“The Kingdom is under attack!”I was just walking along, my eyes not really settling on anything because my mind was clouded from the stress of the day, when some sudden and unexpected shouting caused me to jump.Startled, I attempted to locate where the noise had come from. As I looked around for the source of it all, I suddenly spotted Gunner, our Betta at this time, standing nearby.He was dashing forward with all his might, screaming the same phrase over and over again. The whole area started to become more and more frantic as people realized that something was terribly wrong. People were running around in circles as they tried to make sense of what was happening, but the screaming continued to get louder.I slowly pushed myself up from the ground, straining my eyes to get a better look at the scene before me. The air was thick with tension, and I could hear faint murmurs of confusion and shock coming from the crowd. Everyone seemed to be in a state of disbelief as they whispered
“Adolf, what did I told you?”I felt a tightness in my throat as tears welled up in my eyes, and I looked away to the ground with embarrassment.My heart was heavy and guilt encased me; I had done something that I knew was wrong but what else could be done in that moment of distress? It seemed almost futile to think back on it now - nothing good could come out of it. A wave of memories brought a flood of emotions, ranging from sadness to disbelief.“T-that I shouldn’t interfere with the fight.” I mumbled.“Exactly!”Father’s thunderous words echoed throughout the Kingdom of Peace, vibrating in my chest. Every member of the pack had gathered, even my mother who stood next to me with her head bowed. I could feel the weight and intensity of hundreds of eyes upon me as whispers spread through their ranks. It was as if each syllable uttered by Father cracked against my skin like a whip - and yet, I couldn't help but be mesmerized by his presence and command.“You should have an idea of wha
I was unaware that my father had a brother.Growing up in such a small family, it never crossed my mind that there would be any extended family. For as far back as I've been alive, it has always been the three of us: mother, father and myself. Uncovering this new information was definitely unexpected, but nevertheless remarkable to know that Father has someone else in his life with which he shares a special bond.I kept silent and watched my mother carefully collect all the items in the house that had belonged to my uncle.After placing them inside a box, mother was about to discard them when I stopped her. She hefted up the container and was ready to throw it away in an effort to get rid of the unwanted items.“What is it, Adolf?”“These stuffs can still be in use, mother. Why are you throwing it away?”She stares at me for what feels like an eternity, the weight of the moment pressing heavily on my chest. I can see the emotions bubbling beneath her stoic surface. Finally, she takes
I scrambled to conceal the objects before my father had a chance to look closer and observe what they were.I felt a sense of relief when I managed to hide the items quickly and efficiently, ensuring that he would not discover the evidence of my misdemeanors. Despite this, my heart was racing as I worried about his reaction if he were to find out. My fear was understandable, considering he had always been strict with me.“What are you doing?”I stood up straight and shuffled the box under a nearby table as I glanced up at him. His question seemed to paralyze me as my mind raced with possible answers; should I tell him that I was busy even though my day was free? No matter what my decision, it felt like a lie. My palms began to sweat as he stared, waiting for an answer.I shifted in place and took a deep breath before speaking. “No, father.”He nodded, “Come with me.”I sighed in confusion as the door opened and my father gestured for me to follow him. What could this be? I thought, my
I couldn't help the tears that ran down my cheeks as I ran away. My feet moved swiftly regardless, wanting to take me away from the pain I felt in that moment. Thoughts of all the wrongs had been done whirred through my mind like a windmill, and I knew deep within me that running away was the only thing left to do. Yet despite this knowledge, my heart felt heavy with sorrow and regret.I clench my teeth and curl my hands into tight fists, rejecting all who oppose me. My heart pounds against my chest and I take a deep breath in an attempt to steady myself. Even though my vision is slightly blurred, I focus on the path ahead of me, determined to keep going.“Adolf, where are you going?!”I didn’t listen to their voices as they shouted my name, choosing instead to pick up my pace and run towards our home. I felt like every step was taking me further away from the danger and closer to safety. My heart was pounding in my chest and I could feel the beads of sweat forming on my forehead as I
“What brings you here in my territory?”I felt completely overwhelmed and backed away, my mind spinning too quickly to even comprehend how to put what I was feeling into words. My stomach was in knots as my mind ran through a thousand different thoughts at once. I stood there for a few moments, just trying to steady myself before I could even attempt to express myself coherently. All the while, the pressure from this situation weighed heavily on me and made it ever more difficult for me to stammer out a response.“I-i…”I stepped away slowly, surveying the tense atmosphere around me. My heart was pounding in my chest as I gauged the hostile gazes of them surrounding me. I tried to stay calm and focused, knowing that any wrong word from me could be my last one before they would take action. Even in this dire situation, I remained vigilant and alert, hoping to find some way out of this predicament without any bloodshed.“Did your father sent you here?”I gulped, then lifted my gaze to m
I kept my legs moving, pushing forth and running at a full sprint even though I felt like I was about to reach the brink of exhaustion. Adrenaline coursed through my veins, propelling me forward as if every muscle was working in tandem with one another. The wind blew against my face, stinging my eyes yet not enough to distract me from reaching the end goal. I could feel the strain in my body as fatigue began to take hold but that only spurred me on further.I am obligated to put an end to the chaos I started. If this continues, it could lead to a disaster, so I must take action before that happens. My mind is swirling with ideas of how to fix this mess, but none seem foolproof enough. Taking a deep breath, I try and focus on what needs done first.I couldn’t see Azariel or his followers anymore, but I could feel their presence. The sky slowly lightened until the whole land of Dawn was illuminated in a gentle light. Its beauty filled my heart and I marveled at the sight before me. Ever
“Get Adolf out of here. Focus on escaping!"” father exclaimed.Mother silently agreed, and without any further protestations she picked me up and marched me out of the area. Her brow furrowed slightly as she looked upon my crestfallen expression, but it didn't stop her from carrying on.“But Father-”“Your father can handle them. Trust him.”I bit my bottom lip hard, desperately trying to hold back the tears that threatened to burst forth. My gaze was glued to my father who had done his best to save us all earlier, and in that moment I could see how scared he had been when it seemed like all hope was lost. These occurrences were now deeply imprinted into my memory; I would never be able to forget the looks of terror we both shared in that moment. Even now, thinking about it caused me immense distress and anguish while mother is carrying me.T-this is all my fault.Everywhere I look, disaster strikes. It seems like the world is spinning out of control and there's no end in sight. No ma