In a small village tucked away in the mountains, two young boys could often be seen running around and playing together — Achilles and Patroclus.

Currently the two boys were sitting under the shade of a large oak tree, panting softly from running around all afternoon. Achilles looked at Patroclus, who was picking at a few stray blades of grass.

"Patroclus, do you think we'll ever be like the warriors in the stories one day?"