#Tinkering Lab Setup in School

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Indian Union Budget 2025: Govt to Establish Atal Tinkering Labs in 50,000 Schools

The Union Budget 2025 has set a remarkable precedent for the future of education in India with the ambitious plan to establish Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in 50,000 schools over the next five years. This initiative is not just about creating spaces; it’s about fostering innovation and creativity among students. The ATL Lab setup will empower young minds to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on learning experiences that are crucial for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

So, how can schools participate in this transformative journey? Setting up an Atal Tinkering Lab involves a straightforward application process that interested institutions can follow. Schools must demonstrate their commitment to nurturing innovation through a well-structured proposal detailing their vision for the lab.

Once approved, the ATL Lab setup will provide access to state-of-the-art tools and resources designed to encourage students to tinker with technology and unleash their creativity. Educators will also receive training on how to effectively utilize these labs as platforms for exploration.

For those wondering how to apply for an Atal Tinkering Lab setup, it’s essential to stay informed about announcements from the government regarding application windows and requirements. This is an extraordinary opportunity not only for schools but also for students who aspire to become future innovators. By embracing this initiative, we are investing in a generation that will drive India’s technological advancements forward.

Setting up an Atal Tinkering Lab after receiving the grant requires careful planning and execution. By following a systematic approach, you can ensure the successful establishment of a vibrant and innovative learning space for students.

The first step is to create a detailed implementation plan. This involves identifying the location for the lab, assessing the infrastructure requirements, and allocating resources such as equipment, tools, and materials. It is essential to consider factors like accessibility, safety measures, and availability of utilities during this stage.

Next, it is crucial to form a dedicated team of mentors and instructors who will guide students in their tinkering journey. These individuals should have expertise in various domains like science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). They will play a pivotal role in fostering creativity and critical thinking among students.

Once the team is assembled, it's time to procure the necessary equipment and materials for the lab. This may include electronics components, robotics kits, 3D printers, software licenses, and other relevant resources. Careful consideration should be given to selecting high-quality tools that align with the curriculum objectives.

After setting up the physical infrastructure and acquiring resources, it's important to design a comprehensive curriculum that integrates hands-on learning experiences with theoretical knowledge. The curriculum should be flexible enough to cater to different age groups and skill levels while promoting innovation and problem-solving skills.

In parallel with curriculum development comes teacher training programs. Conducting workshops or training sessions for educators will empower them with the necessary skills to effectively facilitate tinkering activities within the lab. This training can cover topics such as project-based learning methodologies or specific technical skills related to STEAM subjects.

Lastly but equally important is establishing partnerships with industry experts or local organizations that can provide mentorship opportunities or collaborate on real-world projects with students at your Atal Tinkering Lab. These collaborations will expose students to practical applications of their knowledge while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.

By following these necessary steps, you can ensure a successful setup of an Atal Tinkering Lab that will empower students to become innovators, problem solvers, and future leaders in the fields of science and technology.

The Indian Union Budget 2025 has introduced a visionary initiative aimed at revolutionizing the education landscape by setting up Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in 50,000 schools across the country over the next five years. This move aligns with the government’s broader mission of fostering innovation, creativity, and technological advancement among young learners.

A Step Towards Innovation-Driven Learning

The establishment of ATLs is more than just creating spaces with modern equipment; it is about instilling a culture of innovation and hands-on learning. These labs will serve as hubs for young minds to explore, experiment, and develop problem-solving skills through interactive and practical experiences. By integrating technology and real-world applications into the learning process, students will be better equipped to tackle challenges and contribute to India's growing innovation ecosystem.

How Can Schools Participate in Atal tinkering lab setup?

The government has streamlined the process for schools to apply for setting up Atal Tinkering Labs. Institutions keen on joining this transformative journey need to follow a structured application process, which includes:

1. Submitting a Proposal: Schools must demonstrate their commitment to fostering innovation by presenting a well-documented proposal outlining their vision, objectives, and implementation strategies for the ATL Lab.

2. Selection and Approval: After review, selected schools will receive approval and funding assistance to establish the labs within their premises.

3. Infrastructure Setup: Schools will be provided with state-of-the-art tools and equipment, including 3D printers, robotics kits, electronics, and mechanical components, allowing students to engage in hands-on experiments and prototype development.

Empowering Educators and Students

Beyond infrastructure, the initiative also focuses on capacity building. Educators will undergo specialized training programs to effectively utilize ATLs as interactive learning platforms. These training sessions will help teachers guide students in developing innovative projects and practical applications, ensuring the labs serve as dynamic learning environments.

The Road Ahead

With the implementation of 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs, India is set to take a significant leap towards an innovation-driven education system. This initiative not only nurtures the next generation of thinkers, creators, and entrepreneurs but also strengthens India’s position as a global leader in science and technology. Schools embracing this initiative will play a crucial role in shaping future innovators who will drive the nation’s progress.

As the government rolls out this ambitious plan, educational institutions have a golden opportunity to be at the forefront of this transformation. The future of education in India is set to become more dynamic, practical, and innovation-focused, paving the way for a new era of technological excellence.

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[dreammelter]

Speedrun Workshop Postmortem

I wanted to make a more detailed postmortem as I cleaned the project files up but I'll keep it simple today… If I take any longer, I'm sure to give up on it. (The year is ending so there's a lot of prep/wrap-up going on in other areas I'm responsible for. 🙃)

What I'll cover:

What was the project about? It's goals? It's products?

How did I approach it?

How did things change and why?

What did I like most of what I completed?

What did I wish I could complete?

What did I learn? (A LOT. But maybe make a more definitive list.)

What would be my tips/advice for next time?

(Project deliverables are up on GitHub.)

The One Day Workshop

I only vaguely remember what spurred the project and apparently don't have any journal entries for it either… so here's the gist of it!

My sister worked with City of Las Vegas/Strong Future to help teach some Office 365 basics. In July, she decided to start a small tech biz (now defunct) that offered more technical training. If I remember correctly, she asked if there was anything I'd like to offer, so I figured I could cover programming, 3D art, and game development. (I really just wanted an excuse to play with the things I liked lol.) The team at Strong Future took an interest in hosting the game development class, but they only had a small budget for it at the time. So we decided to host a workshop for middle and high school students on Nevada Day.

The idea was to introduce students to the process of game development as well as some careers and resources. Since the workshop would only last 5 hours, the students would follow along with the recreation of an arcade-like game. I originally wanted to require students have some experience with code since we'd be jumping right into a project. We decided to leave it open to those without it, though. I figured I could do a quick intro to scripting and wouldn't sweat it too much since students could either type-along or drag-and-drop the files.

The workshop had an additional constraint: the computers in the lab wouldn't be able to install any additional software, so I'd have to use a portable or web-based game engine. I've long held onto a list of game engines and dev resources, so finding one wasn't an issue. What was interesting, though, was seeing how some of them have changed over the years… Godot Engine was the first one that came to mind and the one I was sure I was going to go with, but I took a look at my old list anyway. Cocos2D was my second choice since I'd be able to use JavaScript and I was considering it for a future web project, but it required more setup and research than I was interested in bothering with. (The modern Cocos editor requires an install.) Defold, like Godot, doesn't require an install but I didn't want to write in Lua. (Read: I didn't want to relearn how to write Lua. I only have three months.) Game Maker, Construct, GameSalad, and GDevelop were some others I considered for their web versions and/or visual programming features, but I didn't want to force the students to sign up for anything.

So Godot it was. 😎 Long Live Open-Source.

We also named the workshop "Speedrun" some weeks later.

Expectation

The workshop needed three things: a prototype to remake, some slides, and a collection of resources the students could use and refer to later. I was also advised to create a printed handout students could follow along with.

There would also be 20 students at most.

I wanted to break down the five hours as such:

1 hour talking about the industry, careers, and development concepts

3 hours walking through the prototype

1 hour letting the students tinker and build their own levels

(I wrote a couple of different outlines with timestamps closer to the end of the project, too.)

I wanted to teach the students game dev was all about problem solving (and IID.) I'd pose a question or scenario, then walk them through the implementation. Once we built the base game, the students could use the extra resources to add to it however they pleased.

I also split up the 3 months of development time of this project:

1 month to get up to speed with Godot 4 and create a game prototype

1 month to polish the prototype and write up the written materials

1 month to polish the materials, practice the presentation, and prepare for the workshop day

Reality

So I ended taking two months trying to prototype. I briefly talked about it in the "mini postmortem" I included in the class handbook… In short: I tried out different game ideas to see what I could actually implement by the end of the first month. The second month rolled around so I started moving the desired game mechanics to a clean file… just for them to start falling apart. That's when I settled on just making a simple platformer. I used all of September and half of October putting the platformer prototype together, leaving two weeks to put the remaining documents together. Ended up skipping the handout, since I couldn't decide what to put on it… I had a couple different versions of the to-do lists I used to track progress of the game that I could use, but I wasn't sure just how much detail should be included for each task to actually be useful. I didn't complete the handbook in time for class either, so I spent an extra two-three days writing that up…

Dragging and dropping the scripts and resource files from the prototype came in super handy. Because, contrary to my expectation, 4 hours was not enough time to even get past the setup of the player character and tile map. I did not account for students who might not have had any experience with editors of any sort (and forgot to give them an actual tour of the engine. OTL) It wasn't the perfect presentation of "game dev as problem-solving" I hoped for… it was a scramble of remembering what to click and do next. I think the problem-solving sentiment still floats around in the docs and presentation… somewhat. But if there's anything I regret, it's that failure to effectively lead the students through the recreation of the prototype game. We were all pretty exhausted by the end. They said they learned a lot but I hope it didn't crush their interests in building games. 😭

I did spend about an hour and a half covering the industry and such (to my surprise. I wasn't sure I was going to have enough to say, but alas… we did. And it was just a debrief of the topics themselves.) I was also lucky that the students who came in later showed up at opportune times, when it was easy to get them up to speed.

I didn't complete the prototype, but we didn't get very far with the game in-class, either. Guess there's a bit of grace there… I was so worried I end up with a class full of students who were already so comfortable building games in the virtual worlds they hang out in. (But I only had one student who was actually enrolled in a game development program and he was just starting out. All of the students were.)

Reflections

All of that said… I think seeing the reality of how this went down was enlightening. When I get ideas they tend to be overly idyllic and lofty, so it was good to see the gritty, incomplete, and even a little ugly side of this. It was a nice reminder of how much effort goes into creating something that's really good. I mean… the burnout I got after rushing to get this together was 0/10… but the respect I gained for the craft went up 1000%. And seeing how much is available online: from support groups to free tools, the future of game dev will always be bright and exciting.

Part of my screw-up with the approach to teach the development part could have been alleviated if I knew we'd only tackle such a small scope in that time… I obviously couldn't have known how much we'd get through, but a back-up plan beyond "use the premade resources to speed things up" might have been useful in this case. Maybe I could have an alternate "lesson route" where I scaled back most of our goal.

Then again… I probably would've known this ahead of time if I actually practiced the full presentation with someone, rather than the dry run I did alone. 🤔 (One of those expectation vs. reality things.)

Favorite Things

I remember making my first digital game in Flash (though I have this sneaking suspicion there was something I used before it?) Godot's scene-structure was very reminiscent of it. I also liked that it meant you could structure you game basically as the way you see it, making it easy for students to conceptualize.

I also love that you can make tools for the engine using the same language you do to write gameplay code. The coin tool is probably my favorite thing, even though it's incomplete.

Wishes

I'd actually like to figure out what's going on with the double jump animation (which was working at first.) The player can double jump, the conditional block holding the animation just doesn't fire. (I think. I'd have to check the code again.)

It'd also be cool to get the coin tool to work properly in-editor.

Lessons Learned

You won't be able to fit absolutely everything into a project and you probably shouldn't try. 😆 Don't let your brain lie and say you can. Dipping into the longer list of "Nice to Haves" after finishing the "Must Haves" feels nicer than having a long list of "These things were supposed to be in the game--"

Conclusion

I'm gonna be 100% honest, I'm not sure I'd try to build a platformer on my own again. Maybe something closer to a visual novel, sure, but anything more than that? I'd probably enlist the help of some friends. (Especially a gameplay programmer. I'll stick to tools…🫠)

It's a stark position from the one I held as a teen building (fragments of) games… maybe it was the rush to get something together and the burnout that followed. Maybe it was the fact I was building something outside of my initial intention, so I didn't have the same "emotional attachment" I would for something more personal. I do primarily think it was the time constraint and the pressure to make something that I thought would be satisfactory for the students to start with. Sure, I can perform under pressure, but I can't say I do better work under it. And frankly, the pressure is only more bearable with a team, which I didn't have lol.

However, the most important thing is that I completed enough of what was required for this endeavor that I could see it as a success. It's not a smashing or career-changing one, but it's just big enough to be a meaningful experience. (For me and for the handful of students who made it.)

[hoobydobby]

Our institutions in partner with STEMROBO technologies has setup STEAM & Tinkering Labs in our premises here our aim is to help the students from standard 1 to 12th in acquiring 21st century skills. We offer an opportunity to learn, explore, experience to bring innovation through a world class STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics), AI (Artificial Intelligence), Robotics, Coding Curriculum by elevating their core skills like logical thinking, creativity, computational thinking and problem solving.

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Atal Tinkering Lab: Igniting Innovation in Young Minds with STEMROBO Technologies

In the World of rapidly changing of technology and innovation, it is necessary that students should not only passive learners, but also active creators. Keeping this vision in mind, Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) was introduced under India's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), which encourages the culture of curiosity, Creativity and imagination among the school students.

One of the prominent players prominent in establishing and supporting these laboratories across India is STEMROBO Technologies - A company focused on Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for K -12 students.

What is Atal Tinkering Lab?

Atal Tinkering Labs are dedicated innovation workspaces established in schools across India with support from the NITI Aayog under AIM. These laboratories provide students between classes 6 and class 12 for equipment and technologies such as:

3D Printers

Robotics kits

IoT devices

Miniaturized electronics

Sensors and controllers

Drones and Artificial Intelligence modules

The goal? To enable students to experiment, tinker, and bring their innovative ideas to life, thus resolving the problem, promoting the mentality of important thinking and entrepreneurship.

Role of STEMROBO Technologies in ATL Setup

We are one of the leading implementation partners for Atal Tinkering Labs. The company plays a crucial role in installing Atal Tinkering laboratories end-to-end and also ensures that they run effectively.

Here's how we contributes:

1. Complete ATL Infrastructure Setup

We helps schools by providing the required infrastructure for setting up ATLs. This includes:

Supplying ATL equipment as per the NITI Aayog guidelines

Designing the lab layout and setup

Installation of hardware and tools

2. Customized STEM Kits & Innovation Boxes

They offer new, courses-handled DIY kits that help students build real world projects. These include:

Coding & electronics kits

AI & ML-based project boxes

Drone-building kits

Automation & sensor-based kits

3. Teacher Training & Mentorship

To ensure ATL sustainability, we offers:

Hands-on teacher training programs

Regular mentorship for educators and students

Year-round support through expert guidance and workshops

4. Project-Based Learning & Innovative Challenges

We encourages students to participate in various innovation challenges, hackathon and exhibitions. Their structured programs promote:

Design thinking

Team collaboration

Problem-solving through real-world applications

5. Digital Learning Platforms

They also provide access to a proprietary online learning platform where students can explore concepts like:

Block-based coding

Python & Arduino programming

AI/ML & Data Science modules

Simulations and virtual tinkering

Impact on the Education Ecosystem

With STEMROBO's support, hundreds of ATLs have been successfully set up across India. The outcome is visible in:

A sharp increase in students participating in national innovation competitions

School winning schools in events like Smart India Hackathon and Atal Tinkering Marathon

Students developing prototypes who address real world problems-from Smart agriculture to healthcare solutions

Real Stories of Change

At schools supported by us, students have built innovations such as:

A low-cost soil moisture detector for farmers

An AI-based mask detection system during COVID-19

Smart dustbin for waste isolation

These are not only science fair projects-they are the early stages of real challenges.

Conclusion

Atal Tinkering Labs have become an engine of change in India's school education system, nourishing the next generation of newcomers. Through STEMROBO technologies, its practical stem education tools, expert mentorships and hands-on learning approaches, the schools are helping to brid down the difference between theoretical learning and real-world application.

If you are a teacher, policy maker, or parents, it is time to note that programs like STEMROBO and ATL can turn your students into tomorrow's creators and changemakers.

Interested in setting up an ATL in your school or upgrading your innovation lab?

Reach out to us and take the first step toward a future-ready classroom.

Contact US at:

STEMROBO Technology

Email : sales@stemrobo.com

Toll Free : 1800-120-500-400

Website : www.stemrobo.com

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[ck-school-of-practical-knowledge]

Why Choosing the Right School Today Makes All the Difference Tomorrow

Every parent wants to give their child the best education possible. But education today is not what it used to be 20 years ago. The world has changed, and so have the skills children need. That’s why choosing the right school matters more than ever.

Gone are the days when learning was limited to blackboards and notebooks. Today, learning is dynamic. It involves activities, videos, online quizzes, group discussions, and real-world problem-solving. Schools are no longer just a place to study, they are places where students discover who they are.

One thing that makes a big difference is the use of technology. A school that uses smart boards, tablets, and internet-based tools helps students learn faster and better. These tools make learning visual, interactive, and fun. This is what we call an ICT enabled classroom. It’s a setup where both students and teachers use technology to share knowledge in exciting ways.

Another major improvement is the focus on innovation. Today’s schools don’t just teach students how to answer questions. They teach them how to ask the right questions. That’s why the list of schools selected for Atal Tinkering Lab is so important. These labs help students experiment with tools, create science models, and think like young inventors. When students get a chance to tinker, they build confidence and curiosity.

Choosing the right school also means looking at how they support each child’s growth. Every child learns differently. Some are fast, some need more time. A good school understands this and gives each child the attention they deserve. The best schools are known for their focus on personal development, not just academics. They offer extra support, fun clubs, and lots of sports and art activities.

A good example of this balanced approach is CK School of Practical Knowledge (CKSPK). Located in Cuddalore, CKSPK stands out one of the best schools in Cuddalore for its commitment to holistic education. It promotes inquiry-based learning, leadership skills, and value education—all within a safe, tech-friendly environment.

In cities like Cuddalore, education is quickly evolving. Many parents are exploring new options. They want their children to learn modern skills while staying rooted in values. Thankfully, several schools in Cuddalore are rising to this need. They offer a mix of smart classrooms, dedicated teachers, and modern facilities.

Parents should also check the learning environment. Is it safe? Are the teachers kind and experienced? Does the school encourage creativity and teamwork? These questions matter as much as exam scores.

Another key thing to watch is communication. Schools that stay in touch with parents regularly build stronger relationships. They share updates on student progress, class activities, and school events. This makes parents feel involved and valued.

What about values? A school should not just teach math and science. It should also teach kindness, honesty, and respect. The best schools find ways to include life lessons in daily learning. This helps shape not just good students, but good human beings.

When selecting a school, it’s okay to take your time. Visit the campus. Talk to teachers. Read reviews. Look at how students interact in class. A good school will feel warm, open, and welcoming. It will have a vision for the future and a clear plan to help students reach their goals.

To sum it up, today’s education is about more than marks. It’s about helping children think, feel, and grow. A school that understands this will make a real difference in your child’s life, both now and in the future.

[aesthetinet]

Breeding the Future with Biopunk

Hi, my beautiful net-baes! This is [bubblegumprincess] here writing once again, and I hope you’re as excited as me for this long-awaited final blog post!

My curiosity today sprouts from Biopunk—a genre that, like Solarpunk and Steampunk, is radical in its own way. It’s not just about neon petri dishes and DIY gene sequencers; at its core, Biopunk is a challenge to the biotech giants patenting life and the growing tension between corporate control of biotechnology such as CRISPR (a novel gene editing tool) and individual body autonomy. As Marcus Wohlsen says in Biopunk: DIY Scientists Hack the Software of Life, it’s “the punk spirit applied to biology—putting life into the hands of amateurs rather than boardrooms.”

More than its fluorescent lab aesthetic and gene-spliced creatures, Biopunk forces us to ask: What does it mean to be human when our cells can be rewritten? This genre explores our anxieties around ownership of life by taking us into underground biohacker spaces, where CRISPR kits replace the vague, commodified gene therapies of big pharma. Unlike clinical labs hidden behind glass doors, these DIY setups demand transparency, experimentation, and collective knowledge.

Biohacking bacteria to produce sustainable fabrics or even glow-in-the-dark moss offers glimpses of an environmentally friendly biotech future. One of my favorite examples is the OpenCell project in London—an open lab where tinkerers engineer bacteria to create pigments, medicines, and more. If you’re curious, their livestream workshops are a must-watch. If you want to learn more about OpenCell, check out their Instagram (@opencelllondon)!

Biopunk also exposes how the very systems we rely on can embed oppression as a deliberate design choice. As Marie Hicks’ A Feature, Not a Bug shows, computing infrastructures have historically ���bootstrapped” themselves on sexism, racism, and classism—these weren’t glitches to be patched but foundational features that concentrated power and silenced dissent. In the same way, today’s biotech giants lock down genes behind patents, enforce opaque clinical trials, and widen the gap between those who can afford CRISPR therapies and those who cannot. Biopunk rebels refuse this closed ecosystem: they open-source gene drives, document every step of their DIY experiments, and build community-run bio-labs so that biology becomes a shared resource, not a gated fortress. By treating vulnerability—the “bugs” in our social DNA—as opportunities for collective control, Biopunk flips the script, demanding transparent, equitable, and emancipatory futures for life itself.

It also calls to mind Michel Foucault’s concept of “biopolitics,” where power operates through the regulation of life itself. Foucault warned us that when states and corporations control reproduction, health, and genetics, freedom can slip away. Biopunk rebels refuse these controls, embracing DIY gene drives and community-run biofoundries as acts of self-determination.

Biopunk also forces us to grapple with real-world ethical dilemmas around “editing life.” As the Harvard Gazette reminds us, human genome editing isn’t just a technical leap—it raises questions about who gets to benefit. For families watching children battle devastating genetic diseases, CRISPR offers the promise of excising cruel mutations. Yet for those living in poverty, it risks becoming another privilege reserved for the wealthy. This brings into question the bioethics surrounding the ability to change life, and how this privilege can be affected by socioeconomic barriers in society.

Moreover, Robert Truog, director of the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School mentioned that “The concern is that with technologies that are relatively easy to use, like CRISPR, how does the scientific community regulate itself?” Within Biopunk, the DIY setups may allow for the common working class access to bioediting, however, it raises the question to not only how, but if bioediting should be controlled. In a post capitalist world, who is to say that these laissez-faire biotechnologists would also adhere to a code of ethics and safety?

Where Solarpunk dreams of solar-powered cities in lush greenery, and Steampunk invites us to turn wrenches on brass machines, Biopunk hands us pipettes and DNA sequences. If Haraway’s cyborg is our hopeful myth for fluid identity, then Biopunk’s petri dishes and gene splices ask us: Will we edit our genes for empowerment, or let patents and profit write our cellular scripts?

So what do we take away from all this? Biopunk reminds us that technology isn’t just hardware or software—it can be woven into the very fabric of life. Should we embrace open-source genetic tools that democratize biology, or fear the corporate labs sequencing our future?

I’d love to hear your thoughts! Is Biopunk the path to a more empowered, biocentric world, or a slippery slope toward designer bodies? Let me know in the comments!

Until next time, keep questioning the world around you! <3

Aestheticaste

VIDEOS TO WATCH

What is Biopunk? Biopunk Explained

Designer Babies and Genetic Engineering

Gattaca - A movie commentary on designer babies

[makers-muse]

Want an Innovation Hub ? Start with a STEM Lab in Chennai 

Introduction: The Future of Innovation Begins in Schools 

Chennai, a growing technology and education hub, is shaping India’s future workforce. With rapid advancements in AI, automation, and robotics, schools must equip students with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills. 

A STEM lab is more than just a classroom upgrade—it’s a launchpad for creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. From robotics and coding to AI and IoT, students get hands-on experience, preparing them for higher education and careers in STEM fields. 

Why Every School Needs a STEM Lab in Chennai 

With companies like TCS, Infosys, Zoho, and HCL leading Chennai’s tech landscape, there is a growing demand for skilled STEM professionals. Schools that invest in STEM labs prepare students for: 

Tech-driven careers in AI, software development, cybersecurity, and more. 

Global exposure through participation in international competitions and hackathons. 

Research and innovation by building prototypes, apps, and robots to solve real-world problems. 

Entrepreneurship by encouraging students to create startups and tech solutions at a young age. 

A well-equipped STEM lab fosters: 

Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Hands-on challenges develop logical reasoning and analytical skills. 

Hands-on Learning – STEM experiments strengthen concept understanding beyond textbooks. 

Creativity & Innovation – Encourages students to design, build, and test new solutions. 

Teamwork & Collaboration – Prepares students for real-world workplace dynamics. 

STEM Labs & Competition Readiness: Giving Students an Edge 

How a STEM Labs in Chennai Prepares Students for Competitions 

Academic and innovation competitions demand practical skills beyond textbooks. A STEM lab provides students with hands-on experience in: 

Robotics & AI – Schools with robotics kits, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and AI tools empower students to create intelligent machines. 

Science & Engineering Challenges – Hands-on training in physics, chemistry, and mechanical engineering concepts gives students a competitive edge. 

Mathematics Olympiads & Hackathons – Real-world applications of AI and data science improve problem-solving skills. 

Competitions Where Chennai Students Can Excel 

World Robot Olympiad (WRO) – STEM labs help students design and program robots for international competitions. 

Indian Robotics Olympiad (IRO) – A platform to showcase robotics and automation skills. 

Google Code-In – Chennai students with coding experience from STEM labs excel in global programming contests. 

National Science Olympiad (NSO) – Hands-on STEM learning improves scientific reasoning and logical analysis. 

A study by the National STEM Education Center found that students with access to STEM labs perform 35 percent better in analytical skills than those without. 

Leading  Schools with STEM Lab in Chennai 

Several CBSE, ICSE, and IB schools in Chennai have successfully integrated STEM-based learning: 

PSBB Group of Schools – Focuses on AI, ML, and STEM-integrated projects. 

Sishya School – Provides robotics and IoT-based learning. 

DAV Public School, Velachery – Encourages hands-on STEM innovation. 

Velammal International School – Has a dedicated AI & Robotics Innovation Lab. 

These schools have seen a 50 percent rise in students excelling in science, math, and tech-based competitions, leading to better higher education opportunities and scholarships. 

Funding & Support for STEM Lab in Chennai Schools 

Setting up a STEM lab is an investment, but various funding options are available: 

Government Grants – The Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) initiative by NITI Aayog provides financial support for STEM labs. 

Corporate Sponsorships – Chennai-based tech giants like Zoho, HCL, and Infosys sponsor STEM education programs. 

EdTech Partnerships – Collaborate with Tinkerly, STEMpedia, and RoboKart for affordable lab setups and teacher training. 

Crowdfunding & NGOs – Organizations like Milaap and Ketto help raise funds for school STEM initiatives. 

A Chennai school that implemented a STEM lab using CSR funding saw a 40 percent improvement in students’ STEM subject performance within a year. 

Launch a STEM Lab in Chennai & Build an Innovation Hub ! 

A STEM lab isn’t just a learning space—it’s a gateway to the future. By investing in STEM education, Chennai schools can unlock students’ potential, making them future-ready for careers in AI, robotics, and data science. 

Want your school to be the next innovation hub in Chennai? Contact us today to explore funding options and STEM lab implementation strategies. 

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What are the challenges schools face in implementing STEM labs? Establishing a STEM lab in school has long been an argumentative issue for many schools. Most likely as a result of the challenges that the overall setup provides. The intention is to create an interactive learning environment by installing robotics labs in schools and involving students in hands-on learning with STEM kits. Students can tinker, build, and learn through experimentation. Common Challenges in Implementing STEM Labs 1. The Right Products Selecting the right products for a STEM lab in school is extremely important. Schools should search for tools that are intuitive and engaging for students. Many educational toys fail to strike the right balance. Either being too simplistic or overly complex. As a result, such innovative learning tools are frequently underutilized and disengaged. 2. Curriculum Integration We have a set education standard that has been implemented over the years. That is why it is a bit challenging to integrate STEAM labs with the existing educational system. Today's education system requires a revolutionary change to make room for more practical knowledge than bookish knowledge. 3. Teacher Training A successful STEM or robotics lab setup requires teachers who are well-versed in STEM subjects and skilled in using the lab equipment. Unfortunately, many schools struggle to find educators with the necessary expertise. 4. Budget Constraints A STEM lab setup requires a large equipment investment. In addition, materials and infrastructure need to be taken care of. For many schools, STEM kits for schools, coding-based educational toys, and robotics lab sets can be expensive.

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[artsy-hobbitses]

Some fun practice, because MD:TAS probably spent most of their design budget on the Ducks and the Saurians (I weep for whoever needs to draw Dragaunus in all those frames) and ended up with some oddly-cobbled humans who I figure I could spruce up a bit for this human AU! 

AU!Natter below as usual, original setup found here, Duke and Mallory content here and here. 

Halford Klegghorn 

Same old bastard he’s always been though with more agency! He’s now captain of the NYC’s 10th Precinct and is actually Mallory’s commanding officer. 

An ornery old POS who gets irked whenever Mallory tries to take on something above her paygrade as he likes to call it, but cuts her some slack and even covers for her if she actually succeeds in breaking a case. 

Mistrustful of Duke, doesn’t like Mallory sniffing around that sleazebag because Duke has a way with people but he sees right through them oh yes he does. 

Despite being a weathered gremlin of a captain, he takes shit from no one and during the Saurian invasion, pulls a Tyrion Lannister and rallies his precinct to form the first line of defense in urban warfare. 

Doesn’t like to talk about his family, may be the reason he’s more protective of Mallory than sensible given their hierarchical differences.  

Busby ‘Buzz’ Blitzman

A 12yr-old child genius who worked alongside Tanya for a while innovating new tech. 

His lack of family leaves him with the issue of latching on to people quickly and he is, as is appropriate for his age and sheltered upbringing, extremely naive despite his stupendous booksmarts. 

Is actually an honorary member of the Team in this AU after Mallory and Duke free him from Saurian confinement and he ends up tagging along with them to the point where they figure they’ve accidentally adopted a kid now. 

Stays behind during missions, can usually be found tinkering with new tech in the lab or watching cartoons in the rec room. Occasionally provides Command Center services if Tanya has to be with the Team on recon. 

Considers the Team his family, unfailingly loyal to them. 

Thrash & Mookie

The same couple of good-natured slackers they were in the original! Except also rebels now?

They’re the closest friends Nate/’Nosedive’ has, with him having worked at their store and was inspired to draw his own comics by them before he was strongarmed into the Air Force by his dad.

The comic store was basically a joint venture between them which ended up being a safe space for the children in their neighborhoods, with latchkey kids hanging out there until their parents were back. This leads them to using the space for other ‘after-school’ activities for local youth ie. DnD sessions, drawing classes and a Comics Club. 

During the invasion, live in NYC’s underground subway/tunnel systems where most of the populace who couldn’t be evacuated to safe zones end up taking refuge.

Often head to the surface to get supplies for the crew and scout for people who need rescue from Saurian hunting squads to report back to the Team. 

[yrpspiritsintheshadows]

Adjustments

Adjustments

The water was so cold… Why did they keep it so cold? 

He shivered, bringing his arms around himself.

“Five more laps then your done for today. Go.”

He looked up to where the voice was coming from. 

Why? Why order him about? It wasn’t his idea to be here in the first place.

“Hikaru…” 

It wasn’t his idea… to have his parents’ spirits have to protect him after they were killed.

“Hikaru…”

“WHERE ARE MY PARENTS? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO THEM!?”

“Shhh… You don’t need to worry your head about the other test subjects.”

“Please… I’ll do anything! Just tell me!!”

“... They were dispatched two hours ago.”

“No… NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

“Hikaru.”

Hikaru gasped, shooting up in bed, his heart racing, panting trying to catch his breath. The room was dark, save for the moonlight that drifted in from his window.

That’s right… I’m not in the lab anymore… 

“Hikaru?”

His head snapped to the side, seeing Hideki was standing next to him, holding his pillow. 

There was concern in his eyes, laying a hand on Hikaru’s shoulder.

“You dreamt about it too?” 

He sighed shakily, nodding, making room on the bed for his brother. 

“Yeah… I… I dreamt about when they first started running me through that course….”

Hideki frowned, climbing up beside him, bringing an arm around his shoulders.

“I saw… I’m so sorry that happened… I’m sorry I wasn’t there-”

“Don’t!” He snapped a little before taking a deep breath, composing himself. Hideki was technically his “little” brother. He had to be responsible. “Don’t apologize for something you can’t help… They probably would’ve killed you too.”

Hideki hugged him tightly.

“Still…”

Hikaru returned the embrace as the two lied back in the bed, huddling close.

It had been a long last couple of days. Finalizing paperwork, giving statements to the police, getting what was still at their parents' house. Most of it wound up in basement storage, the rest, the boys put up in their rooms, recreating what their setups used to be before. But nightmares still were a pain to deal with. 

Especially, when they were so intense that sometimes both twins dreamt about the same thing.

“We should tell them tomorrow.” Hideki yawned a little, burrowing his face into his pillow. “I don’t wanna lose more sleep.”

Hikaru brought the blanket up around him, laying down again.

“Yeah… Me too.” He closed his eyes, sighing heavily. “Sides… the ceremony’s on Friday.”

“Don’t remind me…” Hideki pulled the blanket up over his head. “I didn’t wanna go back to the water just yet.”

“That says a lot, considering if you had your choice we’d have all lived in Cacharadon for life instead of just a few months.”

“... That was different.”

Hikaru brought an arm over him. 

“I know.”

I know all too well.

He nuzzled Hideki, humming softly. He didn’t want either of them to sleep just yet. Not with minds fogged over with nightmares and memories that were all too fresh.

Hideki smiled a little, recognizing the tune. A song their mother had sung to them when they were small… and still did, even if now it was in dreams.

“And all the light will be, will be… and all the waves, the sea…” Hikaru sung softly, breaking off into humming once more.

“And all the waves, the sea… And all the light will be…” Hideki yawned, nuzzling his twin, sighing in content.

Full moon swims, Mom’s Enya music blasting in the car on that rocky beach…

I promise, I’m gonna take care of him… I promise.

“Hey… Hikaru?”

“Yeah?”

Hideki smiled faintly, closing his eyes.

“I’m glad you’re back.”

Hikaru smiled softly, curling up beside him.

“I’m glad to be back.”

oooooo 

Carmen yawned, heading out of the master bedroom. She had to get an early start if everyone was going to eat on time.

She swore the last few days had gone by like a blur. From a mother of one, open to the idea of trying for another, to suddenly having three.

She stopped short by Hikaru’s room, listening in.

He was still fast asleep… they both were, curled up beside each other. She peered in, noting one of the boys had kicked off the blanket in the middle of the night.

They have to get up soon… but I can spare them a few more minutes.

She went in, dusting off the blanket before tucking the boys back in. She looked them over, sighing in content.

These were her boys now.

They’re really my kids now….

I can’t replace Aika, but I’m gonna do everything in my power to be a good mother to them. 

She kissed their foreheads, starting to make her way out… wincing as Hideki let out a yawn, sitting up.

The boy stretched, wincing as his joints cracked, looking to her blearily.

“... Ohayo…”

“Morning…” She put a finger to her lips. “You can go back to sleep. It’s okay.”

Hideki shook his head, getting out of bed, making sure Hikaru was still fully covered.

“Nah…” He followed her out, closing the door behind them. “What’s goin on today? More legal stuff? Another check up?”

“Nope, none of that. We got a reprieve from that mijo.”

Hideki smiled, keeping close to her as they headed for the kitchen.

“I really like it when you say that.”

Carmen smiled, ruffling up his hair a little.

“You’re my son.” She straightened up. “Now, you wanna help me make breakfast?”

“I was hoping. Things have been so crazy lately, I’ve never gotten to really help out.” Hideki grinned sheepishly. “And your food is so yummy. I really wanna learn how to make it.”

“Maybe we can help each other. You good with Japanese cooking?”

“My specialty!”

“I suck at it. Nothing ever tastes the way it does when Eiji cooks. Maybe you could give me a hand?”

Hideki beamed, grabbing up an apron hanging off the island, tying it on.

“It’d be my pleasure.”

They got right to work, the kitchen soon turning into a flurry of activity. 

Carmen watched him out of the corner of her eye, noting how fast he moved, all across the kitchen without missing a single beat.

This was one of the few times he was truly relaxed. He could just focus on the meal that was forming before him, adjusting the flavors.

“Alright, the trick for a really delicious miso soup is this.” Hideki carefully placed about half a teaspoon of miso into the ladle, using a set of metal chopsticks to whisk it into the broth. “You go, just a little at a time until it’s how you like it.” He poured a bit out into two tasting spoons. “Here.”

Carmen took a taste, sighing happily at the mellow flavor.

“Oh, that is the good stuff.”

“Right? I like about this much, with a little bit extra because we’re adding tofu that’ll really suck all the flavor up.” Hideki watched her for a moment as he went to cut the tofu… twirling the knife in his hand before doing so.

“Hey! No one likes a show off but me.” She laughed. 

“Hee?”

Even with what he deems as simple he has such a passion for it… I wonder…

“Hideki?”

“Hm?” He looked up.

Carmen stirred the pot on the stove, giving him a curious look.

“How much do you like cooking?”

He smiled, looking back down at the cutting board. 

“Cooking just has always been a part of me. Ever since I was little and helping Okaa-san in the kitchen.” He chuckled a little. “I was always getting in her way, wanting to know what magic she was making in that tiny kitchen back in Tokyo.”

“Aww… That’s wonderful.” She hurried by him to set another pod in their coffee maker, sighing happily as the aroma of fresh coffee made itself present. 

He snickered.

“Whaaat?”

“No, sorry just…” Hideki snickered again, giving her a grin. “You sound just like Hikaru!”

Carmen blinked.

“Wait… Hikaru already drinks coffee!?”

“Only during competition stuff for his robotics club stuff. or when he’s tinkering. All night. “

She eyed the cup.

“I guess I should be glad it’s only certain occasions, eh?”

“Yeah, he’s trying to get better about it. Used to be really bad during cram sessions for school.” Hideki rolled his eyes. “Otou-san had to cut him off.”

Carmen frowned a little.

“Right…”

“You two don’t have to call us anything you don’t want to. We’re fine if you just wanna call us by our names, or even just “Hey you,” it’s your decision, boys. There is no pressure.”

The twins were confused, giving Carmen and Eiji bewildered looks. They had just come back from the court hearing about custody being given to the Miyamotos… They were confused to say the least.

“Why?” Hikaru asked, tilting his head. 

“Because, we don’t wanna replace your parents. We love you and want the best for you… including what you’re comfortable calling us by.” Carmen explained.

“Well, we already talked about that.” Hideki rubbed the back of his neck, biting his lip.

Hikaru looked up at the ceiling.

“Otou-san and Okaa-san. Father and Mother. That’s how we’ll call our...” Hikaru looked down. “Our late parents..”

“If it’s okay with you guys.”

“Of course.”

They’re good kids.

She shook her head, trying to get back to her previous train of thought before she snapped her fingers.

“Hideki, where do you want to go with cooking?”

“Eh?” He gave her a confused look. “Why?”

“Well… I wanna get to know you better. I wanna know what your passions are, your dreams… All that.”

He grinned sheepishly.

“Well… promise not to laugh?”

“Mother’s honor.” She smiled softly.

“Well… I wanna open a restaurant.” He said quietly. “One with all kinds of techniques and good food, for really good prices, so people all over can come and get a good meal. I wanna make people happy with what I make for them.” He gave her a small grin. “Like you.”

Carmen smiled softly.

“Oh, mijo…”

“What do you think?”

“I think, we’ll be setting up a culinary school trust fund too.”

She squeaked a little when he rushed to her, hugging her tightly.

“You mean it?!” He asked, an excited look in his eyes. 

Carmen brought an arm around him, kissing his head.

“I promise. And when you open that restaurant, I’ll be first in line.” She cupped his cheek a little. “Okay?”

Hideki smiled brightly.

“Okay!” He chirped before hurrying back to the stove. “You’re so cool!”

Carmen grinned to herself.

Heh… I’m the “cool” mom.

oooooo 

“BIG BROTHER!!!”

Hikaru yelped as he was awoken. He coughed, trying to catch his breath, looking up… to see the big blue eyes of Ken looking down at him. The little boy had a bright smile on his face, sitting on his chest.

“Good morning!” He chirped.

It took him a moment to register what just happened before groaning, trying to pull his pillow over his head.

“Nooo, not morning. Go back to bed.”

“Nuh uh, I know that trick!” He giggled before flinging the pillow away. “C’mon, wake up!!”

Hikaru rolled his eyes, smirking. Before Ken could respond, the teen lunged up, pulling him into his arms.

“RAWR!”

“EEEP!” He squealed, wiggling up a storm. “The monster has me!”

“BWUAHAHAHAHA!” Hikaru laughed, messing up his hair even more. “THE KING OF THE PREDATOR BORN HAS DESCENDED!!”

“EEEEK!” Ken laughed harder, squirming. “OKAMI! HALP!”

“Not even dogs can save you now!” 

Heh… Reminds me of when me and Deki were this little. We jumped on our parents a lot to wake them up too…

Hikaru stopped after a moment, hugging Ken close to him. 

I’m still tired…

“Hikaru?” Ken asked, tilting his head.

“Huh?”

“Are you okay?” 

Hikaru smiled, exhaustion in his eyes.

“I will be kiddo. You ever have bad dreams?”

Ken fumbled with his fingers, nodding.

“All the time.” He said softly, looking down. “Of lots of stuff.”

Hikaru ruffled his hair.

“I had bad dreams last night.”

Ken leaned up, wrapping his arms around him.

“I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay, Shark Pup. C���mon, let’s go see your-our family.” He lifted him up, carrying him out. “Where is your fluff ball anyways?”

“I dunno.” Ken blinked. “Kami usually always comes when I call.”

There was a whimpering coming from the kitchen as they made their way in… trying not to laugh.

Okami was laying at Hideki’s feet, whining every time he flipped the rolled omelette he was making.

“Okaaamiii!” Ken whined, hopping out of Hikaru’s arms. “You silly!”

Hikaru rolled his eyes.

“Can never trust anyone around Deki’s cooking. They all become entranced.” he snuck up behind his twin, ruffling up his hair. “Nya! You freakin food siren!”

“HEY! KARU!!!” 

Carmen giggled, shaking her head.

“Hikaru, Ken, help me set the table. Hideki, go get Eiji, please?”

“Kay!”

“Si, Mommy!” Ken hugged her around the waist before hurrying to do as asked. 

It wasn’t long before Eiji came down the stairs, the man still wearing his pajamas.

“Morning…” He yawned, kissing Carmen on the cheek. “How are all my favorite people?”

“Starving.” Carmen nuzzled him. “How’d you sleep?”

“Barely.” He tucked his head into her neck, sighing heavily. “M’just so tired.”

“I know, mi amor…” She stroked his back. “Now, make yourself comfortable. Breakfast is ready.”

“Oh.” He looked at the spread, giving her a wide eyed look, more awake now. 

It was a full traditional Japanese breakfast. The kind he usually made on the weekend.

“...  You did this!?”

“We did it together.” Hideki smiled, setting the rice cooker down on the table, serving himself. “I wanted to help.”

Eiji smiled, sitting down, putting his hands together.

“This is gonna be wonderful. Alright. together now!”

“THANK YOU FOR THE FOOD!”

This is just what I needed. Oooh sweet glorious food. He closed his eyes, sighing happily. 

“Hideki, you are a genius in the kitchen.”

The boy beamed.

“T-Thank you.”

“That’s my bro.” Hikaru offered a fist bump. “Great job, Otouto.”

“Hee.” He met it. “Thanks Hikaru… Did you ever get back to sleep?”

“... Moderately?”  He sighed, leaning back in his chair. “There’s just… a lot on my mind lately.”

Eiji and Carmen exchanged a concerned look.

“You don’t have to tell us right away…” Carmen laid a hand on his shoulder. “But we want to help if we can.”

Hikaru fidgeted, looking down. He shook his head.

“Hey.” She tilted his chin up. “We’re never gonna judge you. No pressure, but I have your back.” She gave him a serious look. “You’re my son now too.”

Hikaru smiled faintly.

“Yeah… I know.” He played with his food a little. “I’m just… I guess I’m still not… me again.”

“That’s okay.” Carmen squeezed his shoulder. 

“Like Carmen said, we got your back.” Eiji gave him a reassuring look. “We’ll get you the help you need. Both of you.”

“I… I guess it wouldn’t hurt. To see someone about all this.” Hikaru propped his chin up. “I’m just… I’m so tired.”

“That’s what’ll happen. Honestly, I’m proud of you for speaking up.” Eiji’s gaze softened. “This makes it a bit easier. I actually did make an appointment for you both. Separate therapists but if you want the same one-”

“Same one!”

Hikaru looked up at him, raising an eyebrow.

“Is that why you were up all night?”

Eiji rubbed the back of his neck.

“Guilty as charged. You guys have been through stuff. No kids your age should’ve had to endure.”

“And we just want the best.”

Hikaru leaned over, hugging Carmen with his free arm, relaxing a little bit.

“... Thank you.”

“You’re welcome, mijo.”

I just…. I can’t do this alone.

But it’s okay. I’m gonna get better.

I’m gonna be okay.

[stemrobotechnology]

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The population is increasing with every second and world is rapidly evolving to keep up with the demands and desires of the generation and to adapt itself for the problems and quests of the future world.

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[nayutai]

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A/N: This is the longest thing I’ve ever written in my life dear God. Fanfic authors that write stuff this long on the regular deserve a medal and an ice cream cone.

Word Count: 10,039

The Center is a stark contrast from all of the stories I’d heard as a child. I’d been terrified with tales of needles and forced scientific research but the view in front of me is a far cry from what I’ve envisioned. The building is made of sandstone and brick with roses of varying colors blooming everywhere. There’s a small fountain out front surrounded by more flowers and couple stone benches. The entire setup screams love. That ideal is further cemented when we walk inside. Everyone is smiling and majority of the nurses moving through the halls are dressed in some shade of red or pink. It’s absolutely nauseating. Tae squeezes my hand which is covered in his much larger one as we walk up to the reception desk.

“Hi! How can I help you today?” The peppy nurse asks as we sit in the two chairs set out in front of her desk.

“We have an appointment with Dr. Min. Kim and Garrison” Tae responds. I’m so glad that he’s able to take over like this because I’ve been running on autopilot for the past three days since The Incident occurred. The nurse quickly checks us in then gives us at least 10 pages of paperwork to fill out.

“Since you two are new patients I’ll need you to fill all this out for me. It’s front and back so make sure you don’t miss anything.” She smiles brightly as she hands over the clipboard and a pen with a bright pink flower superglued to the top of it. We make our way out to the waiting room to bare our souls to all of this paperwork.

“When were we mated? February 27th” The documents don’t take nearly as long to complete as I thought they would but the information they ask for is borderline intrusive. Have we consummated our relationship? If so, how often are we sexually involved? Tae wiggles his eyebrows at that question which makes me smile for the first time since we walked through those doors.

Thankfully we don’t have to wait too long to see Dr. Min once we hand in our paperwork. He’s not quite what I imagined he would be after seeing the other staff members. His smile is bright and wide when he greets us but I can tell he’s a man who likes to show his happiness in ways other than a permanent smile. Nevertheless, his very aura is calming. There’s a picture of a smiling toddler in the arms of a woman with a matching smile perched proudly on his desk.

“Dr. Min Yoongi, pleasure to meet you both,” He says enthusiastically as he shakes our hands before rounding his desk to sit down. “So, what seems to be the problem?” Suddenly he’s all business as he grabs a pen so that he can take notes. The shift is almost a little jarring but time is of the essence I guess.

Tae immediately starts rattling off the details of what happened that day in my apartment. I interject here and there but ultimately leave the storytelling up to him. Dr. Min listens intently, occasionally making a few notes in what I’m assuming is our file. His brow furrows the more Tae speaks. I can practically see the gears in his head turning as he tries to piece together the information that we’re giving him.

“When you say the soulmate mark was fading, how exactly was it doing that?” he looks up from his notes to elaborate. “Did it go letter by letter? Were all of the letters fading slowly at once?”

“It-it was more like when you move a piece of paper over a candle flame. Bits and pieces of each letter seemed to just burn away but it stopped when he grabbed my arm.” I realize that this is the first time that I’ve actually said this out loud since I’d called my mom in a panic that day. It sounds just as outlandish now as it did then.

Dr. Min mumbles a curse under his breath before hastily reaching for his phone. He looks as if he’s been kicked in the knee. He punches a few numbers, glancing at his watch as he waits for his call to be answered.

“I need you in my office now.” He opens his mouth to continue but whoever he’s on the phone with interrupts him to which he rolls his eyes. “Shove that quesadilla up your ass and get in here now.”

This is a far cry from the happy, smiling doctor that greeted us when we first arrived. Frankly, he looks stressed and maybe even a little scared. He gives us a small smile but it’s nowhere near as calming as I think he intended it to be. If anything, I’m even more worried at the fact that he even feels we need to be calmed down. “I’m going to be honest with you guys. If this is what I think it is, it’s bad”

A frazzled man in a white coat that matches Dr. Min’s suddenly bursts through the door. “Hi, I’m Dr. Kim Seokjin.” He quickly shakes our hands before leaning against the filing cabinet behind Dr. Min’s desk. He glances over at Dr. Min with a look that says this better be good. Must have been one hell of a quesadilla.

“Tell Dr. Kim exactly what you told me word for word.” Tae and I share worried glances but nevertheless, we recount every detail of what happened for Dr. Kim. By the time we’re done, his face is a mask of stress just like Dr. Min’s.

“This can’t be what I think it is. Yoongi, tell me this isn’t what I think it is.” A deep sigh leaves Dr. Min as he drops his pen to press his fingers to his temples, eyes tightly closed as he mumbles something to himself.

“What do you think it is?” Tae asks apprehensively.

“Simply put, it’s magic. Faerie magic if you want to be more specific.” Dr. Kim explains rather reluctantly.

“Wait, faeries?” I ask with a confused glance between the two frazzled doctors. “Are you really telling me that Tinker Bell tried to burn his initials off of my wrist?”

“No, no, Tinker Bell is what we call a benevolent faerie. The one responsible for what happened to you? Not so much.” Dr. Min explained. “The magic these faeries practice is old and dark. It’s also the only magic strong enough to” Dr. Min takes a deep breath as if to stable himself “to break a soulmate bond”

It suddenly feels like all of the air has been sucked out of the room. The Earth seems to have stopped spinning on its axis. I can see Dr. Kim’s lips moving but my brain can’t process what he’s saying. It all sounds like gibberish. The feeling of Tae’s hand tightly squeezing mine is the only thing keeping me anchored to reality. Someone, somewhere is trying to split Tae and I apart for some unknown reason and I begin to feel physically sick at the prospect of losing him.

“Jess” The sound of Tae calling my name makes me blink my eyes open though I’m not sure when I’d even closed them. “Jess, come back to me.” He’s got my face cupped in his large hands as I see the doctors standing over his shoulder in concern.

“What happened?”

“Panic attack. A perfectly normal response to what’s happening right now” Dr. Min responds as he returns to his desk. Dr. Kim busies himself checking my pulse and vital signs as Tae looks on.

“I’m checking the two of you into The Center for an extended stay until we can get to the bottom of this.” Dr. Min explains. “We have people who handle this sort of thing but you two physically cannot leave each other’s sides until we’ve got this sorted out. Only the touch of a soulmate can stop this faerie’s magic.”

“Wait but what about school? Our jobs? Our…lives?” I ask incredulously while Tae nods in agreement.

 “I know this is extremely abrupt and inconvenient but, in order for us to help you two, we need to keep you here.” Dr. Min explains as he pushes his phone closer to us. “We don’t know who is trying to break your bond nor do we know why.”

 “We can’t force you to stay but if you want to hold on to each other then it’s in your best interest to do what we say.” Dr. Kim adds on.

Tae releases my hand to drag both of his down his face. For the first time, he lets it show just how tired and worried he is. He’s been hiding his feelings for the sake of my sanity but I can see the weight of everything settling on his shoulders. This is bad. Very bad. He’s been so strong but it’s my turn now.

 “We’ll stay but I need to make some arrangements.” Both doctors relax a bit in obvious relief.

 Dr. Min slides his phone closer to me. “Call whoever you need. I need to go speak with the lab techs. There’s a battery of tests that need to be run before we can even begin to try and sort all of this out.”

 The two men quickly make their exit and I immediately pick up the phone. After dealing with two universities, two crappy places of employment, and two sets of worried parents, I am both mentally and physically drained. A knock on the closed office door precedes Dr. Min poking his head into the room. Tae waves him in and he returns to his desk.

 “The nurses in the long-term ward told me that they’ll have a room ready for you two in about an hour so while they’re doing that I’ll go over the tentative plan of action we’ve come up with.” Dr. Min informs as we listen attentively.

“First and foremost, we have informed the investigative division of your situation.” I didn’t realize that The Center even had an investigative division. I’d always thought it was just a hospital of sorts for soulmate issues. “The involuntary severance of a soulmate bond is actually a serious crime so they’ll be looking for the culprit on their end using the results from the tests we run.”

“And what kind of tests will you be running exactly?” Tae asks as he squeezes my hand in his.

“Magic this powerful always leaves behind remnants so we’ll be running some blood tests on Ms. Garrison since she seems to be the main target of this faerie. We’ll also be running some less…conventional tests such as what we call Readings.”

“Why do I feel like this Reading is going to be less fun than actual reading?” I ask apprehensively. My left nipple is tingling in a way that tells me I won’t like whatever the hell a “Reading” is. Tae always laughs at me when I say that but in all my 21 years my left nipple has never let me down. It’s always guided me through life like a trusty compass and right now it’s telling me that eating nails would be more fun than whatever Dr. Min is talking about.

“I’m not going to lie to you, Reading aren’t very pleasant.” I knew it. Another point for the left nipple. “First you need to understand that magic is akin to a fingerprint when it comes to trying to find out who did what. Essentially what happens is one of our lab fellows will put you in a coma of sorts and they’ll then use the remnants of the magic left in your system to try and trace it back to the faerie responsible for it.”

“But Jess will be okay, right?” I can feel Tae’s panicked energy radiating off of him in waves as squeezes my hand ever tighter.

“Most people come out of Readings completely unscathed; however, the initial toll they take on a person’s mind and body can be a bit overwhelming so she’ll need to stay in that comatose state for at least 24 hours afterwards to give her body time to recuperate.”

My lower lip is drawn between my teeth almost instinctively as my anxiety starts to skyrocket. Finding and being with my soulmate was supposed to be the most exhilarating time of my life and up until now it has been. It’s so unfair that we only got to experience that type of bliss for such a short amount of time.

As if sensing my growing unease, Tae starts rubbing circles in the palm of my hand. I can feel my heart rate slowly returning to normal as he continues his ministrations. Dr. Min goes over a few more basic things before his phone rings again notifying him that our room is ready.

Tae and I are pleasantly surprised that our hospital room is more like a hotel suite with heart rate monitors.

Noticing our expressions, Dr. Min pipes up from his spot by the door as our nurse Miranda sets to hooking up the equipment, “We like to make our patients as comfortable as possible. It’s bad enough that you have to be in the hospital in the first place may as well make it like home.” He shoves off of the door frame before bidding us goodbye. “I’ll see you two in the morning.”

Our parents stop by not long after the doctor leaves with all of our stuff. Of course, the two mothers in the room can’t stop fussing over us. That is until Tae’s younger sister Mihyun gently places Tae’s duffel bag on the bed to reveal a sleeping Yeontan on top of his clothes. That dog can sleep through everything.

Tae and I immediately squeal as we descend upon our “child” while his mom descends on his sister for sneaking Yeontan into the hospital. He gives an excited yip before launching himself into Tae’s waiting arms. We’re allowed exactly five minutes of playtime before Tae’s mom is shooing Mihyun out of the room with Tannie hidden under her baggy sweatshirt.

“We’ll leave you two to get some rest,” My mom says as she kisses my forehead. “Oh, and call Deja. She’s worried sick about the both of you.”

 It’s not till the door shuts behind our family that the excitement of the day finally starts to catch up to me. My eye lids feel like lead weights are attached to them as I cuddle up to Tae under all of the blankets. He pulls me in closer to his side as he continues to flip through the channels on the big screen across from our bed.

“Tae,” he hums in response, glancing down at me before returning to his channel flipping. “I’m scared.”

“Me too, Jess. Me too.”

A sudden flash of light against my eyelids makes me groan as I sling my left arm behind me trying to connect with some part of Tae’s body. That boy is always leaving the blinds open talking about his precious natural light. I for one value my precious natural sleep more.

“Tae. Blinds.” He grumbles some nonsense in his sleep before turning over to ignore me.

“Good morning, sleepy heads!” A cheerful greeting from someone who is most definitely not my boyfriend jolts me out of my slumber. I panic for a moment as I’m not in a familiar bedroom until I remember the events from yesterday.

My sudden movement wakes Tae as he rouses from sleep next to me. He’s so cute in his half-asleep state that I almost forget Nurse Evil and the fact that she woke me up so suddenly.

“My name’s Laila and I’ll be your daytime nurse.” She informs us as she walks over to the computer next to our bed, scanning her ID as she inputs some information. “I need to draw some blood from you, Ms. Garrison if you don’t mind.”

“Of course I mind, but you’re just going to do it anyway” Tae pokes me in the side and I turn my glare on him instead. If there’s one thing I hate, it’s being awakened before I’m ready to do so and he knows this.

“Be nice.” He mouths to me but Nurse Laila seems entirely unaffected by my sour mood. She has the audacity to smirk as she preps my arm, feeling for a good vein to draw from. My left nipple tingles a little and I decide there and then that I don’t like woman.

The entire ordeal takes less than five minutes and she’s out the door just as quick as she came with several vials of blood and a promise to return with our test results when they arrive.

“I don’t like her.” Tae just rolls his eyes before rolling out of bed, arms stretched high above his head as he makes his way to the bathroom. “Where are you going? You can’t leave me here. What it something happens?”

“Well then I guess we’ll just have to shower together huh?” He wiggles his eyebrows at me before disappearing into the bathroom. A few seconds later his t-shirt comes flying out of the open door followed closely by his briefs. Cheeky fucker.

I look to my right and notice that the machine that’s keeping track of all my vital signs can be removed from its wall mount. I hope the manufacturer made it waterproof too but if they didn’t then that’s just too bad because the sound of Tae turning on the shower has set me into motion.

Tae’s head is turned upwards into the stream of water when I enter the bathroom. My mouth waters slightly at the way the muscles in his arms flex as he pushes the floppy strands of his hair out of his face. My mind wandered to days past spent pulling on that same fringe as he buried his head between my legs. Finally dragging my eyes away from his figure, I notice a small shelf on the other side of the shower that will do perfectly at holding this blasted machine.

I quickly strip off the flimsy hospital gown I’d been forced to wear before stepping into the shower. After making sure that the monitor wouldn’t fall off of the shelf, I move closer to Tae and loop my arms around his slim waist. I place soft kisses at the base of his necks before moving along one shoulder. A shiver runs through him much to my delight before he’s turning to face me.

“Hmm seems you decided to join me after all” the smirk on his face promises a good time as his lips descend upon mine.

My head rolls back as his lips move along my jaw before continuing down my throat. His little nips and sucks at my skin are sparking a fire in my veins. His large hands skim my hips until they’re gripping my ass, pressing his pelvis against mine. The feeling of his erection against my lower stomach pulls a low moan from my throat. Tae’s lips return to mine as he lifts me up against the shower wall, my legs wrapped tightly around his waist.

I pull away from the kiss with a gasp as this new position has the bulbous head of his length pressed against my neglected clit. My hips keen against him on their own accord as Tae dips his head to capture a hardened nipple in his mouth. He grazes it with his teeth, pulling back slightly before letting it go with a pop.

“Tae, please” I’m not entirely sure what I’m begging for but when Tae slides two of his long fingers into me I feel like I got what I asked for. Euphoria sings through my veins as he plunges his fingers into me over and over, making sure to hit that special spot each time. Right when I feel like I’m about to explode the bathroom door flies open and Nurse Laila’s voice is echoing around the bathroom. We freeze where we are.

“Ms. Garrison? Are you-oh…” The glass door of the shower is too fogged up to clearly see her but we can both tell when she realizes what exactly is going on in here. “Your heart monitor rate was pretty elevated but I see you’re just fine.”

Tae and I lock eyes at the sound of the door closing and immediately dissolve into uncontrollable laughter which quickly morphs into soft whines on my end at the way it causes my walls to clench around his fingers.

“Should I continue?”

“Yes please, Mr. Kim.”

A while later, I’m seated between Tae’s outstretched legs as he dries my hair since the wires keeps getting in the way when I try to do it. He’s humming a tune he’s probably making up as he goes and if we weren’t in a hospital I’d say this moment is perfect. There’s another knock on the door and I half expect to get another visit from Nurse Laila but its Dr. Min.

“Hello, love birds,” He’s sporting another one of his megawatt smiles and I can’t help but to smile back. It’s almost like smiling is a contagious condition around this man. “I finally got the results back from all of the blood tests and I’ve got good news and bad news.”

“Give us the bad news first, Doc.” I nod along in agreement with Tae. It’s better to just rip the band-aid off and get it over with.

“Fair enough well whatever faerie cast this spell has some serious, serious mojo. I’m honestly surprised that you didn’t pass out or worse. I’ve never seen levels this high. You’re one tough cookie.”

“That’s my girl!” Tae praises as he tightens his arms around me. I simply roll my eyes and await the so called good news that Dr. Min said he had.

“Fortunately, there are very few faeries that are even capable of casting spells this powerful. That along with the amount of magical remnants left in your system may very well tell us exactly who did this.”

“So basically, our extended stay may not be so extended?” I question warily, afraid that he’ll say it’s all a joke and blind me with his smile.

“That is exactly correct.” He checks his watch before moving to the computer and logging in, clicking a few things. “I ordered a Reading so they should be coming to get you for that later this afternoon most likely after you two have had lunch.”

Sure enough Nurse Laila comes to collect me for my Reading about an hour after we’ve finished lunch. She puts me in a wheelchair, hospital protocol according to her, and wheels me down the hall to the elevator with Tae tagging along as my designated “heart monitor holder”.

We get off on the basement floor of the Center though it looks more like a funeral parlor than a hospital at this point. The lighting is coming from golden sconces that line the walls and the floor is a super thick carpet the color of spilled blood. Every so often we pass by a small table with a golden urn sitting on it. I don’t even want to know what’s in those. Nurse Laila rounds a corner, stopping halfway down the hallway in front of an inconspicuous set of mahogany double doors. She knocks twice and I expect some sort of witch doctor to answer the door but that isn’t the case.

“Hello Nurse Park” The slightly flirtatious tone in her voice has me looking between Nurse Laila and the god among men that opened the door. This Nurse Park person returns her smile but it doesn’t reach his eyes and he looks supremely uncomfortable as he steps aside for Nurse Laila to steer me into the room.

“I’ll take it from here thanks.” He takes the handles of my wheelchair and I can practically sense him rolling his eyes as she makes a flirty remark on her way out of the door. “Keep me near the cross, Jesus. Anyway, it’s pleasure to meet you both. I’m Nurse Park but you can call me Jimin.”

“Cool so what’s up with you and Nurse Laila?” I question as I hop up onto the bed he’s parked my chair next to. This time I watch him roll his eyes as Tae snickers in an armchair next to my bed.

“I just started working here about two months ago and the second she found out that I haven’t found my soulmate yet just like her she’s been trying to get in my pants. I’d tell her I’m not interested but I’m an attention whore so whatever.” I nearly choke on my own spit as Tae claps his hands like a seal in laughter. It hasn’t even been five minutes yet and Jimin is already my favorite nurse.

When we finally calm ourselves down, Jimin motions for me to lay back on the bed as he prepares himself for this whole Reading thing. I watch him move around the room, taking notice of the way his black scrubs hug his ample backside. Tae flicks my bare leg rather harshly when he notices where my line of sight is focused. He doesn’t actually seem too bothered by it though probably because Tae appreciates a nice ass just as much as I do.

“So, what exactly is a Reading? What’s going to happen?” Tae asks as he curls up in the plushy armchair.

“Readings are actually a form of tracking spell. It’s along the lines of a bloodhound using a dirty sock to find the person who wore it.” He explains.

“A spell? Are you like a wizard or something?”

“Not a wizard, no. I come from a long line of witches actually so I think the correct term would be warlock but that’s much too dark for me. I prefer Magic Mike.” He winks at me as he settles down onto a stool behind my head. Tae snickers once more but the mood sobers when Jimin indicates that he’s about to get started.

“Taehyung, normally soulmates are not allowed in here when I’m performing a reading because it’s a difficult sight to see but I understand that there are special circumstances at work here. I can promise you that she won’t be in any pain but I also need you to promise me that you won’t interrupt because that will be detrimental to her and me. Are we clear?”

“Crystal”

“Okay now let’s get started.”

Jimin grabs a small bowl, grinding something up in it before dropping a lit match into whatever concoction he’s got mixed up. My eyes get wide at the purple flame that suddenly shoots out of the bowl that’s a bit too close to my head for my liking. A citrusy sweet smell caresses my senses as Jimin rubs some sort of oil onto his hands. The atmosphere in the room is peaceful and I hum contently when Jimin begins massaging his fingers into my temples. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say he’s some sort of masseur and not a warlock.

My eyes drift shut as he continues his ministrations, moving down until he’s working his fingers into the underside of my jaw. I’m on the verge of drifting off to sleep when Jimin starts mumbling in a language I’m quite sure isn’t English. A burning sensation starts at my temples and spreads throughout the rest of my limbs. My back arches from the bed at an angle that should be borderline painful and yet I feel nothing. It’s as if my entire being is contained in a small ball inside my head. I’m aware of everything my body is doing but I feel none of it.

Jimin’s hands have moved to the base of my neck but for whatever reason I can no longer hear the sound of his voice like I could before. It’s then I realize that I can no longer smell the scent of the oil he’d covered his hands in either. The burning sensation I’d felt at the start of this has also faded into nothingness. All of my senses are slowly fading and if I had control of my body I know I’d be flailing all over the place. I can’t even open my eyes. Now I see why Dr. Min said these Reading are unpleasant. It doesn’t hurt but being stripped of your senses like this is enough to drive anyone over the edge.

Just when I think I’m about to lose it, a flash of purple light appears behind my eye lids. Is it the flame Jimin lit earlier? It can’t be, can it? That purple light starts to take a shape that looks almost human. The blob of light soon sprouts hair the same color as the light it spawned from though the roots are a pure white. Skin the color of rich caramel soon takes the place of the purple light but it’s still a faceless human and it’s quite unnerving.

Just as her facial features begin to appear she disappears and the face of a man I’ve never seen in my life is in her place. His lips are full and pulled into a smile that has surely made a few people weak in the knees. Just then, something snaps and he disappears just like the woman before him. My senses return to me immediately after but they bring with them the same intense burning that landed us in this situation. Only this time it’s worse. So much worse. My entire body feels like it’s being doused in flames as a scream tears its way out of my throat.

“What the fuck did you do to her?” Tae yells as he quickly hops on the bed and pulls my writhing figure into his arms. Everywhere he touches instantly feels cool.

“This isn’t me!” He shouts as he grabs at some of the bottles and bowls he’s got in the room.

Tae wraps his hand around my wrist where his initials are as he holds my head to his chest. Tears are flowing down my cheeks as I try to focus on the sound of Tae’s voice in my ear whispering words of encouragement. Jimin’s hand suddenly touches my forehead and it’s covered in something gritty. He quickly says a few words in the same unknown language he was chanting earlier and the burning stops.

“What was that?” I choke out as I attempt to catch my breath.

“I have honestly never had anything like this happen before.” He seems genuinely flabbergasted as he rubs a warm wet cloth across my forehead. “I need to consult with my Elders.”

Jimin disappears through the door and returns a few minutes later with Dr. Kim in tow. He quickly sets to checking my vital signs as he fires questions off rapid fire at Jimin. Dr. Min flies through the door seconds later and the interrogation only intensifies. I can tell that Jimin is none too happy about having his work questioned like this. His fists are balled up tightly at his sides as he grits his teeth. It seems he’s fighting to hold back whatever choice words he’d like to throw at the doctors before him as his full lips twitch.

“I did everything by the book.” He opens his mouth to continue but words start tumbling out of his mouth before I can stop him.

“I saw a man too.” Silence overtakes the room in the wake of my confession. “I’ve never seen him before but I saw his face right before everything went wrong.”

“That is definitely not normal. I need to go speak with the Elders. Now.” He vanishes with a flourish of his hands.

                                                              ~

“Why are you interrupting my stories without an appointment, Jimin?” The Elder says though she never removes her eyes from her television set. Teleporting to her living room wasn’t my first choice but this evil ass faerie didn’t leave me with much of one.

“My apologies Elder Ashlyn.” I bow as deep as possible to show that I come in good faith. “We have an emergency of the faerie variety.”

“It must be important if you dared to interrupt All My Children for this.” She waves a hand towards the armchair to her left. “Sit.” I do just that and with great haste.

“There is a faerie trying to break a soulmate bond. I performed a Reading to trace the spell and somehow they used it to make a separate, more powerful attack.” Elder Ashlyn finally turns from her TV to look at me. The fact that I actually have her attention lets me know that this is just as serious as I thought it was which is an oddly validating feeling.

“The person you performed the Reading on, did they happen to see someone else other than the faerie?” I’m taken aback at her question as I hadn’t even mentioned the man Jess had seen yet.

“Well…yes. How did you know that?” Elder Ashlyn chuckles humorlessly as she turns the television off completely, turning her body to face me.

“I know you’ve been around a while Jimin but it seems you’ve forgotten that I’ve lived nearly three times as long.” She steeples her fingers beneath her chin as she considers me for a moment. “I’ve seen this before. Only once, but it’s an experience I’ll never forget.”

One of her fingers twitches and a massive red book appears in my lap. She explains that everything I need to know about what’s going on is in this book. I quickly flip it open and curse inwardly when I realize that it’s written completely in Elotian, the language of the first witches to ever exist. Fuck I should’ve payed more attention in my studies when I’d been forced to take classes on the dead language of my ancestors. I can speak it enough to cast some of the more powerful spells but I sure as hell can’t read it. Elder Ashlyn sniffs in disdain when she sees me struggling to read it. With another twitch of her finger, the words on the page are suddenly written in a language I can actually understand.

“Is this correct?” I question in absolute shock. I know what I just read but there’s no way it can be true.

“I’m afraid it is, Jimin. Now let’s get you back to the Center so we can fix this.”

“We? You’re coming with me?”

“I believe that’s what I just said, Jimin. Listening is key.” I blink wildly as I find myself no longer sat in an armchair in Elder Ashlyn’s but rather back in my Reading room at the Center. God, I hope I can be an Elder one day because I can barely teleport myself sometimes let alone two people at once. She’s even changed her clothes into the long, black robes befitting a witch of her status.

The room is empty so I’m assuming that they took Jess and Tae back upstairs to their room. When we reach the extended stay ward, a hushed whisper moves through the gang of nurses manning the floor as they see Elder Ashlyn gliding through the halls. She’s made quite a name for herself and I’m sure they’re all curious as to why she’s made an appearance.

I remember the room number from Jess’ file so I make a beeline straight for it, cringing as Nurse Laila winks in my direction when we pass by. The door is closed when we reach it so I knock once and open it once Tae shouts to invite us in. They smile at me when I enter but they falter a bit in what looks like confusion when they take notice of Elder Ashlyn following behind me.

She’s intimidating as hell and she knows it. Her hair is a deep ebony shade that seems to blend in with her robes, making the striking blue of her irises even more striking when coupled with the chocolate tone of her skin. She extends a perfectly manicured hand towards the couple as she introduces herself.

“I hear you two are having a bit of a problem.” She opens her mouth to continue when Dr. Min and Dr. Kim stumble into the room, tripping over themselves in their haste. The nurses no doubt alerted them to Elder Ashlyn’s presence the second they could. They both bow deeply the second they right themselves, giving her the respect she’s due.

“Elder Ashlyn, to what do we owe this great pleasure?” Dr. Kim asks nervously after Dr. Min shoves his elbow into his side. Those two act more like brothers than colleagues sometimes.

“I know what’s going on and I know how to fix it.”

                                                           ~

Hearing that someone not only knows exactly what’s happening to me and Tae but also how to fix it has my heart seizing up with joy. This is the first time we’ve been able to get a definitive answer from someone and I’m hanging on to her every word.

“So, what is going on?” Tae asks as everyone else seems to be frozen.

“Miss Jess here has not one, but two soulmates and the third wheel is trying to change that.” Two soulmates? She says it so calmly as if she hasn’t just taken my entire world and tossed into the air. Four jaws collectively hit the floor at this newfound information.

“So…the man I saw,” I trail off unable to actually say it out loud.

“Yes, he’s your second mate.” She confirms. “This type of thing happens once every millennia or so and the lore says that you are to meet both of them at the same time but sometimes things don’t happen as they should.”

“So basically what you’re saying is that I’m supposed to share my soulmate with some other man? That’s complete and utter bullshit and I won’t do it.” Tae is absolutely furious. It was bad enough that someone is trying to break our bond but to find out that I was never just his to begin with is probably a crushing blow.

“So, what do we do?” I question, holding on to Tae for dear life.

“First we find the faerie who cast the spell and I only know of one who has enough mojo and the gall to do this.” The Elder holds out her hand with her palm turned skyward and a woman suddenly appears. Her face is unfamiliar but I’d recognize that hair anywhere. “Her name is Antoinette and despite her appearance she’s been around longer than some of the Elder Witches, including me.”

“How can we help?” Dr. Min inquires.

“Monitor her temperature very closely.” She informs as she waves a single hand in my direction. “I’ve stabilized her internal temperature at 98 so if it budges at all, I need to know about it. Jimin and I will be doing all of the heavy lifting on this one.”

“What happens if this other guy succeeds?” Tae has been silently brooding for so long that hearing his voice makes me jump a little.

“Should the bond be broken, you’ll go back to being unmated only this time there will be no one for fate to lead you to.” The Elder says solemnly. I can see her concern for us in her cerulean eyes. “As for Jess, fate will most likely lead her towards this second as they are soulmates.”

The thought of losing Tae has bile rising at the back of my throat as I continue to cling to him. Meeting him felt like taking a breath of fresh air or seeing the sun after being trapped in darkness. I don’t know why my life is such a whirlwind. All I want is to live peacefully with my soulmate.

“We must go make some preparations. We’ll return when it’s time.” Just like that, Elder Ashlyn vanishes into thin air, taking Jimin with her.

A strange silence settles over the room as the two doctors excuse themselves as well, most likely to inform the nurses on what’s going on. The two of us just sitting next to each other in silence is not out of the norm for us but this quiet feels different. It feels heavy almost as if it’s choking us. Everything about this situation seems to be getting worse at every turn. I have a second soulmate out there somewhere who is trying to take Tae out of the picture to have me all to himself.

“Tae I-” he shushes me with a finger to my lips.

“Don’t apologize because I know that’s exactly what you’re about to do.” I open my mouth to protest but he shushes me once more. “None of this is your fault, Jessie.” My eyes water at the nickname that he normally reserves for when I’m in a shit mood and he wants me to smile. Even now when we’re in danger of losing each other he’s still trying to cheer me up.

“I love you,” I choke out as I sob escapes me. “so, so much.” He sighs mumbling an I love you into my hair as he pulls me even closer.

His breathing is ragged as his emotions finally get the better of him. He whispers words of love and encouragement in my ear as he pulls the hair tie out of my hair so my curls fall down around us. His fingers quickly bury themselves in the ringlets as soon as they’re able to, scratching gently at my scalp. I cling to him as tightly as I can afraid that he’ll disappear if I let up for even a second. We must have fallen asleep at some point because I’m awakened by the sound of my phone ringing. I recognize the song as the one I’d set for Deja.

“Hello” I croak out, cringing at the sound of my unused voice. I sound like I swallowed glass.

“Ew why do you sound like microwaved death in a moldy hot dog bun?” Deja has never been one to hold back what she’s thinking. I can’t help but smile at her tom foolery.

“It’s a lot. Can you and Hobi come see us?” I haven’t laid eyes on my best friend in over a week and that’s a crime against God himself.

“Sure can see you in an hour.” I hear her yelling at Hobi before she hangs up and smile at the fact that my best friend is coming to see me.

Fifty-eight minutes later I hear a commotion going on at the nurse’s station down the hall and there’s only one explanation for the rising sound of yelling.

“Is that Deja?” I nod my head yes as I climb out of Tae’s arms, making my way to the door.

“What do you mean I can’t see her?” Deja is about to blow her lid. I just feel it. I poke my head out and see she’s arguing with Nurse Laila. Hobi is standing behind her with his hands on her hips in case he needs to restrain her and I notice Jungkook standing next to him for backup. Part of me wants to let Deja chew her out but I decided enough is enough.

“Deja!” She stops mid yell to look at before flipping Nurse Laila off and walking down to our room. I can hear mumbling curses the entire way until she reaches me, pulling me into a tight hug.

“Can you believe that trifling heifer told me I couldn’t see you because I’m not family?” She fusses. “Just because we didn’t come out of the same vagina doesn’t mean we’re not family.”

“No printer just fax.” I finally pull away and drag the both of them into the room.

Hobi, Jungkook, and Tae immediately go off on a bro tangent on the couch in the corner talking about whatever it is the two of them talk about. Judging by the devious smirks on their faces, I’m not even sure that I want to know.

“Okay sis now spill the tea. What’s the diagnosis?” I take a deep breath and recount everything that’s happened since we’ve been at the Center and she surprisingly doesn’t interrupt. “Two mates? You lucky little shit how do you end up with two dicks to suck? I mean it sucks that one of them is evil and wants to destroy everything but still” Of course that’s what her sex crazed brain focuses on.

I open my mouth to reply when there’s a knock at the door. Seconds later, Nurse Laila comes flouncing into the room. Deja and I wear identical scowls as we look her up and down. The woman hasn’t been outright rude or mean but there is just something about her that rubs me the wrong way. My left nipple feels irritated and itchy every time she’s around.

“You, you, and you, I need you out. Visiting hours are over.” A quick glance at the clock tells me she’s full of shit and Tae notices it too.

“It’s barely 6 o’clock. Visiting hours don’t end till 9…” He lets his statement hang in the air almost like a challenge. The irritating nurse fiddles with her stethoscope though her smile retains its blinding quality.

“I’m aware of that Mr. Kim but that only applies to family members. Visiting hours for non-related parties end at 6.”

“Let’s ask Dr. Min and see what he says.” This time I notice her smile droop a bit as I reach for the phone. I maintain eye contact as I punch in the doctor’s extension, praying he’s in his office to answer.

“Dr. Min”

“Hello Dr. Min, it’s Jess Garrison. What time does visiting hours end for people who aren’t family?”

“There’s no difference. Visiting hours are over at 9 o’clock sharp for everyone. Didn’t your nurse tell you that.” He inquires and I can practically see the confused expression on his face.

“My nurse is a dirty liar but thank you Dr. Min. Have a great evening.” With that I hang up the phone. At this point, Nurse Laila is outright glaring at me. I have no idea what her problem is but she’s got the wrong one if she thinks I’m going to put up with her crap.

                                                            ~

A thick mist the color of a donkey’s ass bubbles over the edge of massive black cauldron. Everything about what’s going on is so cliché that it physically pains my warlock spirit.

“Is all of this really necessary, Elder Ashlyn?” I inquire as she hands me a large wooden oar to quite literally stir the pot.

“Magic this dark requires us to old school Jimin. Now keep stirring and don’t let it stick.” She instructs as she consults the recipe in her “magic cookbook”. She tosses in a few more ingredient and the smell coming off of this concoction would make Shrek himself puke his guts out. Me, being but a pure warlock, am on the verge of passing out from the stench while Elder Ashlyn seems totally unaffected. I’ll say it once and I’ll say it again, I can’t wait to be a freaking Elder. This shit stinks.

“Just how dark is this magic anyway?”

“This is blood magic.” The weight of her statement hangs in the air like the foul stench of this potion.

All magic obviously affects the person you cast it at but what many people don’t realize that the person who casts the spell is also affected. Blood magic had been outlawed centuries ago because people were using it to transfer the effects of performing dark magic – which could kill the people who practiced in it depending on the power of the spell – onto other people or animals. Breaking a soulmate bond requires some potent stuff which explains why the faerie hasn’t croaked like a frog but that doesn’t explain why Jess isn’t a corpse though. She didn’t even need the standard 24 hour recuperation after the Reading.

“They’re soulmates.” The Elder interrupts my train of thought to tell me something I already knew. Of course this strange man is Jess’ soulmate. That’s the whole reason he’s trying to break her bond with Tae in the first place.

“What?”

“That’s why Ms. Garrison isn’t six feet under. Antoinette probably added some of this second soulmate’s blood into her spell. It’s also the reason why Mr. Kim has been able to stop her with just a touch.” Everything suddenly clicks into place. Soulmates are intended to be our ultimate protectors so it makes sense that a spell containing the blood of her soulmate didn’t stop Jess’ heart like it should have.

The god awful concoction is nearing its completion according to the watchful Elder when she suddenly spaces out. She looks like Raven when she was having visions and I want to laugh but she’d probably smack me. When she blinks back to reality she looks visibly shaken. I’ve never seen her look like this, frightened almost.

“What happened? What’s going on?”

“The other Elders. They were attacked.” I drop my oar, nearly letting it slip beneath the surface of the foul substance I’d been stirring.

“Who would attack the Elders?” The Elders represent the oldest most powerful witches currently breathing and an attack on them is quite literally a suicide mission for anyone that dares to try it unless…unless this Antoinette wench is more powerful than Elder Ashlyn had previously let on. I mean, she did say that the broad is even older than her. A faerie that old is sure to be a magical powerhouse and she’s the only person with even half of a reason to want the Elders out of the picture. They’re the only ones able to stop her.

“Everyone lived but none of them are in fighting condition anymore. Apparently Antoinette and her minions organized a surprise attack” Well that doesn’t sound very good.

“Does that mean what I think it means?” I sure hope it doesn’t.

“Yes Jimin. We’re on our own now.” Fuck.

“Can’t we call in some more witches?” The look on Elder Ashlyn’s face tells me everything I need to know. She might be powerful, but she’s only one. The other Elders were supposed to help us.

“Our numbers have yet to bounce back from that last witch hunt in Salem.” We both shudder as we remember that hellacious period where our entire way of life was nearly extinguished. “It’s too risky to call in more help.”

Jesus be with us.

                                                             ~

“I think your left nipple was right this time.” Tae asks as we’re laying in bed, deciding to call it a night now that our friends have left. I snuggle up closer to his side.

“My left nipple is always right but what was it this time?” He chuckles and kisses my forehead before he answers.

“Nurse Laila. She’s suspicious and I don’t like it.”

“I told you she was a trifling bi-” Just as I’m about to insult this woman for everything she’s worth, Tae groans in agony. “What’s wrong?” I ask worriedly thinking I’ve accidentally elbowed him or something but he doesn’t answer.

Sweat is beading at his hairline and he’s clawing at his left arm. When I notice that his fingernails are beginning to draw blood, I shift on top of him and pin both of his arms to the mattress. It’s taking every ounce of my strength to keep him from breaking free which leaves me unable to press the call button for help. Guess I’ll have to do it the old-fashioned way. I scream as loud as I can as Tae continues to thrash around and yell as if he’s being scalded. The nurse who answers my calls takes one look into the room and immediately pages Dr. Min.

She runs over to push Tae’s shoulders into the bed when she sees that I’m in danger of being thrown off of his writhing form. His entire body is covered in sweat. I can feel the heat radiating off of him in waves. Tears well up in my eyes at the sight of him in so much pain. I’m hoping that my grip on his wrist will prevent anything from happening to the mark on his skin. A rush of air scares the living daylights out of both me and the nurse as Elder Ashlyn and Jimin suddenly appear at our bed side. They’re appearance is quickly followed by that of Dr. Min.

“Get off of him but don’t let go of his wrist.” I quickly clamber off of him, joining the nurse on the other side of the bed. His arm thrashes wildly now that I can’t hold it down and for a second I’m genuinely concerned that he might pull my arm out of its socket but the thought of letting go never crosses my mind.

“Jimin we need to do a barrier spell.” He nods once and they both wave their hands over my boyfriend. They begin chanting in what sounds like the same language Jimin had used during the Reading.

Tae suddenly stops moving as he’s wrapped in a greenish light. His body lifts from the bed a few inches, taking my hand with it as I continue to hold on. The light continues to grow brighter and brighter till I’m forced to look away. When it finally dies down, Tae is lying peacefully on the bed. It’s almost as if he’s sleeping.

“You can let go now.”

“What was that?” I ask as I crawl back onto the bed with Tae and pull him into my arms. Elder Ashlyn excuses herself to speak to Dr. Min and the nurse, leaving Jimin to answer my question.

“We put a barrier spell on him and your hand coincidentally. It will protect him from any and all magic, including ours, but it won’t last forever.” He runs a hand through the dark red strands that sit messily on his head. “A faerie like Antoinette will probably find a way to break it so I’m hoping we get to her before she can do that.”

“Will he wake up or will he just keep sleeping like this?” I gently brush Tae’s sweaty hair out of his forehead and undo a few of the buttons of his pajama top to hopefully help cool him off. Jimin runs a hand through his hair again before gripping the back of his neck and I can already tell that I won’t like his answer.

“I guess I forgot to mention that barrier spells are often called Sleeping Beauty spells for obvious reasons.”

“So will true love’s kiss wake him up?” Jimin huffs out a small laugh in spite of himself.

“I’m afraid the similarity to the fairytale stops with the sleeping. Only the person or in this case people who cast the spell are able to wake him up.” I nod my head in understanding, looking up from Tae’s face when Elder Ashlyn and Dr. Min re-enter the room.

Dr. Min moves to Tae’s side of the bed, logging into the computer to input some data before he starts hooking Tae up the identical heart monitor on his side of the bed. It had previously gone unused as the faerie’s magic always seemed to be directed at me, but in light of recent events it’s definitely needed now.

“Ms. Garrison, I’ve had a long talk with Dr. Min and we think it’s best that the two of you relocate to my residence.” The Elder informs me as she takes a seat in the couch. “I’ll be able to better protect the both of you there.”

“So when do we leave?”

“Now” She waves her hands and yet nothing changes. The last time she did that she straight up disappeared but this time nada. My neck nearly snaps when I look towards my window and instead of the rose garden in front of the Center that our room had a view of there is a thick wall of trees. They sway in the wind like funeral marchers.

“Did you really just bring our entire hospital room to your house?” Jesus Christ this woman is powerful. She looks like she’s barely older than me but it’s frightening to think just how much she can do.

“Not necessarily. I simply made this spare room look like your hospital room although I did snag the monitoring equipment. It’s quite useful.” She makes sure we’re comfortable before leaving to go do whatever it is Elder witches do in times of crisis. Jimin is about to do the same but I beg for him to stay a while longer.

It’s a little strange to see him in something other than his black scrubs but I’m not complaining. The tight, ripped jeans he squeezed himself into are just what the doctor ordered. The thought of asking to take his picture briefly crosses my mind just so I can show Tae just how thick he is. I know he’d appreciate this sight just as much as I do.

“What made you want to dye your hair red?” I question as he runs his hands through it for the millionth time today.

“I like switching it up. It was bright orange before this, wanna see?” He digs his phone out of his back pocket, scrolling for a bit before he’s handing it over to me.

“You’re probably the only person I’ve ever met who could actually do this and not look like a sad jack o’lantern.” He smiles before taking his phone back.

“I don’t know I think orange would look good on you too Ms. Jess.” I roll my eyes at such an outlandish thought. I would most definitely look like a sad jack o’lantern. Tae suddenly shifts in my arms, his burrowing deeper into my chest with a small sigh.

“I’m going to ring that faerie’s neck. She deserves to rot.” Jimin’s fists are tightly clenched at his sides, teeth clenched as he stares at Tae.

“Why do you think she decided to attack Tae instead of me this time?”

“I have no idea. We’re almost ready to summon her so we’ll get some answers then.” He stands suddenly from the stool he’d been sat on, walking over to the open window. “Then we’ll kill her.”

“Kill her?” My heart skips several beats at the thought of my newfound friend taking a life. No matter how much harm she’d brought down on us, killing her just feels like too much. “Is that really necessary?”

“Supernatural laws are very clear on this matter. Attempting to break a soulmate bond is a crime punishable by death in our world.” He turns finally to look at me. “Why do you care so much? She tried to rip you guys apart. Aren’t you happy we’re taking her down?”

“Of course I’m happy but she’s still a person.” He scoffs at that.

“She lost her humanity a long time ago, Jess.” He crosses the room until he’s towering over me. If he wasn’t my friend, he’d probably be very intimidating right now with the dark expression that’s clouding his soft features. “Try to get some sleep, okay? I’ll be down the hall if you need anything.”

The door clicks softly behind him as he leaves me alone with my sleeping boyfriend. He looks so peaceful like this but I just wish we could wake him up. With a deep sigh, I shift us around in bed a bit and try to take Jimin’s advice about getting some sleep. The bright light of my phone screen coming alive catches my attention in my peripheral. It’s a text message from a number I’ve never seen in my life.

252-799-3245: Hey uhm you don’t know me but I think we need to talk

Normally I’d delete a message like this and keep it pushing but curiosity gets the best of me. I quickly type out a response and wait, biting what little fingernails I have left.

252-799-3245: My name is Namjoon

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