Echoes Of A Dream

Two parents would have a child born on September 7th, 1820, during fall.

The dad's name would be Jacob Carlos and Lisa Carlos.

They would have a child born with grey eyes and white hair.

Lisa: Let's name him Luther Carlos.

Jacob: That's a beautiful name.

Luther: Waaaa waaaa waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Lisa: Look at those grey eyes, they're so shiny.

Luther: Grey eyes, those eyes look like they would oppose the world.

The doctors would eventually find out he would be one of these anomalies, even though his parents were born with dream cores. They never became dream walkers and instead, just like many other people, pursued normal careers and had normal lives.

Doctor: Seems like he isn't born with a dream core. He seems to be an "anomaly."

Lisa: Oh well, that's fine. We weren't planning for him to be a dream walker anyway; it's just too dangerous.

Jacob: Yeah, we were hoping to make him inherit our farm. We know he was just born, but we want him to have a secure life.

Doctor: Well, that's fine. It's rare, but hey, I'll tell you this: some people say it's a blessing that you aren't born with a dream core since it makes you more human.

Lisa: Well, it's fine. I'm just happy we have such a beautiful baby boy. It makes us so proud.

Jacob: Yes, thanks for your service.

They would leave the doctor's office.

Anima: Wait, how do you know all of this?

Soulani: What do you mean?

Anima: Well, the info you're giving is pretty detailed, like when he was born, his parents' names, and even how he looks.

Soulani: Well, to be honest with you, how I know all of this is because it's from a diary I found when I was a child.

Anima: A diary...?

Soulani: Yes, when I was a child, I would go to that antique shop just across from us by the beach.

Anima: Oh, that shop right next to us on the beach? It's been there for that long?

Soulani: Yes, it's run by an old man. He's been alive quite a while, in fact. He's a retired dream walker.

Anima: Oh wow, so he must have been alive quite a while.

Soulani: Yes, he's been alive for a while. He gave me the diary since I'm an "anomaly." He thought it would help me accept what I am and give a different perspective on what it means to be an "anomaly." It actually helped me a lot.

Anima: Oh, I see. Why did this old man even have this diary, if you don't mind me asking?

Soulani: Well, he's a collector of old artifacts.

Anima: Sorry to bother you. Continue with the story.

Soulani: Anyway...

The kid would grow up on a farm, but as he grew, he would start questioning the world.

I guess the first sign was when he was five. It was a normal day, and he would ask a question out of the blue while they were both helping out on the farm.

Luther: Mom, Dad, why can't I dream walk?

Lisa: Oh, sweetheart, we talked about this before. You weren't born with a dream core.

Jacob: Yeah, but it's okay because the doctor said you were blessed. Also, dream walking is very dangerous.

Luther: I get that, but I still have a soul.

Soulani: Sorry to intervene, but there's something else you need to know about anomalies.

Anima: Hmm? What's that?

Soulani: Us anomalies don't dream, like ever.

Anima: What!?

Anima said it with a shocked expression, his face like he was completely flabbergasted and in disbelief.

Anima: You guys dream... Well, I guess it makes sense since you guys don't have a dream core, but I thought you guys just naturally dreamed. Isn't that just from the brain?

Soulani: Well, yeah, no one knows for sure, to be exact.

Anima: I see.

Soulani would continue on with his story.

Luther: If I have a soul, I could still dream, right?

Jacob: Well, Luther, no one knows for sure, but if you haven't been dreaming now, you most likely won't dream.

Luther: But I want to dream. I want to be able to dream just like the other kids. I want to be able to interact with my and other people's dreams.

Luther was born naturally smart and talented. He seemed to understand the world better than most others much older than him.

Lisa: Oh, sweetie...

Lisa would smile and hold Luther's face and embrace him.

Lisa: Being unable to dream is fine. You're fine. And haven't you heard? Dream walking is bad and corrupt. It's really dangerous. You're safe from evil beings corrupting you now. They can't affect you. They can't touch you. You're perfect the way you are.

Jacob: Your mother's right, Luther. I understand you're young and upset and want to be like the others, and you're entering elementary school next year. But life isn't just about dreaming. It's more. It's about living, exploring, finding connections, finding the person you love.

Jacob starts hugging Luther and almost sheds a tear.

Jacob: There's nothing more than I want for you but to be happy and live your best life, okay? When you get older, you'll understand it more.

Luther: I see. I'm going to take Petty out for a ride. I'll be right back.

Jacob: Let me come with you.

Lisa: (Had a big smile and waved at him.)

Lisa: You and your father stay safe now.

During that horse ride, Luther had a lot to ponder. But he decided to write a diary to keep a record of his life and his understanding of the world. It seemed like it would be the best thing.

Luther would go home that night, and in his room, he would carve a design on a blank book.

He pondered what he should name the diary.

Luther: I feel like it should mean something. I know it will have some sort of impact on the world.

Luther: I want it to be something I would be remembered for.

Luther thought of where his life would be in the next 20 years.

Luther sat there in silence for a couple of minutes.

Then finally, the cold breeze came through.

Luther: I think I'll name it "King Luther's Diary."

Luther might not have known it, but his soul would.

He would walk west.