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 spent the night thinking about what Boo-too told him. He did not mind going up against a person sent by the Tyrant. Sooner or later, he will have to face these enemies anyhow. He was only worried about the little one snuggling to him.

He looked at Valerie and recalled the nights when he was young, and sometimes Diligentia would let him stay with her and how she would hold him in her arms so he would not feel worried. But then, he lost track of time while daydreaming, and the sun appeared on the horizon. Valerian tickled the little girl and said, "Vali, it is time to wake up."

Vali was a name he used to call her with love. But he could not help himself because this girl was just like that. Valerie was just that adorable. He admitted it in his heart that Solaria was right. The warmth and joy in his heart were something he had never thought possible. He wanted to reciprocate their emotions even when he was affectionate to the people around him.

Nostalgia & Bandits.