18 Years Later

The son of Wilbur, the prince of New L'Manburg, has turned 18. It was the age when they are now getting trained to become Giant Slayers

"George, come look! The people want to see you!" Wilbur said as he noticed a brunette, combed, tired, and annoyed

George stepped into the balcony with his father as the people cheered. He looked down and spotted a man with blonde hair, a black, long coat, and a green and white hat

The prince hurried down as the people were surprised to see the prince out of his castle. He was greeted by many as he smiled and waved

He pushed through the crowd and met with the man, "Hey Phil!" Phil bowed as George shook his head, "I said that wasn't necessary."

: I can't disrespect the prince!

: I just don't like it when you're greeting me that way

: George, even though I am a close friend of yours, I still have to

: Oh, ok

: Do you want to go see the arena?

: I do, but I hate it

: I see. Let's go. Either way, I have to heal the giants

George knew Phil loves the giants, but never knew why. He's heard stories of how human and giant kind used to live in harmony, but if his father hears anyone mentioning it, they get thrown in jail

Both found the closet seats to a dome chain arena. The giant wore a colorful hoodie with a swirl on the front. The slayer apprentice stretched as people cheered

He wore a white headband and wore armor as he walked towards it. George could see the giant was scared as it backed away

The human roared and climbed onto the giant's leg. He shrieked and shook the human off as he smiled and threw an ax, which made a slash on the giant's cheek

The giant whimpered as the apprentice laughed and jumped. He held onto the giant's hair and looked at him in his crystal clear eye

"Enough!" Wilbur announced as the apprentice smiled and slashed at the eyelid as the giant cried in pain

He scrunched into a ball as George looked at Phil, who was trying real hard to stay neutral and not care for the injured giant, especially in front of Wilbur

As they took the giant back to its cell, George followed Phil as he went up the stairs and made it to the giant's cell

"You good, Karl?" he asked as the giant whimpered and nodded. He noticed Phil got close to his face and the giant named Karl softly nuzzled him

: He has a name?!

: They all do. They just trust me more

: May I?

: If Karl lets you

George walked close to Karl as he whimpered and backed away from the prince. His eyes widened as he noticed the human prince had a sword next to him

George apologized and slowly placed it down as Karl sighed. George extended his arm and Karl let him touch his nose

: He's not that bad!

: None of them are, but Wilbur makes them

: So they're all friendly?

: Yes, but only the wild ones aren't

: Is it possible to make friends with them?

: If you can tame one

George heard his father call him as Phil sneaked him out of the prison and watched the prince walk slowly towards the castle

"Did you enjoy the show?" Wilbur asked as George nervously nodded, "Yeah...it was...good to see such a talented...apprentice."

: The most skillful is a student by the name of Techno!

: So who did we see?

: The apprentice is Sapnap, the boy in fire! He is always pumped up and ready for battle!

: Nice

: Tomorrow, I will sign you up to get your training!

: WHAT?!

: You're 18, and I know you will be the greatest Giant Slayer of all! Maybe even defeat Techno!

: Do I have to?

: As your father and king, yes! Your mother and I discussed about it, and I say you're going

George sighed. He wished he never had to become one, but it's a requirement, whether you're a prince or not

He went into his room and looked at himself. He wished times were back to the peaceful ways, just like Phil said

He enjoyed hearing Phil's stories of how giants and humans used to live in harmony, but what argument started the war?

He changed into his nightgown and stared at the ceiling as he lied in bed. If only they could go back to what it used to be, he wouldn't have to see all the killing and bloodshed going on