"Aina, sweetheart, we're nearly there."
Haerak murmured, his voice soothing and warm.
Haerak
"Just a little longer, and I promise there'll be a place to rest, okay?"
Aina's little face scrunched up, a pout forming as she tugged at his hand, her steps slower and reluctant.
"But, Daddy, my legs are tired!"
Aina
She whined, stamping one foot.
"And this bag is so heavy!"
Haerak knelt down, carefully setting the larger bag on the ground to free his hand.
He gave her an understanding smile as he brushed a stray strand of hair from her face.
"I know, my little warrior."
He chuckled softly, using the nickname she always loved.
"You've been so brave, carrying that bag all by yourself. But we're almost there—look, see that big tree up ahead? That's our last stop before we can take a real break. We'll sit under the shade and have a snack. How's that sound?"
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Hidden Pathways
FantasiaIn a land of broken dreams, only the brave dare to rise. Zach, the brave leader of the Renaissance band, fights against the seven kingdoms-Drakonium, Aetheria, Sunridge, Oakridge, Solaria, Aurelia, and Elysium. Together with his loyal friends, who a...