The Beginning of Everything

The winter was going to end soon. The snow had melted and the cold wind had become weaker. 
Our harvest was really bad and there wasn't enough food for the villagers. But for a moment, that didn't matter. Because me and my friends were practicing swords fighting in the open field with our wooden swords. 
My friend tried to strike me but I quickly stepped aside and dodged it. His blade passed in front of my eyes. 
He said, “As expected from Aldric’s nephew.” 
I frowned. “Shut up. I don't know him.” 
Well…Aldric is my uncle. He’s the popular hero. I don't like him though because I've never seen him. In fact, he always neglects his family. He's a self centred person who doesn't give a shit about others. Honestly, I hate him. If he was a kind uncle, we wouldn't suffer from poverty. It’s because of that damn uncle. 
I lived in a small village, a quiet one but very beautiful. Though we had a very bad harvest this year. There wasn't enough food for the people. And the capital ignored it. I still can't believe the fact that my friends still admire my uncle. 
“Got You!” Then a friend struck me and hit my chest. I fall back a bit.“Why are you daydreaming?”“Oh nothing. Just remembering how awful my uncle is.”
“Oh, why do you hate your uncle so much?”
“Why wouldn't I? He’s the worst.”
I looked at my sword and said, “One day, I'll be stronger than him and saved this village from hunger.”
“Yeah.”
“Hey, young men. You should be careful. Some villagers spot demons in the nearby forest.”An old man told me, who was passing by.
“Yes, we will.” My friend replied. 
“Isn't it weird that we spot demons in the nearby forest?”
“Maybe they are gonna invade us.” One of my male said and laughed.
My friend, Melissa said, “Don't say that. It’s scary.”
Melissa was a girl. She didn't know how to fight. She can do some basic healing magic. 
“Don't worry, Melissa. Even if the demons attack the village. I’ll forget you.”
Melissa turned to me with hernsparkling eyes and said, “Really, Karl?”
“Yes.”
Then the practice of that day ended there. It was a usual day. That night, we didn't have dinner.
My mom and my dad were talking about the demons. Genuinely, I was quite worried about it too. Because it was not normal to see demons nearby. 
“Me and my friends are gonna check the forest tomorrow in order to keep women and kids safe. Don't worry.”
The next morning, my dad left home early. I followed him. I believed that I could help him a lot. Not even a bit. A lot. 
Then we entered the forest. I was hiding in the bush and following the men of our villagers. 
Then someone suddenly tapped on my shoulder. 
I was shocked and screamed a bit. “Ahhh”
“What are you doing here, Karl?”“Haha. I was following you guys, Jacob.” “It’s not safe for kids.” Then he turned to my dad, “Darian, your kid is following.”
My dad ran toward me and grabbed my wrist, “What are you doing here? It’s not safe. Go back.” 
“We are pretty deep in the forest, Darian.” Jacob said.
My dad sighed. “Stay near me, okay?”I replied, “I can fight too.”“Shuddup, what can a kid like you do?” Jacob said
“You don't know anything, Jacob. I’m gonna become the strongest swordsman in our village.”
My dad put his hands on my shoulders and said, “Maybe in the future but not now.”
“I can fight too.” Then I pushed my dad and ran away a bit. 
“Hey, Karl.”
Then suddenly a demon appeared out of nowhere from behind and tried to strike me, I closed my eyes, trembling in fear. 
But I didn't feel any pain at all. I hesitated to open my eyes for a few seconds. Then I opened my eyes, I saw my dad. The hand of the demon was penetrating my dad’s belly. 
I was too scared to even scream. 
Jacob rushed towards the demon and slashed on the hand of it. But then several other demons appeared. 
I rushed towards my dad but a man grabbed me and said, “We gotta run. We are out number.”
“But my dad…” tears were dripping from my eyes. “We can't leave him.
“Do you want all of us to die?” Then he forcefully dragged me. “Stop! Stop!” 
I pushed him away and tried to run but knocked me out.
When I woke up, I was in a dark place.“Where am I?”
Jacob replied, “We are hiding inside a cave.” 
“My dad. I gotta save him.”
I tried to run again. Jacob grabbed my hand and said, “Don't be stupid. There's no way you could save him. He’s probably already dead.”
With tears in my eyes, “You are lying, Jacob.” Then I completely broke down. 
I cry and cry, I cry and cry.
It took me a while for me to stop crying. 
Then a man who was patrolling came inside the cave, “There's no demons. Let’s go back to the village.”
I was walking as Jacob pulled me. I didn't feel anything. I felt like it was my fault that my dad died. It’s all my fault. 
Shortly everyone stopped walking, I looked up slowly and saw that the whole village was on fire. 
I rushed inside immediately, “Mom! Mom!” 
I ran toward my home as quickly as possible. Jacob followed me, “Wait, Karl!”
Then I finally reached my home. I walked slowly inside the broken house. 
Then I saw a demon who looked like a human stabbing on my mom. 
I was scared and all my body parts stopped moving. 
He turned slowly at me.“Oh my, are you her son?”
My breath became faster and faster.
Jacob arrived and he saw it, “Hey!” 
He tried to rushed towards my mom but a single slash killed him and he got into pieces. 
Then he walked away. When he passed by me, he turned and said, “I won't kill you. I don't kill kids. But some of the kids may have died, probably killed by my useless armies. I’m the demon Lord, Zhask. Come to get it revenge me. I’ll kill you when you become an adult.” 
Then he walked away. 
As soon as he walked out, I rushed towards my mom. She’s still conscious. She caressed my face and said with tears in her eyes, “Where’s your father?”
“He… he died…”
Hearing that, a tear drop fell. 
“I’m sorry, Karl. I can't live for you. I’m really sorry.” 
“Mom! Mom!” I cried and hugged him.
“Try to live a happy life. Don't think about revenge. Please live a happy life. And I… and your father, we both will always love you.”
Then she closed her eyes,
I screamed, “Mom! Mom!” 
Then two demons appear, “Hey, there's a kid.” 
Then they walked towards me from behind. I turned back and grabbed a piece of wood that fell around. I struck them with a scream. 
But he blocked me easily. And threw me off. I hit the wall of the house and groaned. 
Then the demon walked slowly towards me. Then, suddenly a man with blonde hair and blue eyes. He has a really macular build with his sword. 
He struck the two demons and killed both of them in a second. 
I muttered, “Uncle…”
A woman with a magic stick rushed inside.“Is there a survivor, Aldric?”
“Yes, there's one kid.” Then my uncle turned towards me and our eyes matched.