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- Who are they leaving behind to join your Colony?

Endless. The seas before the village seemed endless, uncharted waters that held secrets from even the most skilled adventurers, concealed among its dark depths, sealed away from prying eyes. And yet, those among the colony would set sail among it daily, save for the times when it was far too stormy to do so. It had once been a thought as to what laid upon the other side of this vast ocean - if anything. He wasn't sure if the tales had been true as a kitten, but now, after all that had come to pass...it was true.

There was another world out there and among that world laid those he once called friends...only now, they were deemed enemies, for they had been sent to the land of those who opposed them for many seasons, the ones who'd tore apart the village, leaving it in ruins, those who caused the waters to churn with a singular beat of their massive wings, flooding the land as if to hide that which they had already destroyed. And now, those he'd once loved had turned against him and those they swore loyalty to - which had led to their exile and ultimate doom.

At least...that was until he'd heard the rumors of a second kingdom. It stood alongside those massive reptilians and its inhabitants possessed magical abilities that few could fathom to exist. Though many simply pushed these rumors aside, without sparing a second thought concerning them, he couldn't bring himself to do so. For he wondered and hoped and believed - that those who dwelled many, many miles across the sea were his family and friends. Those who the village had forgotten, as if they ceased to exist.

Without much thought, he'd set sail for the unknown territory - for the land of the dragons was public knowledge. They were their enemies, after all and their location had been placed upon the various maps held by those in charge of war strategies and the like. He'd managed to snag one under the cover of darkness, alongside the supplies he'd need to make the journey. He'd done it all so quickly and yet...as the village faded from view, he began to become overwhelmed with guilt, regret and betrayal.

He knew that the moment the sun rose, there'd be chaos. Those he was closest to and those he didn't even know, would become restless in searching for him. They'd search for days and most likely integrate those he was closest to, in case there was anyone involved in his disappearance. But ultimately, they would find nothing and would deem him missing, mourning him as if he was dead. It stung, quite honestly, that he had decided to do such a selfish thing but at the same time, he couldn't stand the colony's leader. Something was clearly wrong with him and if his suspicions were right, the village's downfall would take place sooner rather than later.

And besides...he'd rather leave them if it meant seeing those he truly loved again. Surely, this was all just a misunderstanding and even if he could never return to his origins, he'd be among those he was comfortable with. Even if it pained him right now.

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