Adeline
(Intense)
"I will kill them all, I will rip each and everyone who did this to my family and kingdom, none will escape my wrath"
After releasing so much power, her body couldn't withstand it anymore and fainted. Lucian rushed to her side and carried her in his arms.
Lucian
(Confused)
"What is this? Who is this girl? Is he Raul's daughter? How is that even possible? I coulda swear that I heard his daughter died after birth.
Unless, Elora had a child with him, but she does seem like a demi-god, well there is a way to find out, let's wait until she wakes up"
Lucian was unaware of Raul having a child with Elora, who was named after him. He had only heard of the death of his daughter and due to Kali breaking his heart, he never bothered to find out more.
His hatred for Raul never subsided, he still wanted revenge on him and decided to use his daughter Adeline to do so, if she was the truest Raul's daughter.
Heavenly Realm…
Young Raul held his father's hand as he stood among the three royal guardians. He felt their energy in the room and he trembled by their superiority in strength.
Suddenly he heard a cry and alerted his father.
Young Raul
(startled)
"Father, I heard someone's cry, I believe it's the person who released that power"
The three turned to him with a suspicious look.
Kali
(fiercely ordered)
"What did you hear boy, speak"
He trembled at his voice and spoke
Young Raul
(stammering)
"It's a cry of lost, mixed with rage towards everyone, gods, guardians, and herself"
Paxive
(curious)
"It's a she, she must be one of the demi-gods, how can she be this strong, it will take us four or more to take her down"
Young Raul
(defend)
"She is not a bad person, she is in mourning"
Raul
(Curious)
"How can you be so sure?"
Young Raul
(Smile sadly)
"Because I can feel it here"
He pressed his hand on his chest and squeezed. The three glanced at him, wondering if he was speaking the truth but suddenly Paxive saw something surrounding young Raul.
Paxive
(Sighed)
"He is speaking the truth and so there is no need to doubt him. It seems she is not a threat to us or the realms. But my concern is how come someone who is not related to you carries your power, Raul, we are the first of our kind and therefore, there shouldn't be anyone with our powers if they don't have any relation."
Raul felt Paxive's threatening gaze, he knew he and the rest doubted him and he didn't blame them but rather felt guilty.
Raul
(Softly)
"I do not know but I will find out, that I assure you all"
He tightened his grip on his son's hand and stared directly into their eyes.
Kali
(Indifferent)
"You should, for if she ends up in the wrong hands, it will surely be a great ordeal"
Kali warned him and left to calm the others and asked them to leave, for they had solved the problem at hand.
A day passed…
Adeline finally woke up after sleeping for a day, she glanced at her surroundings and realized she was in the forest.
"Finally awake" Lucian voiced out suddenly standing in front of her.
Adeline
(Weak)
"W-what happened? How did I end up here? What about my family and the kingdom? Did anyone survive or my mother and father are still…"
Lucian, seeing how weak and pathetic she was looking, felt pity for her yet still he didn't bother to sympathise with her.
Lucian
(Nonchalant)
"None survived, from the King to the knight and people, everyone is gone, so wipe that tears off your face and get it together for you are the only survivor of the once peaceful Kingdom, Agatus"
Adeline felt a sharp pain in her chest and wondered if it was a dream or prank someone was playing on her. She slapped her face and nothing happened.
Lucian was startled by her actions and chuckled.
Lucian
(Instructed)
"If you are done crying your eyes out, then get busy by packing and leaving. Our paths end here, you go that way and I go the other way."
Adeline
(Upset)
"How can you say that, look at the state I am in, and besides you have to help me find the man with the silver hair, he might be related to me, if he is then he is my brother and he killed our parents"
Lucian was bewildered by the naivety and silliness of Adeline and sighed.
He decided to leave her to her fate and never cross paths with her, that was his initial plan but he succumbed to his hatred for Raul and paused.
Lucian
(Deceiving)
"I do know the man you are looking for, his name is Raul a guardian and he is the one that killed your mother and father.
Adeline held her chest and the weight of her parents' death pressed down on her. Her voice quivered with anguish as she gazed at Lucian who was unfazed by her reaction.
Adeline
(Sobbing)
"Please help me, I will do anything just don't leave me, I can help you with anything, wash your clothes, food anything please don't abandon me"
She held onto Lucian's cloth and pleaded and cried her eyes out. Lucian was unable to hide his grin as he watched her cling to him.
Lucian
(Pretends)
"Alright I will take you along but remember, you be my servant and I the master"
He threw his bag in front of her and signaled her to pick it up and follow him. Adeline wiped the tears and got up excitedly and hurriedly followed.
He suddenly paused and threw a hoodie fur coat.
Lucian
(instructed)
"Cover up, I don't want your appearance causing a stir while on our journey."
Adeline nodded and took the coat and wore it but it was bigger than her. She didn't complain, fearing she would be asked to stay behind.
Heavenly realm
Raul and his son were having a sword fight in Vallee. The sunset bathed the surroundings in golden sunlight.
Raul stood tall and proud, wearing silver armor and young Raul in grey armor, eager to battle his father. Holding his sword in his hand with a fierce and determined gaze.
Raul twirls his gleaming sword in the air, the sound of metal slicing through the wind, Young Raul watched in awe, his eyes shining with admiration.
Young Raul
(Whispering)
"I hope one day I will be as skilled as you, Father"
Raul
(Smiled and chuckled)
"Sooner than you think, son, ready?"
Young Raul nodded in response, gripping his sword tighter.
Raul
"Remember, in a sword fight, focus is key, keep your eyes on your opponent, anticipate their moves, and strike with precision.
They take their respective positions, facing each other, swords at the ready and the air crackled with excitement.
Raul released his power, with lightning and thunder dancing around him and a sword charged with electric waves he lunged forward, his sword slashing through the air.
A drop of sweat escaped from young Raul's face and dropped on his thumb, he positioned himself and parried the attack with a swift block and his eyes never leaving his father's.
The clash of steel echoed through Vallee. They danced around each other, their swords moving in a graceful and deadly rhythm. Raul's experience shined through as he deflected each of his son's strikes effortlessly.
Fortunately, young Raul wasn't ready to give up yet for he was relentless in his fight against his father.
Young Raul managed to land a swift strike, grazing Raul's arm. Raul grinned, surprised and impressed by his son's progress.
He never doubted his skills, he believed a day would come when his son would surpass him and he was gladly waiting for that day to come.
Raul
(Impressed)
"You did well my son, but don't let your guard down"
Young Raul nodded, his determination fueled in his movement. He launched a series of rapid attacks, his strikes becoming more precise and calculated.
Raul countered with equal skill, parrying and dodging his son's strikes. Their swords clashed, creating a symphony of metal meeting metal.
Their determination and bravery continued as the intensity of the fight built, sweat glistening on their brows.
Raul's eyes glowed with pride as he watched his son's progress.
Raul
(Amazed)
"You have proved to me that you are more than capable of taking my place one day and I will patiently wait for that day.
Young Raul's eyes glowed with excitement after hearing his father praise him. He took a moment to catch his breath.
Young Raul
(sworn)
"I won't rest until I become the best swordsman in the realm"
Raul smiled with a mixture of pride and love in his eyes as he watched his son's eyes fill with determination.
Raul
(assured)
"I have no doubt, my son, with your determination and skills, you will surpass even me one day.
They gazed at each other with a smile that expresses their love and admiration for each other.
While a father and son, walk in grace and pride, a master kept abusing his power over his newfound servant.
Mortal/ Earthly Realm….
Lucian and Adeline arrived at the neighboring Kingdom. The news of the people of Agatus being wiped out spread like a contagious disease.
People kept whispering among themselves, wondering what could have gone wrong, who attacked them, and why was no one at their aid.
Lucian chuckled at the hypocrisy of the people and ignored their words. Adeline, who was so hungry, saw packed mangoes on a table with the owner's face facing the other direction.
She attempted to take one but was caught by another man passing by.
Man
(Aggressive)
"You little thief, what do you think you doing taking what doesn't belong to you"
His aggressiveness caught the attention of other bystanders who gathered around her. She was scared and uncomfortable, she wanted to explain herself but her words were stuck in her throat.
Lucian, who was far ahead, paused as he saw people gathered behind him, and finally noticed Adeline wasn't behind him.
Lucian
(Annoyed)
"Where is that trou…"
He stopped when he saw her at the center of the people gathered and sighed. "What did she get herself into this time", he whispered to himself.
Lucian
"Give way dear citizens, what is the matter? Why have you all ganged up on my daughter?"
He pushed through and covered Adeline, by standing in front of her. His handsomeness got the ladies drooling over him.
Unfortunately, it didn't help him or Adeline, for the men didn't like what they were seeing.
Man
(Angry)
"Your daughter tried to steal from our old man here, and she needs to be punished for here, we do not take what doesn't belong to us"
Lucian glanced at Adeline who tried to avoid eye contact by hiding her face in the hoodie.
Adeline
(Embarrassed)
"I-I-I am sorry, I was just so hungry and I didn't mean to steal, I thought it was for everyone and so I…."
Lucian
(Slightly angry)
"And you decided to take something without asking, huh"
He turned to face the others wearing a disappointed look. "I am so sorry about my daughter's actions, please pardon her, it will never happen again" he assured them by bowing.
The ladies fell for his little act and tried to convince the men to forget about everything but they refused and decided to attack Adeline.
A man attempted to grasp Adeline by the hoodie revealing her hair and face, startling everyone.
"W-what is this? She has silver hair, a demon, I have heard of the silver-haired Agatus b-but never thought it was true, she is the cause of the Kingdom being in ruins" a man voiced out.
Man
"This is enough reason for us to stone her alive, men gather and let capture her"
Adeline hid behind Lucian, shivering and scared to face anyone.
The man pulled her away by the hand but halted after hearing Lucian speak.
Lucian
(Warned)
"Let's go of my daughter now, if you still value your life"
Man
(Questioned)
"Are you threatening me, beautiful man"
Lucian
(Chuckled)
"It won't be a threat any more if you let go of my daughter"
The man scoffed and tightened his grip on Adeline's hand making her wince in pain.
Man
(Mocked)
"Boys it seems the beautiful man here has some balls, what should we do"
He suddenly threw a punch but was caught mid-air by Lucian who scoffed.
"I guess we have to do it the hard way", Lucian stated.
In a few minutes, the men were found on the ground groaning in pain.
Lucian
(Instructed)
"Let's go dear, we are not needed here"
Adeline was still awestruck with what she just saw Lucian do, his fighting skills were above average. She watched on in admiration and she was determined to be by Lucian's side.
As they continued their journey, Lucian noticed the weird glances Adeline was giving him and had enough of it. He suddenly stopped and Adeline bumped into him.
Lucian
(Questioned)
"What is this weird look, huh, what do you want now, I bought you something to eat so what now"
Adeline felt there was no need to beat around the bush, she was determined to be trained by her master and seek revenge for her family and Kingdom.
Adeline
(Determined)
"I want to train myself to become a good fighter like you"
Lucian laughed out loud but to his surprise Adeline didn't laugh back, she stared at him nonchalantly and waited for a response.
Lucian
(Affirmative)
"No"
"But why?"
"My no is my no, simple as that"
"But that is not fair, why can't you just teach me how to fight"
"Because I won't gain anything from it"
"What! Don't you think if I learn how to fight I will be able to help out, like what happened the other day"
"You think I am a fool, I know what is in that little head of yours, you just want to know how to fight so you can seek revenge. Well let me tell you this as much as I hate guardians because they are good for nothing and only know how to break people's hearts I do not wish to attempt suicide"
Adeline narrowed her brows, "Are you perhaps talking from experience, you seem sensitive today"
"S-sensitive, well I am not teaching"
Suddenly she cried out. "I am a nobody, everyone hates me, they fear my appearance, I am not pretty either so what more can I do" she sobbed.
"Who said you are not pretty, have you seen yourself lately huh, it's not that they hate you, they just haven't met someone like you and it's kinda annoying to meet someone pretty and special than you"
"Did you just say something good about me?"
"No, and alright I will teach you how to fight and even how to use a sword but under one condition"
"What?, What?" she asked excitedly.
"There is a sword I need you to find and if you do, then I will teach you"
"A sword, how" She raised her voice but remembered who she was talking to and lowered her gaze and voice.
"Where can I possibly find this sword?"
"Good, actually we will be arriving at the kingdom of which the sword is hidden"
"Kingdom?"
"Yes, the Kingdom of Damascus"
*****