Please Read Chapters 1-6 to understand the contexts of these short exerts. 

I remember as it was yesterday as we played in the flower patches. 

Laughing, having fun, having no cares in the world.

I watched the playful boy grow into a man driven by determination. 

I watched him train daily with his father to hone his skills.

I watched as he grew stronger each day.

I watched as his face turned grim as I was bestowed a blessing.

At that moment I felt the pressure of the world. 

In that moment I couldn't stop thinking of the things I would have to be the training I would go through. 

Why me?

Why was I chosen?

All this would wash away as I saw Sir Marko and Lady Lila comfort and congratulate me.

Even Val with a sincere and happy look made me feel better.

That night I had a bad feeling. I wished I could've been there to help. I readied to headout as I was stopped by my father.

He told me he'll be back with both safe and sound.

I wonder occasionally if my inclusion would hinder the battle even more. Would my being there make a difference?

I watched as the boy I once knew was shut in and closed off.

I watched as he moped around the household with his head down.

I knew something had to change I caught him one time before going to bed I held him dear as he did to me once before.

I watched as tears ran in his eyes and he cried once more. 

I watched that fire in his eyes lit up with determination and passion.

A purpose.

I watched as he grew more confident and more powerful.

The first day has arrived.

"Ah these clothes are quite fancy ain't it" I said to myself. 

KNOCK KNOCK 

CREAK

I watched as the door opened and our eyes met. 

"Ah yes his eyes since that day never changed," I thought to myself. 

"Morning, Val. Wow, that uniform does suit you."