A year ago

I remember vividly, the day I was nearly killed by my family members. That very day, I wasn't able to stop them from killing her. 

The woman who had stood by me even when no one else did. The one who accepted me for who I was.

And yet, they had killed her, before I could stop them. They had burnt her to death.

Did they all hate me that much? To the point of snatching the love of my life from me.

I run as fast as I can to a green clearing. They had burnt her here, five days ago. I fall on my knees feeling weak and.... my magic...

It was becoming difficult for me to breathe. What was happening to me?

I cough with a hand against my belly, I use a hand to cover my mouth. And when I lower it, what I see is blood.

Blood?

I place a hand on the floor, to try and support my body. Trying my best to keep my eyes open.

There is a movement from my side. Was it a shadow or...

"how are you enjoying our little gift, brother?" I look up, and my heart shatters.

"Leo" I say with a grunt, more blood dripping from my lips.

He gives me an evil smirk. "I was wondering when you'll drop dead." he said, and I try my best to keep my head up.

My visions slowly turn fazed and blurry. "Very funny Leo." I hear another of my brother say. "very funny." he said, now within the range of my view.

It was Luwian and Lantheer was close behind him. A smug look appeared on their faces as they saw the situation I was in.

"how about we beat him up to seal the deal?" Lantheer suggests. Luwian instantly adds, "sounds fun." 

Leo stares at me for a while longer with pure hatred in his eyes before he finally faces our brothers.

"He does deserve it." He replies his back to me.

I clutch my fist in anger. "You won't get away with this I tell you." I manage to out from my lips.

"shut up. Threaten us when you reach heaven, okay?" Lantheer says with venom as he kicks me in the ribs. I fall hard to the side.

Once they were sure they had finished me, they left. Leaving me to die.

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Luna remains speechless beside me.

"your brothers are cruel." she says after a long and brief silence. Still, I don't reply.

"was that how they had tried to kill you?" She asked, she didn't need to add the last part. I already got the message.

I still don't turn around to face her as I reply, "that's only half of it."