Short Story- The Beginning

In a world where everyone is born with a moon tattoo on their shoulder, there is a prophecy that says two will come who are “different yet the same.” One will have the power to save the world, and the other will have the potential to destroy it. This prophecy comes into play when two children are born at the same time, miles and miles in between them. The first is born in a village to the north of Aeralyn, with the given name of Lily Ross. She is different from everyone else in the world, for her moon tattoo is crystal clear. The second prophesied child is born in a much different setting, for he is the son of the King of Aeralyn. But this Prince is unlike any before, as he is born without any tattoo at all. He is given the name David Moiln.
Not many people in Aeralyn know the prophecy that speaks of the two children, but those who do matter, as they are the ones who know that if they gain control of both children, they will have the power to both save and destroy.

Then, one day, the time comes for the children to learn of their destiny when Lily’s village is burned to the ground by an invading army. Lily is the lone survivor, and takes it upon her 15 year old self to tell the King about the invaders. Once there, she is told about her role in the prophecy, and she and David set off to try and stop the invasion, along with Ronnie (the King’s closest advisor, also the one who knew about the prophecy), and Sal (a member of the King’s Royal Guard) for protection and help.
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Lily Ross opened the tiny door to her house. The sweet aroma of honey bread filling the air. “Momma! Poppa! I’m home!” She declared; her voice cheerful. Her small dog greeted her by running around her ankles yapping happily, but its spirited personality faded and was replaced with a soft whimper. An ear piercing screech sounded out followed by the loud pounding of horses trampling over a dirt path. Lily’s actions were accelerated, ready for any type of emergency that reigned on her home. She teared out of the small shack and up the stained pavement. Rain stormed down from above and ascended to the cloth on her back.