Sacred duty

Growing up, he wished many times that he was born 'regular'. But those days were all changed the day that he was introduced to the sacred pup. Two of a kind, he immediately thought to himself, "We are two of a kind."

The pup tilted his head at him inquisitively, full with warmth and friendliness. In all senses, a normal whelp, except for the horn protruding from its forehead. A sacred sign to his people.

They made fast friends. Both boy and dog were never lonely since, and the bond between them was strong and true. Without his parents telling him that it was his duty to look after the holy animal for life, the boy understood it in his soul.

Years passed, and their kingdom declined in power and influence. As a teenager, the boy saw enemies of his people rose to the border of his country to challenge and to take what they could. They pillaged and plundered where they went, rampaging a path of destruction. Their aim was the country's sacred animal.