The Caller of the Beasts

Ep.2 'The First Leads - I'

Narrator's POV:

*In The Forest*

*chirps* *chirps*

After the conclusion of the war more than 400 years ago, the remaining soldiers of the queen's army made their way back to their home in Dusk. However, their thirst for resources led them to launch multiple offensives against the Peacock Kingdom. This constant threat forced the Peacock Kingdom's soldiers to be on the defensive, unable to focus on other important matters. Unfortunately, the other clans in the realm were preoccupied with safeguarding their own territories and were unwilling to provide assistance. As a result, the Demons and other covetous clans set their sights on the Big Blue Crystal, located within the Peacock Kingdom's palace. This crystal provided a significant amount of mana to the entire realm, making it a highly coveted resource.

In every kingdom, learning and mastering a skill was a common practice among Anians. It was essential for them to score top points in their semesters at the Academy to gain recognition as Heroes of their kingdom. As for the current situation, an individual is travelling through a dangerous forest alone. He has a porcelain skin tone and beautiful sky blue and aqua long feathers with touches of white, matching his ocean blue and pearl wizard-robe-type attire. His outfit includes white pants and sky-blue leather boots, and he has a pretty face with messy cinnamon-brown hair. It's Sean, and it seems like he has something important to say.

"I'm going to become a great Healer of my kingdom!!!" Sean shouted out loud in excitement.

Note: The narrator is allowed to intervene with the characters throughout the entire story.

"We know, bruh."

"Huh?" Sean is pretty sure he heard something.

*Cracks*

Sean swiftly turns his head to a rustling sound and is taken aback by the sight of a looming shadow approaching him. As the sun's rays hit the figure, Sean's heart races with fear as he realizes it is a ferocious tiger ready to pounce. Without a moment of hesitation, Sean's instincts kick in, and he takes off at full speed. However, the tiger is relentless, chasing him with a fierce determination not to let its prey escape. Despite Sean's initial lead, the tiger's speed soon catches up with him, and he is left with no choice but to zigzag around the trees in an attempt to slow the predator down. Unfortunately, the tiger's agility proves too much for Sean, and he is ultimately forced to stop and catch his breath, his long feathers weighing him down. Suddenly, the tiger undergoes a transformation, revealing a strikingly handsome young man with black stripes adorning his skin and a complexion as pure as ivory. His piercing emerald-green eyes lock onto Sean, who is surprised to see the young man wearing an ice-white shirt and indigo-blue pants that perfectly complement his tangerine locks. With a mischievous grin, the young man slyly utters, "Gotcha."

"You know, you should run a little bit faster," he speaks out

"So that the demons can't catch you," he advised him.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever," Sean responded.

"Tell this to the demons who might - no, will try to kill you," he replied with a smirk.

"If I meet one, I will. And would you mind getting off of me?" he moved suddenly after realizing this and stood up.

"Ah, sorry. I used to play 'Gotcha' with my family and-" Sean stopped him mid-sentence because he understood him.

"I got it. It's okay," Sean replied with a happy smile. He and Sean sat under a tree for its shade and relaxed for a while. When Sean closed his eyes, the tiger boy stood up, on guard even more, because Sean was sleeping under his protection.

Sean's wishful thinking:

Several weeks ago, I embarked on a thrilling expedition into the dense forest on the eastern periphery of the renowned Tiger Kingdom. My primary objective was to locate my dear friend, Daniel, who had been missing for an extended period of time. I recall that his last communication with me indicated his intention to travel the world, but given the considerable time that has passed, I am apprehensive about his well-being. It is possible that he could be stranded in a remote location, unable to leave. Nonetheless, my unwavering determination to find him and ensure his safety persists.Once I do, I plan to give him a piece of my mind for leaving me in the dark. During my journey through the forests of Kingdom Dusk,I encountered a fascinating individual who has since become my trusted companion.

"Sean?" He saw Sean murmuring something. Sean woke up at the sound of his voice.

"What's wrong?" He's concerned about him. Sean sat up straight and replied.

"Oh, it's nothing." Sean covered it up with a smile.

"Come on, what is it you're thinking?" He got curious.

"I was thinking about my friend," he says with a dull tone. "Him again? This is the 100th time you've talked about him. Do you even remember his face or character?" He suddenly became annoyed.

"Yes, I do remember that he is so nice and always caring about me and blah blah blah..." Sean starts his unstoppable speech about his friend. He covers his ears like, "Ah, sh#t, here we go again." He regretted asking him.

"HEY!! TIAGO!! ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME?" Sean shouted at him for not paying attention.

"I am. Go ahead." He puts his hands down. When Sean starts talking again about it, he covers his ears again.