Author's Note

So, this story is something for me to work on when I don't know what to do with 117. This chapter's only reason for existing was because it was an assignment for creative writing*; the rest of the story is what I intend to do with it.

*Create a character with an internal conflict and an external conflict.

And quite frankly, you can skip this chapter if you really want to.

Chapter 1: The Prologue

So, um. Hi, not sure how to start here. Sorry; been trapped in a box for a few millennium. My thoughts are a bit muddled. Sorry, again, I should probably explain that. How do I start?

Well, why don't you start from the beginning?

Good work Sherlock; how long did it take you to figure that one out?

So you have a better idea? Well let's hear it then.

Oi, knock it off.

Stay out of this.

Oh would you all just shut up already. You're driving me insane. Wait, too late for that; I've long since gone insane. I think so anyway. Whatever, let's start with the box. I have been trapped in this metal box for a few thousand years. It's air tight and there is no light or sound. I think it is about 10*10 but I can't say for sure.

As for how I survived, I am immortal. I don't need food, water or air. Don't ask me how, I was born like that. Also, I am in fact human in case you were wondering. RIGHT, my name. How could I be so foolish to forget to tell you that? My name is Nova. I was born in Greece, somewhere around 300 B.C. My parents said that when I was born my body glowed with a light that could out shine the sun; that is why they named me Nova. Sorry, off topic again.

The box, the main reason I'm stuck here. This solid box was designed to hold me inside for what is likely intended to be eternity. As for why; well, like I said, I am immortal. So I lived for over 2 thousand years on Earth. Fought in all three world wars. The third one was the war to end all wars. Nuclear missiles, every single one was fired. I was the only survivor on the planet. Forced to watch the world burn before me. So I left the world to find a new one.

Hey numb nuts, you forgot to explain to them about your other powers.

Normally I'd yell at you about the name calling but I'll ignore it for now because you are right. Thank you. Sorry about that. I think I might have a personality disorder but I'm not quite sure. Anyway, yes. I have other abilities besides being unable to die. I can take any visible light and bend it to my will and use it to make light constructs of any kind. Including working wings of light. That's why I was lit up like a Christmas tree when I was born. Using my ability to fly, I went into deep space and visited other planets trying to find life. Eventually I did find a planet with life on it. Downside is the creatures living here are extremely xenophobic and attacked me on sight.

Primitive beasts. Should have killed them all when we had the chance.

Now now, were we not once as primitive as they? They are a young species and need the chance to learn right from wrong.

Yea, you said the same thing when you had to decide whether or not to prevent the war that destroyed Earth. And look where that got us.

Oh gods! SHUT UP. What is done is done. We cannot change the past, only use it to guide us to a better future. As I was saying... where was I? Right, the xenophobes; I reached the planet and tried to make contact. As soon as they saw me they called me a monster and a demon. The entire species wanted me dead. They had the ability to use actual magic somehow. They could do things that humanity dreamed about. The king decided to try and kill me himself. He hit me with a mountain. He actually unearthed a mountain and hit me with it. Twice. While still stunned, he knocked me into this box that I'm in and buried it underground. That was thousands of years ago. Thousands of years of darkness. Because I can't create my own light; I can't escape. Without the light, I am just as strong and fast as a normal man. Thousands of years alone was not easy, I'll tell you that.

Oh come on, you're not alone. You have me here to keep you company.

Yea, we're right here with you.

Believe me, I know. Like you'd let me forget.

What was that?

Nothing, nothing at all.

Listen stupid, we know what you said, just own up to it.

If you already know then why did you ask? Besides, what did I tell you about calling me names?

Uhg, let's just drop it.

Fine. Still sorry about that. Anyway, few thousand years of nothingness. I don't think I'll ever get out. Don't know if I'll even get another chance to talk to you again either. Till then, goodbye.

Seya around you bunch of idiots.

What did I tell you about that?

Whatever.

There is no reasoning with you is there?

I do not think it is possible.

Hey, don't forget me. See you around, you were fantastic. And you know what? So was I.

Oi, cut it.

Gods! Shut up. Wait, what is that buzzing noise? Is that construction?