Before Iott

The shadows of Capella

Capella was a thriving city. It had been founded pre space age, and as technology advanced, the city grew in size. Most old buildings were replaced with new and improved skyscrapers of steel and silver. Trade bustled in the streets, the new hover vehicles traversing the ground. Capella was renowned for it's high class, diverse products. Only the best of their trade could house in the luxury skyscrapers. But only a small portion of this city's population actually lived there. Most, myself included, were stuck in the numerous slums. Walking into these was like traveling back to the 20th century. Many residents of these areas lived in old houses that hadn't been replaced with the new technology. Jay and I live in a makeshift base in the back of a quiet alley. It's not much, but it's what I call home.

Jobs here ranged from selling their products in stalls of the narrow streets, to taking the least desired positions in the city, like janitorial duties and running small errands for the upperclassmen. I wasn't ever really cut out for that kind of work, though. I decided to take up the same living Jay used- thievery. We were to young to take regular jobs anyways. Jay taught me everything I know. Without him, who knows where I'd be today.

My first memories were of waking up in the streets. I'd wandered for hours, wondering where I was, and who I was. Every person I came to refused to talk to me, like I was the scum of the earth or something. Eventually I'd curled up in an alley, almost giving up completely, when Jay found me. He'd asked me if I was lost, if he could help. While everyone else had turned away, Jay was there. When I told him I didn't know who or where I was, he only nodded and offered his hand to me.

He's been by my side ever since, helping me and teaching me. Maybe I'll never know my past before then, but Jay helped me build my future. This is the story of how I became Xane Iott.