AN: It has been a while since I wrote, but I thought I should start again. I probably won't update very often during the school year as I'm balancing university courses and life. Also, it will be a few chapters before Magnus and the gang make an appearance. Anyway, this was based on an old rp hope you enjoy!

It all started when he went somewhere forbidden to all. The forest just beyond the village. He was a child then, full of curiosity and a hunger for adventure, in spite of what the old tales said….

Since his mother was the baker in the village, Feli's cottage was located nearly in the forest so as to make wood for the oven more accessible. This had made it simple to slip out through his bedroom window and shimmy down the rope he had made when boredom struck one afternoon.

That was the night he met his new friend.

The forest was dark and Feli found himself wandering deeper and deeper, intrigued by the idea of finding something, anything…or at least the way back home. He had managed to get himself lost in the shadows. Then, just as he was beginning to wonder if he would be swallowed by the darkness, Feli heard it. Quiet rustling nearby. Then a pair of luminescent blue eyes appeared. Surely he was hallucinating. Eyes didn't glow…did they? Ah well, might as well investigate. So he did.

Feli ventured in the direction of the rustling, but whatever had caused the sounds seemed to have vanished. Until suddenly…

"Hey, what are you doing out here?"

The light of the moon revealed a young boy, a bit older than Feli, as he stepped out of the shadows. He had platinum blonde hair, pale skin, and bright blue eyes that seemed to glow, illuminated by the night sky. Eyes that seemed to stare directly into Feli's soul.

Feli found himself unable to speak for a few moments, but eventually recovered from his daze.

"I should ask you the same question. Did you get lost too?"

The boy chuckled, it rumbled deep in his chest, like thunder.

"No, I live here silly! Don't you?"

He cocked his head in a way that was unfairly adorable in Feli's opinion. He had never been able to accomplish that, although not for lack of trying.

"No…I live in the village nearby."

His words seemed to concern the mysterious youth. His eyes narrowed in concentration and he bit his lower lip, more than likely a nervous habit.

"It isn't good that you found me. I need to go deeper into the forest then."

Feli frowned, why would he fear the village? They were nice people, after all they had taken him in and treated him like family.

That's right. Feli had been an Outsider, abandoned by his father on the outskirts of the village. He had been found by the Chief who deemed him capable of becoming a strong asset for the people one day. After all, he possessed the qualities of a natural leader. He was attractive and eloquent, even at his young age.

After relaying this information to the boy, Feli noted how he seemed relieved and more comfortable.

"My name is Feli, by the way."

"Pleasure to meet you Feli, I am Ren."

"Like the bird?"

Another chuckle from the boy.

"No. Like you better Ren away if you know what is good for you!"

Feli rolled his eyes at that. Clearly Ren was a clown. And yet…he was interesting. Feli had never met anyone like this before and was intrigued. Before he knew it they had talked for nearly hours, as was indicated by the first rays of morning bathing the tops of the trees and glistening dew drops on the grass. He should probably head home.

"It was nice talking with you Ren. Do you think I could meet up with you again?"

Ren smiled and held out his hand, which Feli cautiously took.

"I would be very happy with that. Follow me, and I will lead you closer to your village.

And so began their friendship.