Post by Thorn Wyatt on Dec 28, 2019 20:58:46 GMT -8
Thorn had no idea what Christmas was.
Thorn still has no idea what Christmas is.
The Kingdom of Gaia had no such holidays, and the winter was usually met with disdain and general unhappiness, as it meant that the slaves would be able to work for less hours. More shelter required, more clothing... just generally less productive.
Yet, as he was walking down Cabal's streets, peering into people's windows occasionally, he finds himself drawn to the lights like a moth would be. One in particular brings him to a halt, standing in front of the window, snow beginning to cover his hooded form as he watched the family inside.
There, the father is lifting the son upwards to place decorations on their tree, while a mother and daughter work on the lower half. There's something about the scene that Thorn can't put his finger on, but it holds his attention firmly. The smiles on their faces. The way they work together to cover the entire tree. The oddly shaped boxes and wrappers that are underneath it.
The sudden alarm in the young boy's face. The insistent pointing towards the window. The man running outside. The shouting. The weapon being drawn.
Blood.
Thorn walks away from the house, eyes glued to his crimson stained hands. It wasn't the first time Nobody had protected him, but it was the first time he felt an ache in his chest afterwards. He needed to get back to the academy, and away from these streets he didn't understand.
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Assignment of Christmas: Write an event where your character either saves the holidays, or ruins it. Whatever definition that is for you. 250 word minimum. 1,000 word maximum. Tag @kek in the discord server when ready for judging. Must be done before 01/03/01 (253 Words)
