Innocents

"Why am i punishing the innocents yet again?" he asked mostly himself.

Everyone is quiet after that. They now know every mistake and sin their race has committed. They no longer pride themselves on their birthright to kill the innocent drifters. They understood the reason behind the darkness of the village.

"None of us are innocents. If one of us commits a crime, then it reflects upon the entire race" one of the women's said quietly. She has tears in her eyes and a lot of grief for her child's future. But she cannot go out there nor can she send her child alone. No one from outside will react kindly if they realize that they came from the fairy guards race. She decided its best that he stays here in the darkness to reflect upon the actions of the others.

Valmore is sad. Their future generations are forced to suffer for something their ancestors have done.

"But our children are" he replied quietly.

Everyone agrees with his words, but at the same time, they don't.

"It doesn't ma