Name: Chhayika Mishra
Alias: Mrityu — The Inevitable Truth. A name born from fear, later claimed with pride.
Codename (within R&AW): Eagle — The watcher, the predator, the perfect strike. Light as a bird, silent like a shadow.
Age: 24
Background: Raised in Delhi. A former school topper turned emotionally-scarred rebel. Cracked SSC-CGL amidst personal turmoil. Trained under the CBI's Special Ops Unit. Known for her razor-sharp instincts and cold, clinical logic—yet beneath that exterior, she quietly carries the weight of a haunted childhood.
Appearance: Sharp, unreadable eyes. Slim yet toned—every movement deliberate and efficient. Her calm, composed exterior rarely cracks. She dresses in crisp formals, often subtly layered with combat gear or traditional Indian attire. She always wears a black wristband from her childhood—never removed, never explained.
Personality: Fierce. Loyal. Calculated. Impulsive only under emotional pressure. She trusts very few—and guards her soul like a fortress. Her moral compass isn't flawless, but her intentions are always rooted in justice.
Spiritual Link: Born on Achala Saptami during the divine twilight hour at 6:30 PM—when the Sun begins to rest and shadows rise—symbolizing her duality: a soft reflection on the outside, blazing fire within.
Origin of Faith: Her mother had fasted and prayed during Chhath Puja, seeking a divine blessing. When Chhayika was born, she was believed to be Lord Ganesha's answer. Her first gold chain, still worn today, carries a tiny Ganapati pendant—gifted by her grandfather, forged from his own ring.
Mantra Before Mission: She silently recites the Ganesh mantra
"वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभः। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥"
before every mission—invoking clarity and fearlessness before embracing chaos.
Meaning of the Mantra:
"O Lord with the curved trunk and massive body, whose brilliance is equal to a million suns—remove all obstacles in my path, always and in all endeavors."
A spiritual invocation that centers her when strategy alone isn't enough.
Name Symbolism: Her name, Chhayika, means "a shadow, a reflection, a glimpse"—a presence that is quiet, mysterious, graceful, and unseen until needed. She is the Chhaya of the Sun God, born not just of flesh, but of prayer, dusk, and divine timing.
Essence Beyond the Codename:
While "Eagle" is her codename in R&AW circles, Chhayika is her soul.
She is what follows light, what outlives it, and what even death cannot claim.
Strengths:
Exceptional observational skills
Tactical brilliance
Multilingual: Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit
Master-level marksmanship
Unflinching in interrogation
Highly adaptive in combat situations
Weaknesses:
Buried emotional trauma
Deep fear of betrayal
Haunted by the thought of losing those she dares to love again
Signature Line:
"I am Mrityu — the only truth no one escapes. I do not aim. I eliminate."
Presence:
She is the most lethal walking weapon. Death herself.
Chhayika Mishra—the Eagle—who forgets nothing, neither enemy nor ally.
Her aim is not just accurate. It is absolute.
मृत्यु — जो एकमात्र अटल सत्य है।
जिसे नकारा नहीं जा सकता,
जो प्रत्यक्ष है,
और जिसे प्रमाण की आवश्यकता नहीं होती।
[Death — the only absolute truth.
It cannot be denied,
it is evident,
and it requires no proof.]
Traits:
Physical: Fit and elegant. Never fragile. Every step radiates power. Her appearance is classy; her voice, composed.
Mental: Combat-psychology expert. Trained in warfare, surveillance, and interrogation. Tactical and disciplined.
Emotional: Hardened by loss. She doesn't cry. She doesn't flinch. She feels deeply—but reveals nothing.