Trapped In Hisstory

[Special Chapter of Alec Valorian, using his POV!]

I had everything that one would wish to have. Whether it was wealth, fame and power, I had it easily in my hands with no efforts. I do not even try to make friends, but all of them already rush to approach me, to be closer to me.

But that was what I disliked, to have everything without making any effort. I did everything to prove that I deserved everything that I had right now. But the result was always the same. Whether or not I work hard, I would still be great in the eyes of others and my family.

It felt unfair, some people out there are working hard to achieve something but kept failing yet I could get anything just by a word. Others who tried everything to be acknowledged, but no matter what they do, what they want does not happen.

Just like that little spider.

"Aleccccc!" a boy shouted, he was still as noisy as usual. Even if the person is just right in front of him, a few meters away, he would still shout like the person he was talking to was deaf.

"Lupus…" I muttered as he stopped in front of me.

He hit me on the back, not even holding back his strength, "Do not call me that! There are a lot of Lupus, how would they know you are referring to me?"

I was sitting on the ground with crossed legs, my elbow on my other thigh, while resting my head on my closed fist, "I am sure they would know, you are the only one I am always with anyway." I said.

He also sat down on the ground and swung his arm over my neck, "Even so, you should call me by my name, Aloy? Who calls their best friend by the clan name?" he said and pouted to show that he was sulking.

I chuckled, "All right, as you wish, Master Aloy."

Aloy's finger slid side to side under his nose and blushed, "Master, hmm, that does not sound that bad…" he muttered and I laughed, it was obvious that he likes it, smiling like a fool.

I did mention that other kids come to me to get closer and most probably because of my family's influence because the Lyncas Clan are favored by the one who rules over Animalia tribe. But Aloy was different. He just wanted to be friends with me, he would support me in whatever I decide to do, no matter how ridiculous or impossible it was. He would only laugh and say that it would be interesting, then would offer to help me.

Aloy is my best friend, he is from Lupus Clan, the clan of wolves. Of all people I know in the tribe, Aloy is the only one I trust. He is my only friend.

"Say, there is someone I want to befriend." Aloy said and I immediately turned to him in surprise and confusion.

At that moment, maybe I was scared that he would leave me and go to his new friend he made. Maybe he would not hang out with me anymore. That time I was upset and silent, until he started pointing to a direction and I looked at it and saw a little girl not far from where we are, standing still not even trying to bat an eyelid as she stared far into who knows where.

Was she looking at that place where normal people reside? Strange, why would someone part of Animalia be interested in a place outside the tribe.

She turned to the side to glance at her place, then returned her gaze to the front, lowered and staring down at her feet. I finally got to see her face more clearly when she moved. "Little spider…" I muttered.

"I see! You already know her, that is good!" Aloy said, after hearing my whisper.

I do not really know her as a friend, I just see her a lot. Or maybe, observe her…

"Let us go to her!" Aloy said and pushed me before I could even refuse. 

We stopped and the little girl was startled to see the two of us beside her. This is the one that Aloy wants to befriend?

Aloy extended his hands to her, "My name is Aloy, from Lupus Clan." he introduced himself with a bright smile. The little girl and I almost closed our eyes from the light coming from Aloy, this kid is too bright.

The little spider seemed flustered and hesitated to grab his hand but still did it in the end, "Phoneutria Fera, from Aranea Clan." she said.

The little spider looked worried that he might react badly when he found out who she was but Aloy paid no mind since he already knew who she was. A little spider in a difficult family, that probably got his interest, wanting to befriend her, a girl who has no friends.

It was the same for me. We both do not have friends, but there was a difference.

There are a lot of people who want to be friends with me, but I do not want to befriend them. While Phoneutria Fera desperately wants to have friends, but the people do not want to befriend her.

"What are you doing here?" Aloy asked.

The little spider lowered her gaze and smiled shyly, but her eyes were sad, "It is my birthday." she answered.

It is the day of her birth, it should be celebrated even if it is simple, yet here she stands in a daze, all alone. Does her family not know that? Or are they planning a surprise? How sad it is, to not have a family to celebrate with and being alone without any friends.

Aloy, who has furrowed brows, suddenly smiled and put both his hands near his mouth, preparing to yell. "EVERYONE, YOU KIDS, COME HERE!" he shouted.

I put my hands on my ears, when I say his voice is naturally loud, I am not kidding.

The children were curious and approached the three of them. They felt awkward when they saw Fera since she is a Phoneutria from Summa Octo. "All of you must play with us later!" Aloy shouted and the kids looked at each other.

They were confused but excited at the same time, "Why?"

Aloy put his hand on top of the little spider's head, "Because it is her birthday! And all of you must come play with us!"

Aloy did not even ask what I think, he knows full well that I do not like playing with others. But I ignored it since it is for the celebrant's sake, this might be the first and only time that she would be able to have friends and play with them.

I sighed and crossed my arms and let Aloy do whatever he wanted. In the end, the kids agreed and said they will come later but only after Phoneutria Fera gets permission to play. A little spider playing with lynxes and a lupus, I wonder how her family would react.

But still, it is her birthday, at least just today I am sure they will give her a chance. It is just one day after all.

After the kids left and the three of us remained, I finally spoke, "Play…" I whispered.

"Pardon?"

"Promise me that you will come to play." I said.

I do not even know why I was saying those words. So what if she does not want to play? Why would it matter? Why do I want to hear her response?

The little girl was teary and I was surprised, I never did or said anything harsh, why was she crying?

Even though her eyes were full of tears, she smiled, it felt sincere and happy. She nodded her head, "I promise! I will do everything so I can play with you!" she said.

Aloy pouted, "Hey, what about me?" he said, sulking again.

Phoneutria Fera chuckled, "I will be back, wait for me!" she shouted and quickly ran away to return to her place.

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It has been half an hour and there was still no news of her, she should have come out right now and be here. That little spider is so slow.

Aloy came running towards me with a worried look, "What is wrong?" I asked, seeing that the usual grin he has on his face was not there.

"Hmm, I am just thinking about that little spider. Do you really think she can come?" Aloy asked.

"Why not? It is her birthday."

"You know her family, I bet they will not let her."

It was true that Summa Octo was known to be strict and scary, but it is her birthday, she should be given a chance.

I sighed and walked away, heading to the direction of the Aranea Clan to check on her.

But everything that I witnessed, was enough for me to know how wrong I was. She would never be given a chance to be free. Her family was the worst I have ever known. The total opposite of my family.

Before, I always thought about the parts where we differ from each other. I do everything to make my family be proud of me, I make efforts to have my family acknowledge me, while she does not do anything to be stronger or better and just let them do those things to her. She does not make any effort for them to acknowledge her.

But when I think about it again, if I also do not make any effort like her, my family would still acknowledge me as their own.

But for the little spider...she would still remain caged in darkness.

Because she does not do anything to get stronger, it looks like life itself is moving on its own to make her stronger from the things she is experiencing now.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned around and saw Aloy, "Aloy…"

"What do you think?"

Hmm.

I think I can be friends with her.