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 said, 'Umm, it is the first time I will tell a story, so forgive me if it is bland.'

Valerie smiled faintly as she turned to look at him. The young man reciprocated her smile. He thought for a bit but could not come up with anything. In the end, he scratched the back of his head, and then he suddenly thought of something and asked, "Is it okay if the story is short?"

The girl nodded with sparkling silver eyes, and Valerian said, 'In a faraway land, a young boy lived with a goddess.'

Valerie asked, "What goddess? Vita?"

Valerian shook his head and said, 'This goddess was a messenger sent down by Vita.'

Valerie nodded in understanding and asked, "Then."

'The boy was weak. He would always get injured as the people would hurt him. So they mistreated him.', said Valerian.

The girl interrupted him again, "Why did they hurt him? Did he do anything wrong?"

Story.