Time (years) went by, and Kael was almost Eighteen. The house felt like a jail. "It's all because of this low-class element..." he muttered, angrily looking at his reflection. But his eyes lit up and decided to go for a walk.
Walking through the halls, a newfound freedom given to him by his sister, he heard hushed voices. His parents. It had been a long time, their faces were forgotten, but their unkind words echoed in his mind. Anger filled him, but he knew he was weak. "What are we going to do with that boy when he becomes 18?" his father's voice mocked.
"We can't just let him be here," his mother chimed in.
"Throw him out when he turns Eighteen," his father declared.
In a place where betrayal was always present, the words, "Get rid of him," kept going through his mind, a harsh order that made him feel cold and scared. With shaky hands, he wrote a desperate letter to his grandfather, telling him everything he was feeling and the conversation he had heard that had broken his heart.
Hours later, as if time had sped up, a response came—incredibly quickly. Kael's hands trembled as he ripped open the letter, his heart pounding. As he read the words, his grandfather's wisdom and foresight became clear. He had expected this betrayal, preparing Kael for the challenges that lay ahead. With each sentence, a surge of determination washed over Kael, replacing his fear with a new resolve.
The final paragraph of the letter held the key. Kael's eyes widened as he absorbed the instructions, his mind racing with possibilities. A flicker of hope ignited within him, illuminating the path he must take.
Holding the letter firmly, Kael stood up straight, his shoulders squared with determination. He had been forced into the arena, but he wasn't going to lose. With his grandfather's advice and his own unwavering resolve, Kael prepared to face whatever obstacles were ahead of him. The time had come for him to show what he was capable of and take back his destiny.
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As Kael's 18th birthday arrived, he gathered his things, the sword providing him comfort by his side. With sadness, he wrote a goodbye note to his sister, his tears making the words hard to read on the paper. "Why?" he softly spoke, but the question remained unanswered.
With a deep breath, Kael left the note in his sister's room and made his way to the secret basement.
In the depths of the castle, Kael's heart raced with excitement as he followed his grandfather's mysterious instructions. His rough fingers ran along the cold, stone wall, searching for the hidden door. With each touch, his anticipation grew, and when his fingertips finally brushed against the worn handle, he knew he had found it. Taking a deep breath, he pulled the handle, and a loud noise echoed through the castle. The stone wall moved, revealing a hidden door.
Kael's breath hitched in his throat as he stepped into the bright sunlight. The world outside was vastly different from the stone walls he had been familiar with his entire life. Lush green fields extended as far as the eye could see, adorned with colorful wildflowers and bathed in the golden rays of the sun. The air was filled with the pleasant scent of nature, a stark contrast to the stale smell of the castle.
The door behind him shut with a loud noise, marking the end of one phase and the start of a new one. Kael stood up straight, his eyes showing his determination. He had left his past behind, with all its secrets and pain. The future was ahead, uncertain and full of opportunities.
In his hand, he held a compass that his grandfather had given him. The needle pointed west, and Kael knew that was the direction he was meant to go. He embraced the unknown with open arms, eager to explore the world beyond the castle walls.
With each step he took, Kael felt a sense of freedom wash over him. The weight of his past lifted from his shoulders, replaced by a lightness of being. He walked with purpose, leaving the castle and his past behind, as he ventured into the unknown future that awaited him.
After taking a shower, Kael's sister returned to her room to find a note on her bed. As she read the note, tears began to stream down her face. The note was from Kael, and it said:
"Dear Sister,
I'm sorry for everything. I know I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I promise this one isn't one of them. I've left the castle to find a new life, a new beginning. I'm sick of our parents always calling me weak and unmentionable names. They should be ashamed of themselves for treating me this way. It's not my fault that I was given a low-class element. I want to be better, so I've decided to go on a journey. I promise to come back to you.
Love,
Eleanor"
Eleanor cried for at least five minutes after reading the note. She couldn't believe that her sister had left without her. "Why? Why didn't you at least take me with you?" she sobbed.