Summary:
In a world of fear and darkness, a shining light gives hope to humans away from monsters who lurked in the shadows. In honor of this light, humanity follows a set of rules to ensure the safety of their home. Those who break these laws are forced to go into the Gravel, a town size prison that holds those who do not listen to the laws of their home. Once inside, there is no way of escaping, but honestly, being surrounded by criminals, forced labor and disease is the least of Izuku's problems here. What holds certain people prisoner, may also hold the truth of the world they are born in.
(I don't own these characters! doesn't have a rating yet...just read, you have been warned!)
"Momma?"
The small little green haired girl asked the thing woman. Looking up at the skinny figured woman who was chomping onions, looked down to her daughter. With a smile on her face and a sparkle to her in her eye, she sets the knife down to look at her small sweet, big eye daughter. In her hand was a large book that looked older than her.
"Yes, Izuku?" Her mother asked as she lowers herself to her daughter height of view.
"Can you tell me more about the world, please. Daddy won't tell me, he says I shouldn't know." Izuku says the young woman looks to the side a bit before saying:
"Tell me what you want to know sweetie, I will answer as much as possible." Izuku's mother says as she walks over to the side of the room. In the middle of the kitchen was a large wooden table with three chairs. The older woman sits down on one of the chairs. Her daughter, not too behind, hops right onto her lap with the large book in hand. Turning around to the table, Izuku sets the book onto the wooden desk and opens it to a drawing.
The older woman stares down at a drawing of a Green square in the middle of a large circle. The inside of the square was green, while the outer parts that were still in the circle were dark purple. The inside of the square had multiple lines and dots on them with words.
"Where are we?" Izuku asked her mouth. The young woman stared at the map for a few minutes before pressing her finger to the edge of the square. The spot she pointed to was a corner square, only a line away from the purple coloring.
"We live here, on Sun Away." Her mother explained. "Since the sun goes diagonal, so we are the last to see it before going down in our home."
"What are all these squares?" Izuku asked as she points to the many squares.
"Those are other towns, villages, and cities. Especially the ones in the middle." Her mother started. "You see these squares in the middle, these are where the leaders live. They live in the safest spot when it comes to our home. If we lose them, we lose the knowledge to protect us from the Nemu."
"How do they protect us?" Izuku asked.
"They use the shield." Izuku's mother said in excitement. "You see that star in the middle of the map? That my darling is the square shield, the star. The Star Shines over our heads, creating a light that blinds the Nemu from attacking our homes. It creates a light strong enough to bright a way to the sun while giving heat to warm us in the day."
"Why is that?" Izuku asked. Her mother stares at the map for a few seconds before looking over to her daughter to explain why.
"Long ago, before you and I were born. Even before grandma and her mom were born, our world was born from darkness. Only two races exist, the Nemo and humans. We did not get along, for the Nemu saw us as food. They would hunt us down, eat our flesh, capture us, torture us and many other things. We lived in this horrible darkness for years…until a star suddenly shined in the sky."
"Where did the Star come from?" Izuku asked.
"Well, it is not written in writing, but the elders say that a woman created the STAR. No one knows her name, but they do know her deeds. The woman was a housewife who never learned to read or write, for her heart was pure with knowledge of without books. She had a family that she cared for, and did what had to be done."
"Is that why I am not allowed to read?" Izuku asked.
"Sadly yes, the elders thought that she was the purest of all women and that women should follow in her example. After she created the STAR, she died, leaving the responsibilities to us. So, we as the women of this great world must follow in her example! Even though it means we cannot read, write, live on our own, must care for our families and are not allowed to use…the greatness of technology does not mean that we are bound to chains of oppression." Her mother explained.
"I mean, it could be worse, we could be forced into the Gravel." She says, perking up her daughter small ears in curiosity.
"The Gravel?" She asked.
"It's the worst place in the Square. Its where we put all the bad guys and people with Quirks in to learn a lesson. Bad people who break the rules are sent there for punishment, in that place all things happen. Horrible things that you could not imagine happening here." Her mother explained.
"Quirks?" Izuku asked.
"People who have been cursed from the darkness outside." The mother tells her daughter before looking back to the book. Reaching over her daughters head, she turns the pages over to a certain picture that sent chills up Izuku's spine. It was a human body that appeared to be sucking in dark air from the edge of the square. On the other page was the same figure, only deformed now with wings and horns on its head. The mere image was terrifying to the young girl as if she was staring at a monster that would hide under her bed at night. Waiting for her to fall asleep in order to eat her before the sun rises.
"That's a person with a Quirk?" Izuku asked.
"Yes, pure evil that refuses to accept the light from the STAR into their hearts. By accepting the darkness outside, they gain powers in exchange for their humanity. Soon, they turn into those awful monsters outside of the wall, attacking everything they see in sight. They are filled with things you cannot imagine."
"Such as?" Izuku asked.
"Rage, lust, envy, anger. And those are things that are off the top of my head, to be honest. That is why we must follow the rules and not question the elders." Her mother says. "I too wish to learn how to read, but if I learn against their rules, I may become a monster. I refuse to do that, not to you or your father. As long as we are pure and happy, we will live happy lives!"
"Really?" Izuku asked her mother. Soon the small child was wrapped into a tight hug from her mothers' long arms wrapping around her. Holding her face gently against her chest, she rests her chin on top of her daughter before saying:
"Yes, as long as we are pure-hearted and follow the rules written down by those before us. We will be safe and sound."
Kikkie: Thought about this story in my head. Been thinking hard on it and trying to figure out where to go! but I am glad to be back. Just had to take a break!
Anyway, please review!