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

Morgana had a minister make arrangements, and Zeenat was asked to call over the children of the family back home so that they could attend the funeral. The news was also passed down to the people in the city and this was like a bomb exploded in the hearts of the people. They could not believe that the Iron-fisted Emperor and his beloved right hand were gone.

The death of Princess Ayat was yet to be news of the past when three more people of the royal family died. This was going to change the government massively, and the people hoped that the change would bring them joy.

After the arrangements were made, Morgana left Zeenat in the care of her husband and went back to her small room. She had just entered inside when she sensed warmth on her back. There was only one person who could give her this sensation, and she leaned back in his arms. Valerian asked, "How was it?"

Ideas.