2 Blind Kid (1)

He lay still and quiet as the colors and shapes of his world slowly coalesced into recognizable forms for his eyes.

The chaos that had consumed him just moments before was fading away, replaced by a sense of clarity.

It was as if his mind was slowly piecing itself back together, and with each passing moment, he felt his grip on reality strengthening.

Before he knew it, he was already in another environment, totally different from the finished world he was living in. He couldn't see, but he was able to "feel." He even felt his body differently, was more... young.

Ledo had arrived at familiar surroundings.

The memories of his childhood at the orphanage flooded back to him like a tidal wave. He had grown up in this place, surrounded by the warmth of his adopted family and the other children who lived there.

The familiar sight of the small building, nestled in a green meadow and surrounded by snowy hills, elicited joy in Ledo's heart.

As he gazed upon the scene, a rush of emotions washed over him - memories of his childhood, friends, laughter, and love. It was where he had found solace amidst the world's chaos, but now it was all in the past.

The memories were bittersweet as he remembered the tragedy that had befallen the children and the nannies that had taken care of him.

A monster's tide swept across this land. Ledo and the habitants had always known that the village was vulnerable to attack, but they never could have imagined the scale of the destruction that had befallen them.

The once-thriving community was nothing more than a pile of rubble and debris in front of the tide, and the children he had known were gone forever.

Ledo's thoughts were interrupted as a ball hit him, and he stumbled back in surprise.

Children gathered around him, concerned.

"Ledo, Are you ok?!"

"LEDOOOOOO, SOWY!"

"OMG, OMG! Someone call a doctor!!"

Voices and cries of concern filled his ears.

He felt a pang of guilt as he realized that they thought he was crying because of the ball.

Ledo was not an average person; he was blind, so he was treated very carefully by everyone at the orphanage.

He saw the world not with a clear vision but with abstract shapes and colored smoke. When he was a child, he thought that no one would understand the "world" he saw, so he remained silent about such a phenomenon. Even he didn't understand. After all, the result was the same... he couldn't "see."

At that time, he still did not know that his eyesight was not a disability but a gift.

"I'm fine, really! I was just a little surprised," he said to the other children with a smile as he comforted the chubby boy who was crying.

As the children returned to their games, Ledo took a deep breath, struggling to come to terms with his situation.

He was grateful for the chance to come back to this place, but he was also aware of the dangers that awaited him in the future.

He was full of fears and insecurities. "Am I capable?"; "Am I worthy of this chance?"; all these questions were circling his mind.

He could never tell anyone that he had come from the future, the truth was far too dangerous to reveal, and no one would believe him anyway.

Ledo took a seat in the tree shade, watching as the children played, their laughter ringing through the air.

Sitting there, he thought about his journey and all that had brought him to this place.

He felt a sense of warmth and fear in his heart.

After composing, Ledo rose to his feet and joined the children in their games; he knew this peace wouldn't last, so he decided to enjoy every moment, at least for now.

***

After a busy day, Ledo lay in his bed, the complex and worn mattress doing little to comfort his weary body.

He gazed at the dark ceiling, his mind awash with thoughts and emotions. The memories of his past life were still fresh in his mind, the hardships and struggles he faced daily as a blind child.

People often treated him as an outcast, and he was often looked down upon; despite the prejudices and stigmas cast upon him, Ledo never listened to others' bad words about him.

But, like it or not, the constant discrimination and condescension from others left a shadow over his thoughts and the way he saw himself.

Now, he was here, in his old room, and he had a chance to start again. The children at the orphanage welcomed him with open arms at his worst when he lost his parents, and he felt grateful to have refound his warm home.

As he lay there, he began to reflect on all that had happened that day.

The children had spent their afternoon studying basic knowledge about herbs, calculus, and survival; after all, they lived in a town-town that served as a supply point for adventurers, and almost all of the residents were active or retired adventurers.

This turned out to be the most desired profession for all children.

Ledo was amazed by the eagerness of his friends to learn. They were all so bright, their eyes alight with wonder and excitement. As they knew, he couldn't help but think about how he could help them.

As he lay in bed, he made a silent promise to himself.

"I will help and guide all of them and make them stronger for survival. I don't know about saving the world, but at least that much I can do." He promised himself with solid determination.

The moon shone through the window, casting a soft light across the room.

Ledo closed his eyes and let out a deep sigh, feeling at peace. Despite your fears, he was grateful for the second chance he had been given.