!Just a heads up!
This story is written in an interactive roleplay format to allow the readers to imagine each scene through speech and actions for comic writing purposes. This means that if the chapter is shorter, it is generally because the sentences contain more detail for image transfer. If you do not enjoy this story like this, please do not read it. Thank you and enjoy.
Text must be read in a specific way to make sense; it will jump from character to character. This means that the text relating to the first person mentioned will not end until the next character is mentioned.
Example:
Person 1: {"Speech"} {Narration/Action}
{Text}
Person 2: {"Speech"} {Narration/Action}
{Text}
Other meanings:
"????:" = If a character is listed as "????:" their name has not yet been stated in the story.
✎The story begins here.✎
Within the vast, empty expanse, a profound sense of frigid nothingness permeated the atmosphere as though all life had been sucked away into the black void. The mind, too, felt empty and void of thought, as if caught in a perpetual state of limbo.
Yet, a faint voice called out from this void, breaking through the stillness. Its echo reverberated through the darkness, sparking a glimmer of hope that perhaps there was something more beyond this emptiness.
"May you use your light's radiance as a weapon and the sincerity of your truth as a safeguard. Pursue righteousness and cultivate the desire to motivate those around you with love, optimism, aspiration, and clarity.
Become the champion others require, the embodiment of all that is good. Do not allow the fear of darkness or death to destroy your purity or love. Illuminate the world with your brilliance, my creation."
????: As the being gradually regained consciousness, it experienced a sudden jolt of energy coursing through its body. The bright light and warmth of the sky caused its gleaming green eyes to lose focus momentarily. It felt lost and bewildered, with all memories seemingly erased from its mind.
When it placed its hand on the soft grass, it realized it was no longer in a familiar environment and struggled to comprehend the world. "W-where am I?" he thought with a face full of concern and curiosity.
As he wandered through the forest, he suddenly became captivated by the tranquil sound of flowing water. His gaze was drawn to a mystical body of water glowing in the distance. A magnificent waterfall cascaded down from the mountaintop, creating a breathtaking sight. He leaned closer, his eyes transfixed by the mesmerizing pools of mystical blue energy.
As he stood there, he couldn't help but notice his unique features, including his deep grayish skin and long black hair with delicate golden accents that flowed in the wind.
Turning his attention away from the pool of water, he looked down at himself kneeling on the ground, tugging on the strange attire attached to his body; the weird clothing on his body had a blankness to it, lacking in design and a color similar to his skin, but it felt just right on him like a warm hug tightening around his figure.
He sensed that his attire had a much deeper meaning, but as he analyzed his new suit, he noticed something more interesting. There were some strange symbols in the palms of his hands. Raising one of his hands, he grazed against it; this strange sword-like symbol on his hands had some importance, and an overwhelming feeling of curiosity and determination filled his heart to discover what it meant and who he was.
He raised himself to his feet, almost stumbling into the pool of water. He couldn't help but notice some mystical creatures on the other side of the lake stopping for a drink. Curious, he bent down to drink from the magical waters as the animals did.
He felt somewhat refreshed by this new action; his body told itself to swallow the sustenance, and as the fluids flowed into his body, his body became more relaxed than it had before. He looked up at the sky, seeing the visible stars during the daytime.
"Hmm…what beautiful lights of the sky, gleaming their hope onto surrounding life forms." He reached up as if he could touch them, but as he closed his hand, there was a surge of energy in his hand, and an erupting glowing golden light burned from his fist.
This frightened him, causing the atmosphere to shift around him; his sudden scream scared the other animals away.
He released his hand from the fist formation, looking at the symbol on his palm; the outlines of it were glowing with a warm, captivating light of gold. A word echoed in his mind as he stared into the glowing symbol; he couldn't help but say it out loud…"Star."
The light faded away from his palm; it felt like some attachment to the word Star, an extension he had never felt before. As he gazed at the sky growing darker, he found himself lost in thinking about who he was and what he could accomplish.
"My name…yes, my name is Star, but what does that mean for me and my purpose? Am I something important? Am I designed for the future? I have so many questions; how can I discover their answers."
He looked at his palms, trying to decipher the engraved symbols. He felt disoriented and bewildered.
"These markings are supposed to define and guide me towards my purpose. But I'm in the dark about their meaning or why I was created. It's all so overwhelming, and I can't make sense of any of it..." A feeling of sadness and confusion built inside of his body, a feeling people would only feel when they were truly alone. Suddenly, something called to him in the darkness, a voice of pure positive nature and warmth.
????: "Dear young one, I understand that all of this may seem overwhelming and perhaps even frightening. However, please know that your purpose is crystal apparent to everyone who encounters you. My dear Star, you were born to achieve great things, to spread your pure message to all people, and to offer hope to everyone whose life you touch. I know that feeling alone or uncertain can be daunting, but please remember that you are special and unique, and when you feel ready, you will fly. Always keep this in your heart."
Star: As he gazed into the forest, he tried to locate the source of the voice he heard. Suddenly, he stopped and placed his hand on his chest, feeling his heart beating with hope and love. He looked down at the ground, recalling the words spoken to him. "You will fly..." he repeated softly.
With a deep breath, he clenched his hands into fists, and the golden glow of energy returned to his palms, igniting the symbols. He closed his eyes and let the warm energy course through his body, comforting him.
Standing there, he could feel his clothes pulsing and transforming into a new attire. The once dull fabric was now sleek black steel with golden lines of hope that elegantly defined his figure. His arms were covered in gauntlets of gold, which caused the energy to pulsate even stronger. The symbol that burned within his hands had now formed on his chest, and the lines that flowed from it created a stunning golden cape on his back.
It billowed gracefully in the wind, adding to the impressive display of power and strength. Opening his eyes, he felt a sense of weightlessness as his body began to float. His green eyes turned into golden lights of will, and he was filled with a new sense of purpose.
He felt a voice within him speak for himself, "I am Star, destined for greatness. My purpose is to bring hope and will to all who cannot combat the monsters lurking in the world's darkest corners, defending them against those who seek to destroy the peace."
As he floated up and gazed out at the endless expanse of space, he raised his hand and stared into it with wonder. "But is that what I am, is that all I can be? I have to discover what I can truly be..."
As he tapped his hands together, tiny sparks of energy ignited, fueling his growing curiosity. "I wonder how I can use my power to help others," he pondered, wondering about his true potential. However, his mind felt fuzzy, clouding his thoughts." He felt as if all of these questions had already had answers at one point in time but vanished from his memory by something or even someone.
As he put his hands together and closed his eyes, he felt a deep connection to the world around him. He took in the vastness of space and its life forms, feeling a sense of wonder and awe.
Everything around him seemed to start moving at undefinable speeds as he absorbed the knowledge and information around him, the universe growing and evolving before him. As he released his hands and everything fell back into place, he felt a sense of purpose and direction, taking in all that there was to see.