Race Against Time

Tears rolled down Elliot's eyes as he listened to his mother. He wanted to meet his father and he wanted to let him know that he was fine and safe. Elliot all ever wanted to be was to become his father, to be the mightiest Adventurer.

"Your words echoed in my mind all these years, mother," Elliot said. "When my life was hard, and when calamities befall upon me, I have always engraved your words in my mind. Our little conversation was all I ever thought of.

"I never gave up because of the words that lingered inside my head all these years. I wanted to become the mightiest, I wanted to show you that I am strong, and I could protect the people I hold dear," Elliot took a deep breath. "And even when I'm having a hard time right now, I'm slowly reaching that dream."

"Of course, you are, child." Melissa wrapped Elliot in her arms. "All we ever wanted was for you to have the best life."