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5. The Fab Five &the Land of Book
Nandinee Sandeep Jadhav (6A)
On a beautiful morning, the five friends: Pruthvi, The They finished their routine with a strong synchronized
courageous leader; Anika, the strategic thinker; Nikita, the witty pose, breathing hard but smiling from ear to ear. They were
and quick-footed; Sarah, the emphatic healer; and Sakshi, the ready for the competition, which was theirs.
sharp-eyed archer - were at the Lasyapriya Academy ground. When they finished they got a call from Vipul, who was
The air was fresh and the sun was just rising. the leader of SNAPS. The five friends were trusted agents of
SNAPS. They knew he only called them with urgent news. They
knew in their hearts that something serious had happened. They
needed to go on a mission.
Hurriedly, they picked up the call. "Hello, Fab-5!" Vipul's
voice came up, sounding serious, "I have a mission for you.
Where do we need to go?" asked Sakshi, her dance induced
energy now replaced with a focused intensity.
"I will tell you everything when you get here. I'm sending
a helicopter to pick you up in an hour," Vipul replied.
They were not studying language or history today; they "An hour? How are we supposed to get ready that fast?"
were practicing their dance for the big annual competition Nikita said. Her mind already cycling through all the equipment,
They were academic favorites of the teachers, known for gear and supplies they would need.
their sharp minds and problem solving skills. But they were also Anika always the pillar of calm, simply smile and placed a
the academy's favorite dancers. They had won the top prize for reassuring hand on her shoulder.
the last three years in a row and they intended to make it four. "Don't worry," she said softly, "I will help you." With that,
The music started a catchy, upbeat track that flowed they scattered, each knowing their role.
through the morning air. Precisely sixty minutes later, 'a sleek matte-black
Pruthvi and Anika took the lead, their movements strong helicopter with the call sign X420 descended onto the academy
and perfectly synchronized. Nikita added a flair with a quick ground with an almost super natural lack of sound. There was
turn and a playful smile. Sarah moved with a graceful flow, while no thunder of rotors, just a soft whispering breeze. The Fab-5,
Sakshi brought an edge of precision and energy to every step. dressed in their tactical gear, clambered aboard. Their faces a
They were in perfect harmony a testament to their strong mix of anticipation and nerves. The helicopter lifted off and
bond of friendship. They knew each other's next move before it banked sharply, leaving the familiar city skyline behind. The
would even happen. flight was long, silent and surreal. They watched the endless
