Mirages

AU-Nick Jonas lives in an alternate world, free from war and all things dangerous, but also free from emotions and colour. He'll soon learn, however, that there's so much more to his world, the world that he's known his own life.

A/N - Ok, new story. Obviously, this is based on The Giver, which I read recently, and loved. Nick will have his brothers, but only Joe. He will meet Kevin later on. Frankie will also be in this story, but, well, you'll see. Enjoy the story, and please rate! Oh, and I put this in the Camp Rock section because I wasn't sure where to put it in. Feel free to suggest where I could put it in.

Denise Jonas held her Newborn, beaming with happiness. Her husband, Paul Kevin Jonas, sat by her, just as happy. "Look at him, honey. He's so small and precious. We're so lucky that he didn't qualify for Release."said Paul brightly. Joe, a Twelve, sat by them, anxious to hold his new brother. He was glad that the Elders has curved the rule for one Male and one Female this once. His name, Nicholas, was rare for the Community. Nick emitted a small giggle, and everybody around said a small 'aww'. Joe looked at his parents and talked for the first time since the Ceremony of the Newborns started. "Mother, Father, may I hold him, please?" Denise nodded, slowly handing him Nick.

"Be careful, Joseph. He's highly sensitive for his age."

"I will, Mother."

It was true. Nick had been born very small, highly unusual for a Newborn. There were some that have been walking and even saying their first words at the Ceremony, and Nick still had his soft spot. Denise and Paul did not let this bother them, focusing more on keeping Nick from the terrible thing that happened a few years ago. Something they hoped will never happen again...