*This is the origin of a character of mine. This story will be underneath my folder titled “The father”. Gacha Club character designs are on my wall. Enjoy!*
Introduction
OCTOBER 31ST
Natalie and Daddy were both watching a Halloween cartoon together. She had already gone Trick-or-Treating with Mommy. After getting back, she got to watch Halloween cartoons with Daddy.
A commercial came on, showing a white mansion covered in blood, bloodied screaming and screeching, demanding to be noticed.
Natalie covered her eyes. Why did they have to show such awful things?
“It’s not real, Lia. It’s just a Halloween attraction for grownups.” Daddy said, using his special nickname for her.
Still, Natalie covered her eyes. She would not, under any circumstances, look at the screen.
The volume was lowered down. Daddy wrapped an arm around her.
Everything would be okay.
Chapter One
SEPTEMBER 1ST-2018
Natalie shot up from bed, electrocuted excitement in her veins.
It was her eleventh birthday! It wouldn’t be much of a party, because she only had one friend, but it would still be fun!
There wasn’t a single second to waste!
Chapter Two
Natalie ran down the stairs, the scent of fried eggs in the air. Mom must have made breakfast.
It was quiet except for her footsteps. Perhaps her parents were already in the car?
Chapter Three
After eating a breakfast of eggs, drinking water, brushing her teeth, and getting ready, she went outside, to where the car waited.
As it turned out, her parents were waiting for her and Dad was driving!
He turned to face Natalie and said with a smile:
“We’re going to the movies.”
“Yes!” Natalie said triumphantly, pumping her fist in the air.
The movies were the best place to be!
Chapter Four
After a while, Natalie could see the “LILAC MOVIE THEATER” building from her car window. She noticed the blue van Anika’s family drove in right at the corner of her eye.
The celebration was about to start.
Chapter Five
“Anika!” Natalie said excitedly once she got out of the car.
Anika smiled at her, sharing Natalie’s joy.
They ran up to each other, the elation of reunited friends flowing through both of them.
Chapter Six
After waiting for what seemed like a million years in a line, the girls had made it to their section in the movie theater, which was playing a chick flick movie.
Natalie and Anika laughed, but one of the greatest joys was that Dad took them. He hated chick flick movies, but he knew that Natalie loved them.
It meant a lot to her.
Chapter Seven
SEPTEMBER 1ST-2019
Natalie woke up to the sunlight streaming in her window, just like last year.
Except that morning felt…different. Somber, even.
Perhaps it was only in Natalie’s imagination.
Chapter Eight
IN THE CAR
Just like last time, Dad was taking Natalie to the movies.
The only difference was that Anika wasn’t around.
Maybe that’s it. Natalie thought.
Deep down, she thought that it wasn’t.
Chapter Nine
“We have to make it to the movies on time. We’ve got to make it.” Dad said.
They were stuck in the haze of traffic, cars beeping and honking angrily around them, demanding to be noticed.
“It’s okay, honey. We’ll get there.” Mom said soothingly, placing a hand on Dad’s arm.
“Yes, but will we get there on time? We have to do this for Lia!“ Dad argued.
We’ll make it either way. Natalie thought.
Chapter Ten
“MOVE!” Dad yelled, honking his horn. Natalie covered her ears. Why did he have to be so loud?
“Don’t yell like that, we have a child in the car.” Mom said.
“But there’s traffic! There can’t be traffic on-“
“Dad, it’s okay. It’s just traffic. We’re still going to make it.” Natalie said.
Couldn’t things just be calm? He didn’t need to yell.
Dad took a deep breath, collecting himself.
“If you’re not mad, I won’t be mad. We’re going to make it.” Dad said softly.
Chapter Eleven
The cars were starting to move, giving the family more room. Natalie thought back to being at the movies with Anika, laughing with abandon, free to be with her friend.
Would it be the same without her?
Chapter Twelve
“We’re on the road! Finally!” Dad said.
Natalie could feel the car accelerating. The other cars had cleared out, leaving them more room.
“Not too fast.” Mom warned.
Natalie’s stomach felt like it was sinking within her intestines.
Chapter Thirteen
The car was speeding up, going fast. Accelerating with every second.
It was going too fast.
Chapter Fourteen
“LOOK OUT!” Natalie cried. A hefty truck was so getting so close, so terribly close.
Dad didn’t look, Dad didn’t stop.
It all happened so fast.
Chapter Fifteen
The truck crashed into the front window of the car. The back of Mom’s backseat pushed into Natalie’s face.
She felt her own jaw being crushed, thought that her own eyes were being smushed. She tasted blood in her mouth.
Natalie couldn’t even scream.
Chapter Sixteen
Sirens were heard in the muddle of the car parts. Natalie felt herself being pulled away, into something soft and white.
It was narrow, too. Just like a hospital bed.
Chapter Seventeen
Where am I? What is going on?
Don’t be afraid, little girl. I’m going to protect you. I’ll always protect you.
Who are you? Where are my parents?
They’re gone, but I’m here.
Who are you?
The Father, of course.
Chapter Eighteen
Natalie opened her eyes. Her body felt so weak, so lost. She was in a darkened hospital room, strapped to machines, covered in bandages and bonds.
Somehow, in a room where the only lights came from machines, she saw a tall, black shadow in the corner of the room, darker than any lightless room Natalie was in.
Even darker than the movie theater.
Chapter Nineteen
“I am not to fear. I am only The Father.” A deep, yet somehow mellifluous voice said. It came from the shadow hiding away.
“You’re the one who was speaking to me?” Natalie asked.
“Yes.”
“You’re the one I can trust?”
“Of course.”
“Then I’ll tell you my name. I’m Natalie.”
“It’s nice to meet you, Lia.”
Natalie froze. He called her Lia, just like Dad…
No. He only wants to help.
“It’s nice to meet you too.” Natalie said, trying to muster a smile.
Chapter Twenty
A FEW HOURS LATER
Natalie recalled hearing Anika’s voice in the hospital, but she didn’t remember seeing her face. It was blurry and off-focus.
But she could see The Father clearly. He was a pale, red-eyed man with horns that twisted and rose at the top of his head.
He was the one thing Natalie could actually see.
Epilogue
It had been days since the accident. Mom and Natalie had survived, but Dad…he was gone. Lost to the rubble.
Natalie’s face had grown pale and gaunt, she had black, leathery eye bags pulling down her eyes. She lost a pinky.
But when the light turns off, she’s not alone.
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