Andreus was an eight-year-old boy, who was full of hope and joy. Everyday he would wait for his father, hoping that he would come back from the war. He lived on a farm with his mother, he would help clean up, milk the cows, feed the animals, anything that needed doing around the house, he was glad to do. He waited for twelve years, never giving any thought that his father would never return. But over time he did, and soon he lost all faith. In those twelve years, Andreus trained with his sword, so he could be just like his father. And he was as good as his father; in fact he was better than his father. Warriors would travel from around the globe, to battle the young knight. But no one could defeat him. By the time he was 20, Andreus was a tall, dark, handsome looking man. One day an old man challenged Andreus. Andreus laughed calmly and said, "Old man I have no time for you, show your face and let us fight." The old man did what he was told; he lifted his hood and stood there quietly. Andreus was shocked. "Tis I, I am your father. Aren't u happy to see me son?" said the man in a low voice.
             "How could this be? You're dead." Replied Andreus.
             "Am I not in front of you? Standing here? Alive?"
             Andreus lifted up his hand to touch the man's face. "Father! You're alive! What joy!" shouted out Andreus.
             Andreus hugged his father with all his love.
             "Come my son, let us go inside and greet your mother. She shall be happy to see me." Said the old man. "Or has she found another Husband?" Andreus stood there, quiet, shocked and surprised. "Did you not hear?" said Andreus in a confused voice, "She is dead. Hades brought his army upon the land, and they killed her, right over there." Andreus pointed to the spot where his mother was killed. The old man dropped his sword from his hand, and fell on his knees. He looked, as tears rolled d...