>>Pen (16 Years Old)
I watched as my parents slept from the doorframe.
It was the middle of the night and I had packed my bag and was ready to leave. Mom wouldn't tell me what the dragon's curse was but she wouldn't let me leave either. She acted like there was some great danger looming over me if I went out there. But I couldn't wait around and do nothing
That's just not possible.
A whole year has passed since I last saw Val and I have to go meet him. They're holding a test for people who can join the hero's party and I'm going to apply.
I looked down at my hands, my power is dark but it's strong. I need to use this. I clenched my fists.
I want to be with Val.
Whatever the curse is, I'll think about it later. For now, I want to help Val!
The moonlight filtered through the thin curtains of my parents' room, casting everything in a pale, ghostly glow.
I had timed it perfectly.
