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Vulcan had been alone in his castle for as long as he could remember. His family had been gone for years, and he had no contact with the outside world. He had everything he needed within the castle walls, but he couldn't help feeling lonely. He had tried to leave the castle many times, but he was always met with an invisible forcefield that prevented him from leaving.

One day, while Vulcan was wandering the castle halls, he heard a faint noise coming from outside the castle walls. Intrigued, he followed the sound until he came to a small opening in the wall. He peered through the hole and saw a small boy, no older than himself, wandering around the castle grounds.

Vulcan watched the boy for a while, fascinated by his curiosity and his fearlessness. Eventually, the boy noticed Vulcan watching him and approached the wall. "Who are you?" he asked, his eyes wide with wonder.

"I am Vulcan," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "I live in this castle."

The boy's eyes widened even further. "You live here all alone?" he asked, his voice filled with disbelief.

Vulcan nodded. "Yes. I have been alone for a very long time."

The boy's face softened with sympathy. "That must be really lonely," he said.

Vulcan shrugged. "I have everything I need here. But it would be nice to have someone to talk to."

The boy grinned. "Well, you've got me now! My name is Alex. Want to be friends?"

Vulcan was hesitant at first. He had never had a friend before, and he wasn't sure if it was safe to be friends with a human. But there was something about Alex's kind-heartedness and curiosity that drew him in.

And so, Vulcan and Alex became fast friends. Alex would come visit Vulcan every day, and they would spend hours talking about everything and anything. Alex was endlessly curious about the castle and the secrets it held, and Vulcan was happy to share his knowledge with him.

As the days turned into weeks and the weeks turned into months, Vulcan began to realize that he had developed feelings for Alex. He knew that it was dangerous to have feelings for a human, but he couldn't help himself. Alex was kind and funny and everything that Vulcan had ever wanted in a friend.

One day, while they were sitting by the fireplace, Vulcan decided to tell Alex the truth about himself. "I have something to tell you.,"