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After the school,
The sleek engine of Krishna's futuristic bike hummed softly as it glided into the driveway of their home on Astraea Prime.
The protective riding gear unlocked automatically with a faint mechanical hiss as he stepped off.
His mind was still turning.
Water. Farmers. Corporate extraction.
A movie request from a stranger.
He walked inside the house absentmindedly.
Before he could even reach the common room—
Someone suddenly wrapped their arms around him from behind.
"Welcome home, my cute boy!"
Krishna sighed feeling his mother who was very active.
"Mom…"
His mother Sara laughed brightly while ruffling his hair aggressively.
"You're thinking too hard again."
She leaned forward and examined his face.
"Why does my handsome son look like he's solving galactic politics?"
Across the room, his father Ram sat comfortably with a tablet in hand.
He glanced up and joked.
"He probably is."
Krishna exhaled and sat down on the couch.
Ace the Varkyron hound immediately padded over and dropped beside him with a satisfied rumble.
Sara sat next to him.
"So?"
She tilted her head.
"What happened today?"
Krishna explained everything.
The unexpected visitor.
Eryndel Vorn.
The situation on Verdantis-9.
The water conflict. The request for a movie.
Ram listened quietly the entire time.
"...."
"...."
"...."
When Krishna finished—Ram leaned back thoughtfully.
"That kind of request is not unusual."
Krishna looked at him.
Ram continued calmly.
"There are many films made about the Grand Galactic Wars. Movies honoring fallen soldiers, heroes, and historical battles."
He paused.
"But social conflicts like this… are much rarer."
Sara nodded slightly.
-Nod
"...."
Ram continued seriously.
"If you want to take on something like this… you need proper research first."
Krishna nodded slowly.
-Nod
"I was thinking the same."
Ram gave a small approving nod.
"A film about real issues can influence public opinion."
He looked at Krishna seriously.
"That means you must be careful."
Sara suddenly snapped her fingers.
"Oh!"
Both men looked at her.
"I know someone who can help."
Krishna raised an eyebrow.
"Who?"
Sara smiled hearing her son who was looking at her with expectation.
"A producer friend of mine."
She leaned back comfortably.
"Her name is Ilyra Vance. She's worked on several documentary-style films and investigative productions."
Ram nodded slightly in recognition.
-Nod
"I've heard of her."
Sara continued proudly.
"She's good at researching sensitive topics and turning them into something audiences understand."
Krishna considered that for a moment.
The Entertainment System suddenly appeared behind him wearing a detective hat.
[-POP!]
[Ah yes,] it whispered dramatically.
[Research arc unlocked.]
Krishna ignored it.
Sara placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Talk to her first."
"If anyone can help you understand the situation properly, it's Ilyra."
Krishna thought for a few seconds. Then nodded.
-Nod
"Alright. I'll meet her first."
But inside his mind—He had already made one important decision.
He would not simply change the Kathi story.
But this universe deserved its own story.
Its own characters. Its own truth.
He would still use the emotional weight of cinema.
But he would adapt it carefully.
And at the end of the film—He planned something specific.
A final 30-minute segment explaining the real issue on Verdantis-9.
Not propaganda. Not preaching. Just facts.
Presented through emotion.
The Entertainment System leaned over the couch dramatically.
[Oooo.]
It pointed a finger in the air.
[Lets do it.]
Krishna sighed feeling annoyed he knew system is doing it to annoy him.
-Sigh
"First research."
Sara smiled warmly and ruffled his hair again.
"That's my boy."
Krishna left the living room and headed upstairs to his room.
A few minutes later the sound of running water echoed softly as he freshened up.
The long day at Helios Vanguard Academy and the unexpected meeting with Eryndel had left his mind crowded with thoughts.
Once ready, he tapped the wall panel.
"Ariel. Open the filming module."
The room dissolved into the familiar glowing grid.
Moments later the VR shooting set for The Hangover appeared again, and the actors were already preparing for the next scene.
Krishna stepped into position as Phil, ready to continue the day's filming.
Meanwhile —
In the Living Room...
Sara leaned back on the couch and activated her i-bracelet.
A contact list floated into the air.
She selected a familiar name.
Ilyra Vance
The call connected after a few seconds.
The projection formed, revealing a woman relaxing in a comfortable lounge chair inside a stylish apartment.
She held a steaming cup of a violet-colored drink.
The label on the side of the cup read:
Aurora Leaf Infusion—a popular futuristic tea brewed from bioluminescent leaves grown on comet farms.
Ilyra took a sip before noticing who was calling.
Her eyebrow rose instantly.
"Well, well…"
She leaned forward with a smirk.
-Smirk!
"Look who decided to contact me."
Sara folded her arms.
"Hello to you too."
Ilyra chuckled her.
-Chuckle!
"To what do I owe the honor? Did the mighty Sara finally beat someone up so badly that they're pressing charges?"
Sara rolled her eyes so hard it almost echoed.
"Oh please. If I had beaten someone, there wouldn't be enough left to file a report."
Ilyra grinned hearing her.
-Grin
"That sounds more like you."
Sara shot back instantly.
"And you still look like a walking legal complaint."
For the next thirty seconds the two women exchanged insults like seasoned duelists.
They had been friends for centuries.
They also absolutely could not tolerate each other for longer than ten seconds without arguing.
Finally Ilyra sighed dramatically and lifted her cup.
"I'm busy, Sara. I have work."
She moved her hand toward the call controls.
Sara snapped immediately.
"Wait."
Ilyra paused for a moment.
"What."
Sara spoke more seriously now.
"It's about my son."
Ilyra blinked once.
-Blink
"…Your son?"
Sara quickly explained.
The meeting at the academy.
Eryndel Vorn.
The situation on Verdantis-9.
The request to make a movie about the crisis.
Ilyra slowly lowered her tea. Her expression changed.
"Interesting…"
She leaned back and crossed her legs.
"And the director in question is…?"
Sara said proudly,
"Krishna."
Ilyra froze hearing it.
"…Krishna?"
"Yes."
"The same Krishna who runs Star Entertainment?"
Sara lifted her chin smugly.
"My son."
Ilyra stared at her for a long moment.
Inside her head a storm of thoughts exploded.
'Wait. THE Krishna? The one who made Tom and Jerry? The one who made 3 Idiots?'
Her eyes twitched slightly.
To be honest—She was a huge fan of Star Entertainment.
"...."
But she kept her expression neutral. Then she leaned forward slowly.
"Hypothetically speaking… Could I get an autograph?"
Sara's grin widened.
-Grin
"Oh look who's suddenly interested."
Ilyra quickly composed herself again.
"I mean… purely professional interest."
Sara laughed loudly.
-Haha!!!
"I knew you liked his work."
Ilyra coughed and picked up her Aurora Leaf Infusion again.
-Cough! -Cough!
"Anyway…"
She pretended to think about the request.
Truthfully, she was already more than willing to help.
But she wasn't about to give Sara the satisfaction of seeing her excited.
"...."
"...."
"...."
So she sat silently for a few seconds. Then finally spoke.
"…Fine."
Sara raised an eyebrow.
"I'll take a look at the situation. Maybe."
Sara smirked knowingly.
-Smirk!
"...."
Ilyra quickly added,
"But only because the topic is interesting."
Sara laughed again.
"Sure."
Ilyra waved her hand.
"Send me the details."
Then she immediately cut the call.
After the Call...
Inside her apartment, Ilyra sat silently for a moment.
Then suddenly she jumped out of her chair.
"YES!"
She pumped her fist in the air.
"I'm going to meet the director of Tom and Jerry!"
She quickly composed herself again.
"Calm down. Professional. Act normal."
But the grin on her face refused to disappear.
-Grin
"...."
Meanwhile...
Inside the VR filming stage of The Hangover, the digital environment had transformed again.
The neon lights of Vegas were gone.
Now the set resembled a city police station training facility.
Rows of chairs.
Observation windows.
A small classroom filled with trainees.
And in the middle of it—A mock defensive training range.
Krishna stood beside the other actors as Phil, waiting for the cue.
Jacob monitored the production boards nearby while the rest of the crew adjusted camera drones and sound layers.
"Positions everyone," Krishna said calmly.
The actors nodded.
-Nods!
"...."
"...."
"...."
🎬 Scene – Police Station Defense Demonstration...
The scene began with the group sitting uncomfortably in a police station waiting room.
They had been picked up after the chaos of the previous night.
A police officer entered the room.
His tone was casual but slightly amused.
"Alright, gentlemen. You've caused enough trouble today."
He gestured for them to follow.
"Come with me."
The group exchanged confused looks before standing up.
The camera drones followed them as they walked down the hallway into a training classroom.
Inside—
A group of young cadets sat with training pistols.
The officer turned to them with a grin.
"Class, today we're learning defensive tactics."
He gestured toward the four confused men standing at the front.
"These volunteers will help us demonstrate."
Alan (Brax Luthoren) blinked slowly.
"…Wait."
Stu whispered nervously.
"I don't like the word volunteer."
Phil crossed his arms.
"What exactly are we demonstrating?"
The officer ignored the question and turned to the cadets.
"Load your training rounds."
The trainees raised their pistols.
Realization slowly dawned across the actors' faces.
Stu leaned toward Phil.
"…This seems illegal."
Phil muttered back.
"I'm pretty sure it is."
Alan raised his hand politely.
"Excuse me sir…"
The officer clapped loudly.
"Fire!"
The trainees started shooting.
Small electric stun rounds struck the four men.
"AAH!"
Alan jumped backward, flailing wildly.
Stu collapsed to his knees, shouting in panic.
Phil attempted to remain composed but quickly lost that composure as another shot landed on his nut's.
The entire set erupted in chaotic reactions.
Camera drones captured every moment.
Behind the scenes—Several crew members were laughing quietly while trying to remain professional.
Jacob whispered while watching the monitor.
"Brax is stealing the scene again."
Indeed—
Brax Luthoren's exaggerated reaction as Alan was perfectly ridiculous.
He spun around dramatically after getting hit and shouted,
"Why are children attacking me?!"
Krishna struggled to keep a straight face.
Finally—The officer shouted.
"Stop!"
The trainees lowered their weapons.
The four actors stood there, disheveled and stunned.
The officer looked satisfied.
"And that, class… is why you never get arrested."
Cut...
🎬 Scene Complete...
The room relaxed instantly.
Krishna reviewed the playback footage.
Timing was perfect.
Reaction shots were strong.
Brax's delivery landed beautifully.
Krishna nodded in satisfaction.
-Nod
"That's the take."
The actors stretched and relaxed after the scene. Brax laughed.
-Haha
"Okay that was actually fun."
Jacob leaned over the console.
"If the audience laughs half as much as the crew just did, we're good."
Krishna gave a small approving nod.
"Next scene tomorrow."
The VR set slowly powered down.
The digital police station faded away.
That evening, the family gathered around the dining table inside their home on Astraea Prime.
The housekeeper robot placed steaming dishes in front of them while Ace rested beside Krishna's chair, occasionally thumping his tail against the floor.
Sara leaned back slightly after taking a sip of her drink and said casually,
"I already spoke with my friend."
Krishna looked up from his plate.
"What did she say?"
Sara smirked with a proud look.
"I contacted Ilyra Vance," she said. "She's already started gathering information about the situation on Verdantis-9."
Krishna nodded slowly.
-Nod
Sara continued, pointing a fork toward him.
"She'll contact you once she has something solid."
Ram added calmly,
"That's the right approach. Before you decide to turn a real-world conflict into a film, you must understand every side of it."
Krishna agreed silently.
The request from Eryndel still weighed on his mind.
A Few Days Later...
Classes continued as usual at Helios Vanguard Academy.
That afternoon Krishna was walking toward the training arena for his self-defense combat class when his i-bracelet vibrated softly.
A holographic notification blinked.
Incoming Call – Unknown Contact
Krishna tapped the projection.
A video window opened.
A woman appeared on the screen.
She had blonde hair, sharp blue eyes with cross-shaped irises, and a confident expression that suggested she was used to being in charge of conversations.
She leaned slightly closer to the camera.
"So you're Krishna."
Her voice carried a hint of amused curiosity.
"I'm Ilyra Vance. Your mother probably mentioned me."
Krishna recognized the name immediately.
"My mother said you might help with the research."
Ilyra nodded calmly.
-Nod
"I've already collected some preliminary data about the farmers' dispute on Verdantis-9."
She tapped something off-screen and several files flickered briefly behind her.
"But this isn't something I want to explain over a short call."
She looked at him directly.
"We should talk properly."
Krishna glanced at the time indicator on his bracelet. His self-defense class was about to begin.
"When?"
Ilyra asked casually,
"How about after school today?"
Then she added,
"My office is close to your academy."
Krishna thought for a moment, then nodded.
-Nod
"That works."
Ilyra smiled slightly.
"Good. I'll send the location."
A navigation marker immediately appeared on Krishna's bracelet map.
Before ending the call she added with a playful tone,
"And bring your curiosity."
"This story is… bigger than you probably think."
The call ended.
Krishna looked at the map marker hovering above his wrist.
Nearby. Very nearby.
Just outside the academy district.
He closed the projection and headed toward the training arena.
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