Day 28-Death

Death is. Endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transition all in one. People are often scared by it, afraid, angry. Unfair some would say, for those gone too soon. Just is a response, as it strikes rich, poor, free people and slaves without distinction. Grief, sympathy, compassion, solitude. Many words for a simple concept.

Afterlife, judgment, punishment for past sin. Honour, glory, triumph or death. Death will come for everyone. Some await it, like greeting an old friend. Some relish it, corpses lingering around them. Some are surprised, furious, accepting. Often it strikes with no warning. Often it was long overdue.

Tales are whispered to alleviates the pain, or keep the fear at bay. Legend of immortal gods, of mystical creatures, of gold dust grazing the skies. Of reincarnation. Stories of star-crossed lovers, doomed to never meet again, escaping each other for all eternity. Red string of fate cutting loose, embrace of reunited paramours, flames bright and rekindled.

"I have wait many years for you, my love."

"I'm sorry I took so long."

Somewhere on earth, a baby is born. He has a loving family, that named him Takashi Shirogane. Some years later, his other half finally joined him. His mother has purple skin unheard of, and she caressed his cheeks before leaving.

"Your name would be Keith, little one. One day, you will do many things."