Hey guys! This is a one-shot about my new OC: Sub Zero. It's about the horrible life he lives every day and the things he experiences. Please enjoy.
My eyes fluttered opened and roamed around the room. Everything was covered with a thin layer of ice. I began to wonder to myself as I rolled out of bed.
Would the residents of my town ever forgive me for my accident yesterday? Would Cuddles ever talk to me again? Would I still be hated around Happy Tree Town?
Just maybe…
I crawled over to my closet to put on my everyday outfit. I got in my brown Eskimo jacket, red scarf, blue snow cap, and my mittens. As I walked towards the front door to put on my furry brown boots, I start to wonder again.
Would people gawk and stare at me like they did yesterday? Would they mumble about the heavy clothing I wear while it was still a hot day behind my back? Would I be made fun of again?
Just maybe…
I walk towards the town park, wanting to meet up with Cro Marmot again like we planned yesterday. I spot my frozen best friend by a park bench. People stare at me as I walk by. I catch Cuddles' angry glare and I do my best to ignore it.
Cro Marmot gives me that silly grin that he gives everyone. Hello Sub Zero, how are you? He asks. "Fine," I muffle through my scarf.
I didn't know what people meant when they say that Cro Marmot can't talk. He speaks perfect English to my ears. Some people say that it's my powers, but I don't believe them.
Marmot and I get engaged in a deep conversation, talking about our experiences yesterday. That's when my mind starts to wander again.
If Cro Marmot wasn't frozen, if he was a normal Tree Friend, if he didn't have to lock himself in a snow globe, would he still be my friend?
Just Maybe…
"Hey Sub, would you like to have some tea?" I heard someone giggle behind me. Giggles and Petunia were having a tea party. "Uh," Was all I could respond. Why were they being so nice to me?
Would I screw everything up like I did yesterday? Would they hate me if I joined them? Would I regret joining them?
Just maybe…
Tears streamed down my face, only to be frozen to ice. I stared at the bodies in front of me, encased in ice. Why did I freeze everything I touched? I was a monster.
I looked at Cro Marmot. It's alright, he said, You and I both know that it was a terrible mistake. It was an accident. Even though there was kindness in his words, I could tell that he wanted to run away as fast as he could. I could see right through him.
I looked down, and spotted a small knife, used to cut sandwiches. I picked it up and examined it. Happy Tree Forest wasn't far from here. Cro Marmot didn't say anything.
If I were to end my life, would anyone miss me? Would I have a nice funeral? Would I be remembered for years?
Just maybe…
I walked home, ignoring the angry glares that were given to me. Cro Marmot had left me at the park. I need to work at my ice cream truck, Is what he had said, but I knew better.
Even my best friend was embarrassed to be around me. I looked up and saw Splendid flying up ahead. I smiled. I've always wanted to be a hero, but I was too clumsy and gullible to be one.
If I could control my powers, if I could go one day without freezing everything I touched, if I wasn't so clumsy and stupid, could I be a superhero?
Just maybe…
I let myself inside. Some of the ice had melted, but it was still cold. I lay on my bed, not bothering to take off my clothes. I began to wonder again and my eyes began to close and bring me into another sleep.
Would I have a nice day tomorrow? Would I be offered an opportunity to continue being a citizen? Would I be happy? I rolled over in bed, yawning.
Just maybe…
