Many years ago, other worldly creatures roamed the surface of the planet. Any human that tried to leave the underground disappeared without a trace. Not only that, but despite being underground, humanity heard the horrific noises of the monsters, and their movement made earthquakes. Thus, the people swore never to dare go to the surface world. However, despite never going to the surface, the humans still suffered greatly as the earthquakes from the monsters caused cave-ins. These cave-ins caused mass destruction and many people to lose their lives. Because of this they've had to move around frequently. "It's only a matter of time before were all dead.... And I won't sit around waiting to die. Something must change."
[Fami: "hey Chara...Charaaa... CHARA!"]
[Chara: "oh, what Is it Fami?"]
[Fami: "You've been acting weird again. Which means you were deep in thought. I know you like the back of my hand. So, what's up?"] Says this as she smirks and leans towards Chara.
[Chara: "Oh yeah... I was just thinking about the surface world again"...] [Fami: "OOOO!" This peaks Fami's interest and gets her very excited.. "Have you come up with another plan to get to the surface, or thought about getting more tools, food for a trip, found a secret passageway, tell meee."] Says with sparkling eyes and getting super close to his face.
[Chara: "No, it wasn't any of those things. I was thinking about not allowing this repetitive cycle to continue. I don't want to be imprisoned any longer. The adults are stuck up assholes that hate the children here, since we aren't good at hard labor. We're seen as burdens to them. The other kids are mean trying to pick on us and steal our food. All these people think about is following the rules and working all day. There's barely any food to pass around, which regulates how much were allowed to eat. Water is scarce so I'm always thirsty. Anytime I try to explore, kids tell on us and adults get mad for me trying to leave. I hate this place... I wish they would all drop dead so that I can be free. I refuse to slave away every day working in these mines and have my freedom taken from me."] Fami is surprised when Chara wishes death upon the people. Yet she's very intrigued by this revelation.
[Fami: "Yeah, I see where you're coming from. Being limited in this place." [Chara: "Don't worry we'll be out of here soon. We Just got to keep working on that hole that leads to the surface and stay determined."]
[Chiru: "hey guys." Walks up greeting them happily. [Chiru: "what were you guys talking about."]
[Fami: "Chara was monologuing about how he hates it here and wants to be free, same old stuff."] Fami says with a bored expression.
Chiru is sad to hear this because she knows how passionate chara is about being free and it pains her to know there's nothing she can do for her friend to achieve this dream of his. Chiru sits next to Chara and gives him a hug. [Chiru: "I want to leave too. You and Fami are so smart and strong. If anyone can free humanity, I know you guys can. The other kids are so mean to me, and you guys are my only friends. So, wherever you go I'll follow."]
[Chara: "Thanks, Chiru, you're so kind, and always think very highly of me."] Chara hugs chiru followed along with Fami hugging both. I promise we'll make it out of here
[Chiru: "Right! The chief told me to incompany you guys while we fill these buckets with water."] winks.
[Chara: "on it."] says happily. The 3 of them with their buckets and torches go out to collect water. Chara: here it is. The leaking water. The 3 of them place the buckets under the leaking water to collect it. [Chara: "In the meantime, let's continue digging to the surface."]
[Chiru: "Okay, but where's the spot we were digging?"] [Chara: "Don't worry I Rember where it is. They walk to the location of the hole with their massive bags of luggage there."]
[Fami: "HA! You never cease to amaze me. I don't know how you remember where everything is in these Caves. Everything looks the same here."]
[Chara: "To tell you the truth I just pay attention to detail and leave mental notes. Had to since we started hiding our stuff from the rest of the people here. They grab their pickaxes out their bags and start to dig upwards."]
[Fami: "We've made a lot of progress digging our way out of these caves. We'll be out of here in no time."] says as she smiles. [Fami: "So what is the first thing you guys plan to do once we make it to the surface?"] says as she digs
[Chara: Not sure. What I do know is] Thinks about his mother giving him the book.
[chara: It's a beautiful world out there... Endless amounts of food grow on these things called plants and these big things called trees. They're everywhere. Lands that stretch over 100s of miles that you can travel, and explore. Massive rocks that are so big that if you climbed, people would look like ants. If you look up, you'll see beautiful bright lights called stars. There's an endless amount of water up there. Enough to keep us satisfied for centuries. It's called the ocean.] Say's filled with hope and wonder..
[Fami: "Interesting, although I doubt those things exist. Sounds too good to be true".]
[Chara: "I swear those things do exist. It has to."
[Fami: "And if it doesn't? What if it's just another prison."
[Chara: Thinks about what Fami said before responding with a determined expression..."Then I'll keep fighting till I get my freedom. Even if the whole world is a prison, then I'll destroy it all if it meant I could be free."
[Fami: Laughs as she say's, "I love that conviction of yours Chara. Never cease to amaze me." that's why I find you so interesting... "so you'll destroy the whole world if it meant you could be free" says with a grin on her face
Chiru: "Stop Fami. Don't be so gloomy. I'm sure Chara is right about the surface. What is it that you want anyway? Is it freedom like Chara..?"
[Fami: "hmm.. What I seek is something to fuel my curiosity. This cave is just a rotting wasteland. There is nothing here. I want to discover and learn new things. What is the meaning of life? What happens after death? Why are we even here. What's the shape of the world? Are there other worlds? If so, can they house other living organisms? Are there humans up there? Is there a god? is it all just pointless..?" The surface may have the answers and the knowledge I seek. So that is why." Gives a big smile towards Chiru. "What about you Chiru? I know the people are mean, and you're coming because we are your friends, but there are monsters up there. You can stay safe and comfortable here, and the surface, far as we know, it guarantees nothing... Atleast here there a source of food, water, and a place to sleep. sure not the best, but the surface world could be hell.. I know Chara doesn't care. He'll go through anything to be free, but you... if it was a living hell, would you still come with us...?" [Chiru: "well I..."Suddenly the ground Chiru stood on started to cave in, which caused her to start falling. [Chiru: AAAAAOOO!!!! GUYS HEEEELP!!screams as she's descending and hits the ground knocking her out cold...
[Chara: "CHIRUUU!!!! CHIRU, CAN YOU HEAR US!!!"] screams in panic.
[Fami: "holy shit."] shocked investigates the hole chiru fell into.
[Chara: "Damn it, damn it damn it. Pls be okay Chiru... if something happened to you..."]
[Fami: "calm down Chara. I heard Chiru hit the ground. She fell for about 2 to 3 seconds. She fell maybe 44 meters before the impact. She's most likely alive."]
[Chara: "But why isn't she responding...? CHIRUU!!!"]
[Fami: "I don't know. She probably hit her head or passed out from shock. Regardless I doubt she's dead."]
[Chara: "okay.."] Chara calms down and takes a rope from his bag. Grab your rope from Chiru and your bag. "We'll tie our ropes together and have it descend into the hole for Chiru to grab on to it. If she doesn't give us any sign of her being alive, I'll go down there to see what's going on."
Fami: "Sounds like a plan. Both Fami and Chara are nervous hoping that Chiru will eventually give a response " Chiru starts to think about her past... her mind starts to drift off into distant memories. She's also not alone in this area of the cave... What else could be here?
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