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 was in a daze when he saw Morgana smile. He did not expect it to be so mesmerizing. Morgana found his gaze a bit awkward and a slight blush appeared on her face. She turned her face away from his vision and only then the boy woke up from his stupor.

He said, "Your smile is the most beautiful one after my Mother."

His compliment was genuine, after all, Morgana was still growing and her beauty was not yet at the peak of it. Morgana said, "Thank you."

Valerian nodded and said, "Now that you can smile, your face does not look as hard or stiff as it did in the past. Try to cover that up back in Centaur. Ameer will not tolerate your recovery."

Morgana nodded and asked, "Yes, I will do that, but what about the secrecy from the person who treated me?"

Parting Gift.