At the age of five it was time for the big official naming day.

Long back in time humans had a hard time surviving out in the world. It was more common that children before the age of five died than lived. The weak were weeded out fast.

So the parents back then didn't use a calling name and only called them either boy or girl in hope of not getting to attached with. It might seem a cold way to handle matters, but when the rate of dying was higher than eighty percent it seems like a good idea.

Time passed and the humans started to strive, the child death wasn't as common anymore.

But the old ways were deeply rooted and soon become some sort of tradition.

As more time passed by it became something of a big event to celebrate and be happy about. The Fendor family was no exception from that tradition.

Dan even took a whole day off with the help of a friend taking over his work shift for him.

'So this is why I wasn't celebrated at my yearly birthdays?' (Venir)

Venir got the impression that they didn't celebrate birthdays at all in this world. His parents haven't giving him any presents at the age of one or two so it was not that strange of him to think they didn't celebrate it in this world.

Seeing his parents stalk around as stealthy as cats in hunt for mice made his hearth warm.

It was easy to get attached to them and feel like a family even thought it sometimes felt weird when his daddy wanted to play with him. Dan also on regular basis asked him if I made some new friends.

Dan often took his chance to tell Venir about his days as an adventurer. At first it was very interesting but when his material got old and he repeatedly told him about his days of bravery it started to get a bit annoying.

Venir even started to doubt the truth of it all. Until the day he saw his dad at the backside of the house moving around and swing is sword with sweat dripping down his skin. It was nearly erotic and seems to be taken out of a teen movie.

Venir's eyes nearly popped out of his skull, jaw on the ground.

'Damn.... But he is ripped, look at those abs and eight-pack.. and his moves are so smooth...'(Venir)

Venir imagined himself looking and moving around like his father. He told himself he was his son so he should of course be able to be like him if he worked hard in the future.

Today Dan didn't look as cool as he did on that specific day. With his gray eyes sparkling and sneaking around while trying to pretend it's a day like any other, he wouldn't even have been able to fool a blind man.

-Venir. Daddy want some alone time with his son. (Dan)

He held out a wooden sword at Venir, a smaller version then the other he held under his left arm.

-What do you think about playing a bit at the background? Mommy got things to do so... And you are starting to get older so its time you started to exercise. (Dan)

-All that reading inside the house with dusty books isn't good for you. (Dan)

Venir know he wanted to pull him out of the house while Sara made some food for the celebration.

Not wanting to spoil the moment he went along, although he didn't feel like being beaten blue by Dan on his first birthday party.

He know all too well how strong his father was from watching him move around and train. He still took the wooden sword with a smile and though back and imagined himself being just as strong.

-Okay dad. (Venir)

It all ended pretty fast and with a few painful strikes.

'Old man... I am a kid for god sake!' (Venir)

Grinning in pain Venir looked at his daddy who seems to hum happily for some reason.

-My son is stronger than this! Come on! Move your feet more and don't stand like a log with feet buried in the earth. (Dan)

Dan felt very proud of his son at this moment and wanted to spur him on harder, cached up in the moment.

'My son got potential!' (Dan)

The taunting made Venir's who in this life very prideful. After years of secret training he felt he had the right to be. While slowly dragging himself up he got interrupted before he could start the fight again. An angry yell that made Venir smile wider then humanly possible, resounded in the air.

-Mom! (Venir)

Chuckling inside he ran to Sara that embraced him.

-Dan! What the heck are you doing?! (Sara)

Dan pales at seeing Sara standing in the doorway looking at him with a stare that could burn any man to crisp.

-Hmm.. Dear.. I was just.. (Dan)

He took a step backward as if ready himself to run off if needed but Sara was ignore him and looked at Venir instead. With a warm smile that never reached her sparkling eyes that were filled with anger she looked very scary.

-Venir my boy. Come inside and wash off. I warmed some water for you, when you are done we can eat. (Sara)

Dan exhaled and walked inside without a drop of sweat on him and as vigor as always but with a sad look on his face. Like a dog hanging with its head from doing something bad he walked inside.

Venir was a little irritated because of that, he didn't even manage to get him to move from his spot where he was standing when they fought.

Hearing Dan trying to explain and plead to cool his mom's temper made Venir feel a lot better though.

'One could learn a lot from him, mom is already giggling.' (Venir)

Sighting he washed off and went inside.

Not long after had entered the dining room he was happily "surprised" by his mom and dad.

Walking to the dinner table he soon found to his delight that his mother have made a wonderful cake.

A cake that seemed to disappearing like with magic by the help of a father and sons fast hands.

-Hrmp! (Dan)

Dan made a sound like he wanted to say something after the cake was gone. Both father and son was sitting with swollen bellies in tight shirts and enjoyed the moment.

-Today is a special day for you. At the age of five you are going to be officially registered with your name as our son. (Dan)

-Therefore we have two presents to give you, one from your mom and one from me. (Dan)

Dan took out a sword. Compared to Venir it looked like a giant two handed sword but Dan held it easily in one hand.

-This is a simple one handed sword, but is in the hands of a skillful swordsman, a deadly weapon.(Dan)

-You are yet to young to be able to wield it. But when the times come.(Dan)

He pulled the sword out of its scabbard and it gave of a dangerous glint. It was a cold steel blade that seems to have been oiled and newly sharpened. It had no magic enchants and wasn't special in any way. It was just a solid weapon meant for killing.

-As my father told me... Hrmp! (Dan)

Dan straighten up and seems to be ready for a long speak.

-A man needs a weapon to be able to defend himself and those close to him. When time comes and you need to take up this sword your daddy will have cultured your skills enough to make you able to defend yourself.

-If you ever get a pretty lass or two to protect, you will understand the importance of the sword....

Sara sighted and stepped forward before he could say more, with a bright smile toward Venir she handed him a book.

-I know you wanted to learn more about the world and I have bought this. I hope you like it. (Sara)

Venir was clearly much happier. He nearly jumped up and down in his seat from getting a book that contained some common history about the other races. Books are hand written in this world and therefore very expensive.

-Thanks mom! And thanks dad! (Venir)

-Tomorrow you will follow me to the nearest city where I work and inscribe you as our son. (Dan)

While saying that he smiled and ruffled Venirs hair until it looked like a crappy bird nest.