Truly: Folded Days

Chapter Zero: The Meaning Of Life

"It'll begin with a bang." a black man says as he walked on clouds.

"Really Time and have you thought of the possible consequences of bringing existence in with an explosion? I mean, think about all the chaos that would cause. The randomness. Plus, you know how long it would take for life to form. Not to mention the fact you made matter that if it got heavy enough would cause a hole in space. " A black-haired white skinned teenager pointed out.

"True you're missing the point like always. You see the universe would begin with a bang because it just sounds good. Think about it, bang it now is. The man called time said as he looks at a blank globe.

"I don't have to like it. The people in charge do."

"Yeah, that's why I am letting Favor propose this. She's got an idea for her own realm, but I am not sure on the details on the details."

As Time looked at the globe, he stared at the new space that had been created for him as he marveled it just hit him as something that he never thought he would be in charge of. It was a big deal as he would build his crowning achievement and he would finally bring things to the height of perfection one day but this sort of thing requires patience. Things take time and Time took his job seriously because he waited for no man to make the universe run in optimal condition.

"Good luck ruling heaven True. I wish you the best with it."

"Hey, you think I am going to mess things up don't you." True says as he waved his hand in the air making the globe disappear.

"You're supposed to be in charge of people's happiness right? Time said for a second.

"Yeah, I know. I can't help that there is no balance between letting someone have everything they ever wanted and letting them earn things. I think I'll just let good people in. That way it is a reward for a life well lived." True walked toward the exit.

"See you and Dream at the usual place for chess later." The man called Time yelled walking out of the library.

As the fate of truth walked out onto the always sunny heaven, he felt good about what he had created, but something had been nagging at him for the past few years. True was one with the powers of truth and this was always useful, but he never felt satisfied with any of it. It all seemed pointless if you couldn't seek the knowledge. Everything just sort of made sense in a way. Everything except for one thing and for True's life he wasn't sure what that was.

It was a gap in logic somewhere about a mile long and fifty feet high, but for some reason, he didn't know what it was. This bothered him a lot, but he thought little about it, the Truth is in fact happy when he ponders this. So he just ponders it nothing more. Nice place you got here. A voice from behind true startles him. Sorry, am I interrupting something? Oh no, just trying to think of things I want to be created or heck maybe I'll create them. By the way, I already know your name is Plight just don't knock over any vases in the near future. True says. so you are as knowledgeable as people say you are. So you even know the meaning of existence. Plight says as she giggles.

Suddenly true was at a loss for words. What do you mean by the meaning of existence? He says. Well, I looked it up in your library but it seems not to have a definition. You seem to have forgotten it. Plight says as she holds up a book. True takes the book and opened it. Exaggerate, excelerons, exit, era it is existence. Well, let's see here existence means. True says then suddenly stops. What do you know there is no definition. It's just blank. He says as he stares at the book. Well, that can't be good. He says worriedly. Well, it doesn't matter. Plight sys as she starts talking but try stopped listening. As he sat there he stared off into space as plight tried to get his attention. Ha! I know who would know the meaning of existence. He said as he is startled plight. I'll ask that new guy, Mr. Dream. He is sure to know. True said as he storms off. Wait I still have a question like how to get rid of insomnia and also will you marry me. she says.

Mr. Dream. Mr. Dream. Wake up. True says standing over the bed of dream Constance. Startled Mr. Dream is shocked awake by True's presence. Hu! What's going on am I needed for something? Well, I have a dilemma. True says as he put down a cup of coffee. Well, I have more sleep to get. Now let me get .some shut-eye. Mr. dream says as he rolls over. True hits Mr. Dusk with a pillow and says it's important. Mr. Dream rolls back over. Ok. Ok . what is so dang important that I have to be tortured by so much light this early in the morning? It has something to do with the meaning of existence. True says assets in a chair. What is that all? I'm going back to sleep. Dram says and then rolls back over. Wait for a second what is the meaning of existence? He says as he contemplates the question for a minute. Well, I don't even know and I'm the fate of truth. True says putting down the book. Wait you're the fate of truth and you don't know something. That's not good. Dream says getting out of his covers. Well, why we don't ask the demi-fates? He says putting on his shoes.

As Mr. Dream and true walked towards a big building they find themselves in a waiting room for new fates. The fate of dust you're up next. A teenager in overalls steps into a room and as the door closes it vanishes. True walks up to the lady at the counter. Yes, may I help you? She says as she puts forms onto the counter. Oh no, we're not new fates we just want to talk to the demi-fates. True says. well, they're busy right now can I take a message? The lady says as she stamps a form. No, it's too important. True says almost jumping out of his shoes. What could be so important? The secretary says. I don't know. He got me out of bed. It has something to do with the meaning of existence. Mr. Dream says out of one bleary eye.

The lady's jaw drops. It'll be just a second. I think the demi-fate of light is on her lunch break. The secretary gets on the phone and a few seconds later a floating being of light appears out of a door. yes, may I help you? He says. Yes, would like to know the meaning of existence. True says as Mr. dream finally wakes up. The demi-fate thinks for a while. The meaning of existence is. It finally says. To follow the fates. I think. Ok, then what's the meaning of existence? Mr. Dream says. wait a minute where are the fates what is the meaning of our existence? True says as he gets excited. I don't know. We never thought of that.

True looks at the demi-fate and frowns. You gotta be kidding me. well, we never had a plan for the fates except for their custodianship. The demi-fate says. by the way. I like to bring up the thing of dreams. I was hoping that my fate-ship was going to be approved. Mr. Dream says. Sorry but you've been turned down again. We don't have much more room. we've already filled a lot of positions. Try again next time. the demi-fate says. now if you'll excuse me. I'll have a good lunch to get to. the demi-fate starts to leave. True take one look at Mr. Dream who had fallen into a chair. That's not right he says. why did you turn him down? As the demi-fate is about to leave. True things quickly. Ha. I just got the meaning of existence.

The demi-fate is startled. Please. I'm on break. Follow your dream. That's the meaning of existence. True says as the demi-fate turns around. you gotta be kidding me. that would be like saying the meaning of existence is add definition here. So no. end of the story. The demi-fate says mad as he can be. Well, I don't think you have a choice in the matter. you see I am the fate of truth and everything I say must be true. Therefore the meaning of life is to follow your dream.. the demi-fate thinks for a while and then laughs. Ok, you have my hands tied on this one but don't use that truth again or the meaning of life will be mud. The demi-fate says leaving the room.

Mr dream freezes for a second as what just happened takes a second to sink in. what just happened. He says as he looks right at True. I just made you an official fate. True says. I'm a fate. He says quietly to himself. Then he says it again a little louder. This persist till he jumped for joy and grabbed people. In fate Dreams, he grabed time as he is coming through the door. come down, Mr. Dream. Time says. know what is all the excitement about. I couldn't understand what you said. Time says. I am the fate of Dreams. Mr. Dream says. you gotta be kidding me they finally accepted you.