Wednesday, January 22, 2014

This is the beginning of a story I hope to continue working on soon

Soul Mate
Prologue
            In a far off galaxy there is a planet not so different from our own. The natural environment is slightly varied but mostly mimics ours. Some buildings are more elaborate, while most are wooden cabins. The people interact mostly the same as us. But there is one stark difference between them and us. When each child turns 13 they are given a wrist band. Once this band in on their skin it begins counting backwards from a number. The number is the amount of days until they meet their soul mate. Once that day arrives the numbers count down in hours, then minutes, then to the exact moment when the two will meet.

            Each person has a different experience related to their soul band. If the person is lucky enough to have already met their soul mate before they were 13, their number starts at zero. Some meticulously watch the numbers until they find their soul mate. Others meander through life, dating and having fun, until they get close to the end of their countdown. Some are stricken by tragedy when their countdown suddenly stops and they realize their soul mate has been lost. A few are lucky enough for their band to start ticking again, signifying that they have been given a second chance.

            Once the two meet there are several reactions. Some immediately fall madly in love. Others decide to be friends and take their time getting to know one another. Some try to ignore the numbers telling them that they have met their match, but eventually they realize that there is no one better and return to their soul mate. But on very rare occasions, in fact only one known in history, a person decides to take fate into their own hands and refuses to ever look at their number. The following story is the legend of that one brave soul.

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