The next year passed by in relative harmony. Leo and Leah seemed to be growing more and more every day, and now their third birthday was approaching.
However, such times of peace could only last for so long.
Leonel looked up to the skies, seemingly sensing something before his eyes sharpened. By the time he looked down, his gaze had already softened considerably.
He gave a look to his wife, and she seemed to understand as well.
The both of them nodded.
"Come here, Leo, Leah. It's about time we get out of this place."
"Really? Really?" Leah skipped over, abandoning her bow practice immediately and nearly tripping over her own feet.
Leo rushed over as well, his little chubby face practically brimming with excitement.
This large hall was all they had ever known. Their parents would show them the outside world from time to time, but that only made them anticipate it more.
