chapter 13- The End of beginnings

He lied lifeless under the covers of his bed. King Polo had grown too old, his time was ending. Ben instantly knew he was passing and he needed to say goodbye, whether he wanted to or not.

The man to comfort the king was Dr. Gemm. He sat at the foot of the bed.

" Polo, I-I can't let you go. Not yet, I have so much to learn. And the peace you promised, it isn't here", Ben spoke, knelt on the side of his bed. Tears built up in his eyes.

" Ben…", Polo spoke with age deep in his throat."I'm sorry I caused this mess, but if the events that I took part in never happened…neither would you. You wouldn't have had the adventure, the feelings, the emotions. No life and no friends. Let me ask you a question", Polo cleared his throat as a single tear fell down his furry cheek." Are you truly unhappy with the life you've built in the last few months?"

Ben paused as he stared into Polo's black eyes."No…I was never unhappy. I enjoyed every single second ", Ben said with a slight smile. His eyes unloaded the tears. Snot leaked as he whipped it away." You can't go yet. I have too much to learn", Ben cried.

" Ben", Polo placed his hand on his shoulder." No matter how old you get, you will always be learning. It's just that now…you won't have me". Ben grabbed Polo's hand in both palms. He placed his head on Polos." I never read the Laws of Nature. It was my first goal and it never happened. I feel so ashamed", Ben said under the gurgle of his own snot.

" Ben no…You cant feel ashamed...