Cronia: 9,999,999/9,999,999 ✦ Celestial Moon

Prologue -

Thrae.

I wish my family were here to see it, the simplicity of mortal life and the ways they choose to entertain themselves. Honestly, I'm not quite sure how they'd feel about it, but I know that I'd like to at least introduce them. Sometimes, I like to think about the past with all my brothers and parents, all the fun we'd have, pretty much acting as gods. I'd usually get told off for using that term; we were Celestials and technically still are, but currently, well... I'll talk about that later.

I love the city I landed in. I'm surrounded by Roman buildings modernised into this dark academic town, treasures placed all over the ground, matched with people to greet me, constantly asking if I need any changes. I always tell them it's just perfect. They're honestly so delightful. I adore the locals so much. They all have this specific memo that they all have to dress somewhat formally, which is probably why I get odd looks sometimes, but I'll get there. I don't exactly have a home, job, or friends, but I'm working on it, and eventually, I'll look just like everyone else. There's just something about this place that has a certain magic to it.

As I walk around the dark, barren roads absent of life, I came across quite an interesting stranger. They were well distinguished from the background, boasting a bright palette and prestigious clothing befitting a king. They wandered further down, and as time passed, their light faded. Involuntarily, I shouted the name "Janus"....

He turns around, puts up his fists, and all the colour washes from this scene. The treasure turned to trash, the dark-painted architecture metamorphosed into waste, and the man I thought to be my brother deformed into a mortal washed with intense fear. I look at my hands and see a bloodied mess, bruises and cuts everywhere. A shock goes through my spine all the way up to my brain.

I wish my family were here to see it, the sadness of mortal life and the ways they choose to cope with it. Honestly, I'm not quite sure how they put up with it, but I know that I'd like to at least introduce myself. My name is Cronia; sometimes, I like to think of the past with all my brothers and parents, all the fun we'd have. I miss it.

Illustrations: @Citricle & @sweet_bunnydr