Silver Cherry

Silver

**Mythical.**

Underbart Liv

Chains.

Silver Cherry has no idea where she came from. Her beginning remains unknown unless it is released. Long ago, Silver Cherry lived with a band of smugglers who are Guardians or Deities deep in the slums. Each day was filled with dread and anger towards the government and the way human trafficking was on the rise. Silver has seen countless people kidnapped or taken to jail. Silver was heartbroken and swore never to have friends because it never ends well. One night, lightning flashed even though there was not a cloud in the starry sky. Lightning struck the house and Silver ran outside with a bucket of water to put out the fire. Something or someone landed on Silver. Silver kicked off the heavy bundle and saw it was a man. Not just a man, but a God, the God of Lightning. Relámpago laughed and said his sorry. Silver booted him and told him to help her. Relámpago and Silver put out the fire with the other smugglers. Afterward, Silver was sitting alone on the stairs when Relámpago came up and gave her a flower. Silver looked up and said that she already knows and that she'll watch over him. Relámpago introduced himself and said that he was filled with joy that she is his Guardian. Silver smiled weakly before heading back inside. Her heart was breaking because she now had to watch over Relámpago. She didn't want him getting hurt or dying. Silver went to sleep, her will and pride kept her eyes from crying. Years passed and the smugglers moved along and the Deities became horse drivers in the new growing town. Silver told Relámpago to stay in her sight, but he managed to get her to let him be a horse driver. Whatever money Relámpago made, he bought the usual things and food and paid bills. Whatever was left, he gave to Silver to hide. Silver would get small things and treats from Relámpago who spoiled her. Relámpago was quirky and often bothered Silver. On good days, they played games and told stories. When Silver was mad Relámpago would dance around with her until she laughed. Relámpago worried for her. Silver was still so cold and refused to make friends let alone fall in love. She refused to have a husband and kids. Relámpago knew why. Silver didn't want to see them get hurt because of who she is.

Years passed for Silver and her God. One day while cleaning the house, Relámpago burst in and said he was in love. Silver told him to drink some coffee before he broke something. Relámpago announced that he was in love with a Goddess. Silver was happy for him and asked which smuggler was it. Relámpago said it was the Spring Goddess and that he will go with her to Loyal’s Kingdom. Relámpago's smile faded when he saw Silver's tight smile. Silver said she was happy and that he can visit her soon before leaving. Relámpago went after her. Silver was washing the dishes and not looking at him. Silver didn't answer when Relámpago asked her if she were all right. Silver ached inside and knew that Relámpago will be better off in Loyal's Kingdom, but the thought of Relámpago leaving hurt inside. Relámpago took the scrubber from her and told her to tell him what was wrong. Silver said what was wrong. Relámpago smiled and hugged her close. "No one gets left behind." Silver heard him say. Relief flooded Silver's cold body as she hugged Relámpago. Silver let him go and said that she needs to pack her belongings. Relámpago took her hand and soon the two were dancing and laughing. Weeks later, Silver led the wagons out of the town with Relámpago and his father at her side. The way was long and tiring, but freedom kept them going. Relámpago read the map, Silver gave the orders. After a few weeks, Silver saw a woman standing at the beach waiting. Relámpago became excited seeing the woman and Silver knew it was Spring by the way Relámpago acted.

At Loyal's Kingdom, Silver became a Guard at the Gates but she had to mingle with the other Deities and Guardians at the party Loyal was preparing. At the party, Silver found Relámpago flirting with Spring who was standing with a God. Silver told Relámpago that Spring has a boyfriend and that he should leave her alone. The God laughed behind his hand and said that Spring was not his girlfriend but his Goddess. He was her Guardian. Silver squinted at the God before dragging Relámpago away. Spring smiled at Veter and said that Silver was still a bit jittery in this new land. Veter understood and left. Silver remained cold and distance from friends and love.

Years later, Silver hugged Relámpago before letting him go back to Spring to marry her. Silver was deaf to Veter's prayers as he wedded Spring. Silver didn't want her God to marry and start a family. Everything was crashing down inside. Silver would have to be the Guardian of Relámpago's family along with Veter. At the party, Silver saw Veter hug Spring, laughing and talking to her before she left. Veter's face became dark with worry. He saw Silver looking at him and smiled quickly before leaving. Silver went after him and asked if he were all right. Veter hung his head and said no. Silver listened to Veter pour out his soul to her. His words matched hers. Veter said he will never marry because of what will become of him and the family he might have. Silver looked at him and said that she felt the same way. Veter gave her a weak smile. Silver had found a friend but never said it.

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Years passed and Silver would take care of Poder, Spring's daughter. Veter would come by and visit her. Silver watched Poder play and live. One day, Poder called Silver 'mama' by mistake and Silver could feel the ache in her soul rise. Veter would watch over Autumn's daughter along with his other Deities children. Silver knew that Veter had that ache in his soul. Soon after Ogon' moved, Silver was the only one who kept Veter company.

**Quotes.**

"I get it, cut to the chase, you fuck!"

*"Don't join them yet, Veter . . . Not yet . . ."*

"I closed my heart to love."

"I stopped messing with that nonsense."