At 5:00 am in the morning when everyone was asleep. One kid, Shiva, was awake. One would think that he had been playing games all night. Because that's what he told his friends. But his phone said otherwise. He after playing games for a few hours got a message. A message from one of the many criminals in the group chat. The same group chat that he had gotten friendly with by acting indifferent to all their crimes. Though he didn't act. It was even simpler. He didn't care what they did as long as they didn't affect his life in anyway.
But fate thought otherwise. When he was about to reply to the message of the person whose codename was Arthur, he noticed that no matter how many times he sent a message, it wasn't delivered. There was a problem. Something wrong with his account. But Arthur was one of the more aggressive ones. Arthur wasn't completely aggressive though. Not to Shiva. As he thought of him as a child. A being below him. Shiva tried to fix his id using everything he knew but nothing worked. He researched for hours. That night after barely playing games he had been researching ways to fix his id. And around 5:14, Arthur who was now impatient sent a simple yet menacing text.
Arthur: Shiva, you have till tomorrow. Reply or face the consequences.
A simple text from a stranger that weighed more heavy then the fear of losing his id. Shiva is indifferent to a lot of things. But he knew now, that his ignorance was the cause of all this. It was Shiva who thought that, "it's not like they will come at my address. So why be scared. " He had practically advertised his address in the group. He wasn't assigned a codename either as he wasn't a criminal. For the first time in a while the flawless plans of Shiva had failed. He didn't.... No.... He couldn't expect something like this too happen.
Throughout the whole day, Shiva, acted as if nothing was wrong while using all the chances he had to research and try to fix his id. But nothing worked. He ate with his friends, studies with his friends, played with his friends and joked with his friends. Even in distress his mask was flawless but beneath the mask he was panicking.
At 11:23 pm, Shiva got another text. This wasn't a request, order or demand. This was an ultimatum. Arthur had informed the main people who talked to Shiva on a regular message. Shiva could see it all. Shiva could see his power, contacts and trust crumble to the ground. The text that Shiva got was once again from Arthur. It wasn't long at all but it was scary. Why you ask? The text was
Arthur: We are coming.
Nothing less nothing more. Shiva was in fear but something was different. Shiva had lost sense of fear a long time ago. This feeling was different. This wasn't fear. Yet Shiva couldn't define the feeling. It was as if he had gotten an opportunity but that opportunity had a very low success rate. Shiva thought to himself, " It's already night. I don't have much time left to change things. So fuck it. It is what it is. I will handle things when they come to me. But what did Arthur mean by "we", how many people are coming. Let's go to sleep for now. " Though it wasn't easy to go to sleep, Shiva managed to force sleep.
In the morning of Monday nothing had happened. No one came yet. He continued throughout his day as if normal but he was worried. The whole day passed but no one came. At evening, Shiva had relaxed a but and went out to get some coffee. On his way back he noticed multiple expensive cars outside of the pg he lived in. He approacged carefully yet boldly as to not show weakness. When he reached the door of the pg he was stopped by a person. By looking at him you would think that he is a very nice and kind person. Yet the words he uttered said otherwise.
???? : Are you Shiva?
Shiva: And what if I am? * I have to maintain my myself and not show fear. What they know is what I have told them. And that's my advantage. *
???? : So that means you are Shiva. Cuz he is the only kid bold enough to say that to my face.
His roommates and friends who were watching from the roof with curiosity as to why there were so many expensive cars and all. Shivansh whose personality was centered around showing off felt a bit jealous but the reality was completely different.
???? : Recognize me, Shiva?
Shiva: Why wouldn't I? You are one of the few who would agree with Arthur the most. You match the vivid description you gave me of yourself once. And who would think that a person who kills for fun would need to come to a kid. Considering you, you probably didn't even try to defend me. And were just excited to get a new toy to play with. Isn't that right, Habu?
Habu: This is exactly why I love you,kiddo. You are probably the only kid who would say that to me, to my face without any hesitation. And you are accurate like always. Though I wonder will this bold behavior last when your parents are held at gunpoint.
The words that Habu uttered had the opposite effect of what Habu expected to have. Habu expected fear yet the reaction he got was the complete opposite. Shiva though shocked for a second instantly kicked Habu at the location of the solar plexus. The kick was fast and strong. Habu could barely gather his breath. He spat blood and flew back to the wall. He could barely stand. Yet at this moment Shiva came and held his collar while choking him slowly and painfully. In a emotionless yet angry tone Shiva said
Shiva: You don't fuck with my family. You don't specialize in killing. You like to torture. I do more than that . And I do it better . Be happy that this is a public area. Or else you would be dead.
Shiva let's go of his collar and stops choking him. Habu barely gathers his breath.
Shiva: I never told you but my body is quite gifted and is meant to fight. I just hold back for the sake of others... Let me remind you again, you don't fuck with my family... And tell Arthur that my id doesn't work so stop doing this sort of bullshit.
Habu: Y....Yo...You ...made a big ...mistake. You will pay for what you did. If only Arthur hadn't ordered to leave you unharmed. I would fill you with bullets.
Shiva ingnores his words and goes into his room. Seeing this Habu got angrier. Yet he couldn't go against Arthur's order. So he simply left in anger. Though the inside of Shiva room was completely different from what one would expect.
Shiva: * What the fuck!!! What was I thinking when I kicked him. Did impulse have to hit at the wrong moment? And why did I go full strength? I leanrd to hold back for others safety yet I went all out. Fuck!!!! I messed up big time... I don't regret kicking him but seriously..... Ahhh!!!! Fuck I am gonna end up dead. Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! What do I do? What do I do? What do I do?.... Calm down you fucker. I messed up everything but there must be something I can do. Yes. Think ...think. Think! *
As he was lost in thought trying to make a plan when suddenly his phone ringed. The phone was from a random Phone number. Shiva was reluctant but he picked the call anyway.
???? : Shiva, become my property. Work for me.
Shiva:.... Arthur?