Curiosity Only Brings You Lies

"Stop being so curious."

She was curious about a lot of things.

Why she couldn't see her reflection.

Why she was only allowed to see her mother.

Why she could only remember two years into the past.

Why her name did not feel right.

Why she was the only one that could see the man in dark clothing in her bedroom, at night.

~~*~~

"Sweetie, stop being so curious. You know what they say--curiosity killed the cat."

Satisfaction brought it back.

~~**~~

In the world of Guardians, everything was perfect. North had his presents to work on. Bunny had his eggs. Tooth had her teeth. Sandy had his dreams. Jack Frost had his fun days.

"Here's one thing you do, one thing you always do,"

But it wasn't so peaceful for long.

"Leave no loose ties behind."

Pitch is back. And there seems to be one person who can help.

But there's one problem.

~~*~~

"I know you inside and out, sweetheart." His voice seemed to have mocked me. "I know your fears. I know your strengths. I know what you think and what you say. I'm the only one who knows you."

"You don't know me. They do. They're my fa--"

"Family?" He barked out a laugh, shaking the room. The chains holding me rattled. "They're no family to you. They doubt that you're the one that's supposed to help them. In a matter of time, they will leave you."

"That will--"

"Keep your hopes up, sweetheart. The higher they go, the more painful it will feel when they knock you down."

~~*~~

"Please, tell me my name. I don't know if I'm a hero or just a nobody. If I'm a Guardian or a mistake. Tell me who I'm supposed to be."

[Small short story]

(Includes very cringe-y parts)