The Dreams of Youngs

Present – Marinth Bay City, Skylight Venue

The Skylight Venue buzzed with energy. Fans packed the hall, eager to meet their idol, Lucian Throne, a young and handsome writer of twenty-one. He sat gracefully in his chair, signing autographs and posing for selfies, the picture of poise and charm. The crowd cheered with every smile. The Journey of Lucian Throne, from today upto has been challenging -- feeling grateful in his heart remembering his precious people for him.

As Lucian moved from fan to fan, his mind drifted to memories of a simpler time—the childhood days at the Aurora Youth Center, where his earliest dreams began to take shape.

Flashback – At Night

The orphanage room was quiet except for the soft scratch of pen on paper. Jimu Ralts, one of the children sharing the room with Lucian, noticed his friend’s careful movements. The two had grown close over the years, their bond strengthened by laughter, small mischiefs, and shared stories.

Jimu: “Lucian!! What are you doing?”

Lucian: “Nothing… just random things. Go to sleep, it’s pretty late.”

Jimu (yawning): “Then… good night.”

Lucian gently closed his notebook and set it on the table beside him, sighing softly.

Lucian (murmuring to himself): “It must feel wonderful… living with parents. Only if it could become true.”

Soon, the room fell silent as Lucian drifted into dreams of families and lives he longed to imagine.

Flashback – Next Morning

Morning sunlight filtered into the dining hall. Lucian sat quietly, absorbed in his notebook, while Jimu ate breakfast nearby, humming softly. Lily Aurora, the warm-hearted owner of the youth center, entered and noticed Lucian writing with focused determination.

Lily (smiling warmly): “Lucian! What are you writing… can I see that?”

Lucian: “Here.”

Lily carefully opened the notebook. Her eyes widened in astonishment. The story was vivid, detailed, and emotionally mature—far beyond what a seven-year-old could normally produce.

Lily (surprised): “Lucian… did you really write this yourself?”

Lucian: “Yes, I wrote everything.”

Her thoughts raced as she examined the pages. Lucian… his thoughts don’t seem like normal children. It is remarkable how clearly he describes events and emotions.

Lucian: “Lily sister!… sister, is something wrong?”

Lily (smiling, regaining composure): “Ha! No, nothing’s wrong. You wrote this beautifully. Good job, Luce.”

Just then, Jimu came running, eager to see the story.

Jimu: “Well, I don’t understand much, but if sister is praising it, then it must be wonderful! Hehe.”

Lucian smiled at his friend’s honesty.

Lily(Soft smile):"I know every children here will achieve his/her ambition and goal. You will too."

Jimu: “In the future, let’s be rich. You become famous Author and I --Jimu Ralts will become the richest businessman. Hehe!”

Lucian: “Haha, okay, together.”

Jimu: “Hm… together.”

Lily (clearing her throat): “Hm! I’m sure one day you will become the great author.”

Lucian looked at Lily with love and respect. She was like an older sister to him, and all the children at the orphanage shared the same admiration. Lily Aurora had inherited the Aurora Youth Center from her late mother, dedicating her life to helping children like Lucian and Jimu find hope, joy, and a sense of belonging.

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