Prologue
"Hey? Why are you crying?" the little boy asked curiously. The small girl looked up at him, tears still in her eyes,"It's just that... my brother, he died, and he was the only family I had left. Now I'm not sure where to go." she stuttered. The boy tilted his head and played with his thumbs, not quite sure what to say. He awkwardly extended his arm and laid his hand on her shoulder. He sat down next to her,"Um, it's alright. I'm sure things will get better soon." a faint pink covered her cheeks and the tip of her nose,"W... why are you being so nice to me?" she asked,"Well, because whenever I see someone else sad, I become sad, too." he replied."My name is Krory, what's yours?" She wiped away some of her tears,"My name? I... don't think I ever had one."
"Didn't your brother call you anything?" she thought for a moment,"No. Not that I can remember." he stood up,"Well then, we should come up with one for you." they thought about it for a moment, then he put his hands on his hips,"I know! from now on, your name is Ana!" he pointed at her,"Ana...? I... I really like it!" she smiled. An elderly man started to walk towards them,"Krory, it's about time to leave. Oh? Who is your new friend?" he asked,"This is Ana. Her only family died and she is on her own." he said sorrowfully,"Grandfather? Might it be alright if she lived in our castle with us?" she heard this and stood up quickly,"Oh no, please. I couldn't ask that much of you-!"
"It's fine, child. You need food, and shelter. Please, come with us." Krory's eyes lit up,"Thank you, Grandfather!" he exclaimed and took Ana by the hand,"Come on, let's go home now!" he skipped off with her. She stopped him,"What's the matter?" he asked,"Please, let me work for you in return for all of your kindness." she said seriously,"W-why, Ana, I couldn't let you-"
"No, please. I want to. I promise to do my best, and to protect you two. Nobody has ever shown me this much kindness before, not even my brother." they stood in silence for a moment,"Very well then, we sure could use the help." said his Grandfather,"Let's get back soon, it's almost dark."
"Yes, Masters..."
