CHAPTER 1
DARK GLOW
Hello?, can you hear me?
Yes. I can. Where...am I?
That doesn't matter right now, it will soon be irrelevant and erased from your mind. Now that I know you can hear me, let's get started. Are you the type of person who likes a to be pushed beyond their limits? Do you find joy in improving?
Well, yeah, I guess so. I mean, I like improving and everything, but I'm not one to blindly push myself.
Ah. I see. Are you someone who likes to help other people, even to go out of your way to do it?
Yeah. I've always enjoyed helping people who deserve it.
But you may sometimes be too quick and accidentally hurt someone or do something you regret. You sometimes don't know when to stop and that sometimes gives you a bad reputation no?
Well, I guess you could say that, but I don't ever mean to hurt anyone, honest! I try to just help out those who need it. But yeah, sometimes I can get carried away…
Of course. Everyone has their flaws. You also are the kind of person who is seen as the bad guy to a lot of people. They just can't see who you really are and judge you by just one thing and don't even bother to see how you help people, am I wrong?
I guess you have a point there. I've always been kind of an outsider to everyone. They all would judge me a lot. But I think they just don't see the kind of things I do to people. they usually go unnoticed.
But you have friends. Not many, but a few. Those friends are special, they've opened up to you, and seen you for who you truly are. They have never turned their back on you and have formed bonds with you that are very strong.
Yeah. I never really doubted my friends. We kind of all just... know each other.
Alright I'm done asking you all those personal questions. Now you may find these a lot easier to answer. First of all, are you a boy?
Yes.
Are you smart?
Well… Kind of… Yeah.
Are you a bad liar, and are blamed for a lot of things?
Yeah. More times than I can count.
Are you skilled at being stealthy and can sneak around a lot of places without getting caught?
Yes.
Are you skilled physically too?
Yes. Well… I guess so. I've always had some natural talent but I've always earned most my skill that I've acquired through determination.
Ah, so you are determined and work hard to do something?
Yes.
Would you do almost anything for your best friend?
Yes.
Ok. Last of all, do you view the world as broken, and thrive to fix it, or perfect and thrive for adventure?
Hmm...well, I guess it would be both. I want to change the world for a better place for everyone, and I also want to adventure and learn more about life and all of its mysteries.
Good answer. Ah...ok. I can see it now, your spirit. It is a glowing black color.
What? Glowing black? how is that possible? And doesn't that mean I'm evil or something?! I don't want to be evil! I'm a good guy I swear!
Calm down. Your spirit is just unique. You may be viewed among the society as something bad but once someone spends one minute with you, they know that you are good. You are heavily misunderstood, but you fight for light and for good. You thrive to protect those who even mock you. You are as pure as one can get.
So… what am I? An unsung hero?
Yes! Perfect! Umbreon! You'll be an Umbreon! Alright, I've finished. Soon you will embark on your journey to another dimension. Your adventure is about to be written. You will forget this conversation ever existed and have all your memories wiped away. I wish you best of luck. Goodbye!
Wait! Before you go… well… who even are you?
I am not a physical person. I'm the balance of the Universe between darkness and light. I'm the Equalizer.
Oh. Alright… I guess.
Okay. I wish you best of luck on your journey. Goodbye.
A white flash of bright light appeared in front of the Umbreon's face, so bright he began to feel dizzy. He tried to focus, but instead found himself caving into a deep sleep. He thought to no longer fight the sleepiness and surrender to it. He slowly closed his eyes, and fell into a deep slumber.