Aarav was a young cricketer from India, known among his friends for his dedication to the game. Cricket was not just a sport for him — it was a dream he carried every day. His closest friend, Harsh, shared that same dream. They had grown together on the field, practiced together, lost together, and won together. Wherever Aarav was, Harsh was always there.
They were teammates.
They were friends.
They trusted each other completely.
One day, their team faced another strong team in an important match. The ground was filled with noise, excitement, and pressure. Every run mattered. Every catch mattered.
During a crucial moment, the ball flew high into the air toward Aarav.
He ran.
He positioned himself.
He reached out.
But the ball slipped from his hands.
That single missed catch changed everything.
The opposing team took advantage of the moment and won the match. Cheers erupted from the other side of the ground, while silence and disappointment spread through Aarav's team.
Aarav felt his heart sink. Harsh stood beside him, equally shattered. They said nothing as they left the ground, the weight of defeat heavy on their shoulders.
Later that evening, the two friends walked along a lonely road, far away from the noise of the city. The sky was dark, and the road was empty.
"If only I had caught it," Aarav said quietly, his voice full of regret.
Harsh tried to comfort him, but the sadness remained.
As they walked, something unusual caught their attention. Near the side of the road was an entrance leading underground, hidden and unnoticed.
"What is this place?" Harsh asked.
Curiosity slowly replaced their sadness.
They decided to explore.
Carefully, they entered the underground passage. Inside, they were shocked to see a group of scientists working on a strange and powerful machine. Lights blinked, machines hummed, and the air felt tense.
The scientists were building a time machine.
After years of work, the machine was finally successful — but there was one problem. They needed a volunteer to test it.
When Aarav and Harsh heard this, a dangerous idea formed in their minds.
If they could travel through time, they could go back and change the result of the match.
Without hesitation, Aarav and Harsh approached the scientists and offered themselves as volunteers. After discussion, the scientists agreed.
The machine was activated.
Light surrounded them.
And in seconds, Aarav and Harsh traveled back in time.
They changed the result of the match.
This time, Aarav caught the ball.
This time, their team won.
Happiness filled their hearts.
But their joy did not last long.
When they tried to return to the future, an accident occurred. The key needed to return was destroyed in a sudden blast. A strange blue light appeared in front of them.
They were terrified.
The key was gone.
They were stuck.
Aarav soon realized something important. He understood that the blue light was a gateway to another timeline. If they entered it again and again, there was a chance they might finally reach their original future.
With no other option, they stepped into the blue light.
Again and again, they traveled through different timelines.
But none of them led back to their future.
Finally, they reached a timeline where another time machine existed. But the situation was dangerous — the machine was about to explode.
They ran toward it and tried to convince the scientists to let them use it. The scientists refused, warning them that the machine would blast any second.
There was no time.
With desperation, Aarav and Harsh pushed past the scientists and entered the time machine.
The countdown began.
10… 9… 8…
A sudden sound.
A violent blast.
Everything went black.
END OF PART ONE