Long ago, a single drop of sunlight fell to Earth and ignited a land so radiant, it became known as Solara. Everything within its borders shimmered with golden light—the flowers and trees, rivers and lakes, mountains and valleys—all alive with the magic of the sun.
From this drop of sunlight grew a miraculous garden of golden flowers, capable of healing sickness, mending broken bodies, and even restoring life. This garden was protected by Yuri, a gentle woman with a heart full of kindness. She tended to the flowers, nurturing their unique magic and keeping them hidden from those who might exploit their power.
But Yuri's life changed when a mysterious figure emerged from the dark Gehenna Woods. He called himself Rinka, and though his origins were unclear, he captivated Yuri with his ethereal presence. Over time, his form grew more defined, more human, as if her love gave him substance. They fell deeply in love, their bond strong enough to bridge the gap between Solara's light and Gehenna's shadows.
All seemed perfect until Yuri discovered she was with child. Tragedy struck when Rinka, in an attempt to protect her during the difficult childbirth, was consumed by the dark energies of Gehenna. The power corrupted him, unleashing an inferno of blue flames that ravaged Yuri's golden garden, sparing only a single flower.
The devastation extended beyond the garden. The fire consumed spirits and creatures of Gehenna alike, spreading to nearby villages in what would be remembered as the Blue Night. In the chaos, Yuri lost her life, and their newborn twins were stolen away, leaving Rinka broken and haunted.
Rinka survived but was irrevocably changed. The corruption transformed him into a being of darkness. Consumed by grief and guilt, he abandoned the remaining golden flower, hoarding it in a desperate attempt to preserve his own life. He retreated to a ruined castle on the edge of Gehenna, hoping the flower's magic would one day restore him to his former self—or perhaps even bring Yuri back to him.
But Rinka's isolation did not last. The kingdom of Solara was in peril. The queen, heavy with child, fell gravely ill. Desperate to save her and the unborn heir, the king's soldiers scoured the land for the legendary flower. When they found Rinka in his castle, a fierce battle ensued. The king ultimately defeated him, branding him with the name Satan, a reminder of his fall from grace. The last golden flower was taken, crushed into an elixir, and fed to the queen.
The queen's health was restored, and she gave birth to a radiant baby girl with golden, glowing hair—a child infused with the flower's magic. She was named Cairstiana, the Princess of Solara. Beside her cradle, the stolen Crown of Gehenna, a relic of immense power, rested as a trophy of the kingdom's triumph.
Far away, Satan's despair deepened. He wallowed in bitterness, but the spirits of Gehenna whispered news that reignited his ambition: the princess's hair glowed with sunlight magic. If he could claim her, he might unlock the full potential of the golden flower's power.
Driven by this revelation, Satan slipped into the palace under cover of night. He found the infant princess in her cradle, her hair shining like spun gold. Carefully, he cut a strand of the glowing hair to test its power—but as soon as the strand left her head, it turned black and lifeless. Fury surged within him. This child was no true priestess. Her magic was tethered to her form, inaccessible to anyone else.
Satan turned to leave the palace empty-handed, but his gaze fell on the Crown of Gehenna. Memories of Yuri's words flooded his mind: "You are of Gehenna, Rinka. Someday this crown will seek you out as its rightful medium, just as the sunlight flowers are mine."
The crown had chosen this child. The princess's magic was not just an echo of the golden flower—she was bound to the ancient power of Gehenna itself. Realizing her potential, Satan took both the infant and the crown and vanished into the night.
He carried her to the edge of Gehenna, to the crumbling tower that had once been part of Yuri's castle. From the tower's heights, he watched as the kingdom lit orange lanterns and released them into the sky, calling out to their lost princess.
Satan smirked, tucking a glowing strand of Cairstiana's hair behind her ear. "Say your farewells, Solara. This little flower belongs to me now."
The lanterns rose higher, their light fading into the distance. Satan turned his back on the kingdom and ascended into the tower, where he would raise the child as his own, twisting her destiny for his purposes. But deep in the kingdom, the spirits of Gehenna whispered another prophecy: The child's true savior would come, bearing the fire of Gehenna within him.
One day, a boy named Rin—a prince of shadows and light—would come to rescue her, and the bond they shared would be strong enough to break even the darkest curses.