Wizard's Chronicle: Chapter 3

Leavetakings

“Would you rather have him live with you but die after several months or would you sacrifice to be apart from him but give him a chance to live.”

When Wizard Stephen said that, Elena quickly forgot about her own pain and began to be concerned with her son.

“How do you think he will handle it?” She asked the Wizard.

“Madam, based on the children we have trained in the past, it was hard for them in the first three months. But don't worry. You're boy will get used to his situation.”

And that was the other thing that worried Elena. What if her son forgot about her. There were so many things to worry about. But only time will tell of what may become.

“When do you expect to leave with him?” Those words stung Elena's heart.

“In a week Madam. We still have to prepare the other children.”

A week. That was all they had. Only a week to say all the things that needed to be said. Only a week to impart all the lessons that parents need to tell their children.

With that Wizard Stephen and his two companions took their leave.

She and her husband were left holding onto each other. Through all this Thomas was just silent beside her.

She could feel that this ordeal was hard for him too. But he wa trying his best to look strong - for her.


The family spent the whole week going on picnics with their relatives and friends. They visited the beautiful places in Briggs Valley. They tried to cram as much happy memories with each other as they could.

They went fishing in Serendipity Lake. They went boating in the Alduin River. They went hunting in Gilden Forest.

In between their excursions Elena taught Mythos to read. Mythos could already read a little but she wanted him to improve more. She wanted to make sure that when she sends him letters he would be able to read them.

Fortunately, Mythos appears not to mind and he seemed to be enjoying it. , especially when she handed him books about the heroes of the past, mythical creatures, and far away places.

Seeing this, she felt that he would grow up to be an adventurous child. It was sad that she might not have the chance to see this. But what could she do? Like all parents, she would sacrifice anything for her child.

One week passed so quickly. Elena was folding Mythos's clothes when he noticed something.

“Mama why are you preparing only my clothes?”

Elena looked at him. She was silent for a moment. And then she smiled and said, “Because your Papa and I will not go with you today.”

Mythos looked puzzled.

“But your Papa and I will join you in a few days.” Elena bit her lips. It was a lie.

“Okay,” Mythos replied with his sweet child voice.

Elena placed his clothes in a few wooden chest. Then after she was finished she handed the chests to servants who took them to the carriage waiting outside.

Then Elena looked at him and smiled. “Ready?”

“Yes mother.”The boy replied.

Elena stood up and took his hand. They went out of the room.