The morning sun painted the sky in hues of soft warmth as 8-year-old Elian, a bundle of energy, set off for school with a backpack slung over his small shoulders.
His innocent laughter echoed through the air, a melody that danced with the promise of a day filled with joy.
School passed in a blur of lessons and playground adventures. little Elian, unaware of the shadows that lurked on the horizon, returned home with a skip in his step.
Excitement bubbled within him, for it was not just an ordinary day-it was his birthday.Though he was quite mature and sensible for kids his age.
As he stepped through the door, the aroma of something delicious greeted him.
"Mum"He said in his cute childish voice.
"Darling,how was your day"she responded beaming smiles at him.
"Come give me hugs and kisses"she pouted her mouth playful making little Elian run away.
"Ewww Mum stop am already grown up.."
She ran after him in the living room catching up to him. Kissing and hugging him
"You will always be my baby no matter what"she assured him poking his cute cubby cheeks.
"Go freshen up,I will be here in the kitchen"she said kissing him cheeks.
"Mummy"little Elian called out,as he pouted his lips in anger.
"Ooo my baby am sorry for kissing your fat cute cheeks"Rona responded playful apologising as the both burst out laughing .
"Go quick ,so we can start your birthday"as she softly ruffled his hair.
Dressed in his favorite attire-a shirt with a playful pattern and jeans that mirrored the blue of his eager eyes-Elian reveled in the joy of the moment.
Balloons adorned the living room, and a table was set with a cake that promised sugary delight. It was a celebration held by his mum for him,she raised him singlehandedly having a daddy didn't matter as long as he had mummy.
"Happy birthday to you"Rona sang .
"Thanks mummy "he said this time pecking her cheeks.
"I just got blessed by my little angel with a kiss " she said teasing him as she happily cutting the cake for him to eat.
"Terrence couldn't make it for your birthday, his parents called that he got a cold"Rona said as she ate the cake.Terrence was Elian's only friend at school.He was six years older than him.
"Oh really"Elian replied trying to pretend,he didn't know.Terence had already told him about his trick to avoid going to school today.
"Mum I spoke to him,I just hope he's ok"Elian said with a smile". he was such a good actor and terrence was going to pay him for not exposing him in school "he thought mischievously.
"I have a gift for you.."Rona announced with a smile.
Suddenly there was a bang on the door interrupting them. Rona walked up to the door to open it but stopped midway as if realising something .
she swiftly guided Elian to her room
"Mum,what happened"Elian asked shocked by his mother's actions.
"It doesn't matter, just promise me you won't leave my room, just stay here till I come to you Okay"she said
"But.."Elian asked
"No buts"Rona interrupted him.the veil she put on the house was destroyed she could feel it. Someone was approaching the house.
"Okay,"Elian finally agreed laying on the bed .he pouted his lips quietly waiting for her to leave the room.
"I promise,I will come bac
The day that began with the promise of cake and candles transformed into a harrowing journey.Little Elian hidden away in a room could hear the muffled sounds of his mother's fight for life.
The air crackled with tension as the clash between mother and assassin unfolded in the shadows.
The room, earlier decorated turned into a sanctuary battleground, that bore witness to a dance of power and desperation.
Little Elian, hidden away, could feel the tremors of their confrontation reverberating through the room where he hid
"Rona" the assassin spoke in between their fights.
"And how do you know my name" Rona answered throwing lighting magic ball at him. Which he swiftly dodged piercing her shoulder with his sword .
"Aaaaah" she groaned in pain as blood poured out her fresh wound.
"I won't let you lay a hand on my son. I'll fight to my last breath to protect him from the darkness you represent."
"Your resistance is futile, Rona The prophecy cannot be thwarted, and the boy's destiny is etched in the fabric of time itself."
The sounds of clashing forces echoed-a symphony of conflicting powers that painted the room with a malevolent energy.
"Destiny is not written in stone. I'll carve a new path for my son, free from the shackles of your prophecies a.."Rona answered frustrated and tired.
"You underestimate the forces at play, Rona The elders have spoken, and their words will shall prevail."
The struggle intensified, with movement she felt like she had fought with this person before.
As the clash reached its zenith, a surge of power resonated through the room.
*"This is not over, Rona. The boy's fate is inevitable, and you cannot defy the currents of destiny forever."
Silence fell upon the room-a silence pregnant with both defiance and the weight of an uncertain future.
Elian, still hidden away, felt the echoes of their struggle settle like a heavy shroud over the sanctuary that had become a battlefield.
In the aftermath of the confrontation, Rona's breaths echoed a mix of exhaustion and resolve.
Amidst the clash of powers, a sacrifice unfolded. Jason's mother, was stabbed with a glowing dagger .
Little Elian witnessed the whole tragedy as he looked through the keyhole, feeling he weight of power unknown to him as he wept silently.
Elian tried opening the door but to no avail.
His mother just laid on the floor and with her dying breath, summoned her latent abilities-a gift Jason never knew existed.
She created a veil from the strands of her essence enveloping the room and shielding little Elian from the assassin. slowly Rona's wounded body vanished into golden mirths the assassin rushed from the side trying to stop her ability but it was too late leaving the mission uncompleted.
In the dim glow of her room, a bulb shined with an light.
Within its bright embrace lay a wrapped gift- that was more than Jason's understanding and a note .
He carefully retrieved the wrapped gift, and note as he wept.
"You didn't keep your promise"
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Moonlight Convergence
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