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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