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 engrossed in the book he did not notice that someone has entered the room. Zeenat also did not disturb him, he seemed to be a work of art. She was curious as to what was he reading with such concentration. Suddenly, the serenity was broken as Morgana came inside the room with hurried footsteps.

She spotted Valerian reading a book and Zeenat standing at a distance gazing at him. She sighed and said, "Val, can you not overlook the host?"

The boy replied with a humm. Morgana shook her head and walked up to him and with a quick flash, the book was taken away. Valerian reacted, "Hey, I was about to find out how they pushed back the Valjyrians, Morgana, return that book."

The princess crossed her arms and said, "You will get the book in your free time, act properly or I will tell Her Excellency Fragrantia that you were disrespectful, and we will see, what happens then."

Valerian sighed and said, "Fine."

Cloak & Dagger.