Intro

It was the day before my birthday when it happened. I was sitting on the edge of a cliff, over the sea, and a man creeped by and pushed me. I was lost.

Chapter 1

352 B.C. Alikai's POV

Tomorrow is my birthday! I'm turning 15. Aw, I hope Mother gets me something good….. When Alexzander turned 15, Father gave him a sword. I have to rely on Mother to get me something, because Father hates me. He doesn't even try to hide it. Is there something wrong with me?

I think I'm going to walk down to my favorite spot to be alone. There's this lovely cliff overlooking the sea, and I love to sit there, with my legs dangling. On the way, I noticed some pretty wildflowers. I decided to pick some and make them into a crown.

As I sat down I noticed something big moving around behind me. It didn't bother me, probably just one of the gardeners.

It didn't take me long to finish the crown. I placed it on my head and smiled. I love the way the yellow played with my green and gold chiton.

The dark shape came closer and closer.

I felt something hard ram into my back and then I was falling, falling and I hit the water and I was sinking……………