It took everything in Elena to hold back her scream as she watched a strange, huge man torture her parents. He was tall, with long hair, holding a rare type of silver sword.
She stayed hidden under the bed while the man cut each finger from their hands whenever they shook their head in a disapproving manner. They were disagreeing with a request the man had made.
Elena couldn't tell what it was because her eyes were more focused on her parent's face as she prayed to the moon goddess for intervention.
She closed her eyes, her pleads stronger as she whispered to the moon goddess for help. However, when she opened her eyes again, the man pulled out his sword and separated their heads from their neck in a swift motion. So quick, one could even miss it.
