Welcome to my first TOH fic! I know that sympathetic Creepy Luz probably won't be canon, but I got an idea and ran with it. I hope you enjoy!


The human realm is different. The rain here does not boil, sting, burn. Mothers here do not yell, hit, curse.

You were never meant to enjoy this world, but then again, you were never meant for anything.

Your new mother's arm is draped around your shoulder as you sit huddled together in front of the fireplace. The flicker of the flames is reflected in her glasses. Fire has never seemed so peaceful.

"You're shaping up," says your new mother. Her words are nothing like the ones you've heard back in your world. "I'm so proud. You're finally deciding to mature and take responsibility, just like I've always hoped."

Her hand draws you closer; you lean into her touch.

(You're smiling, you realize. You never used to do that before.)

This plan was only intended as a punishment, as an opportunity to get you out of the way. You never planned to appreciate this realm, never even wanted to come here. But now you see that you were mistaken.

Mother's voice is calm and soothing, like the sound of the rain that pours outside your window. Mother's love is too great to let go of.

And besides, the human child never wanted this life in the first place. You were watching that day. Watched as she ran through a door, not even hesitating, not looking back even once. You watched from the side as she abandoned your mother, abandoned her life, threw it all away.

You need this. This is your life now. You need your mother's love more than anyone. You were never meant to enjoy this life; it was never meant for you, but then again, you were never once meant for anything.

But now you have something, something worth living, dying, breathing for. You have something, and you would do anything to keep it.


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