"The Fire Within Elira"
The classroom was unusually silent.
Aiden slowly pushed the door open and stepped inside. Behind him were Rafael, Serena, Mira, and Tara — the same group who used to torture Elira.
Elira looked up just once, her eyes cold and calm, then quietly walked to her seat.
Aiden smirked and followed her, whispering softly,
> "I missed you, Elira... especially your beautiful body."
Her hands clenched. She took a deep breath, trying to control her anger, and ignored him, walking past — but he blocked her way.
> "Hey, sweetie, don't be mad,"
he said with fake sweetness and grabbed her hand.
His grip was strong — but hers was stronger.
In one swift move, she twisted his wrist toward his own waist, making him groan in pain.
Aiden screamed; his knees almost gave out as her hold tightened. Tears filled his eyes from the pain.
The entire gang froze — the fragile, helpless Elira they once knew was gone.
> "I'm not that weak Elira you used to play with,"
she said, her voice sharp and steady.
> "You've lost your mind!" Serena shouted. "Did you forget who owns this school?"
Aiden, furious and humiliated, snapped,
> "This is my father's school! We make the rules here! One more word and—"
> "—And what will you do?" Elira interrupted.
Her voice was calm but carried authority that made everyone silent.
> "From today, none of you will hurt anyone again. This Elira isn't the same anymore."
She released Serena's hair and Aiden's wrist at the same time.
Serena fell backward, Aiden hit the bench hard, and the class gasped in shock.
Maria and Tara rushed to lift Serena up.
> "You're crazy! You'll regret this! You've forgotten whose school this is!"
Rafael shouted angrily.
"My father won't spare you! He's the principal!"
Before Elira could respond, the classroom door opened.
The teacher walked in. "What's going on here?" she asked sharply.
Elira calmly replied,
> "Nothing, ma'am. Just a small misunderstanding."
---
Principal's Office
A while later, Elira stood in the principal's office.
The walls were lined with books and certificates, and the air smelled of expensive perfume.
Behind the desk sat Mr. Han, the principal — a middle-aged man with sharp eyes and Rafael's father.
> "Miss Elira," he said sternly, "I've heard that you attacked Aiden and Serena during class. Is that true?"
Elira's tone was calm.
> "Sir, they provoked me first. Their behavior was humiliating — not just to me, but to others too. They've bullied many students before."
The principal took a deep breath, his face turning red with anger.
> "Elira," he said coldly, "you should be ashamed of yourself. Exams are near, and you're starting fights? Do you think this is acceptable?"
Elira stood silently, her expression unreadable.
> "Sir, I only defended myself," she said softly.
The principal stood up, placing his hands firmly on the desk.
> "You seem to forget something — this is not an ordinary school. And I'm not an ordinary principal. I'm Rafael's father. When you mess with my son, you mess with me."
His voice lowered, filled with hidden threat.
> "Life doesn't give second chances, Elira. You should be thankful we even allowed you here. But if you cause one more problem... you'll be expelled."
Elira looked directly into his eyes.
> "Maybe you're the one forgetting something, sir," she said quietly but firmly.
"I don't cause problems — I just don't run away from them. And I'm not from an ordinary family either. I'm the daughter of a national assemblyman. When my father learns how his sweet daughter is being treated here, what do you think will happen?"
The principal froze.
> "You might be the prince's brother-in-law, but everyone knows what that really means — you're just his obedient dog. When the elections come and the truth spreads that you support bullies in your school... do you think the prince will be pleased with that?"
Her words cut deep — polite but poisonous.
> "Get out!"
the principal shouted, his face red with rage.
"Get out before I change my mind!"
Elira turned silently and walked out of the office — her steps slow, steady, and fearless.
Inside, her heart burned — not with anger alone, but with clarity.
> "This is the same system that betrayed Neesha,"
she thought.
"The same world that protects the rich and crushes the weak."
---
Canteen Scene
The canteen buzzed with students.
Elira sat at a corner table with a cup of coffee. The sunlight outside was bright, but the air carried a soft chill.
Kim Hyun-jin, her quiet classmate, approached her.
> "Are you okay, Elira?" he asked gently.
She smiled faintly.
> "I'm fine. Just met the system today,"
she joked lightly, but her tone carried a trace of pain.
> "They won't stay quiet," Hyun-jin said seriously.
"Serena and Aiden... they'll come after you."
Elira took a sip of coffee and looked out the window.
> "Then let's see who falls first — their arrogance or my truth."
Hyun-jin watched her eyes — the same eyes where Neesha's spirit still burned brightly.
This wasn't just a fight anymore.
It was justice rising from the ashes.
Outside, a gentle breeze moved through the trees, brushing against Elira's hair.
She closed her eyes and heard a whisper within —
> "Elira... no one will hurt you anymore."
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Rooftop Scene
High above the school, the group gathered — Aiden, Rafael, Serena, Mira, and Tara.
Rafael punched the railing in frustration.
> "Dad warned me not to touch her again," he growled. "But that mice humiliated us in front of everyone!"
Serena's eyes blazed.
> "How did she even get so strong? That day, if the teacher hadn't come, she would've killed me!"
Tara crossed her arms.
> "We need to calm down and think. We can't act carelessly again."
Maria nodded.
> "She's not the same anymore. Something's changed in her eyes."
Rafael clenched his jaw.
> "I don't care what's changed. She made a fool of us. I'll make her pay — slowly."
Serena smirked.
> "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go eat. We'll plan properly later."
As they walked toward the gate, Rafael suddenly stopped.
The gate was locked.
A cold breeze passed.
He looked around —
and for the first time,
a shadow of fear crossed Rafael's face.