LIGHTNOVELONLINE The First Awakening
The morning sun streamed through the windows, illuminating the boys' quarters as Kael awoke to the sound of excitement echoing in the hallway. His heart raced with anticipation; today was the day they would begin the process of unlocking their first Naadi.
Jin was already up, bouncing on his bed like a spring. "Come on, sleepyhead! We're going to miss breakfast, and you know they have that weird, glowing fruit!" He laughed, his enthusiasm infectious.
Kael rubbed his eyes, still feeling the weight of his dreams. He had dreamt of the burning village again, the faces of the people he could not save lingering in his mind. But he shook off the thoughts; today was about moving forward.
After a quick breakfast filled with laughter and the strange taste of the glowing fruit, the trio gathered outside the main hall, where Professor Zaal awaited them. He stood before a large chalkboard filled with intricate symbols and diagrams. "Welcome, young adventurers!" he announced, arms raised dramatically. "Today marks the beginning of your journey into the depths of your potential!"
The excitement in the air was palpable as the students gathered around, eager to hear what the professor had planned for them. Kael exchanged glances with Jin , Daren and Tarek, their faces lit with enthusiasm.
"Before we begin," Zaal continued, "you must understand that unlocking your Naadi requires more than just talent—it demands discipline, strength, and a willingness to push beyond your limits! Are you ready?"
"Yeah!" the students shouted in unison, determination shining in their eyes.
"Excellent!" Zaal beamed, rubbing his hands together. "Let's kick things off with some physical training. You'll need to be in peak condition to unlock your Naadi. Follow me!"
They followed Zaal to an open field, where massive stones lay scattered around. Kael eyed them nervously; they looked heavier than anything he had lifted before. "Lift those stones!" Zaal commanded, his voice booming. The students scrambled to follow his orders, grunting and straining as they lifted the heavy weights above their heads.
"Come on! Is that all you've got?" Zaal taunted, pacing among them. "I've seen grandmothers with more strength!"
The playful jab drew a few chuckles, but it also pushed everyone to dig deeper, to summon strength they didn't know they had. Kael gritted his teeth as he hoisted a massive stone, feeling the muscles in his arms scream in protest.
"Focus!" Zaal shouted, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "You're not just lifting rocks; you're unlocking your potential! Every lift brings you one step closer to your Naadi!"
As Kael continued to struggle, he glanced at Jin, who was lifting a stone with a furrowed brow, determination etched across his face. Daren was doing better then everybody their. Tarek was beside him, her face red with effort, but she was keeping up. Encouraged by their presence, Kael pushed through the fatigue, sweat dripping from his brow.
"Don't slow down!" Zaal barked, and Kael felt the pressure to keep going. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Zaal clapped his hands. "Good job, everyone! Now onto the next exercise!"
Jin felt a wave of relief wash over him. "What's next? More lifting?" he asked, barely able to catch his breath.
"Oh, much better!" Zaal laughed. "You'll need to run from those beasts!"
Before the students could react, Zaal released a horde of growling creatures into the arena, their fierce eyes glinting with hunger. The students erupted into panic, some screaming while others simply froze.
"Wait, what?!" Jin shouted, wide-eyed. "You've got to be kidding me!"
"Just keep moving!" Tarek shouted, sprinting ahead. Kael's heart raced as he instinctively followed her lead, adrenaline pumping through his veins. The beasts were fast, but the thrill of the chase pushed him to run faster than he ever thought possible.
After what felt like a grueling gauntlet, Zaal called the beasts back, and the students collapsed on the ground, panting and exhausted.
"Alright, alright! You've all survived the initiation!" Zaal chuckled, wiping his brow theatrically. "Now that you've shown some spirit, let's move on to the fun part—unlocking your Naadi!"
The anticipation in the air was palpable. Kael could hardly believe they were finally going to begin the process of unlocking their abilities.
Zaal clapped his hands together. "For those of you who successfully unlock your first Naadi today, I will inject you with my chakra! The process is simple: some of you will succeed in opening your Naadi, and some won't. It's all part of the experience!"
"Wait, we have to get injected?" Jin's eyes widened in disbelief. "You mean we did all this for nothing?"
"Exactly!" Zaal said, grinning widely and laughing.
"Just you wait you four armed freak once I became strong I'm coming for you" Jin whispered to himself
"And don't worry, it's painless… mostly." Zaal said
As the students lined up for their injections, Zaal continued, "For those who do not succeed today, don't be discouraged! You will enjoy the next seven days with me as your teacher and for thos who manage to unlock will be assigned to a new teacher usually they come after a week but they came early this time!"
Some students exchanged fearful glances, and Kael felt his stomach twist. He understood the weight of what Zaal was saying—training with him was going to be intense. away fr
Jin crossed his arms, looking annoyed. "Great! I can't wait to open my first naadi and get away from him! You just wait; I'm going to get strong enough to come for you after all this!"
"Ah, but you'll have so much fun with me!" Zaal laughed, clearly enjoying the banter. "Now, let's get started!"
One by one, Zaal began the process, injecting his chakra into each student. Kael watched his friends closely, anxiety mixing with excitement. After several tense moments, the first students began to gasp in surprise as their Naadi opened.
"Wow! I can feel it!" shouted one student, clenching his fists in triumph.
Zaal clapped his hands. "Twelve of you have successfully opened your first Naadi! Well done!"
Jin couldn't contain his enthusiasm. "Did we really just unlock our Naadi? This is amazing !"
Tarek grinned at Kael. "We did it! We actually did it!"
As the students around them celebrated, Zaal continued, "For those who didn't manage it this time, don't worry! You'll have plenty of time to unlock your Naadi. You'll get to enjoy the next seven days with me as your teacher!"
Kael watched as some of the students' faces fell, a look of dread creeping in as they processed what Zaal was saying.
"Ugh, great…" one student muttered, shoulders slumping.
"Ahaha, suckers!" Jin chimed in with a playful grin, "From now on you all are the "UNAWAKENED ONE'S!" jin said
Zaal chuckled at Jin's teasing. "Don't be too hard on them! It takes time to unlock your potential. Now, let's congratulate the twelve who passed! You're all going to your team base!"
The students who had succeeded celebrated together, their laughter filling the air as Zaal announced their teams. "You will be grouped into teams of four. This will help you develop your skills further."
Kael felt a rush of excitement. "Who will we be grouped with?"
"Let's find out!" Zaal said, spinning a wheel of names. The students watched eagerly as the wheel spun, landing on various combinations. "And the teams are… Jin, Tarek, Daren, and Kael! You're all together!"
"Yoo! We're in the same team!" Jin exclaimed, throwing his arms around Daren , Kael and Tarek. "This is going to be epic!"
"Yeah, let's go!" Tarek cheered, her enthusiasm infectious.
Kael felt a wave of relief wash over him. Being with his friends would make this journey even more rewarding. They exchanged excited glances, discussing strategies and their hopes for the upcoming training sessions.
"Alright, team! I expect you all to give it your best!" Zaal said, clapping his hands together. "You'll have plenty of time to train together, so make the most of it!"
The day wound down, and the professor instructed the teams to their respective training bases. "You'll meet your new teacher tomorrow at dawn," he instructed, waving them off with a playful flourish. "Get plenty of rest!"
That night, as Kael lay in bed, he felt a mix of excitement and anxiety for what lay ahead. They had begun their journey, and despite the trials, he was ready to embrace the challenges that awaited them.
The next morning, the sunlight filtered through the curtains, waking Kael from a deep sleep. The events of the previous day rushed back, and he sprang out of bed, eager to meet their new teacher.