THE_WORDSMITH

In this world, some say, the truth and the legends are the same. One such legend belonged to the protagonist, Valerian.

Valerian was an orphan, a boy blessed with a beautiful face, and everyone around him, could not help but want to play with him, till one day a prophet passing through their town pronounced him to be cursed. 

Since that day, the destiny of the boy seemed to have changed completely, he was shunned by everyone around him, and the gazes that were earlier filled with love and affection, now brimmed with disgust and hatred. 

The constant shunning and humiliation made the cheerful child grow up to be bitter and inexpectant. On his seventh birthday, things changed once again. 

This time, it was not the people around him who went through a change, but himself. As he grew up, Valerian became a legend in his own sense. 

The people sang of a boy, who could not speak, they shed tears for a boy, who could not grieve. He came from nowhere yet he was known everywhere. 

Would you like to know this legend? A story where a curse can become a blessing? A story of sacrifice, betrayal, determination, and secrets.

Valerian, The Legendary

Valerian heard the tweeting and chirping, he understood that someone has entered the woods to find him. He became alert from this. 


He thought, 'You want to find me so that you can take me back. I may not be very strong now, but you surely will not have it easy to find me.' 


He collected the fruits and left the place, making sure to erase all the traces of his presence. He was going to check, who has entered the forest to catch him, but he needed help. 


Traversing through the forest, Valerian quickly came to the burrow where Gleam was. He looked inside and found that the snake was not there. Thinking about the time he realized that the snake must have gone hunting. 


It was night and the progress of the people will not be fast. So he decided to wait, and eat the fruits he had collected. After an hour, the snake returned, and the bulging belly was an obvious indication that he had a feast. 


Valerian asked, 'Gleam, can I ask for your help?' 


Discovered.