Inside the Bareare restaurant, we enjoyed a strange atmosphere that covered the room with an uncomfortable silence. At least this was the reality for the three people sitting around the table, who looked at each other with an uncanny anxious expression on their faces.

Suddenly, the sound of the door woke up these three people of his state. However, very different from what any normal person would have done, the beautiful woman hastened to respond.

- S-lady? ... Here is the Bareare family, right? -The man was lost in his words due to the rapid appearance of Lilia.

-Of course yes!

-Very good. - Said person did not feel that Lilia's attitude is strange, not considering the reason-. Well, these are the papers ... I know I should not interfere, but congratulations.

Once the deliveryman left, Lilia's eyes flashed with boundless happiness. In fact, anyone could think that small stars shone in his eyes.

- Why do you have that look, honey? Could it be that ...

-Yes, it's just as you suppose! The beautiful woman commented with a happy laugh at the same time that it showed what was written in the document. Our son has passed the first test!

-I knew it! Luslec could not help but laugh for a considerable time. It was impossible that Arlhen failed this first exam.

-I got it?

- You were still doubting? You are my son, what kind of confidence is that? -the man joked with sword eyebrows.

-It must be the same confidence that your father has to fight against sleep every morning when he gets up. Lilia's words made Luslec's face freeze instantly. Well, that does not matter. We have to celebrate for this good news.

-Mother, before that ... I want to visit ...

-Lilia, I think he wants to see his girlfriend. Arlhen's father made a wicked smile. He is still a boy but he is already thinking about girls his age. As a parent, should I be sad or happy about this?

-Don't say nonsense, you were a womanizer at his age ... Maybe you do not remember that woman you met during the competition in Boreas?

-What? But that happened more than fifteen years ago, besides you know that nothing happened. -This time Luslec took the opportunity to make his counter attack-. Could it be that ... you still feel jealous after fifteen years? ... Arlhen, you should take note of this. A woman's rancor is so deep that she does not know the time barriers, especially if it's your mother.

-Arlhen, you should visit your friend. Lilia still had a soft smile on her face, but a small vein protruded in the vicinity of her forehead. Meanwhile, since your father seems to be an expert on women. Today you will learn that a woman's fury also does not know the pain barriers.

-B-well ... I'm leaving. -Aware of the scene that was about to unfold, Arlhen closed the doors while the noise of what seemed to be some strange explosions originated from the restaurant ...

....

The boy was stunned by the news he received after visiting Thea's house. If I had to summarize their complex emotions, disbelief would be the right word.

«Sorry, Arlhen. Thea can not see you right now, she is quite frustrated after finding out that she did not get through the test. Right now, he does not want to see anyone.

That answer was still spinning inside Arlhen's head. His previous state of mind disappeared in an instant and was replaced by heavy discomfort.

The last test would take place within six months in the city of Boreas. But now, how could Thea even try to run? The final stretch of the road that both decided to travel, it seemed not destined to be crossed together. Arlhen wondered repeatedly if it really was worth choosing such an opportunity over their friendship.

- Maybe we should try together next year? ... No, it's too late. By then, we will surpass the required age limit ... Is not there something I can do? In conflict with himself, the boy disappeared into the distance at the same time that he was immersed in his thoughts.

....

A beautiful young woman with long brown hair walked around the city. He moved vaguely where his eyes rested, like a fairy whose radiant hair was shaken by the light winds of the north. Even the beautiful star that illuminated the sky was not alien to his presence, reflecting its rays in it, dyeing it with a soft golden color and covering it with a divine essence for those who looked at it.

With a thin figure that radiated fragility and a delicate face whose features resembled perfection, he could not repress the instincts of protection that arose in nearby men. She was like a Venus who, before awakening impure desires, caused a feeling of admiration to invade the heart of those who looked at her.

However, a small detail in it unraveled with this first impression. It was not a physical issue, because its beauty was something unquestionable by anyone, in fact it was something more abstract:

The joy was imperceptible in his face.

After learning that he did not meet the requirements to give the next test, a deep disappointment gripped Thea. Although at first he decided to lie down in his bed until he recovered, he soon changed his mind to walk around.

 - Why are things always like this? The beautiful girl asked herself as the scenes of a starry night swirled in her head. II just wanted a normal life, but even fate refuses to give it to me ... Why?

A slight sensation of moisture covered his face. As soon as Thea used her hands to pass them over her eyes, she found an endless flow of tears spilling out relentlessly ... Before she knew it, her frail body lost its strength as a shower of intense emotions swirled in your heart.

«Is it so difficult to fulfill my only wish? Is it wrong to want to stop being a shadow?

 -Arlhen, I have given my life to you ... All my childhood I did nothing but dedicate it to you, but what about me? It's not fair ... I've lost so much to protect your smile. "When Thea arrived on a street free of people, her voice cracked with her agitated breathing. Y-I do not have parents for you, my closest relatives died thanks to you, I lost my home for you ... And I'm forced to be your friend, I'm forced to smile when I see you. Do you know how hard that is? .. Do you know how difficult it is to see the person responsible for all your misfortunes and smile with affection? No, you do not know. You do not know anything! ... Do you know how helpless I feel when I can not tell you this in my face? Do you know how terrible it is to be committed to someone you hate? ... I-I do not remember much from that time, I was still very small. But if I know that I lived much better than in this city trash, I know that I was happy there. Not here ... I am here thanks to you, I am forced to lower my head in front of you. - His teeth began to grind. To be destined all my life to live under your shadow ... But that is not the worst ... T-you are always happy, you take away even that small piece of hope to live in peace, you insist on keeping by my side ... Tell me, what it feels? Be blessed with talent, be blessed with beauty, be blessed with greatness ... Will you ever understand how it feels to serve you? You are someone who carries a huge wealth on your shoulders, while I am the stupid one who, even losing everything, will follow you like an idiot. Lord prince of fairy tales, have you ever missed anything? No, the star of the story does not know about those things, he lives in his bubble waiting for everyone to adore him. He was born to be worshiped, while I was born to clean his bed ... Do I hate you? No, I can not hate you. You are innocent, I am the bad one ... Yes, you are innocent and I am the bad one ... You will always be innocent.

Kneeling on the ground, leaning against the wall that was hitting non-stop until recently, a small trace of light captured Thea's attention. When she concentrated even more to see that, she realized that it was the reflection of light produced by the pendant she wore.

- This ... It's almost now, only six months. The beautiful girl played with the pendant in her hands while losing herself in her thoughts. Six months ... I'm sure he'll make the right choice, he always makes the right decision. And I'll be left behind, I'll be left behind? However, a strange idea like a flash hit his mind at that moment. Why should I be left behind? I am strong, beautiful, intelligent, brave and also talented. Seriously am I the one who should stay behind? I'm brave, a brave person is one who fights against destiny ... And-I could also fight against fate, I do not need to live in its shadows. What does it matter if he has all the qualities? What prevents me from taking his place? Nobody needs it, who knows it? I can be the heroine of the story. I could be ... No! What am I thinking at?

Thea got up and started walking aimlessly while ordering her ideas. Many memories surfaced in his mind, until finally he stopped in a strange red scroll with golden ornaments.

There were several drawings.

-I need help? ... That boy ... But will he be fine? No, I think I should rest, what nonsense am I thinking? How ridiculous, betray my partner? I would never do something like that ... But, Arlhen is my partner?