Arterisa:The autumn goddess

chapter 1: Who am i?

Long before the earth had fully been open to the world of technology and science,a distant little hidden island was created by the greatest group of magicians ever lived. They called this island Wester land.

It was created to protect it's people and magic away from the evil of mankind. All was peaceful for a very long time until the island was discovered.

They invaded and killed some of the inhabitants of wester land. The others left,fled to the northern part of the island. For years, those who survived were not heard from.

The prince of wester land,Lester,was part of the survivors. His father was killed during the war that ensued between the warriors and invaders. It was shocking to the people that survived and mostly to the young prince. They all mourned the king even without a body.

The prince lived with the king's ambassador training and learning magic and combat.
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On a bright day, Lester walked to the training field. It was spring time and he knew he was going to see her, Winter. He had always wished to express himself only that he was afraid of being rejected.
 
He spotted her gathering flowers and wild mushrooms.

Deliberating whether or not to walk up to her and say something, she swirled around and he decided against talking to her.

Instead he walked towards the training ground.

"I assume you've been playing your staring role,  my young prince?" The late king's Chancellor  said  with irritation in his voice.

"And I assume that you know where i'm coming from." 

"Look prince,I do not appreciate the fact that you are making light of the situation. You have to be focused on the task ahead. You have to prepare for the battle I had. The fate of this land in your hand." 

"Don't tell me. I know that defeats is going to call to me if I fight this war.This war is to be fought and won by a girl who is not me who has to be given by the goddess of the land. I am prepared to fight by her side on the great day but please do not tell me a lie about the fate,my fate. It's all a lie."

"Do not be angered my young prince. I am only a replacement father who wants the best for you."

He sighed. "I know and you're doing a great job. i'm just..." he faltered."I'm going to practise a bit before going home."

He shifted his weight from the table he was leaning on and stood on his feet at the same time pulling his sword from the scabbard. He approached a group of sword men and joined in on their practice.

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"WINTER!!!" He called out.

She swirled to find Lester jogging towards her. Her heart started racing like a horse in the dessert. She tried to stop heart from ripping out of her chest and managed to succeed before he got to her. 

"What are you doing here Lester?" she said as she tried to walk away from him. He grabbed her hand and pulled her to him dropping his hand on her waist. 

"I came to see the most beautiful creature in the world." A grin plastered on his face. Her face turned warm with a blush slowly creeping up her face.

"Now tell me why you are really here." She said trying to change the topic.

"Oh right." He inhaled deeply. "I was just thinking about you...,me...,us and... I was thinking a lot actually and..." He stuttered.

"Out with it Lester." She was surprised to see him stuttering so much.