Calling yourself 'reckless' was an understatement to folks. You always purposefully got yourself into dangerous situations just for a good laugh. Not to gain someone's attention, but you just wanted to have 'fun.'

This happened every day. To everyone's surprise, it was always something new with you each time. Nobody knew what to expect.

Even though you were royalty, as the prince/princess of Ithaca, that didn't stop you from being a rebellious teenager.

Your parents, Laertes and Anticlea, weren't overprotective of you. Your carelessness wasn't them being overbearing. You just wanted to act out simply for the thrill of it all.

Today, you took it upon yourself to go explore a hidden cave in the middle of the forest away from the Ithacan Palace.

After hours of walking, you finally found it. You were covered scratches, sweat, and had a few leaves in your hair due to being outside all day.

Right when you were about to enter the cave, with no armor, no weapons, and only your ambition, someone stopped you.

"Hey!"

The person approached you. You turned around, annoyed. At first, you thought it was an adult trying to ruin your fun.

But no.

It was a boy, about a year older than you. He glared at you with a stern expression. Almost a face a mother would give you when she's about to scold you.

"What are you doing walking into that cave with nothing to protect yourself with? Aren't you the prince/princess of Ithaca? Surely, you would have more survival intelligence." He snapped at you, completely unamused. Almost like an older brother.

"I'm taking you back to the palace, come on. My name is Eurylochus." Leaving no room for you to protest, he grabbed your arm roughly, dragging you along with him.