Blood may bond them, but she was choosing him. She chose him. Acceptance. Being wanted. It was the most glorious feeling in the world.
I have learned that people are all the same no matter where they originate. They reject and fear what does not fit in their societal conformities.
From the moment I caught you out of the sky, my life changed. The world is full of things I hate and do not need, but you... ” He heaved a breath with the weight of the admission he hadn’t allowed himself to see. “I need you.
He was starlight, and wonder, and questions without answers.
You are my bonded, Dyna. Wherever you are, I will always be able to find you.
They were the sun and the night sky meeting in the twilight.
I am not a demon hunter, or a warrior, or anyone with experience. Perhaps I should leave this quest to someone else far more qualified, but I won’t because it’s mine.
Sometimes the world is cruel. It can be lonely, and dark, and convince you that you’re worthless. The reality is, it takes courage to find worth within yourself. Each life is valuable, each given a purpose, regardless of whether you believe it or not. I know your worth, Cassiel. So should you.
To be of mixed lineage does not revoke one’s right to exist and their right to live.
Since the moment I saved your life, you were mine to protect.
You are more than enough. We all start somewhere. I imagine this will be a journey of a lifetime, and there will be many things you must face. You may stumble, but the most important step is always the next one.
Do you hate me Dyna? Or do you hate the bond that makes you mine?
I did not intend to leave you. That is one thing I would never do.
I learned one thing: the lack of strength is overcome with intelligence. Whatever challenge you may face, the advantage of your opponent doesn’t matter. Be smarter than them, and you will win.
The Bond didn’t simply tie you together, it merged your mind, body, and soul. It bound you from the moment she first touched you.
You and your Guardians have all come under the same stars by will, and destiny, for this journey is your bonded fate.
Knowledge conquers fear. Knowing how to defend yourself, how to outwit your enemies, those are the things you own. They below to you and only you.
Some people value wealth, land, and prosperity. I value my family. They are all I have, and one thing I’ve learned is that family is something we must hold on to.
Fear is like the sea. If we let ourselves sink in it, we will drown. No one knows how long they have or the hardships to come. All we can do is spend our days treasuring each moment.