.:A String of Events:.

*The following story was written by Rhylem on Deviantart.*

I wrote this a few months back. It's a bit of a drabble, so it's kinda...bad. ><; It's a 'what if' kinda story.

It's scary to think that the string of events caused by one character could change the future of so many. So, what if the events never took place from the start? Would it alter the very fabric of history?

Okay, let me elaborate: What if Suna, Bate's mother, never found him in South Nova?

My story goes like this:

If Suna never found Bate during the blizzard in South Nova, then, as a result, he was never taken to East Nova to be raised by her. He was never taught how to fly or fight with his wings. Bate never met Gordon since he never joined the GSA. Because of it, Bate never got injured and had to go to West Nova to recover. More importantly, he never met Ellie, Alba, Atler, Elliot and Ramset. I guess, the major key in it all would be that Bate never met Meta, Arthur and the rest of the Puffballs.

So, what happened to everyone?

### Altered Future: Bate

Atka ended up finding Bate in the blizzard, passed out. Being out is such conditions for so long, Bate ended up getting frostbite on his wings. He had to have immediate surgery to get them removed. Without his wings, Bate became very sheltered and timid. His personality is drastically different than the one you currently know. He's very shy and will rarely leave his house in South Nova. He has a lot of trust issues and will most likely not want to talk or be around anyone. The only one he does talk to is Atka.

Bate does not know how to fight, and is an easy target for anyone who wants to challenge him. He has quite a few scars from not being able to defend himself. Bate will be bound in South Nova for the rest of his life, never having the chance to travel and meet anyone. His childhood dream of fighting in the war is forever forgotten.

\*Other key notes: Bate was given the name "Bate" by Suna. He will not be called Bate in this universe.

### Altered Future: Gordon

Since Gordon never met Bate, he never left the army to say with him in West Nova. Gordon ended up getting departed to fight in the war the same day Bate was supposedly attacked in East Nova. Gordon has a very bitter personality since no one associated with him other than his mentor, Bullet. (Who is now deceased) Because of it, Gordon focused all his time fighting for himself, and not for others. If a comrade were to fall, Gordon would look the other way and not even care. He's very cold and prefers to be alone most of the time. Gordon spent his whole life fighting and, as a result, ended up becoming of the the head generals for the war. Still, with all of his success, Gordon secretly wonders if the path he chose was the right one.

### Altered Future: Ellie and Elliot

Without Bate, Ellie ended up marrying Elliot when he proposed to her. Both of them live together with their 2 children in Kalmari. To protect their children at all costs, Ellie ended up becoming very hostile to any creature who isn't their own kind-Elliot's beliefs effected her, and eventually Alba in the end. The town of Kalmari is strictly for Squishies only. Any other creature who isn't, will be kicked out.

### Altered Future: Ramset

Because of the strict rules Kalmari set upon themselves, Ramset was quickly kicked out. He traveled for a few years before being captured by workers of Crux. Ramset was sent back to be tried for all the damage he has done when he broke free. He was sent to maximum prison for his actions and will spend the rest of his life working. Ramset will never see the light of day again; the dream he once had, disappeared. He became an empty shell and never talked or associated with anyone again. The fire that once burned inside him is gone- he now knows his place in life and will never break the rules again.

### Altered Future: The 5 Puffballs

Someone else found the five and were raised in a nearby village next to Kalmari. Since they had no teachers, all 5 did not learn any basic flying and fighting skills growing up. Luckily, all of them were asked to join the GSA at the young age of 1,200. (Where they learned how to fly and fight.) Being in a class with many other recruits, none of them had the chance to really bond with their instructor....or each other. They spent more time practicing and became skilled Warriors in the end. All five are doing well- they are all currently living in Pop Star. None of them really remember their old home in West Nova and will likely never visit again.

And there you have it. Bate's a social phobic wuss, Gordon's a cold hearted fighting machine and Ramset's a brainwashed prisoner. The only one who seem to still be doing well is Ellie, Elliot and the 5 students.

It's quite eerie that one character and a few string of events could cause such a drastic change in everyone.