Vallee
Raul's POV
I sniffed in the scent of the flowers infused in the air as I watched the sunset.
I was no longer a child but a grown man, who had only two wishes to be accepted and to become a royal guardian.
But it seemed my dream was far-fetched. Rumors about me started to spread like a fountain of water.
People whispered among themselves whenever they saw me, rumors like, I looked nothing like my father, and that our appearance made it impossible to see us as father and son.
From my hair to my fair and light skin, which was nothing compared to the tan skin of my father.
I was considered beautiful in the eyes of the maidens in the realm. As I grew older, my muscles grew bigger and ripped due to the extensive training I had with my father.
The only thing we had in common now was our stature and skill. Nobody doubted my skills as I won every royal game and test set by the supreme.
I believed that would make them love me but rather escalated their hatred towards me. It was hard pleasing everyone.
And I thought this realm was supposed to be a place filled with love and togetherness, no discrimination but I was wrong.
But those rumors didn't upset me as much as the rumors of me resembling the mischievous traitor of the realm.
I hated to be compared with such a person when I only looked up to my father. Inwardly I wished I had met my mother.
My thoughts were interrupted when I heard my father calling. I turned to him, smiled wholeheartedly and walked towards him.
After hugging him, I realized I was taller than him and I found it amusing.
Father Raul
(smiling)
"Are you that happy about being taller than me"
"Yes," I replied.
Father Raul
(pretended to sob)
"Where is my son, who used to follow me and asked me to train with him? It seems he is all grown up".
"He is all grown up Father"
His father scoffed and smiled at him.
Father Raul
(Sincere)
"What do you want to do now, you can be a royal guardian if you want to"
I smiled sadly at him and unfortunately, he noticed. "I just want to protect you"
Father Raul
(Surprised)
"Protect me, don't you think it's the father's job to do that besides I am not old and can't get old so I will be able to protect myself.
If Lightning Thunder was here, I doubt you would repeat what you just said."
I wondered who Lightning Thunder was and so I asked "Lightning Thunder? Who is that?"
Father Raul
(Smiled)
"It's not a who. It's my sword which was taken from"
My heart sank, I remembered the rumors about my mother tricking my father and stealing his sword when he was at his vulnerable state.
I couldn't ask any more questions for I felt guilty for how my father's life turned out.
I tried to change the subject but he saw through my shallow words.
Father Raul
(Serious)
"Never doubt my love for you son, and most importantly do not think of yourself as a mistake for I loved your mother".
"But you love Aunt Rhoda more, don't you?" I threw a question back at me.
"Why would you think that?" he asked curiously.
"I noticed you are not good at hiding your feelings father. Besides, I knew you were married to her once."
"How did you find out?, huh its true i was married to her but i failed as a husband and that resulted to us going our seperated ways"
He wore a sad expression I could feel his pain and I knew he wasn't happy and so i tried to change the subject again and yet I failed.
"I still loved your mother, I may not know why she betrayed me, but I can't help but feel she wasn't as bad as i thought. I am guessing i still have some love left for her."
I sighed and hugged him.
He was startled by that but still hugged me back, "Father I need to go, I have something I need to sort out, I will come find you when I am done"
He didn't argue with me or ask me where or who I was meeting but surprisingly he smiled and nodded in a response.
Unbeknowst to him i was on my way to meet the supreme. a few days ago i had attempted to have an audience with him, but all my attempts didn't push through and so I tried the other way and finally i was able to meet with him and today was the day.
The Supreme's residence was not opened to just anyone, i was quite suprised when i got the flying message about him agreeing to meet with me.
The gate was made of gold, emitting a bright light that could blind mortals who dared to enter the holy grounds. i stood before the gate and thought of anouncing my presence but i was caught of guard when the gate suddenly opened and an holitic voice commanded me to enter.
I hastened my steps and entered the premises. Two beautiful goddess came for me and led me to the Supreme's presence. I could not look into his eyes the moment i was brought before him. he glowed and i shivered, fearing for my life for the first time.
The Supreme
(Holistic tone)
"Do not be afraid, I knew of your visit and attempts in the past, you must have suffered my son."
"He called me son," I voiced out excitedly.
"Then you know why I am here, Father?"
The Supreme
(Smiled)
"You want to be a guardian just like your father hmmm, but son that is not the path I have chosen for you. There are far greater things you will accomplish just as you are."
"Paths, accomplishments" Those words sounded strange and unfamiliar to me but before I could utter a word, it felt as if he knew what I was thinking and responded to my questions.
The Supreme
(Serious)
"There is a challenge I dare you to take, to prove to me you are not what people perceive you to be"
"A challenge" I asked finally able to look back at him. But I knew he allowed it to be so and so I took advantage of it and asked the
questions I had been dying to ask.
"You knew of my predicament and yet you did nothing, you saw how people ridiculed my father and mocked me for being a demi-god but you did nothing" I was losing my temper and he saw through me.
The Supreme
(Expressionless)
"Have I been unfair to you my son? I believe you became who you are now due to me not interfering. A great man never achieve anything without a sacrifice"
"But it still not fair, why should I suffer for a destiny I never chose" I questioned him.
He kept silent and suddenly smiled.
The Supreme
"You reminded me of a son I had, who questioned every step I made and in the end he rebelled against me"
The sharpness of his words send electrifying feels in my body. I felt his sharp gaze sending warning signal to me and there I knew I needed to control myself.
The Supreme
(Serious)
"I do understand how you feel, you may feel it as unfair for now but later you will realize it was the best gift a father could give his son.
There is quest I need you to be part of, do you accept it?"
I knew the was no way I could reject it, the only answer to the request was "Yes I do"
The Supreme
(Commanded)
"You must go to the mortal realm and live among them, for there is someone I need you to keep an eye on. He was born with two destinies, one to unite the kingdoms of the mortal realm and the other to destroy everything he touched .
You, my son must be there when the time comes when he chooses a path that could destroy my creation. And when it seems he is a threat you end his life"
But you must beware, he has a protector and the person in question is no ordinary protector so do well to prevent any calamity on the three realms".
I was tight lipped. "What kind of quest is this?" I questioned myself.
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