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 bowed to Fragrantia and carried his trunk to unite with Azula. The princess has been kinder to him for the past few days, she knew that he was her cousin, with acted as a catalyst between them.

Azula said, "Val, you leave the luggage here, Myth will carry it."

The princess was allowed to call him Val. The boy nodded and handed his turn to the guard on the side. He looked at the big bird and then at Azula with some hesitation in his eyes.

The princess caught the hint and smiled. She asked, "How come you are hesitating with me now, and not before."

Valerian could have answered this question but he shook his head, he will not let others know his thoughts. He asked, 'Why do you not take the bucks?'

Azula has always traveled with the Blizzard bucks but if she went to the Academy on the bird, what will happen to the bucks? The situation had a strange melancholy about it, which made Valerian ask this question.

Encounters.