One day Rivaan was exploring the Jungle, now our 15 year old Rivaan, moved swiftly through trees, drawn by the distant clash of metal·
Then he saw them - Warriors.
Their armors gleamed in sunlight that broke through the dense canopy They moved with a practice, grace, laughing sharing stories of war battles Rivaan had never imagined.
One of the tall men with a scar over his right eye noticed him. He sheathed his sword and walked toward the boy.
You have been watching the warrior Said with a smirk. You thinking of becoming a warrior?
Rivaan hesitated for a moment then nodded I want to be strong like you.
At first he was shocked but he chuckled, Strength isn't just about swinging swords. It's about what you fight for.
He ruffled Rivaan's hair. What's your name? Rivaan, The warrior smiled, I am Kael, maybe one day I'll see you in battle.
Before leaving rivaan asked kael, will you teach me, how to fight?. Kael asked will can you do anything to be strong. Rivaan with courage, and confidence Yes!.
And then Kael smiled, you can come from tomorrow, and rivaan rivaan filled with happiness and excitement
And then after that day Rivaan went to Kael everyday, he became like friends or for Rivaan kael is a mentor also.
One day Rivaan rushed back home, he found his grandfather seated next to the fireplace, his eyes staring deep into the flames
Grand-father, I want to become a warrior!
The old man's expression darkened. He shook his head. No Rivaan. You are not meant for battle.
But I -"
You are a Jaeger. That is your fate his grandfather's voice was the stern final.
Rivaan clenched his fist. And what if I don't want to be Jaeger ?
His grandfather sighed. You will understand by time.
Two years passed Rivaan had stronger training in secret with Kael in the forest.
On his seventeenth birthday, the village gathered to celebrate & Fire torches burned bright, and laughter echoed through air.
One by one, the villagers stepped forward, offering him gifts for Rivaan's help, kindness and Love.
There is the memory of day, one day Kael Saw Rivaan helping villagers, He helped blacksmith carry heavy iron, ran errand's shopkeeper who couldn't walk, by this children adored him, animals trusted him and villagers respected him. Due to this Kael said, You are too kind for your own good, Rivaan.
To which Rivaan said with grin, Some one has to be.
Then black smith gave him a dagger, the healer gave him a rare herb, and the children brought him flowers. But Rivaan was thinking about Kael.
A day before that Rivaan met kael as usual but today was different. Kael had come to say good bye.
I'm leaving soon, Rivaan kael said Rivaan heart sank. Take me with you! Kael chuckled, Not yet. But here - He reached into his cloak and pulled out a small metallic relic. It was golden, Shaped like a wing.
This will let you fly anything Kael Said placing it in "Rivaan palm. One day, when you find me, return it- only if you have something greater to offer in exchange.
Rivaan gripped the relic. I swear I will, Kael smiled. Then I'll be waiting.