Chapter 3

Waah, waah, a baby's voice resonated in the hallway of a modern hospital room, Alex Hartley was born into the world, his arrival greeted with both joy and wonder. Yet, even in his first moments of life, a peculiar mark in the shape of a sun adorned his tiny arm. A baffling sun-shaped tattoo that held no connection to his present family's lineage or the norms of the modern world.

Alex's parents were taken aback, their confusion quickly giving way to a sense of awe and curiosity. They believed this mark set their child apart, igniting a hope that he was destined for something extraordinary. However, as the years went by, the enigma of the sun mark remained unsolved, and Alex grew up like any other child in a world driven by technological marvels.

In a society immersed in screens, gadgets, and conveniences, magic was relegated to myths and stories of old. Alex, like his peers, lived a life free of spells and enchantments, surrounded by cars, flat screens, and the ever-evolving modern world. He forged friendships, laughed with his buddies, and navigated the tumultuous journey of growing up.

High school marked a turning point. One fateful day, just as it was recess time, a menacing bully threatened to harm Alex's friends, pushing them to a corner. In a split second, without thought or hesitation, Alex dashed forward, positioning himself between the bully and his friends, his heart pounding with adrenaline. "Leave my friends you bully", he said firmly but afraid.

The bully's fists struck, landing heavy blows that left Alex battered and bruised. The air grew tense as the bully raised his fist for a final, devastating blow. Fear surged through Alex's veins, his mind racing as he instinctively raised his hand, palm outstretched, as if to shield himself.

In that heart-stopping moment, an unseen force swelled within him, surging forth with an echoing "crack." A rush of energy, vibrant and powerful, radiated from Alex's hand, creating a sudden swoosh in the air. The bully's eyes widened in astonishment as he was lifted off his feet, hurtling backward until he collided with the hard walls of the school building.

The crash echoed through the corridor, capturing the attention of everyone nearby, including school authorities. The astonishment that gripped the witnesses was matched only by Alex's own shock. The energy, the power—it was magic, something that he had never believed could exist in his world. As his friends rushed to his side, Alex's mind reeled with the realization that the mark on his arm wasn't just a peculiar birthmark; it was a sign of something extraordinary lying dormant within him.

News of the incident spread like wildfire, reaching even parents! The event marked the beginning of Alex's journey to understand the magic within him and his connection to the ancient prophecy. With the help of John, one of his classmate buddy, Alex would discover the truth of his heritage, the nature of the sun mark, and the role he played in the battle against an immortal traitor.

As modern life collided with the mystical, Alex's world expanded beyond screens and cars, weaving ancient legends and modern marvels into a tapestry of destiny. And from that day forward, the sun mark on his arm rose questions in his mind as to who he really is and what he was meant to do.