MAX (THE CHOSEN ONE)

Chapter 5

Who exactly is it?Kyle heard Katniss whispering.

Kyle couldn't speak out of shock.

The man said, “Hello,” turning his head so Kyle could see his face.Jareth is my name, and I need to talk to you.

"Why are you required to speak with Kyle?"stepping in front of Kyle, Katniss asked.What goals do you have for him?

Jareth grinned half-heartedly.And so are you?

"I am Isolde Finn, and I'm Kyle's companion.What topic would you like to discuss with Kyle?

Although it is a private matter, I can assure you that I intend no harm to him.Why don't you visit the cabin?Jareth said, pointing toward the house, "You can see for yourself that the young man is well once we are finished."

Danin made his way toward Katniss.Katniss, why don't you go see Jane with me?She probably could use your company.Soon, Kyle will join us.

Before finding his voice, Kyle gave the stranger who went by the name Jareth a brief stare.Please, Katniss.It’s ok.”

Katniss gave the impression of being unsure, but she let Danin lead her to the cottage.

“Is there a private place around here where we could talk?”inquired Jareth.I can guarantee you'll be safe with me.

Despite the strange atmosphere that seemed to surround him, Kyle didn't question the strange man's motives.

To be close to the horses, I stay in a small room at the top of the stairs.We can visit there.

To let Kyle take the lead, Jareth nodded and stepped to the side.Jareth shut the door when they reached the small room and settled into a small chair in the room's corner.

Would you like to sit down?questioned Jareth, pointing to the bed.After a shrug, Kyle settled down on his mattress.

Jareth read up Kyle briefly and afterward removed his cap and laid it on the little table by the seat.His shoulder-length, dark brown hair fell in waves around his face as he shook his head.Kyle observed the man's large brown eyes, which were not cruel but rather sharp.His lips were full and his nose was straight and long.Most, according to Kyle, would describe him as handsome.

The man asked, "What do you know about the history of our kingdom?" after what seemed like an eternity.

Kyle thought the question was odd.Uh, mainly what I've learned in lessons.After a chaotic period, the Ancients founded us.The goal of the war was to prevent people from abusing the land.The Council of Ancients appointed a ruler to oversee us and direct our laws once we had achieved peace.Every generation since then has chosen a Lord of the Kingdom from the wealthy.

"And you think that's all the truth?"

Kyle looked confused at the man.Naturally, he believed it to be true.Isn't that why he took lessons to learn about Regventus's past?Kyle suddenly remembered when Jane used to tell him stories.There were kings and queens, guardians, and people who used magic in the stories.

Jareth seemed to notice Kyle's expression shift.Thus, you have heard different things about the realm other than your examples."

I mean, Jane told me stories, but I didn't really believe them.I thought it was just a way to keep kids entertained.

"How much of the stories you heard do you remember?"

"Not much, to be honest.The only thing I can recall is a queen who gave up everything to save her people and a few people who used magic.

Jareth used his hands to rub his face.Do you follow the ancients' path?

Since he had no idea what that really meant, Kyle appeared perplexed.He learned a little bit about the ancient way of life in lessons.People's behavior and the rules they had to followhow everyone needed to learn to be content with their place in the world.Additionally, he had been briefed on the plight of those who do not conform to the norm.

"No, I mean that I don't believe so.Lessons teach us about the, but Clarton doesn't really follow them very much.I've been told stories about people like me who don't have good parents and what happens to them.I don't really want to be involved in it, in my opinion.

Jareth appeared to be somewhat at ease in his chair.I'm going to try to explain the real history of our kingdom to you, Kyle.at least enough to assist you in comprehending.You have to know the truth, even though there isn't much time.

Jareth exhaled and turned to face Kyle.

“Magical and non-magical people lived in isolation all over our land more than thirteen hundred years ago.They lived in forests, mountains, valleys, and small villages.All share the same land, but they are not one.The illness then spread to people without magical abilities or gifts.The disease affected many, and at least half of them died.

“The non-gifted people were desperate, so for the first time, they started contacting magical people to ask for assistance.Non-gifted people were met with resistance from some magical people.“Another group led by the great family of Adalwen believed they should assist the non-gifted,” they interpreted the illness as a curse imposed on the non-gifted to drive them out of the kingdom.They saw this as an opportunity to unite the land's inhabitants.They began developing cures for the disease through spells and ointments.The non-magical people began to improve and resume their flourishing.

The magical group that was against the assistance was enraged.They thought that working with people who didn't have gifts went against their gods' will.They began calling their gods the Ancients.They enslaved as many non-magical people as they could and raised an army of magical people.There was a huge war.Both sides lost a lot of people, but the Adalwen family and their allies won in the end.With King Nathin, a member of the Adalwen family, in charge, the kingdom of Regventus was established.

“A peace lasted for almost a thousand years, with kings and queens from the Adalwen line ruling the kingdom. However, those who followed the ancient ways, believing they would one day be able to truly rid the kingdom of all those unworthy, were always lurking in the shadows.

They spread distrust and discontent throughout Regventus to gain power.They put people who were not magical against each other.In order to gain the trust of non-magical people, they persuaded many people with magical abilities to conceal and bury their abilities.They were able to make friends with people who didn't have gifts and fight them off against magical people and Adalwen's family.The unrest grew to the point where a group decided to storm the castle, kill the Adalwen line, and take over the kingdom as a whole.

The Raya family was a great ally for the Adalwen family.The King or Queen of Regventus and a man of the Raya line were always the kingdom's greatest protectors.By magic, the protector is bound to his king or queen.The protector told the queen to leave before the forces arrived to kill Adalwen's family.She fled the castle with her husband, young son, her guardian, and his wife.The small group was able to hide in the kingdom by using their magic.

The Raya line has never been broken over time.Every generation sees a new protector emerge, waiting for the diviner to signal when the time is right.

Jareth paused here.

The narrative captivated Kyle.What's the point of waiting until the right time?

Jareth got up from his seat.He moved about the room while warming his hands by rubbing them.He looked like he was thinking a lot, according to Kyle.Kyle waited patiently, wondering where this could all lead, as Jareth seemed to be contemplating what to say next.He pondered his place in the scheme of things.Jareth eventually settled back into his chair and stopped pacing.Kyle was the focus of his deep brown eyes.

“Waiting for the Adalwen line's return at the appropriate time.The line has always been crossed.There are still individuals who carry King Nathin's blood in their veins.There has always been.Jareth continued to focus on Kyle while saying, "When the time was right, the true heir would be revealed, ready to take his or her place back on the throne of Aurumist to be the ruler of Regventus."