Before

by Azarathian666

A regular childhood was always to be something of reverie to the daughter of the Devil; something which dwelled far beyond the imposing temple walls that contained her. Her youth was to be abducted by cold, watchful eyes and an irrevocable exile by her people. For when the imminent threat of their world is upon them, who could accept the girl with the apocalypse in her eyes?

3. Three Years Old

It is not you we fear, but what sleeps inside you.

A conversation with a three year old Raven, isolated from birth from the world around her.

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THREE YEARS OLD

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"Why don't they let me go outside?"

"It would be dangerous, Raven. You know that. It's safer for you in here. For everyone."

"Are there people who want to hurt me out there?"

"Some people might."

"But why?"

"Because sometimes people get scared. Scared that you might hurt them first."

"I'd never hurt them. I don't want to hurt anybody."

"I know that, Raven. But they don't. Do you see?"

"No. The other children get to go outside, so why don't I?"

"Because you are different."

"Different how?"

"It is difficult to explain…"

"Well it's not fair."

"Life isn't fair, child."