(The scene begins with Zen, Valerie and Storm continuing on the path to the Alberon kingdom. On the way the three begin to learn more about each other)
So Storm you said that you came from the Alberon Kingdom right?
Yep that's right.
So you're a resident there right?
Yep but that wasn't always the case.
What do you mean?
You see I used to live in a small farm by the outskirts of the country. There I lived with my parents as well as my brother and sister, till one day we were attacked by random strangers who seemed to have animosity towards my parents, so being the oldest sibling I took it upon myself to get my brother and sister out of the house. We ran to a nearby forest and hid there. We stayed in the forest for a while until we stopped hearing the fighting from the house. I told my siblings to stay in the forest until I returned, I then headed towards the house and opened the front door. Upon getting in I saw a horrible image, my mother and father killed and swimming in the pool of their own blood.
That sounds awful.
Oh it was. So after I cried and mourned the death of my parents, I buried them in the backyard. I then took some supplies from the house and put them in a bag afterwards I hurried to my siblings, they were cold sad and confused I knew I couldn't tell them the truth so I lied. I told them that our parents said we must flee to the Alberon Kingdom.
So you lied to your own siblings.
Yes I had to. At the time they were very young. Telling them the truth was going to break their hearts and spirits and I couldn't let that happen so I lied.
But still...
Trust me that is the duty of an older brother. To protect their siblings from everything and besides I was only a twelve year old boy at the time I didn't know what else to do.
Wait you were only twelve when this happened.
Yep and my siblings were only five years old at the time so I had my hands full.
This is so sad, Zen are you hearing this.
It's a part of life, bad things will always happen and there's not much we can do to change that.
Zen.
No no Valerie he's right. Bad things do happen and there isn't much anyone can do to change that fact but if you ask me it seems that my story has made you think of the past Zen.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Zen I can see you're carrying emotional baggage from past trauma. I think you should share your past, let it out into the open and release some of that baggage. Think about it while I continue my story.
Fine.
That's the spirit. So where was I oh right. So when I told my siblings we needed to go to the Alberon Kingdom we departed right away. I took the supplies I gathered from the house and left with them to make sure that we would survive no matter what. The journey was hard and in the middle of the trip food started to run out, I knew that this food was too small for three people so I gave my food to my siblings. If I'm not mistaken I'm pretty sure that I didn't eat for a whole week.
You starved for an entire week?!
Yep. After what seemed like an eternity we finally made it to the Kingdom. By the time we made it to the entrance I passed out from hunger. I woke up a while later in a random house, my siblings were beside me sleeping and all I could think of is how I got there. Then a man in silver armor entered the room.
Ah you're awake now. How are you feeling little boy.
Who are you!?
Woah don't be scared, I'm just a regular old knight see. My name is Lance and who are you little one.
I'm storm, is this your house? Are you the one who saved me?
Yes that is correct. You see I found you passed out on the floor and your siblings were begging for some help. So I took you here. Now can you tell me little boy, what happened to you?
I then told Lance all that I had been through. Lance decided there and then to take us in. He then began training me so that I could be strong enough to protect my siblings from then on became a knight in training, then ten years later I graduated and became an official knight of the Alberon Kingdom. Truth be told I owe Lance more than my life, I'll never forget everything he did for me and my siblings.
Seems like you're really fond of him aren't you?
Well who wouldn't be fond of someone that saved them, am I right?
I guess when you put it like that it makes sense.
(Valerie then catches Zen looking into the far distance)
Hey Zen is everything okay? You seem to be in a daze.
Yeah I'm fine I'm just lost in my own thoughts that's all.
What are you thinking about?
Just some things.
Just some Things? Zen you've really been acting strange since Storm began his story. Zen come on just tell me what's going on. Storm you gotta help me out here.
Hey don't look at me this is between you two.
What you just gonna leave me hanging, fine. Zen I you're helping me out here and I appreciate that but you should realize that since we are traveling together that makes us a team. Basically what I'm trying to say is that for a team to be great communication is required.
Fine. Look I was thinking about my past.
Then it's like Storm said, you should really open up about it.
I can't. Talking about my past will only make me experience it again and those memories are too painful to bear.
Hey Zen I can see it in your eyes. You've really had a rough life if you feel like you aren't ready to share I will respect your decision. Valerie I think you should too
Fine but the moment you're ready to share I wanna be the first to know deal
Deal
Well now that that's dealt with look ahead guys we've arrived.
(Zen and Valerie look up to see the Alberon Kingdom)
Woah that's the Alberon Kingdom it's so huge.
Yeah the walls are so tall that it looks like their touching the clouds.
Yep that's how it is for most people visiting for the first time but the residents have all gotten used to it. For some people it gives a sense of security.
(As the group heads towards the entrance they are approached by the gate guard)
Hey there cap welcome back. Took you longer than usual today what happened.
Sorry about that Will there was a village being attacked. You know I can't sit around doing nothing when someone needs help.
Yeah yeah. Anyways, you gonna introduce me to your new friends here or not?
Oh right sorry.
Zen, Valerie this is Barron Willis. He's a knight like me, he guards the entrance of the kingdom, and Will this is Zen and Valerie I met them in the village.
Ah I see. As cap said my name is Barron Willis but you can call me Will. Nice to meet you.
Ah well my name is Valerie nice to meet you.
I'm Zen it's nice to meet you as well.