˗ˋ Aquino ˊ˗

About twelve years ago... Two little boys played together; one was a villager named Aquino and the other was the son of the kings of a realm, his name was Duxo. The two little ones, along with other children, played a game they called 'the guardians and the prince.' The little game consisted of Duxo, being the son of the kings, acting as the prince (though he already was), and the others had 'adventures' to rescue him. The children played among themselves, imagining a great adventure to rescue Duxo from a 'palace,' though it goes without saying that in the end, Aquino was the one who 'rescued' Duxo from the imaginary danger... Both shared laughs and Aquino said something that would be remembered forever: "When I grow up, I'll be a great knight with a sword and I'll protect you from danger." It was more of a promise than simple words. Currently, both have taken separate paths; Duxo was the heir to the throne, and Aquino... became a great knight just as he promised and served the kings of the realm.