Episode 20.
Luni and Ariya were packing their bags.
Ariya said, "Hurry up, or we'll miss our flight."
They quickly went outside to board the flight, but just then, Luni said, "I want ice cream."
Ariya sighed. "Wait, I'll get it."
Luni shook her head. "No, I'll go get it myself. You don't know my favorite flavor."
Ariya smiled. "Fine, just come back quickly."
Luni ran off toward the ice cream shop.
Suddenly, someone injected Ariya with a sleeping injection. Before he could react, he was put into a large black car and taken away.
Moments later, Luni came back eating her ice cream.
She looked around and called out, "Ariya? Where are you?"
She asked the people nearby, "Did you see a tall boy standing here?"
No one understood her.
Night fell, and Luni still hadn't found him. Tired and crying, she collapsed on the ground.
Then, a boy came up to her. "Hey, I'm from India. I saw it happen — those men in black masks took him. I'm sorry."
Luni started crying again.
The boy said firmly, "This isn't the time to cry. This is the time to act. Go back to your country, ask for help. Here's my number — I'll keep you updated on anything I find."
Luni wiped her tears, stood up with new strength, and headed back to her country.
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