The Truth

[a_gentle_boy]

[Having progressed through the symptoms all week, Lucas is aware that the day is coming when he's going to blab some of his secrets, too.  He keeps out of the house as much as he can, wears a mask on his face to serve as an instant gag if necessary, and when he does feel the need to blab, he spills the beans to his pet bug, who listens very carefully and doesn't judge.  Mostly 'cause it knew everything already anyway. 

It's like being on withdrawal from caffeine.  Super early Friday morning, Lucas is plugging and unplugging the phone alternately in turns, sweating rapidly.  ...He gives in soon enough.]

I... I... 

I destroyed my world.

I destroyed it!  For the sake of saving it, I had to...!  All the responsibility... It fell to me.  In the end, it was my decision, and I ... I chose to destroy it.  It was the only thing that could be done.  I didn't want it.   I never asked to be the one to choose; all I wanted was to beat Pok -- [a brief muffled sound as Lucas clenches his teeth.  he absolutely couldn't say that name it would be against everything he wanted] -- Poh... P-P-Porky.   Porky!  King P.  I wanted to beat him.  I wanted to make things like they were before...!  Before everything was ruined...

It would have been remade according to my heart.  I came here, right after I pulled the Seventh Needle, right after I awakened the Dragon.  The world was destroyed and recreated based on how good I was...  And I'm afraid.  I think about it a lot.  What if I wasn't good enough?  What if I wasn't the right one?  What if they made a mistake when they chose me?  What if... the world just stays destroyed because.... because I was too weak....

I don't know what to do. I'm afraid to go home because I think, sometimes, it'll just be... nothing.  Just... nothingness.  All that will be left will be me, knowing that I failed.  Everyone, everything I care for.  I'm afraid... And I know that because I'm afraid...... It just means I'm that much weaker.  I go on and on about love and friendship and things, but sometimes, every now and then...  It's just because I know that's what I should believe.

[Deep breaths for a while as Lucas recovers himself.  That wasn't even the biggest secret.  For the sake of keeping his urges under control, he had let it out.  So be it.]

The savior and the destroyer of the world.  Pathetic, right...?

Comments

[elevatoravatar.livejournal.com]

"Not at all. My world... Is many worlds... Many that have been destroyed and recreated, sometimes for as little as to save a life. I myself contemplated doing this till I gained the outcome I wished but... I was not strong enough."

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

You've seen it happen? It's happened often? Have... Have they always come out alright in the end?

phone; she's a 1-2

[eternalfuture]

[Usagi's heart hurts hearing this. If she knew where you were, Lucas, she'd come give you a hug, but as it is, the phone will have to do.]

It isn't, at all. I think it's very brave, what you did. You're like me, like that - you love the world so much that you would do anything at all to keep it safe.

Have faith. I think the world you're from will be just fine, with someone like you looking out for it.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

...I don't think it was brave or anything; it's just... I was the right person in the right place at the right time. It had to be done.

But thank you. That makes me feel a little better...

[ra-ra-razputin.livejournal.com]

I don't think you're weak for being afraid. I think you're normal.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

[He's quiet for a moment or two.]

What if... normal isn't good enough?

[friendly-ghosts.livejournal.com]

Lucas..... Don't cry.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Mindy...

I-I'm not. ...I won't. I know. I should be strong...

[heartstar-blues.livejournal.com]

If it was all based on you?

I think they got it pretty good back home right now.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Haa...

That's what I prayed for when I pulled it... Not a perfect world, but a world that was pretty good.

[tapshoetomove.livejournal.com]

I don't think that's being weak at all! You sound a lot braver then most people would be, a responsibility like that isn't something that's easy.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

...Thanks, Luke.

I wonder, sometimes... what would have happened if I just stayed at home. If it would have been any better that way.

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

Lucas, I'm coming over.

[And then you can come home with him.]

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Mr. Netherlands... Ah. I'll be here.

[Phone]

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

If it's based off you?

I'd think your world is probably fine. Not that I expect my opinion to mean much on the matter.



I'm sorry. I shouldn't have responded.


I wasn't joking when I apologized in March. And I still know it means nothing. But I am sorry.



It's okay. If you need talk about me. It's okay.

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[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

It meant a lot to me, what you said. It made things... different. That's all I could hope for.

I'm not going to be the one to ruin your second chance, Pokey. You weren't the one who invaded the Islands.. Since I can say that freely now... The truth is the truth.

Action

[mute-mystic.livejournal.com]

[Since he's regained his mystic body, Silence doesn't sleep much. And given that he and Lucas are the only non-drones in the house(and no drones are awake at this hour), with Silence himself making very little noise, it's no surprise he hears when Lucas starts talking.

He moves to the door, listening, but makes no move to interrupt until Lucas winds down on his own. His expression is sad, sympathetic. Once Lucas finishes, he moves closer, resting a hand lightly on his shoulder.

Mystics can live for thousands of years, and Silence wouldn't wish such heavy responsibility on someone with centuries of wisdom and experience - to say nothing of a young boy.]

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

[Lucas will flinch at the touch, turning to gaze at Silence with wide eyes. And what he sees there...

Lucas suddenly feels the tears coming on.]

[foalingaround.livejournal.com]

Whoa whoa whoa wait a minute here - how can you destroy and save a world at that same time?

[She's not meaning to make this worse, Rainbow Dash isn't really that good at tact is all.]

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

[Lucas will swallow a little.]

If... the world had got so bad, you see, that the only way was to get rid of it and start all over.

I don't know. I didn't agree much with it either.

[allnaturalmagic.livejournal.com]

I haven't known you for very long, Lucas, but I am positive that your would must be beautiful if it is a reflection of your heart.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

[There is a somber silence for a moment or two before he ventures a response.]

Beautiful... The world has always been a beautiful thing.

[littlemiss101.livejournal.com]

If it's based off you it should be fine. You seem like a really good kid.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

You... You barely even know me, ma'am. I don't know if it's fair to say something like that. But... thank you.

[thief-of-truth.livejournal.com]

Lucas... I'm sure that won't happen.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

...You aren't really allowed to say it would. I don't know...