Author's note: I own nothing, except Jessica, Kurtis' ex girlfriend :P

My childhood is the proof, that life isn't a treat.

My childhood was terrible, full of disaster and pain, what my parents, especially my father gave me. He thought, if he rears me up harsh treatment I can follow him. My father's name was Konstantin, my mother was Marie Cornel. I was 9 years old, when it began.

"Where's Kurtis?"

"He's outside, probably with his friends" Marie answered not looking up from her book

My father never liked my friends. He wanted me, to make friendship with the other Lux Veritatis, but he couldn't understand, that I have feelings too

"I don't like his friends. At least he should make friendship with more intelligent kids."

"Don't say that, Konstantin. At least he has friends. You should give him a little time and stop this Lux Veritatis training!"

"Stop? What? He's a Lux Veritatis, Marie and you have to admit it. If I don't teach him controlling his powers he will use it without due reflection and I don't want it"

She didn't answer just sighed quietly, as a sign of agreement.

My father never treated me, like a real person. For him I was just a robot...

"Where are your friends now Kurtis?" He asked harshly

"They saw you and they thought it's better to ran away, before you kill them"

Konstantin slapped him that hard, that his cheek was red

"That's for being insolent!"

"Sorry father" Kurtis whispered quietly

"It doesn't matter. You're acting like a child!" His father said harshly.

"Because I am a child! I'm only nine years old!"

"But a Lux Veritatis should act like an adult, not like a cheeky boy! These types of knights are dead in a minute!"

"Than I don't wan to be a Lux Veritatis! I hate that I'm not normal!"

He slapped Kurtis again

"That's for the remark of the Lux Veritatis"

"Sorry father" Kurtis whispered as a tear came down on his cheek because of the pain

He always believed that a Lux Veritatis should act like an adult, even he's a child. That's why he hated my style. He always hit me, if he didn't like something. One time He hit me so hard, that I had to put bandages on the wound. One day, when the weather was very warm, I sat on a bridge, near to my house, when a tall woman stepped to me

"What's the problem, son?" The woman asked kindly. Her eyes were dark brown, her hair was brownish red and she was pretty elegant.

Kurtis heard her question, but he turned his face away, not answering

"What's your name?" She asked again, with a smile. Than, she looked at Kurtis' bandaged arm "You fell off?"

Kurtis didn't answer again just looked at his bandaged arm

"You know, I have a daughter, Lara. She fell of many times, but she stood up and continued playing. You shouldn't be sad of it. It happens to every human. So, what's your name? Do you wan to tell it?"

"Kurtis" He answered quietly

"Well Kurtis, you shouldn't be sad. Especially, if you have beautiful eyes like this"

Kurtis smiled "Thanks. Nobody told me this"

"Well, it surprises me, because they are almost glowing. Your parents must be proud of you"

"My parents hate me"

"No one hates you, Kurtis. You should be more positive about life. Everything, what your parents doing, is just good for you. Believe me" The woman smiled and walked away.

Well this was chapter one. Hope you enjoyed it and it didn't suck. Maybe it has some spelling mistakes, but I'm not English, I only correct my mistakes by the spell checker... XD

If you like it, I will continue. Any kind of reviews are welcome )