2013
Somewhere in Valdora
(Valdora is a place known for its prodigies and rescuers.)
Regal (a town known as the disgrace of Valdora)
[Legends say this town hasn't produced a single valiant leader, bringing humiliation to Valdora. However, aged individuals believe it is mere speculation.]
RIIIIIIING!!!! RIIIIIIING!!!!
The school bell rang, signaling the end of the day.
"Oh, don't rush!" the gatekeeper yelled.
"Yawn! I'm not gonna reach on time," a boy, namely Akatsu, muttered.
Akatsu Neferra (a young teen boy who desires to prove the failed epics of Regal wrong)
[Age: 13]
[Class: 7th]
"Oi, Katsu, you are as leisurely as always," Ryo said.
(Ryo is a companion and classmate of Akatsu.)
"There's an 'A' in my name as well!" said Akatsu.
"Don't get irked now," said Ryo.
(They both took their usual seats as always.)
"I'M HOME!" said Akatsu.
"Take a shower first. You look so exhausted," said Akatsu's mother.
"And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him with hardship upon hardship, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Allah is the [final] destination."
-QURAN Surah Luqman (31:14)
During Dinner
"MOM," Akatsu said.
"Speak up," said Akatsu's mother.
"I was thinking of integrating with the Valiants of Valdora Academy."
"Don't even think of that!" said Akatsu's mom. "You are quite young for it."
"But Maa, there are teens there as well!"
"They belong to predominant towns, unlike us. We are from Regal," said Akatsu's mom. "No one is going to admit you there. And even if they do, it would be perilous for all of us."
"They will, when they get to know that I'm the son of Neferra, the Valorheart of Valdora!"
TO BE CONTINUED...