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Chapter 1:

Chapter 1: New Beginning

Third Pov

In the shadowy depths of a narrow alley in Lannisport, the faint sound of a child's sobbing echoed off the grimy stone walls. A young girl, no more than ten namedays old, cradled the bloodied and broken body of a boy who looked to be around twelve. His name was Richard, an orphan like her, his small frame battered and bruised from head to toe. Most alarming were the deep gashes on his head, still seeping blood.

The girl, Alicent, had black hair, blue eyes, and a cute young face. Her tiny hands, smeared with his blood, shook him desperately. Her voice trembled with fear and sorrow as she cried, "Please, Richard, wake up! I can't live without you. Please, Richard!" Her pleas went unanswered as Richard's body lay motionless and lifeless in her arms.

To Alicent, Richard was the only light in her godforsaken world. For as long as she could remember, they had been inseparable. Richard had always been her protector, tirelessly scavenging and finding food for her amid the harsh streets of Lannisport.

Alicent couldn't fathom life without him. The thought of starvation loomed ominously, casting a grim shadow over her mind. She knew all too well the fate that awaited girls who lacked protection—many were forced to sell themselves in exchange for safety and sustenance. Yet, Alicent refused to entertain such a notion. As a little girl navigating the unforgiving streets, every scenario she envisioned without Richard led to a dark and hopeless end.

Alicent's tears streamed down her cheeks, her sobs filling the alley until exhaustion took her voice. Her eyes, swollen and blurred from crying, barely registered the scene before her. Unbeknownst to her, something miraculous was unfolding. Richard's wounds, the deep gashes and dark bruises, were mending themselves at an unnatural pace. Skin stitched itself back together, and the color returned to his pale cheeks.

Alicent, wiping her tear-filled eyes, was slow to realize what was happening. But then she felt it—a slight movement, the faint rise and fall of Richard's chest. She froze, hope and fear warring within her, and looked down to see his once grievous injuries now completely healed. Shock and terror gripped her heart. This scene was unfamiliar to her.

Moments later, Richard's eyes fluttered open. Alicent, relief overwhelming her fear, threw her arms around him, clutching him tightly. In that moment, she cared not for the how or why of his miraculous recovery. All that mattered was that Richard was alive, and for now, that was enough.
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Richard's POV

My name is Richard. I'm twelve namesday old, and for as long as I can remember, I've been an orphan. I have no idea who my parents were, no memory of them at all. But one thing is certain: they must have had blonde hair and green eyes. These are the only features I know for sure, the only legacy they left me.

My tale begins in Lannisport, I was born in the year 260 AC. Born into obscurity, I was left at the orphanage as a mere babe. For eight long years, I endured the harsh treatment of those who ran the place before I could bear it no longer.

The truth of the orphanage was a somber one. The young girls, mere teens, faced mistreatment by those who were meant to care for them. Some were sent away under mysterious circumstances. The boys fared no better, enduring punishment and meager rations.

Upon learning of their plight, I made my decision. Enough was enough. I fled the orphanage. As I made my escape, a young girl by the name of Alicent witnessed my departure and followed. She was but a child, innocent and pure, and I could not bear to see her suffer the same fate as the others.

Together, at the tender ages of eight and six, Alicent and I took to the unforgiving streets of Lannisport.

Survival demanded harsh measures, and I delved into the world of petty theft—stealing from food stalls, picking pockets, doing whatever was necessary to put food in our bellies. Though I faced failure on occasion, I always managed to slip away, evading capture and providing for Alicent and myself.