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Chapter 8 - The Truth Revealed

Ethan courious about Ann and Minor Relation.He still nursing his wounded leg, led the way, his eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of rescue. As Ethan and Ann walking along the beach. Minor bring something for them. It was Ethan's camera.

"I think I'll be able to fix it," Ethan said, his eyes lighting up with excitement. "If we can just find a way to charge it."

Ann nodded, her eyes squinting against the bright sun. "I think we can find something," she said. "But first, let's just get out of this heat."

Minor, the minotaur, emerged from the trees, his ears perked up and his eyes fixed on the camera. "Ah, you've found your treasure," he said, his voice low and smooth.

Ethan's eyes lit up with excitement. "Yes, I did. And I think I can fix it if we can just find a way to charge it."

Minor nodded thoughtfully. "I think I might be able to help you with that," he said. "Follow me."

As they walked towards the trees, Ann couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Something about Minor's mannerisms didn't sit right with her. She glanced over at Ethan, who was busy chatting with Minor about cameras and batteries.

Ethan discovers that his camera has no power and no power at all to charge it.

"What's going on?" she asked him quietly.

Ethan turned to her, his eyes narrowing. "I'm not sure, but I think Minor might be trying to distract us from something."

Ethan had an idea to take a picture of Minor. In case one day he can get out of here. You will be able to publish it to make yourself famous. But now I have to find a way to charge the camera battery first.

But as they turned to leave the clearing, Ann couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She knew that they were being pulled deeper into Minor's world – and she wasn't sure if she wanted to be there.

"Minor," she said finally. "Can we go back to our own world?"

Minor's expression turned serious. "Not yet," he said. "But soon. Very soon."

As Ann and Ethan looked at each other, they knew that they had to be careful. They were trapped in a world that was full of magic and wonder, but also full of danger and uncertainty.

And they knew that they had to find a way to unlock the secrets of the portal if they were going to survive.

One day, as they were sitting by the fire, Ann turned to Minor with a curious expression. "Minor, I've been thinking... you're a bit of an enigma, aren't you?"

Minor raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"Well, you're obviously incredibly powerful, but you're also... kind of... normal?" Ann said. "I mean, you're not like any other creature I've ever met. You're not scary or intimidating. You're just... nice."

Minor chuckled. "Nice? Me? I'm a monster, Ann."

Ann shook her head. "No, you're not. You're a person, with feelings and thoughts and emotions. And I think there's something more to your story than just being a monster."

Minor's expression turned serious. "What are you talking about?"

"I'm talking about your parents," Ann said. "You've never talked about them before. Who were they?"

Minor's eyes clouded over, and for a moment, Ann thought she saw a flash of sadness in his eyes.

"My mother was a human," he said finally. "She was a kind and gentle soul. She fell in love with my father, who was... different."

"Different?" Ann repeated.

Minor nodded. "My father was a Minotaur," he said bluntly. "He was one of the creatures from the myths and legends. But my mother loved him, and he loved her back. They had me, and they wanted to keep me safe."

Ann's eyes widened in surprise. "So, your father was the Minotaur from the myth?"

Minor nodded again. "Yes. But he wasn't the monster everyone makes him out to be. He was kind and gentle, just like my mother."

Ann felt a surge of compassion for Minor's family. She knew that their love had been forbidden, and that they had had to keep their relationship hidden.

"What happened to your parents?" she asked softly.

Minor's eyes dropped, and for a moment, Ann thought he wasn't going to answer.

"My mother died when I was young," he said finally. "She was a human, and she fell in love with my father, a Minotaur. They wanted to keep me safe, so they left me in this cave."

Ann's eyes widened in surprise. "And then what happened?" she asked.

Minor's eyes dropped. "I was alone for a long time," he said. "I didn't know how to survive or take care of myself. I was just a child, and I was scared and confused."

Ann felt a pang of sadness at the thought of Minor's childhood. She could only imagine how terrifying it must have been for him.

"And then?" Ann prompted.

Minor took a deep breath. "One day, my father came back," he said. "But it was too late. He was gravely injured, and he told me that he had to leave me again. He said that he would come back for me, but he never did."

Ann's heart went out to Minor. She could only imagine how devastating it must have been for him to be left alone again.

"And what about your father?" Ann asked gently.

Minor's eyes clouded over. "I never saw him again," he said. "I never knew what happened to him. I just assumed that he was dead."

As she looked at Minor, she saw a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Maybe, just maybe, they could build a new life together, free from the secrets and lies of the past.

"Minor, can I ask you something?" Ann said, turning to him with a curious expression.

"Of course, Ann," Minor replied.

"What made you come to this cave?" Ann asked. "I mean, Why do you stay here?"

Minor's expression turned thoughtful. 

 "You can heal their wounds and ease their pain. It's a small way for me to make a difference in the world." Ann said.

"But I am a monster." Cried Minor.

Ann nodded, understanding. "I used to think that making a difference was all about being famous or successful," she said. "But being here with you, I've realized that there's more to life than just fame or fortune."

Minor's eyes lit up with curiosity. "What do you mean?"

Ann took a deep breath. "I used to be a model in New York," she said. "I was successful, but I was also miserable. I was constantly surrounded by fake people who only cared about me as a commodity. I was tired of being treated like a object, not a person."

Minor's expression turned sympathetic. "I'm so sorry, Ann," he said.

Ann shook her head. "It's okay," she said. "I'm just glad I left when I did. I was on the brink of burnout, and I would have lost myself completely if I had stayed."

Minor nodded, understanding. "I think you're very brave for leaving everything behind and starting anew," he said.

Ann smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Minor. "Thanks, Minor," she said. "Just being here with you has made me realize that there's more to life than just fame or fortune. There's beauty and kindness and love."

Minor smiled back at her, his eyes shining with warmth. "I'm glad you're here, Ann," he said. "You're welcome to stay as long as you want."