That Was Then, This Is Now
Chapter 1
This is the story that I have recently started to work on. I was debating whether or not I should put it up, but I decided I would. I got some inspiration from DN Angel. So I'd like to disclaim that.
Disclaimer: I do not own Gakuen Alice at all.
This first chapter is kind of like an introduction page just to let you guys know what's going on.
Alright, read and enjoy!
For centuries there has been a race of winged creatures. They have the appearance of humans, but their long, graceful wings set them apart from any other race of the world. They remain hidden in the midst of darkness. Some called them angels of the night. Others believed they were just made up of fantasy and imagination. The most common name used for them; darklores.
Yet, they were real, very real indeed.
Legend has it that these darklores could make their wings disappear and be disguised as a human. Truth be told, they were thieves. They stole works of art that brought them fascination to their dark world. They were free, with no chains tying them down, except for one. They were forbidden to love any human. This chain, this curse, was what kept them from interacting with any human in their true forms.
What caused this? Long ago, humans knew of the existence of the darklores. Fearing them and believing they brought disaster to their peaceful homes.
Amongst it all, there were two people, lovers; a darklore and a fair maiden. The darklore had met the young woman in his human form. As the months passed, they fell in love and he decided that it was time to tell her the truth. She did not run, she did not cower away in fright. She looked at him with loving eyes and accepted him despite what he was.
Her father, a very wealthy man, found out about their forbidden love. And so did the darklore's kin. Both sides opposed it greatly. The maiden's father, in fury, went to a powerful magician that called himself Mahou. He asked him to tear the two apart, to do anything to tear them apart.
Mahou was disgusted at the foolishness of both races. He was wise and he knew that the humans and darklores would only learn their lesson through consequences. Magic could not break something as powerful as love, so he cast a spell on all darklores. It was a spell that prevented them from loving a human. And never appear as their true form in front of a human. Mahou created another race called the unknown. They were also a winged race, but instead of the dark appearance like the darklore, they had a much lighter appearance; like angels. Their duties were to make sure the laws of the curse were kept.
And with that, the unknown drove away the darklores into the darkness. The young maiden fell ill due to her broken heart. She would not speak or come out of her house; her life was slowly draining away. Desperate, her father went to Mahou to lift the spell.
Mahou spoke in front of all the people and the darklores that remained hidden. "Your incompetence is what made this happen. Instead of living in peace, you choose to fight." Both races looked down in shame, not knowing how to respond. "The spell I have made cannot be lifted." There were many shocked looks and infuriated ones. They blamed it all on the girl's father. But with a harsh tone, Mahou said, "Do not blame someone for something that was caused by every single one of you!" He paused and then continued, "The curse can only be lifted by a darklore and human falling in love and their love must be accepted."
Of course you thought this would have been easy. But it wasn't even close to that term. The darklores were furious at the humans, they would never love a race that drove them away. The darklore who was separated from his true love desperately tried to get back to her. But each attempt was failed due to the prevention of the unknown. The young maiden died and the darklore took his life. The maiden's father, believing he was the cause, hung himself.
Over the years, humans and darklores could never fall in love. Either because when a darklore reveals their true form, they are not accepted, or because of the unknown that drive them apart. After all, it was their duty to do so. Mahou knew that the only way to break the chain was love at its most superior strength. He was deeply disappointed that the two races could not accept each other or overcome the challenge brought by the unknown.
Centuries pass, days and nights go by, and soon darklores no longer exist. With none in the sight of a human, they were forgotten, just another fantasy.
Humans forgot and the darklores remained in the silent night. But the darklores never forgot how everything came to be. They appeared as humans whenever they want, but were still watched by the unknown. They never revealed themselves to humans.
The darklores soon became 'legendary thieves'. They stole from the humans for revenge, but also because they wanted to become something part of the world the humans lived in. Even if they still went unnoticed, they wanted to be part of it. And they wanted to bring that part of the world they stole into the lonely darkness they lived in.
Mahou watched over them, waiting for the day when the curse would finally lift.
So, did you like it? Did you hate it?
I apologize that Mikan and Natsume were not in this chapter at all. Like I said, this is sort of like an intro. They will be in the next chapter, I guarantee it. So just be patient. By the way, before I said 20 or 15 reviews at least. But, I'll reduce it to 5-10 reviews just for you guys ;) I just wanted to make sure that this story is going to be worth writing.
Anyways, please read and review! I'm looking foward to it! No flaming, but I'd appreciate some good advice. Thanks!
-yumesakura
