Fire Light

"I can't go back to yesterday. Because I was a different person then." -Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll

Chapter 1

There was darkness all around. Everywhere you looked there was inky black. There was only one speck of light in the dark. The light radiated from a stained-glass window. The colorful glass depicted a sleeping girl with bubble-gun pink hair that faded into a soft lilac. It curled wildly from where it was held into twin tails and her bangs were held back by a pair of goggles.

Her clothing seemed to be a strange mix of cream, brown, and maroon that all clashed against her pale skin. The glass around the figure though was bare. Almost sad in how empty it was despite the bright colors and exotic flowers that decorated the borders.

Asleep on the glass was a girl who matched the exact picture of the portrait. Slowly, she began to move through, eyes fluttering open to reveal iris' of a warm light brown. She sat up, her legs still splayed out underneath as a child would. She looked around curiously.

"Well, I'm not going to figure anything out just sitting, here am I?" She said to herself with the clarity one might use when talking to another person before standing up. She dusted off here brow high-low skirt of dirt that doesn't exist before stepping forward.

It was only then a stairway of light appeared. Normally, anyone would feel hesitant to go upstairs that appeared out of nowhere, but not her. Instead, she headed in the direction with no pause to consider where she was going or if it was safe. If someone were there to question her she would simply reply, "I'm not going to get anywhere just standing around."

The stairs of light were surprisingly sturdy as she began to climb them quickly. The climb was so long her breathing became almost ragged and her feet hurt in the heeled boots she was forced to wear since not wearing any shoes was considered "unladylike" and "unsafe" by her peers.

When she did finally reach the top, she found another stained-glass platform. This time a young blonde girl in a blue dress was depicted, her white apron atop the dress and black bow holding her hair back only adding to her proper and dainty appearance. All around her were figures of a rabbit in a waistcoat, a queen covered in red hearts, a cat with a grin, and teapots and cups scattered around.

"Well, you look like you know some interesting individuals," the girl spoke to the glass that would not respond. There wasn't any girl standing there that matched the one in the glass but there were three items: A sword, a wand, and a shield.

What is it you seek?

The voice she heard wasn't quite there and it wasn't quite not there.

"Nice to see the voices haven't left me alone," she noted as she walked to the object. With no hesitation, she touched the shield. She didn't really have anyone to protect yet, but when she did, she wanted to make sure she could protect them. Buy time if she must. But she didn't have the strength to hurt anyone either. She would but she wasn't sadistic or malicious.

What will you give up in return?

Once more, she didn't hesitate as she touched the sword. She didn't need to be strong like that. She just needed to stay standing.

Wake up little one. There are those waiting for you.

"I feel like there is supposed to be a boss fight here for some reason." She lamented but before the voice could answer her the platform disappeared under her feet and she was freefalling in the darkness. Even with her easy nature she still screamed at the lack of stability.

And then… she woke up.

…

"Laci are you just going to sleep all day or are you going to sleep all day or actually collect Lux?"

The girl, Laci, opened her eyes slowly to see a figure looming over her. She knew they were in the same union but she hadn't bothered learning their name since they seemed mean. Instead, she just called them frowny.

Laci had fallen asleep in the field after a mission, choosing to take a nap rather than going out again. Her hair was a bit of a mess now but she didn't mind much. She did have to sit up awkwardly though as her corset was rather restraining in reality vs a dream.

"I just had the most curious dream," she noted, ignoring the pointed glare from her union colleague. "I was asked to pick between a sword, shield, and wand and there was stained glass in the darkness."

"You can talk about it later tonight! Master Gula isn't going to be happy if our union is behind on Lux collection again."

Laci huffed at being ignored but she wasn't surprised. It wasn't unusual for her union members to be so fixated on Lux. The collection didn't bother her so much as the competition. Don't get her wrong, she loved games—but the competitive nature this game had tacked felt almost cruel in lack of sportsmanship.

"I'll head out in a second," Laci told frowny and, while not completely satisfied in her answer, he did finally leave her alone—turning to likely set out on a mission of his own.

Laci sat and looked out at the horizon beyond Daybreak Town. It really was beautiful with clear skies and wildflowers. She didn't think since she had come here that there was ever a cloudy day. Her Chirathy was nestled into her side, still sleeping soundly. They were quiet for a Chirathy, never really saying much—but that was fine for her. She supplied more than enough conversation for the two of them.

She held out her hand. And with little effort, her keyblade appeared. She had the standard blade still, Starlight. No keyblade had chosen her to replace the beginner blade that was bestowed by the foretellers. The blade was silver and violet, glittering in the evening sunlight.

"Well, I wonder what adventure will be there today." And with that—she set off on to complete another mission.

BRK: This story is in correlation with Coolgal4eva123 and a few other writers to bring out OC's together as light protectors. Not all the stories will unfold the same way but we will do our best to keep it from being too confusing XD. Until next time Later Gators!