Down under the great city of Zylis near the edge of the city walls which were surrounded by stone buildings with wooden roofs, there are 5 great hero's everyone adored and loved eating at a bar together. There names were known throughout every nation across the continent. There was Vanya the Witch who was a Dracotaur from the far north empire of Kolan, known for her expert crafts in making spells and magic items with her pet mythical cat Teemsy. Kayan the Org from the far south empire of Mutis known for there many species that live there in peace with each other. Rose the Sage from Zylis's elf church who could heal even the most deadliest disease bought upon someone. Vorlox the Mage who was the first elf in 400 years to reach the level of Archmage. Then there was Shawn the sword master who everyone thought was there golden star and hero of the continent. Everyone loved him and he was the typical hero. A fairy, Blonde hair, muscles, tall, always wear red and gold signifying hero's gear, and his yellow eyes just polished off his perfection with his heart felt attitude towards others.. These 5 hero's stopped many wars and needless conflicts in nations. They treated everyone as equals and volunteered at many academies across the continent to help strengthen the kids to become great fighters one day. As the days went on they all went on to go back to there hometowns to either rule or experiment. Vanya the witch became a ruler and lived a long life of success and advanced magic society greatly. Her findings helped witches get a lead on mixing elements together to craft new ones. The last ground breaking experiment by her was a success being able to officially control void itself. Kayan the Org lived with his family in the castle as a honorary knight, he contributed in techniques focused on strengthening the body even more leaving behind a training manual to his wife. He eventually died of a incurable sickness not even Rose could cure. Speaking of Rose she became the Church's head priest. Healing people and preaching the word of god to her followers while also contributing to findings in offensive holy magic techniques. She contributed to efforts till her end of a long life. Then Vorlox the mage hit the peak of Archmage after years of seclusion and researching. When he hit the peak he became to overwhelmed and realized the mana he had was to much. He decided to give up the mage life and live in the country side with his wife and 2 kids. Although he decided to live low and good he was the first to die from mana eventually wearing down on his aging body. Then there was Shawn who was the last one left eventually…Before everyone passed away he would visit them regularly instead of doing anything because they were all he had now and before. He taught at the Academy for years until eventually retiring from that. He then went to be the kings guard until also eventually retiring from that. Then all of his closest friends passed one by one and each funeral affected him more and more until he was the last of the 5 Hero's alive. He would go try and meet new people for a couple more years but it was always the same response.
"You're the hero I cant possibly hang out with you, I'm not worth your time."
Or
"Why don't you go back to the castle and help defend the nation?"
The Denials made him became even more lonely after his friends died. He could not even find Teemsy the cat who disappeared from Kolan castle after Vanya had passed away. Eventually after becoming depressed he went for help but after a couple more years passed he eventually left the city after the new king found him "Unworthy" of the aid and help he was receiving before before he basically was retired from his duties. He could not even be angry anymore he was so depressed, He knew his life was nearing its end.
After a couple more years of living and exploring Shawn made it to the very top of the hill where he met his friends before he opened up a small bottle with black liquid in it. He knew his time was finally coming to an end…He sat at the very top of the hill and leaned back against a giant oak tree. The sun was setting right in front of his eye as the stars came out and the galaxy made its appearance. As he remembered all the good times he had in his life he also remembered the last couple years of being mocked about and called the pussy hero. The lonely nights trying to sleep after just getting back from the burial ceremony's of the other hero's.
"I never wanted something so grand anyway…But I also never wanted to die so lonely, sad, and afraid."
Tears started to show from his eyes as he heard the bush behind him move. A cat with light gray fur and Blood red eye's appeared before him on top of the hill.
"I just want to go and move on already…I don't know if you can even understand me, just know never to trust Fairy's…there pitiful ass creatures"
Shawn took out his journal and recordings of everything he has learned till this point. The journal was enchanted with magic to lock it to anyone he deems unfit and unworthy. He threw it to the side knowing its his end.
The cat though almost seemingly nodded when she saw a explorers journal get tossed and went to lay down next to Shawn and started to fall asleep on Shawn's leg. Which made the crying Shawn look towards the sunset and laugh a little bit.
"Hahaha I knew you could understand me…I still had so much to learn in this world."
*Sniffle
"But Thank you…cat…Thank You for not letting me die alone and afraid anymore."
Shawn's breathing slowly slowed down as he breathed his last breath and moved on. The cat after a couple days buried him on top of the hill and seemingly moved a unmovable enchanted stone as the grave site for Shawn. The cat then picked up the journal and walked back into the deepest parts of the far western enchanted woods from which it came from.
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Authors Note 1: Yes I know the art is AI generated for the Cover, I want to pay someone to draw for me but I'm dirt broke lol so bear with me for a while so I can pay rent. Just remember He is actually a human NOT A ELF. Sorry.
Authors Note 2: This is going to be my novel where I make my world as the days go by. I always wanted to write one so this is going to be my new hobby. I cant promise a consistent schedule with the way my life works but I will definitely try!! Thanks for reading. PS. yea my schedule is absolutely terrible lol sorry.