Lying helplessly on his bed, Dan stared at his room ceiling with a saddened look on his face.
Sigh*
"I just wish I had more to offer" Dan whispered in a low-tone, remembering what happened 3 year ago.
Flashback, 3years ago*
" Oh my sweet little boy, you're finally 16, it's finally time to begin your journey and fulfil your dreams" Dan's mom said with a warm smile, caressing Dan's cheek.
Dan, being a not so tall and not so short kid, with spikey red hair, lean body and a Charming smile, tooo Charming for his age replied with glistening eyes full of hope
" Yes mom, you just stay right here, by the time I walk out of that building, I'll be different,.... stronger" Dan said.
Hugging his mom*
" C'mon son, let's go make you into a fine young man" Dan's father, Mr. Edward blade said with a smile.
Staring at the building with a huge sign which read "POWER GUILD, THE JOURNEY STARTS NOW" a bit nervous, Dan and his father walked into the building.
Few hours later*
Inside the building*
"I'm sorry Mr. Blade, but it seems your child only awakened with a level 2 omega ranked flame element and his cultivation points...is also pretty low" The young lady clad in neatly-fitted suit responsible for the trigger awakening said in a low tone, looking down at the frozen Dan with sympathy.
"oh alr.. ight.. then, tha..ank .. you" Dan's father stuttered.
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Silence*
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The drive home was very quiet with only the voice of the sobbing Dan could be heard.
At home*
"Dan you don't need to worry,
being a labyrinth hunter had alot of risks anyways, atleast fire-fighting with your dad wou... "
"NO" Dan shouted with a heavy heart cutting his mother short
"I don't care if I have trash powers" Dan said
"I will become a labyrinth hunter, and not just any hunter, a demigod hunter" Dan ended with moist eyes filled with determination while storming to his room.
Dan's mom getting ready to go after her son felt her husband's hand on her shoulder. Staring at his eyes, he gave her the look ensuring he would handle everything and he'll be fine.
Getting the nod he needed from his wife he proceeded to Dan's room.
Creek*
Opening the door, Dan's father sat beside Dan who was curled up on his bed.
"Kiddo being a labyrinth hunter requires power, true power, and unfortunately... you don't ha... ."
"I don't care dad" Dan said, slowly lifting his head
"I will become a hunter" He said with a determined look.
Sigh*
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"Very well" Dan's father said
"The journey's going to be a tough one,.....are you sure you can handle it" Dan's dad asked with a serious glint in his eyes
" Yes Dad,... I can,... I will" Dan replied
"Then you have I and your mother's full support, we will help you fulfil your dreams in anyway we can" Dan's father, Mr. Blade, said
"Thank you very much Dad" Dan said, forming a smile in-between his teary face
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"DAAANNNYYYYYY, Mom says breakfast's going to be ready in fiveeeee" Dan's baby sis Dera, screamed from downstairs.
Snapping back to the present*
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"I'll BE DOWN IN A SECCC." Dan screamed back in return.
"Better get ready, I don't wanna be late" He said to himself.
Taking a quick shower, Dan claded himself with his very own low grade battle equipment. Strolling downstairs hurriedly Dan met them,..... his poor but happy family, eating and chatting away like they had no problems. With a smile, Dan said while heading for the door
" I'm off, I think I'll skip breakfast, already running late"
" Are you sure honey??, Would you like me pack it all up for you?" Dan's mom, Mrs. Ellie asked with a look of concern.
"Don't worry mom, the association will provide me with something to eat before the mission" Dan said, opening the door
"Wait Dan" Dan's father called out.
Pausing I his steps*
"Make sure you come back here safe" Dan's dad said
"No need to worry Dad, it's only a level 5 omega gate"
"The group I'm going with has a mid-level 7 Omega hunter, I'll be home before you know it" Dan said, jamming the door behind him.
Sigh*
Dan's dad breathed a helpless sigh.