1776.....
Amya ran into the forest after her explosion in Amron’s house. She wanted to find a hole and stay in it for awhile.
Amya
Damn him.
She fell to the ground on her arms and knees. She cried.
Amya
Why?
She yelled through the forest. Her tears hit the ground and small flowers began to form from them. Little pink flowers made of her tears.
Amya
We lost him mom. Is this what you wanted?
She slammed her fist on the ground.
Amya
Is this what you needed?
A small gust of wind flew by her making leaves fly past. She turned around slowly.
Amya
Amros?
Stranger’s Voice
No.
Amya fell back on her behind.
Amya
Who are you?
She said softly.
Stranger’s Voice
My name is
Amya
Lies.
She wiped her tears.
Those tears you wipe…what are they?
Amya
Sorrow and pain.
Sorrow and pain capable of making flowers grow. What are you?
Amya stood up.
Amya
My name is Amya Anselia…and I don’t know what I am.
She looked towards the trees where the voice was coming from.
Amya
You said you are a God. Do you have a face?
The ground shook before her and from it sprung a staircase the led down.
Come to me.
She stepped forward. She hesitated.
Amya
I can trust you?
Yes.
She began her descent
1934.....
Amya screamed in pain. .
You’re waking the birds.
Birds flew in the sky away from the screaming.
Amya
I don’t care. Just get it out of me.
Soon after her baby was born.
It’s a girl.
She began to cry. Roses began to grow out of the dirt and trees.
She is one of us.
Amya
Her name will be Roselyn.
1936......
Amya held Roselyn in her arms.
Amya
My baby, my sweet little baby.
Roselyn giggled. She held onto her mother’s finger.
Amya, I think it is about time you leave.
Amya turned slowly to see
As much as I would love to raise our child, I’m afraid I cannot. You must leave now.
Amya
I want her to have a normal life. As much as normal as possible.
She walked up to
She is beautiful.
He kissed little Roselyn on the forehead.
I will never forget her face. One day I will see her again.
Amya
She’ll be waiting for you.
They kissed.
Amya
I will see you…hopefully again.
1954......
Amya landed on both her feet across from a twenty year old Roselyn.
Amya
You’re going to have to better than that.
Roselyn
Are we finished?
Amya
Yes.
Amya walked over to the table where there was cold water waiting for them.
Amya
I think we can relax now. Training is over.
Roselyn sat down across from her.
Roselyn
Who is my father?
Amya almost spit out her drink.
Amya
Excuse me?
She set her cup down.
Amya
I should have had wine.
Roselyn
Who is my father?
Amya
I figured you would have asked me years ago, as is habitual. Now though…
She looked up to the sun.
Amya
Now seems more fitting. Your father is dead.
Roselyn didn’t even budge.
Amya
He was a great man. One I’ll never forget.
Roselyn
Did he die before I was born?
Amya
No. You were two when he left.
Roselyn
He left us?
Amya
There are things more important than ties between others.
Roselyn
I can’t imagine those things.
She took a drink from her water.
Roselyn
Did he love me?
Amya almost laughed.
Amya
To think you’d ask such an asinine question at this age. Of course he did. You weren’t the reason he left, Roselyn. That man loved you very much. So much it pained him to leave. So yes, Roselyn…you do have a father. One that loves you dearly and had to leave us for his own reasons.
Roselyn
At least I still have you.
Roselyn grabbed her mother’s hand.
Roselyn
You won’t leave me.
Amya
Never.
1964....
Amya
Roselyn, this is Grey Kasper. He is one of my top employees.
Grey took Roselyn’s hand and kissed it.
Grey
A pleasure to meet you. I daresay you are just as, if not more, beautiful as your mother.
Roselyn blushed.
Roselyn
You are a handsome man.
Grey
I am Lady Amya’s most prized possession. I am the Golden boy. Literally.
Amya
He isn’t only playing with words. He’s serious.
Roselyn took her hand back to her side.
Roselyn
Well I hope to see you in combat soon, Mr. Kasper.
Grey
You will. Let’s just hope you can keep up.
1966......
Roselyn sat in a garden with Grey.
Roselyn
Why did you do it, Grey?
Grey
What did I do?
Roselyn
Make me fall in love with you.
He picked flowers from the bottom of the rose garden bed. They were dying.
Grey
I had to have you.
He handed her a handful of them. As soon as they touched her hands they grew beautiful again.
Roselyn
I never thought I’d fall in love. Mother told me it was a human thing.
Grey
I’m only human when I’m around you.
Roselyn smiled.
Roselyn
Vulnerable and weak?
Grey
And in love.
A week later they were married.
Grey
I do.
Roselyn
I really do.
They kissed. Amya cried.
1980.......
Roselyn and Amya sat on the balcony of Amya’s home.
Amya
You’ve grown so much, Roselyn.
Roselyn
Don’t give me that mom. As if you are surprised.
Amya
You wouldn’t know what it’s like to have a child grow up.
Roselyn
Do you have any siblings, mom?
Amya paused for a second.
Amya
I do.
Roselyn
How come you’ve never told me about them?
Amya
We don’t talk much, that’s all.
Roselyn
And why’s that?
Amya
Long story. Let’s just say one of them hates me. The other just has his own life he has to attend to.
Roselyn
Doesn’t mean he can’t check up on you. You guys are family. Doesn’t that mean anything?
Amya
Not much, actually. I don’t really consider either of them family. I might just have a different definition of family. Just because we share the same blood doesn’t mean we are somehow family.
Roselyn
Is it that simple, mom?
Amya
Yes. You will learn these things when you grow up. You will learn just how terrible relationships with others can get. Just be grateful I didn’t give you any brothers like my mom gave me.
Roselyn
Are you ready to be a grandmother?
Amya’s eyes almost popped out of her head.
Amya
Heavens no! Please don’t tell me you and Grey were thinking about having a child.
Roselyn
We might have been.
Amya
That is too much responsibility. If you must, I won’t stop you though. Just take my advice, a child is not needed in times like these.
Roselyn
What are the times like, mother?
Amya
They aren’t what they used to be. I’ll tell you that much.
December of 2028
Roselyn
She’s sending you away?
Grey was packing his things in a large suitcase.
Grey
It’s only for a year.
Roselyn
Still!
Grey continued.
Roselyn
Now isn’t the best time.
Grey
I can’t deny the proposal she made.
Roselyn
You have to do something about it! We’ve been married for over 70 years!
Grey
I don’t get what’s the big fuss. I’ll be back before you know it. Stop being so dramatic, Roselyn.
She grabbed his hand and placed it on his stomach.
Grey
This can’t be.
Roselyn
I’m pregnant.
The doctor pulled out the baby from her. It was crying.
Roselyn
What is the sex?
Doctor
It’s a boy.
She began to cry.
Roselyn
Oh Grey.
She rested for a second.
Roselyn
I wish you were here.
Nurse
And the name you’ve chosen?
Roselyn
Nicolas Murdoc Kasper.
Nurse
Quite the name.
Roselyn
For quite the baby.
When they had cleaned and wrapped him they handed him to her.
Roselyn
Oh my Nicolas. You are too much for my eyes.
She began to cry. Her vision began to blur.
Roselyn
You look so much like your father already.
Grey
Does he?
Roselyn was startled. She raised her head quickly to see Grey at the doors.
Grey
Didn’t think you’d be seeing me?
Roselyn
You came back.
Grey
I made sure to finish my mission early. Couldn’t miss my sons Birth day.
He walked over and kissed her.
Grey
He does look like me. What did you name him?
Roselyn
Nicolas. Like the senator of
Grey
A common name for someone special.
Roselyn
He has to have something common about him.
Grey
Does your mother know about him?
Roselyn
No, just us. I hope to keep it that way.
She kissed little Nicolas while he slept quietly.
Roselyn
Happy Birthday, Nick.
2034……
Nicolas
I’m hungry.
He said as he sat at the kitchen table.
Roselyn
What do you want to eat, Nicolas?
Nicolas
I don’t care. I’m just hungry.
Grey walked into the kitchen.
Grey
Back from school so early.
He hugged his head.
Grey
You get so big everyday.
Nicolas
Stop it.
He pushed his dad’s arm off him. Grey laughed.
Grey
You should be outside playing with your friends.
Nicolas
I don’t have friends.
Roselyn
He doesn’t like any of the kids at school.
Grey
Why’s that?
Nicolas
They laughed at me.
He said softly with his head on the table.
Roselyn
Apparently they aren’t used to little boys admiring flowers. You can’t expect five year olds to be.
Grey
You’re special, Nick. You don’t need anyone else.
He walked towards Roselyn and kissed her on the cheek.
Grey
I’m off to
Roselyn
Just a briefing?
Grey
You know, the works. Your mother said she wants you in tomorrow.
Nicolas
I’m hungry!
Roselyn
I’ll be there.
She kissed him.
Roselyn
Here is your sandwich.
He ate while his mom sat and smiled. Her little boy was growing up.
2039…
Nick ran into the house looking for his mom.
Nick
There you are!
She was sitting on her bed reading a book.
Roselyn
And there you are. We were playing Hide and Seek and you didn’t tell me.
Nick
No mom! I’m too old for that game.
Roselyn smiled. Nick sat on the end of the bed.
Nick
I made a dead flower come to life.
Roselyn was waiting for this day.
Roselyn
You made a dead flower come to life?
Nick
I did mom! I swear!
Roselyn
I believe you.
Nick looked surprised.
Nick
You do?
Roselyn
Yes.
She stood up.
Roselyn
Follow me.
Nick
Where we going?
He stood up as well.
Roselyn
The garden.
They exited the house. Nick followed behind her. They entered the garden room.
Roselyn
I was saving these two spots for you and I.
He looked past her waist to see two empty dirt squares in front of her.
Nick
It’s just dirt.
Roselyn
Watch.
Roselyn put her hand above the dirt.
Nick
You’re going to get dirty.
Flowers began to sprout from the dirt.
Nick
What the!
Roselyn stood up straight.
Roselyn
Nick, it’s in your blood. You are not human. You are a species, like me, who is capable of controlling nature. Now that you know, I shall train you.
Nick
I can do more then just grow flowers, right?
Roselyn laughed.
Roselyn
Soon you’ll be able to grow forests.
Nick spent a lot of his time before training bringing flowers back to life and creating new plant life. He loved every second of it.
2044....
Nick couldn’t find his mom in the house. He found his dad outside working in the garden.
Nick
Where’s mom?
Grey
She left.
He cleaned his hands on a towel.
Nick
Where did she go?
Grey
Work.
Nick
And when will she be back?
Grey
I don’t know.
Nick was now upset.
Nick
She didn’t even say bye.
Grey
It was an emergency.
Nick
Fuck this.
He stormed out of the garden area and ran up the stairs to his room.
Nick
She left. Didn’t even say good bye.
He grabbed the picture of him and his mom on the desk by his bed and threw it at the wall.
2045…..
Nick sat down in his new Philosophy class wanting the day to end already. School was easy to him. He felt out of place as he sat alone hoping no one would join him. He never thought of himself as normal. So why should he waste his time with normal people?
Stranger Boy
Damn, no Eric today. I forgot.
Nick looked away from his pencil he was rolling on the desk. The boy was taller than Nick at almost six feet. He had spiky hair, was a bit chunky, and wore a black band shirt that Nick wasn’t familiar with.
Stranger Boy
May I sit here?
Nick was taken aback.
Nick
Sure.
Stranger Boy
I’m Steven Marx.
He said sitting down.
Nicolas
Nicolas Kasper. You can call me Nick though.
Steven pulled out his folder.
Steven
Nice to meet you, Mr. Kasper. I hope you don’t mind me sitting by you.
Nick
It’s all good.
Steven
You’re the only person in here right now who isn’t ugly. I didn’t feel like standing until someone I actually knew came in.
He leaned back in his seat.
Nick
I’m flattered.
A girl named
Steven
There she is. I think she might be the one.
He waved at her and she smiled and sat down at the front of the class.
Nick
Someone’s sprung.
Steven turned to Nick.
Steven
More like in love. Yeah, I know….so pathetic.
He set his elbows on the desk and held his head on his hands.
Steven
If I can’t have her…I don’t want anyone.
Nick
Don’t be so dramatic.
Steven
I don’t dramatize the truth for my own pain.
Nick
Why don’t you try and go out with her?
Steven
Can’t. Her cousin Christina is a major bitch.
He sat straight up.
Steven
Oh well.
Julio walked in.
Julio
Oh hey Steven.
Steven
Hola guey.
Julio
Hi nick.
He said and have nick a big smile and giggled away.
Nick
Hi.
Steven
By the way, where are Joey and Jon?
Julio
They don’t have this class. They said it sounds too hard.
Steven
Pussies.
Julio
Oh you’re so bad, Steven.
Nick yawned.
Nick
Ten more minutes till class starts.
Jessica
Hey guys.
Jessica with her short red hair sat at the table next to Nick. Nick felt a little more comfortable now.
Jessica
Where were you this weekend, Steven?
Steven
Had to go to my aunt’s house.
Jessica
Sounds ridiculously lame.
Steven
Hey, she has all the best channels.
They laughed. Even Nick did.
Nick
T.V. over friends?
Steven
Vampires, a serial killer, and a mom who sells drugs to pay for her bills? Why not.
Kylie and Stephanie
Hey Steven!
They sat at the table next to him.
Steven
Sup sup?
Steven talked to them while Nick sat quietly.
Aryanna
Hey Jessica, hi Nick.
Nick
Hi.
Jessica
What’s up? Sit next to me.
Aryanna walks over.
Steven
Thanks for saying hi to me.
Aryanna
I was waiting for you finish your conversation.
Steven
Sure.
Aryanna
Hi Steven.
Steven
Hi. So anyways, are we going to the aquarium soon?
Aryanna
Yes. I just have to talk to Bryce about it to see what day he can.
Steven
Oh sure, take your time. It hasn’t been almost a month of talking about it already.
Jessica
Don’t be so mean.
Steven
I kid, I kid.
Mr. Falcioni walked in.
Falcioni
Take your seats class. I’m Mr. Falcioni, as some of you might know me. This is philosophy. Before we begin, take a second to introduce yourself to someone in class. Just pick a partner, it can be anyone. Get to know them a bit, exchange info, hug it out, do whatever. You have ten minutes.
He went to his desk and began sorting out his things.
Steven
Want to be partners?
Nick
Do I have a choice?
Steven
Don’t be a bitch.
Nick
We’re partners, relax.
Everyone exchanged who they believe they are for ten minutes.
Steven
We have a lot in common. I can tell we’re going to be great friends.
Nick
Except I don’t talk as much and I’m not a vegetarian. I love my meat.
Steven
You don’t have to tell me you like boys.
They laughed.
Steven
And that’s fine also. I think I talk enough for the entire class. It’s not like I have a quota you have to meet, as my friend.
Falcioni
Alright class, let’s get it back together.
He turned off the lights so everyone noticed the projector was on.
Falcioni
I wanted to open up the first class with what might be a simple question. And here it is…
He clicked the little control in his hand.
Falcioni
What is love?
It flashed on the board.
Falcioni
I know some of you are thinking it’s a pretty stupid question, right?
Some kids said yes in union.
Falcioni
So one would think it is a pretty easy question to answer. Well, what say you?
One girl raised her hand.
Falcioni
Yes, Britney.
Britney
I think love is just a feeling you get when you really care about someone.
Josh
I think it’s just a chemical the brain releases that gives you many feelings for someone.
Jessica
So that would mean love isn’t anything more than a chemical.
Falcioni
If that is so, should it mean anything different? Say it was, yet you didn’t believe it…couldn’t you go on with the same state of mind?
Steven raised his hand.
Steven
I think love is just an excuse to get hurt. To hurt yourself and someone else for the idea of it simply because you think it’s pretty.
Falcioni
Well that’s a pretty provocative statement, Mr. Marx. Would some of you agree?
Some people raised their hands.
Falcioni
Okay, well what do you guys think happiness is? Is it real? Can you choose to be happy? Is it a come and go thing?
Julio
Happiness doesn’t exist. It’s just our emotions conning us into thinking we are.
Cristina
Well wouldn’t that mean it does exist? Isn’t happiness an emotion?
KyleI think it’s a choice. I’m happy right now. I could be sad if I choose to though. It's always just a choice. Why can't people just smoke weed and be happy?
Jonathan
I get love every night.
Ryan
That's enough from you both.
He laughed.
Jemima
How can one just choose to be happy?
Kylie
I think those who try and find happiness are the ones who’ll never have it.
Red head Jessica spoke.
Jessica
Where is this happiness hiding that someone has to find it?
Nick
The idea of happiness is an addiction.
Everyone turned to him.
Nick
The pursuit of it is a road of misery. It comes and then it goes. It's like breathing. When you inhale you're happy. When you exhale you're not. It's an endless vicious cycle that destroys people. You can't have it forever. The best you can do is figure out how to take that breath in and never let it out. Once you do, you die. At least you died happy. It never escaped you. There’s happiness in death.
The class was silent.
Steven
Way to go.
Falcioni stood up.
Falcioni
What an excellent way of putting it. Quite intriguing, Mr. Nicolas Kasper. I see the class is going to have a lot to compete with from your table.
He said referring to Steven and Nick. He walked to his desk.
Steven
No really dude, we’re going to be great friends. You’re smart…I like that.
2047…..
Steven
You’re kidding me right?
Nick
No. I really can.
Steven
Show me.
Nick made a tree spring from the ground.
Steven
No fucking way.
Nick
You can’t tell anyone.
Steven
You could be famous.
Nick
I don’t want to be.
Steven
We could get girls from this.
Nick
It’s not worth it.
Steven
Yeah, you’re right.
Nick
It’s now something I trust you with.
Steven
Why did you choose me to tell? Why trust someone with something like this?
Nick
Because I can trust you. You’re family. If I know anyone who is honest and real…it’s you.
Steven
Well, your secret is safe with me. You were right in trusting me, brother.
In Russia Roselyn and Amya waited in a waiting area outside where the President spoke to the Russian leaders.
Roselyn
Mother, when can I be released?
Amya turned around slowly.
Amya
We have a lot more work to do. Negotiations oversea require a lot of time.
Roselyn
I want to return home already.
Amya
Why are you in such a hurry?
Roselyn
I just miss him.
Amya grabbed Roselyn’s chin softly to raise it from looking at the floor.
Amya
Miss him?
Roselyn caught herself.
Roselyn
Grey. I miss Grey.
Amya
I’m sorry, but you both know the score. We’re so close to ratifying these peace treaties. If something were to come up we’d have to protect the president. We can’t afford nuclear war.
Roselyn
Fine. I’m going outside for some fresh air.
Amya
Very well then. Hurry back.
Roselyn walked outside. In her hands she created a small pile if tiny green leaves. She whispered into them and blew them into the wind.
Roselyn
Fly quickly.
Later on that day....
Nick slept with his window open. He was fast asleep. There was a small gust of wind but it didn’t faze him. The small leaves flew in through the window.
Roselyn
I love you, Nicolas.
He opened his eyes.
Nick
Mom?
There was no one there. It hit him hard. He lied back down with a tear in his eye and smiled.
Nick
I love you too, Mom…wherever you are.
2048....
An hour before they Shadow Regime attempts to assassinate President Romberg.
Amya
And that’s it?
Ilias
Yes.
Amya
How can I trust you?
Ilias closed his eyes and raised his hand to cover his eyes.
Ilias
I knew that would be a problem. As if the death of your brother and the rebirth of humanity wouldn’t sway you enough.
He moved his hand away from his face slowly revealing his silver eyes.
Ilias
I am the savior of the animals that call themselves humans. I shall give them back the humanity they lost long ago. I am Ilias Anselia. You will trust me.
She looked into his silver eyes.
Amya
I trust you.
Ilias
You will follow me.
Amya
I will.
Ilias
Now go and kill Nicholas Romberg. After that you will return with me to the Shadow Regime. Then my plan will have truly began. My father and the empire are nothing more then my greatest weapons. The Cleansing Operation is merely a stepping stone to my last move. The checkmate, the end, my justice…is the Miracle Sun Plan.
