Revelation

We sat in the cozy living room, the soft light of the evening casting a warm glow around us. My parents exchanged a look, their expressions a mix of determination and melancholy. Dad was the first to speak, his voice steady but filled with emotion.

"Aric," he began, "we always intended to tell you about our past, but we wanted to wait until you were strong enough to understand the weight of it. Now that you've awakened the Shadow element, it's time for you to know the truth."

My heart pounded in my chest. I couldn't fathom why my strength was a prerequisite for knowing our origins. I watched them closely, sensing that this was a significant moment.

Dad took a deep breath. "We are not originally from this kingdom. We come from a distant land of Ironvale and Silverscale kingdom."

The name was familiar, yet it carried a weight that I could feel. "Silverscale Kingdom and Ironvale kingdom? Why are we here, in this isolated city, if we come from silverscale kingdom and Ironvale?" I asked, my confusion growing.

Dad gave a small, sad smile. "I know it's a lot to take in. But listen closely, and everything will make sense."

I leaned forward, my curiosity and concern mingling. Dad's tone grew serious as he continued, "I come from a noble family in Ironvale, and your mother... she is a royal princess of silverscale."

The revelation struck me like a bolt of lightning. My mother, a princess? My father, a nobleman? The pieces of my life suddenly seemed to fit into a much larger, more complex puzzle. "But if you're from such esteemed backgrounds, why are we living here in isolation?" I asked, trying to piece it all together.

My father began to recount their story with a somber, reflective tone

He started, his voice heavy with memories. "Your mother was a princess of the Valerius royal family, but her life was far from the fairy tale you might imagine."

I looked at my mother, who nodded, encouraging my father to continue. He took a deep breath before delving into the past.

"Your mother was born into a family of duel-element awakeners, but she herself only awakened one element. In the Valerius royal family, this was seen as a weakness. Despite being a princess, she was often discriminated against and sidelined by her father, your grandfather.

The only person who truly loved and supported her was her mother, your grandmother."

I could see the pain in my mother's eyes as she relived those memories. She had been a child craving her father's approval, but she never received it.

Her two brothers and sister, all more talented duel-element awakeners, received all the attention and admiration from their father. She was left to seek solace in her grandmother's arms, always yearning for the love she never got from her father.

"And your father?" I asked, my curiosity piqued.

"My story is quite similar," my father replied. "I come from the Archduke family of Windraven in the Ironvale Kingdom, which is just below the royal family in status. Like your mother, I was the odd one out in a family of duel-element awakeners. Discrimination and neglect were my companions growing up, but I handled it differently. I chose to remain cheerful and free-spirited, not letting their judgments weigh me down."

He paused, his eyes distant as he recalled his youth. "However, there was a long-standing rivalry between the nobles of Ironvale and Silverscale. Our families were constantly at odds, competing over power, wealth, and influence. This rivalry spilled over into our education. Just like you, we attended a prestigious academy, but ours was far more turbulent."

A soft smile tugged at my father's lips as he continued. "It was at that academy that your mother and I met. Despite the enmity between our families, we were drawn to each other. Our shared experiences of discrimination and neglect created a bond that grew into love."

I could hardly believe it. From enemies to lovers—it sounded like a story from a novel. But the tale was far from over.

"When our families discovered our relationship, they were furious," my father said, his voice tightening. "Neither the Archduke family nor the Valerius royal family would accept us being together. The hostility and threats grew so severe that we had no choice but to flee. We ran away and settled in a small city in Silverscale, far from the prying eyes and judgmental stares."

My mother squeezed my father's hand, and he looked at her with a mixture of gratitude and sorrow. "We started a new life, one where we could live in peace But leaving everything behind was not easy. We constantly lived in fear of being discovered."

I was about to ask another question when my father dropped a bombshell that left me reeling.

"Aric, there's one more thing you need to know. The reason we chose this isolated city, the reason we've lived quietly all these years…"

He paused, looking into my eyes with a seriousness that chilled me.

"You have a big sister aric you have a sibling"said father throwing a bombshell

I jumped from my chair, stunned by my father's revelation. "I have a sister? Why didn't I know? Where is she? Why isn't she here with us?" The questions tumbled out in a rush, my mind reeling with the unexpected news.

My father held up a hand, his expression a mix of sadness and resolve. "I know this is a lot to take in, Aric. Please, sit down. I promise to explain everything."

I sank back into my chair, my heart pounding. My mother reached out, placing a comforting hand on mine. "Your sister is safe, Aric," she said softly. "She doesn't know about us, her parents, but that's for her protection."

"But why?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "What happened? Why doesn't she know about us?"

Father and mother look at me sadness apparent in there eyes

I knew there is more to there story