Knowing My Purpose

            The wind rushed through my hair; it was prefect sailing weather. My mentor watched over me, inspiring me with her wise words. I listened to my mentor, when she told me I needed to find the courage to ask Nestor the questions I so long for someone to answer. I was scared to confront my elders; interrogating them is shunned upon unless they talk to you. I asked my mentor what to do; I was feeling scared and confused. My mentor always tells me I need to be a man, and that when I talk to Nestor I will find the right words. I dread the moment coming much too soon. I saw the land, but yet I still have no courage.

            Landing upon the settled shore I went to Nestor frightened, but excited I might finally get to know the truth. Whenever my mentor is right beside me, I feel safe, even when I am timid. Nestor offers a feast to us, it looks delicious but I could not stop worrying, because I still did not know what to say. It was strange how something changed within me when I started talking to Nestor. It was like my mentor said; I found the courage inside myself to speak. I asked the questions I wanted to ask; I felt powerful asking them. I demanded Nestor to tell me the truth; I did not want any pity. I just wanted to finally know what happened to my father.

            Silence struck, until Nestor rekindled our conversation. Nestor told me I looked like my father and spoke like him too. The desirous urges inside of me relaxed, as I accepted the compliments Nestor gave me. I always aspired to be like my father, and the fact that I look and act like him makes me feel great; it makes me feel like a king. I listened to the wise man as he told me about Orestes. That story compelled me to take in every word Nestor said. I was amazed that Orestes had the nerve to kill his father’s murderer. I wished I could have the power to do such deeds, but when Nestor hinted to me that I should kill the suitors, I felt unable. I doubt I would ever be able to; there are too many of them and only one of me. I waited for this moment for a long time, hoping I will find the truth about my father, or even find out what I am supposed to do. Nestor helped me make my purpose clear. My mentor leaves me in the care of Nestor for a while, as Athena flew off in the form of an eagle. The sight of Athena astonished me; I was glad she left me with Nestor letting me feel safe and auspicious.

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