The Monster Hero

Chapter 4 - Why

I finished running my last lap and sat down for a little break.

"Good work," Simon says.

I nod, too tired to speak.

"That's enough for the day. Tomorrow you're with Michael."

I walk up to my room. On the way, I pass Slash's room. I pause for a second when I'm outside his door. He seems to hate me, but I have no clue why.

Some of our brothers say it is because I was born. I don't know if they are kidding or not. I wonder why.

I sigh and keep moving. When I get to my room, I throw my towel on the bed. I am glad Dad actually installed those bathrooms in everybody's rooms. Makes it much easier.

But now Slash only comes out of his room to get food or something, and most of the time he asks a servant to do it for him. I stare out the window at the village of Wolf.

The villagers are probably looking at our home, the Castle of Wolf. Every Wolfum in the village knows us, we're the royal family.

I go back to my bed and lay down. I wonder why. Why does Slash hate me so much? Why did Mom have to die? Why does Slash seem to think that it is my fault Mom has died? Is it my fault that all this stuff is happening?

I wish I knew the answers, but I don't. That is why I have all these unanswered questions. That is why I need to find out why.