Humanity's Clarity

Humans, according to the Gods and Goddesses, are selfish and greedy and are drawn easily by things that can fulfill their own desires. Things like the 'Wish Seed' was enough for all of the nations on Earth to kill each other until there was one left standing. I mean, who wouldn't want a free wish that can come true no matter what it is, no matter how good or bad it is? Believe it or not, only one woman wasn't interested in this 'Wish Seed' and if anything, she only wishes the best for her daughter.

The villager knew the woman, everyone knew her. People say she's half angel or half God because of the happiness or peace that she brings within bad people or bad situations. Everyone says shes an amazing woman who can read people like a book without them being open. They say she is able to find people's soft spots in their hearts. And whether they were trapper or isolated inside because of past mistakes or perhaps they were feeling insecure, whatever the case may be, she was able to help them turn over a new leaf. The villagers was so amazed by her ability to help clear people's paths and created new hope and opportunity for each and every person, that they began to call her, "Humanity's Clarity". When the woman heard about her new nickname, she smiled. Not because she was being referred to as being divine, but because Clarity seemed like a perfect name for a child-her child

Throughout her whole pregnancy, all the woman could ever think about as naming her precious daughter, Clarity. She wasn't the only one excited either. Everyone living around her were constantly asking the woman for updates and waiting impatiently for the baby's arrival. And finally, after nine months of waiting impatiently, Clarity was born in her own home, with the whole neighborhood surrounding her, taking turns to carry her in their arms. Everyone was happy, everyone was together. Those years past after Clarity's arrival were the best years of the woman's life. Her daughter became her pride and joy, the golden apple in her eyes and the closest to heaven she'll ever be.

On a normal warm breezy day, 9 year old Clarity was sitting with her mother in the middle of a field, covered with tulips, carnations, roses, and other flowers, each in different colors. The mother was making a flower crown for her little princess. Once finished, she graciously placed it on top of her daughters head. Clarity smiled and skipped and twirled around her mother as all of her long brown hair were moving to the direction of the wind. The mother clapped for her princess and smiled along with her... until her hands froze in place, full of fear and her eyes were wide open, directing her attention to the sky. Clarity stopped once it got silent and looked up. What she saw, she's never seen before, but to her mother, it's another invasion of the Underworld.

Abnormal, horrifying creatures started coming down from the gray and foggy sky. Panicking, the woman held her daughter above her waist and started to run along with the rest of the villagers. However, everyone stopped and cheered when they saw centurions, and the image of the Goddess of Light appear before them. Everyone cheered, "We're saved!". The green haired goddess laughed, apposed to making fun or mocking the villagers, leaving them in confusion. She opened her green eyes and furrowed her eyebrows down, along with a sinister smirk as she pointed to the village and yelled, "Attack!". People were now being targeted by both Underworld troops and centurions. The woman continued to run in disbelief and around her were civilians dying and screaming, "This is the end!". And soon, explosions were creeping up behind the woman and her daughter, But a sense of relief came to the woman's mind when she saw, what has been known, as the Lost Forest. And with that, the woman takes the opportunity to flee for survival.

Blood painted their homeland, along with the burnt wood and ashes of houses and the remains of bones and flesh that were once people. It didn't satisfy the centurions or the Underworld troops whatsoever and continued to create more havoc. And during that process, The woman was catching her breath once she put her daughter down in front of the Lost Forest. Clarity didn't seemed scared about what happened, she was more confused on why the centurions were attacking her neighbors. Curiosity got to the best of her as she tugged her mothers sleeve asking.

"Mommy, I thought you said angels from above were supposed to help us. Why is are they hurting us?". Holding back her fear, the woman bent down to Clarity's level, "Sweetie, things aren't what they seem right now..", she says unsure if that was the right response.

Clarity was more confused and was about to protest, when she looked up and saw an angel. She smiled and pointed towards him, signaling her mother to look with her. When she did, The divine being was pointing his bow and arrow between Clarity and her mother. The woman quickly grabbed her daughter and tried to run through the Lost forest. However, the path was blocked by knocked off trees. The woman tried to retreat, but fell and got her foot stuck in a muddy pit. Clarity grabbed her mother's hand, "C'mon mommy!", she said in between grunts, trying to use her little strength to pull her mother out of the pit. It was useless, and useless was what the angel saw and took this chance to sling his explosive arrow to cut through the tree behind the trapped mother. Clarity and the mother paused as they saw what was happening behind them and to this, the woman yelled, "CLARITY, GET BACK!". Clarity did as told slowly and covered her teary eyes, she cant even imagine the sight of her mother getting enormously hurt. The woman's scream was like music to the angels ears as he smirked and flew away, thinking that her precious daughter was also demolished.

Clarity sobbed, but ran over to her mother and holding her shaking hand. "Mommy, please don't cry anymore, I'm gonna get the tree off of you, okay? Just don't cry anymore..", she begged. The mother's grip was tighter and smiled weakly, "I won't cry anymore, sweetheart. You're so strong.. Your going to be.. just... fine..". Clarity shook her head, "No mommy, we're gonna be fine, I promise!". Clarity goes to her mothers crushed side and tries with all her might to push the tree away, but it won't even budge in the slightest. Many failed attempts later, Clarity gave up and started kicking small rocks out of frustration. "I hate this! Why are people so mean?!". The mother held her daughters wrist and said softly, "Clarity, don't ever say that... there are no such things as.. mean people.. or bad people... there's no such thing as.. bad..". Clarity's tears rolled down her puffy cheeks. "Trust me, Clarity... Everyone is good at heart.."

Silence was left of the woman, as well as the grip of her hand onto Clarity's hand and her eyes that fluttery closed. "...Mommy?", Clarity called out multiple times, but never recieved an answer. Clarity's heart was shattering at the thought of her mother leaving her alone, but quickly shook her head. She patted her mothers head and stroke her dark brown hair. "Go to sleep, Mommy..". Clarity kissed her mothers forehead and stood up, turning her head one last time before wandering off on her own, "You had a long day."