Little Allen began to stir in his sleep as he felt himself being jostled around. When he open his eyes all he saw was dirt covered ground and it was moving. He tried to move but soon realized his wrists were tied behind him and his ankles were also bound together. His nose picked up the scent of horses and sweaty men. He also noticed it was dark and cold, his small body was shivering. Allen was frighten and a whimper slipped out.

Suddenly the horse he was on stopped and he heard the voice of that man. "It appears you're awake, boy." It was the man who killed his mother. Thought of his dead mother and father brought tears to his eyes. "Aww don't cry, you will be with the king. You will be like his son," Tyki said as he dismounted and signals his men to do the same. Allen didn't speak and just allowed himself to be carried bridal style by Tyki.

"We will camp here for the night, prepare dinner and tend to the horse. Tomorrow we leave at first light,"Tyki ordered. He sat down with his back against a tree with Allen still in his arms. Golden evil eyes meet innocent silver. "Are you hungry, boy?"

Allen's stomach then growled answering the man's question. Allen was uncomfortable being so close to the monstrous man who destroyed everything he loved, not to mention his wrists and ankles were becoming sore from being bound so tightly. "You killed my mommy and daddy, I hate you," Allen spat out.

Tyki's eyes twitched in annoyance. "I saved you from being brought up by savages. With the king and my care you shall grow into a powerful sorcerer and people will fear and respect you."

"I don't want that," Allen whispered. This man was evil and insane to think he will ever hurt people with his power. Allen vowed that he will never use is gift to hurt others. Tyki was growing irritated how could this boy be so foolish to not want chance to achieve power, and he should be grateful that his old ties to his family were not holding him back anymore, Tyki had rejoice when his entire village was destroyed. They had treated him like demon and isolated him, even his own parents. Then the Earl came and wiped them all out. He then adopted Tyki and trained him personally. Angrily Tyki shoved Allen to the grounds. Allen felt pressure of the man foot on his small back. He whimpered in pain. "You will be grateful brat or you will suffer. You have the opportunity to become great and you will not disrespect the king's generosity." Allen didn't answer he just laid there crying into the earth praying that someone would save him from this fate. Tyki remove his foot and hoisted the boy over his shoulder and took him into the tent his men had set up for him. He roughly dumped the five year old onto his sleeping area that was made up of straw and grass found in the forest. He then took the food his men prepared for him and the boy. After eating himself he feed the boy some bread and water by hand since he refused to untie just incase the boy got any bright ideas. Tyki decided to turn in for the night. He had comfortable mattress with silk sheets and with fancy pillows from the palace. Tyki always indulge himself in luxury. However, poor Allen laid awake listening to the snoring of the evil man. The tears had finally stopped, probably because he used them all up in the pass days. He prayed to his mommy and daddy who were in heaven. He asked them to look over him and protect him. After hours of trying, he finally manage to fall asleep.

During the silent night in the forest a strange phenomenon happened. Two lights appeared in the camp. The light soon took shape of two human like figures, one look more masculine while the other looked feminine. They gracefully walked through the maze of sleeping murderers and finally came to the tent which held a man and a small boy. They ignored the foul man and made their way over to white haired boy. A sense of happiness and love filled the tent as the female figure kneeled down and press a hand to the boy's soft cheek.

The woman of light started to speak in a soft feather like voice, "Allen our sweet boy, you must be strong, for many for trials lie ahead, but we will be their to guide you. You have so much power and goodness in you, and I know you will make me proud.

The man of light then spoke. "We will always love you Allen-boy. And we shall shadow our love in various forms in your life. Be strong and remain true to yourself my son." With that said the spirit's of Allen's parents faded. Allen remained asleep but his sleep was let fitful and more peaceful. He dreamed of his parents and him happily enjoying each other in the village once, still a family filled with love and happiness.