Heterna

[On a circular island]

The island was full of life; there were hundreds of people dressed in rags, leaves or some animal fur. The houses were all small and wooden. The island was not very rich, but the inhabitants laughed happily. This was the Heterna Island of the past.

The island did not have a name, but they didn't want to give it either.

Occasionally some people came to the island but left after seeing the status of the inhabitants.

One day a column of light descended towards the center of the island.

She was a 10-year-old girl with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was dressed in a blue and white dress, with precious stones attached to it. Although she came from the sky, she did not seem hurt.

The people of the island did not harm him, perhaps because they thought he was an angel or a god.

The little girl woke up a few minutes later.

A few days passed and the girl had discovered several things about this new world. She was envious; people from this world could experience different emotions.

One day while he was contemplating the sky on the beach, a small marine creature approached.

The little creature came over and made pretty sounds from its mouth.

"Are you trying to cheer me up?" The girl looked towards the creature.

The little creature was surprised. One of those beings who walk on two legs had understood his intent.

The creature made other sounds.

"I understand… you can understand emotions and thoughts."

"..."

"Hm? Do you want to know how I understand you?"

"..."

"See, I'm from a world called Heterna. I am ... I was the princess of a kingdom, the Sea kingdom. My name is Envy Sea XII. What is your name?"

"..."

"Oh, don't wild animals have a name in this world? I don't understand the sadness well, it's not my main emotion, but I read some books about it. I am not sad… I am just envious. People in this world have all the emotions within them. In our world, this is an impossible thing. It must also be nice to be able to swim freely in a boundless sea, just as you are doing."

"..."

"Do you want to help me?"

The creature was a fish that fed on thoughts; consequently, he could also absorb different emotions. He was not strong, but he had learned a lot about humans, their technology and the emotions they experienced. He had decided to help the little girl because he saw himself again in her.

The next day the girl and the creature met in the same place.

The sea creature emitted a very small ball of light against the girl's head.

Envy felt warm, saw many memories and felt a feeling unknown to her.

Suddenly she formed a smile.

"So this is happiness. Smiling with all your heart is truly a fantastic feeling. Thanks!"

She put her hand on the fish's head.

The little fish was happy and started spinning around.

The girl had seen the memories of a person who felt happiness in helping others. Consequently, she immediately thought that happiness should only come from this factor.

The girl started talking to the inhabitants. Then she planted seeds from her world. The years passed and the girl was now 20 years old.

Every day she went to the beach to talk to his little friend and the little creature gave her a different memory.

The girl understood that emotion could come from several factors, which she never imagined. In these years, he understood happiness, hatred, fear and many other emotions to perfection.

"Listen, would you like a name?"

Without making sounds, the little creature jumped out of the water and made a 180° turn before falling into the water.

"Hahaha Yes? Mmmh let's see... what do you think of Xott? In my country, it means bearer of hope. I never understood the meaning of this name. Now I am sure it is perfect for you."

Xott was happy; he felt sad only that he could not touch the ground where the girl was.

Time passed and the island was named Heterna. Many people from all over the world began to come, eager to get Heterno wood.

For a few years, the girl never showed up again.

Xott was sad and thought about the girl every day.

Even though he was only a marine creature, he had learned human emotions. He knew he had a strange feeling for the girl, but they were too different. He could only look at her and protect her from afar.

This year, the creature had grown a few meters. He had continued to feed on memories, in the hope that Envy would return to the beach one day to meet him. That's why he had grown up; he had all those memories and emotions inside him.

One day, Xott saw the girl. Even though she had changed, he could recognize Envy, and not from the thoughts or memories of the girl.

The girl approached the beach with a small boy.

"Xott! He is Greppo, my son. Sorry if I could not come to you."

The creature was happy. He wanted the best for Envy.

Time passed and Xott had stopped chasing people's memories. He ate only what was needed. For this reason, he was no longer grown.

The girl went with her son every day to talk to him.

One day the girl also brought her husband.

Xott had perceived evil thoughts coming from the man. The marine creature let out a white sphere against the man.

Once in contact with the man, Xott began to get angry.

This was the day of the end of the island called Heterna and the birth of the monster called today as Xott Greppo.

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Next Chapter: The Power of Xott