A small boy with black eyes and black hair which was curling down reaching his forehead wearing a simple yellowish t-shirt with black shorts as he was in good mood enjoying his breakfast.
" Is something good today" Elara said as she noticed Damian smiling while eating the food . As Damian heard her mother he told her he was going out with Aria but before he could complete his sentence .
Theron who was arranging his equipment to go to pick some woods in forest suddenly walked upto Damian by putting his hand on his back by giving little tap " That's my son , live upto to your name and tame lots of women" as Theron said this Damian spat the food in his mouth as he coughed a liitle bit.
As Damian started coughing Theron tried to make him drink water in the midst of this a small shadow landed on him with a hand on his shoulder as he was dragged towards the room.
Meanwhile Damian was unfazed of what's happening in the room as he heard some screaming but turned blind eye to it as he was really excited to visit Leif even though he doesn't know what it is , After some time Theron came out of the room with a lifeless eyes as he picked up his equipment and went outside the house .
As Theron left , a young lady's entered , as her spectacles serving to enhance her natural beauty. Her delicate features are framed by a pair of wire-rimmed glasses, which she wears with a confident air. Her hair is a rich chestnut brown, cascading in loose waves down her back. She has a heart-shaped face, with high cheekbones and a slightly pointed chin. Her eyes are large and expressive, sparkling with intelligence and curiosity.
She is dressed in a simple, yet elegant gown, made of a soft, flowing fabric that hugs her curves in all the right places. The dress is a deep shade of blue, accented with intricate embroidery around the neckline and cuffs.
Damian who was busy eating his food got shocked as he saw Aria in blue dress as his mouth was wide open with trickling the water from from side of his mouth. As Damian was busy staring at Aria with his eyes poping outside.
Meanwhile Elara greeted Aria and asked her to join the breakfast to which Aria politely decline as she already had her breakfast. In her conversation she asked Elara if she could allow Damian to accompany her to his father house as he is old and doesn't see much children since he live all alone . As he will be happy to see Damian.
Elara looked at her son who was watching them with his mouth opened " Are you okay Damian " Elara said Damian closed his mouth and wiped the drool with his hand and walked upto them.
Elara asked Damian if he wants to go to which he agreed immediately, after hearing her son reply she told Aria to care of him as Aria gave her full confidence she will take good care of her son.
Timeskip............
As Aria and Damian walked away from Damian's house, they began to make their way down a quiet path that led to the ember village which was name after the Island as most of people leave their .
As both Aria and Damian house is quite in outskirts of the main village.
Damian walked beside her, his hands stuffed in his pockets. He seemed lost in thought, his eyes fixed on the path ahead.
"What are you thinking about?" Aria asked, breaking the silence between them.
" Is your relationship with your father not good? " Damian said to which Aria asked why he would think like that , Damian reminded Aria the talk with her mother as where she told how her father is lonely and she doesn't live with him even though he is lonely.
Aria chuckled at Damian's words as she didn't imagined he would take that kind of interpretation of her words. Seeing Aria laughing Damian rubbed his head with his hand as he was confused.
Seeing Damian all confused she clarified that it was all a lie . Damian looked at her with a mix of shock and confusion. "What do you mean it was a lie?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Aria leaned in closer to Damian and whispered, "You haven't told your mom that you can use magic yet, have you?"
Damian shook his head nervously. "No, I haven't".
"That's the reason why , I gave your mom excuse to take you out to meet Leif.Aria said as they both started walking again.
Walking around for 30 min , they finally reached the village as it was really crowded for a small village, The village market was bustling with activity as people from all over the Island have put their stall. The air was filled with the sounds of haggling, the clinking of coins, and the sweet scent of spices and baked goods.
While Damian was shocked as he never imagined seeing this many people as they live in a island. As they went ahead On one corner, a group of farmers was selling their ripe fruits and vegetables, while on the other, a blacksmith was showcasing his intricate metalwork. A nearby baker was enticing customers with the aroma of freshly baked bread, and a herbalist was offering potions and remedies for various ailments.
"Is this is your first coming to the market" Aria said as she watched Damian cursorily watching everything around him , to which Damian giving a small a nod as he continued watching.
As Damian and Aria left the bustling market behind, they entered a small field with tall grasses swaying in the breeze. The scent of wildflowers hung in the air, and the distant sound of birds chirping added to the tranquil atmosphere.
As they walked further into the field, a small house came into view. It was a modest structure made of wood and stone, with a thatched roof and a small garden out front. Smoke curled from the chimney, suggesting that someone was home.
The house looked cozy and inviting, and Damian felt a sense of peace wash over them. He couldn't help but admire the simplicity of the structure and the way it blended so perfectly into the natural surroundings.
As Aria knocked on the door of the house, there was no response. The silence was broken by a distinct chopping sound that seemed to be coming from the back of the house.
Aria motioned for the sound and asked Damian to follow her as she made her way around the house. As they rounded the corner, they saw a small garden with a old man chopping wood with a large axe .
The old man stood in the midst of the small clearing, his gnarled hands gripping a large axe as he chopped away at a fallen tree trunk. He was tall and lean, with a thick white beard that hung down to his chest. Deep lines etched his face, and his eyes were a piercing blue that seemed to hold a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Despite his age, the old man moved with surprising agility and strength, his muscles rippling under his tattered shirt with each swing of the axe. His hair, once a rich chestnut brown, was now almost entirely white, save for a few stubborn strands that still clung to their original color.
As old man noticed someone approaching he stopped chopping woods and the moment he saw Aria he threw away his axe and ran towards her " Daughter you're finally back , How can you leave your father all alone" but was stopped by Aria as she was holding his face with her hand to stop him getting any closer.
As old man was begging for a hug as he missed her " stop it dad , I just visited you two days ago and Don't you have friends whom drink with all night " as Aria said this old man sat like a child on the ground with poking his finger in ground as he kept murmuring " My daughter doesn't love me anymore.
As old man was busy murmuring and poking the ground " Dad , I came here for a work you see , I want you to teach this kid about magic" as old man heard this he looked by the side of her daughter to see small child which he didn't notice at first.
Old man got up by giving a fake cough at introduced himself as Leif, Damian was again shocked as Leif was an old man and on top that he was Aria father , he looked at Aria imagining how old Aria might be.
Timeskip.....
As they step inside the old man house, Damian was immediately struck by a sense of warmth and coziness. The interior is furnished with a few well-worn pieces of furniture, including a rocking chair and an old wooden table. The walls are adorned with pictures and mementos from the old man's past, giving the space a sense of history and nostalgia.
Despite the simplicity of the house, it is clear that the old man takes great pride in keeping it tidy and well-maintained. Everything has its place, and there is a sense of order and routine that permeates the space.
Old man offered them some water told both of them make them comfortable as he sat infront of them and Aria went ahead telling her dad everything about Damian while was sitting their listening to them as an innocent child.
After telling everything about Damian Aria stood up " Damian you stay here with Leif , I will be leaving since , I have some work in the market " as she told this she left the house leaving the old man and Damian all alone .
Damian was sitting infront of the old man as he was a patient came to see a doctor while old man was still looking at him from up to down putting his one hand on chin.