Illphated
The Boy Nobody Believed
In the distant future, in a world where neon lights danced across darkened skies, young Finn lived in the shadow of the towering city of Lumeon. Finn was known in his small community as “the dreamer,” a title spoken with disdain. He told wild stories of bravery, adventure, and a mysterious treasure hidden in the Hills of Havoc—a treacherous mountain where boulders rolled like restless giants and arrows rained from unseen enemies.
“No one’s ever returned from there alive,” the villagers scoffed. “Finn’s just a foolish boy chasing shadows.” Even his closest peers turned away, unwilling to risk the climb with him.
But Finn wasn’t alone. At his side was Rua, his loyal dog, with piercing golden eyes and a heart as brave as Finn’s. Rua never doubted him.
One day, with nothing but a crude map and his unwavering determination, Finn and Rua set out for the Hills of Havoc. The ascent was brutal. Massive boulders came crashing down, and shadowy figures from above shot arrows to deter intruders. Finn ducked, rolled, and pressed on, his adventurous spirit never faltering. Rua leaped and darted with unerring agility, guiding Finn through the chaos.
“What do they fear?” Finn mused aloud, dodging another volley of arrows. He grinned and waved at the hidden foes, his defiant friendliness confounding them.
Hours stretched into days, but Finn and Rua persevered. Finally, they reached the summit, where a shimmering, crystalline structure awaited them—a vault glowing with vaporwave colors that lit up the night sky.
Inside, Finn discovered a treasure unlike any other. It wasn’t gold or jewels, but a radiant orb pulsating with life—an energy source that could light up their entire dying world. Finn realized the arrows weren’t shot in malice but in defense of this priceless gift, hidden from those who might misuse it.
With Rua’s help, Finn brought the orb back to Lumeon. The doubters stared in awe as the orb’s energy revitalized their failing city, restoring light to the streets and hope to their hearts.
“Finn, we were wrong,” they admitted. “You’re no fool. You’re a hero.”
But Finn only smiled. “I didn’t need you to believe in me. I had Rua, and that was enough.”
The boy and his dog, once ignored and mocked, stood together as symbols of courage and conviction. Finn proved that sometimes, it takes just one person—and their unwavering companion—to change the world.