beautiful that you've forgotten your age already?"
Niyaan bites Tikazu's hand to free himself.
**Niyaan (dreamily):** "Yes! She's the most beautiful girl in the world."
**Tikazu:** "Oh, shut up already!"
**Niyaan:** "You shut up! Prisha will take my side!"
Watching them bicker, Prisha laughs.
**Prisha:** "You two are hopeless. Just keep dreaming."
Soon, they reach the stadium. The gate officer recognizes Prisha immediately.
**Gate Man:** "Hello, Miss Prisha! Your room is that way."
**Prisha:** "Thank you."
As she begins to walk, the man stops Niyaan and Tikazu.
**Gate Man:** "Wait — you two can't enter. Only competitors are allowed."
**Niyaan:** "But we're her younger brothers! The room won't lose its title just because we go inside."
**Gate Man (firmly):** "Rules are rules. You'll have to stay in the audience area."
**Niyaan (grinning):** "Oh, don't be so serious, Uncle. We'll sit in the audience, no problem. You talk as if your *heart* will break, not the rules!"
Prisha chuckles quietly at their mischief.
**Tikazu:** "Sis, you look nervous."
**Prisha (smiling):** "A little. Just pre-battle jitters."
**Niyaan:** "Don't worry, Prisha! You'll win. I believe in you."
**Prisha:** "Thanks, that means a lot. Now go on, I'll see you after the match."
She heads toward the **Competitor Room** while the boys walk into the **Audience Hall**.
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### **Scene 5 – The Arena**
**Hype Man (on mic):**
"Ladies and gentlemen! The moment we've all been waiting for — the *Stonecrest Ridge Final Competition!*
Tonight's battle is between *Prisha from Havenwood* and *Caspian from Hornbloom!*
Both are exceptional Stone Holders — masters of their power and control!
Now that both competitors are here... let's begin!"
**Crowd (roaring):**
"PRISHA! PRISHA! CASPIAN! CASPIAN!"
Prisha takes a deep breath. Determination replaces her fear.
**Prisha (to herself):** "Yes… I'm ready."
Caspian walks in from the opposite side, equally focused.
**Prisha (thinking):**
"I must win this battle. I can't let my mother's faith break. This is my last chance."
**Caspian (thinking):**
"I refuse to lose today. No matter what, this victory will be mine."
The audience cheers wildly, chanting both their names—
**"Prisha! Prisha! Caspian! Caspian!"**