Kindness | Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger x Nonbinary OC

Chapter 1: A Painful Beginning

Juniper always knew that they were different. It wasn't hard to notice the way everyone always looked at them. The disgust that filled everyone's eyes. They weren't exactly treated kindly either. No one in the tribe liked them. They knew that much. And they were aware of why they were hated.

Even if everyone hated them, Juniper knew that at least their mother loved them. But, that was it. Their father wasn't around. Juniper didn't know much, but was able to understand that he was dead. And that it was the tribe who had killed him. They were never told the details, but could guess why they had killed him.

"Mama? If the tribe doesn't like us, why don't you hate them?" Juniper remembered asking one day. They had been confused why their mother never seemed to want revenge for anything the others did.

"They only did what they thought was right. I did something that was against the rules. I have no right to hate them for my mistakes." Their mother had replied.

"But... they don't like us."

"Be kind, Juniper. Never let hatred fill your heart." Was all they got in reply.

Juniper had nodded and promised that, but didn't really understand. They were still just a young child, not even 100 years old yet. But, if their mother wanted them to be kind, they would try. They wanted her to be happy and if that made her happy, they would do their best.

Unfortunately, they learned that even kindness couldn't save you from the hatred of others.

Juniper had been playing outside alone. No other children were ever allowed to play with them. Their parents never let them. Juniper was used to it. They were simply playing around in the dirt, drawing picture with a stick.

Some high-ups in the tribe approached the house and had asked for their mother. Their mother came out to talk to them. Juniper ignored it. They weren't part of the conversation. They simply kept drawing.

That was until they heard their mother gasp. Juniper looked. The other members of the tribe had stabbed her in the chest. She locked eyes with Juniper.

"Run!"

Juniper trembled. They didn't want to run. But, the bad guys started approaching them now. Juniper gulped and then booked it into the forest, running as fast as their tiny legs could carry them. They heard the pursuers behind them.

Would they be able to outrun them? Juniper had no idea. They hadn't been into the forest much. Never had a reason to. These guys chasing them knew their way around a lot better. Was this hopeless them?

Juniper kept running. They didn't know where they were going. As long as they could lose the people behind them, they would be okay. They could find somewhere later. They just needed to get out of this chase alive first.

The ground suddenly vanished under their feet. Juniper only now realized they had run off a cliff. They cried out as they fell down. They landed at the bottom in a lot of pain. Everything hurt. They didn't know if they could move.

"Is it dead?"

Juniper stayed as still as possible. They were face-down. If they could hide any signs of life, they might be able to get away. They doubted these people cared enough to take their body back. They had just been called an it, after all. These people didn't even see them as a person.

"Looks it. Let's go tell the boss. The freak is finally dead."

Juniper held their breath as they heard the pursuers leave. Once the sound of their footsteps faded, they opened their eyes and looked around. They had no idea where they were. And now they were hurt.