Whispers Of The Darkness

Volume 1:- Chapter-1: The Beginning

As I opened my eyes, I had no idea of where I was or had been. I only saw the grasslands stretching all over the land, no sight of civilization but I had this feeling, this sense of freedom and before I knew it tears trickled down my cheeks, leaving behind my past, I could only move on forward and hope to rid the scars of my past. I set out in search of the nearest town.

 As I walked, I found the bustling town of Venustas, the town of artisans in the kingdom of Forma. I was in the right place, as instructed by my father, I was to meet my uncle in the town of Conmoditas, far east of Venustas. During the day, streets were busy and there was no place for even a mouse to move, the delicious aroma of food was making me hungry but with no money, I set out to look for odd jobs. I was then helped by a kind old man who promised me some food in exchange for cleaning his shop and had my fill. As night fell, the streets were dead silent and there was minimal movement, an eerie atmosphere if you ask me. As I wandered aimlessly on the streets, I was suddenly struck by a heavy blow from the back and fell unconscious. After some time I saw in front of me a familiar face. A tall elf with white hair and clear blue eyes. He has a serious look in his eyes but had a calm and gentle smile on his face it was almost comforting to see him. 

I finally regained consciousness and found myself in a cage, I had been kidnapped and, on a wagon to be sold to some weird nobles with a strange fetish for kids. I could not let that happen, not again. But wait I can't just leave the kids I ought to free them too so that they don't suffer the same fate as me. Inside my cage was another child with short blue hair and gentle red eyes not as fierce as mine, there were many other cages filled with kids too. I let easily break the locks through my wind or fire magic but that wouldn't be too fun and I'd like to see where this wagon goes. As the wagon was on its way, I thought I'd make a new acquaintance and so I thought of talking to the boy in my cell.

Max: So, what's your name

Kid:...

Max: Helloo, you, kid with blue hair

Kid: Mm my name is SuSuki.

Max: Hmm, so you're a girl right?

Suki: YeYes

Max: Don't fret, I'm here to protect you

Suki: YeYes, thank you. (Smiles gently)

After our introduction, I began gathering more information about Suki. Apparently, she is a half-elf from the elf kingdom and was captured to be sold off to the Froshian empire, a place I would never again like to go to. So, I got on my feet and cautioned her to stay behind me, after channeling mana towards my right hand I created a fireball, and BOOM! I continued by knocking down the kidnappers through my wind magic and restrained them through my earth magic, giving us enough time to escape. I took over the wagon and set course to Conmoditas by following a map found at the wagoner's seat. Following the map, I would reach there in no time.

As I arrived at the gates of Conmoditas I was questioned by guards patrolling the gates. I entered the kingdom claiming to be a merchant traveling with my siblings; as I entered I couldn't help but admire the architecture of the kingdom, brilliantly constructed walls to block an arrow rain, it was very impressive. The mansion of my uncle would have an Elvengard emblem engraved on the roof and hence, it was easier to spot. 

The Elvengards were once only a small clan of elves, they led the elves against the evil forces of the Froshian Empire and rose to power becoming a large empire. Elves were a race born with beauty and high mana capacity and the Elvengards were regarded as the most powerful clan of elves, hence, given the throne. The Froshian empire had a long history of bloodshed with the elves but it all ended due to the formation of Conmoditas, a kingdom where elves and humans could co-exist in peace. 

As I entered the mansion, I was yet again stopped by one of the guards, he said that the duke was away for official business matters and hence, I could wait at the guesthouse. As I entered we were welcomed by a kind butler named Sebastian. He was a tall man, fairly well-built, and looked in his fifties. The kids quickly grew fond of him as he was proficient with all kinds of household work. We were assigned separate beds in which we had to sleep in pairs. 

That night I was assigned to sleep with Suki. The night was still young and I could not sleep, I tossed and turned but to no avail. I kept staring at Suki for some time with no better work to do, I had failed to notice it before but she was very beautiful but I noticed her trembling so to comfort her I wrapped my arms around he body and gently pressed it over mine.

Suki

I had the same nightmare reoccurring nightmare of being chased by the murderer of my family, I was cornered by him and was about to be killed but suddenly a boy about my age appeared in front of me and protected me. I suddenly felt calm and safe around him. I recognized the boy, he was Max, the same kid who promised to protect me at the wagon. As I opened my eyes, I saw Max's face up close. Out of embarrassment I pushed him and ran out of the guesthouse.

Max

I was suddenly pushed by Suki as she ran out. Maybe she thinks I'm a creep, after realizing what I did I felt so ashamed of myself, I just wanted to comfort her a bit but I didn't realize this possibility. But I still could not stop wondering about her, the warmth radiating from her small body, her soft skin which lay right next to my body, it soothed me. Putting that aside, I made up my mind to apologize the next time I saw her.