Post by Aaron on Mar 21, 2019 11:34:28 GMT -5
Aaron decided to pursue further knowledge! His uneventful trip to the cages, began to make him question his humanity. He had spent many years in the children's section of the library. All the apes knew who he was as his guardians allowed him to go in certain places of the city.
His pursuit of knowledge led him to the reference section of the library. He pulled out "Human Pets", "Humans in Ape Society", "The Sacred Scrolls". He also had his notebook to take notes. He sat in a private section of the library and began to read and take notes. Each of the books stated, "No rights under ape law." , "Not permitted anywhere without their owners present." , "When a teenager reaches the age of 18, they're given a choice to choose the Wilds or become an apprentice to an ape family." His face fell. All he knew were his guardians! So, all through 5 years old to 17, he'd go to school and have rights. But at 18, he'd lose them?
He scribbled each of the items down on the paper, feeling a little nervous. He became troubled and remembered all his achievements, his trophies, his perfect attendance, everything from his school- awards. It was useless. What did pets wear? What else was there? The more he looked through the reference books, the more he became a little more concerned. His friends wouldn't want anything to do with him. He was a human and they were all apes! They would still have rights, but not he. It became evident that his education meant nothing at all.
Then he saw where humans were kept in and his heart sunk. 18 and up, they were kept in cages, have collars- He quickly felt his neck. Nothing there yet- so that meant he wasn't collared and that was a law. He'd go to Warrens after his research. The more he learned, the more he thought about what happened to most of the humans that weren't trainable. The Army used them for Target Practice. He was high functioning..and a genius. BUT he wasn't trainable- and he would be used for Target Practice.
His guardians lied to him? Or did they really truly believe that he was going to be pet. He swallowed and returned all the books to the shelves, feeling betrayed.
The librarian seemed to sense that he was distressed. She immediately walked over--
But Aaron scurried- as if she were going to hurt him.
She retreated into the library. "Poor kid. I think he just discovered the truth." She mumbled to herself.
His pursuit of knowledge led him to the reference section of the library. He pulled out "Human Pets", "Humans in Ape Society", "The Sacred Scrolls". He also had his notebook to take notes. He sat in a private section of the library and began to read and take notes. Each of the books stated, "No rights under ape law." , "Not permitted anywhere without their owners present." , "When a teenager reaches the age of 18, they're given a choice to choose the Wilds or become an apprentice to an ape family." His face fell. All he knew were his guardians! So, all through 5 years old to 17, he'd go to school and have rights. But at 18, he'd lose them?
He scribbled each of the items down on the paper, feeling a little nervous. He became troubled and remembered all his achievements, his trophies, his perfect attendance, everything from his school- awards. It was useless. What did pets wear? What else was there? The more he looked through the reference books, the more he became a little more concerned. His friends wouldn't want anything to do with him. He was a human and they were all apes! They would still have rights, but not he. It became evident that his education meant nothing at all.
Then he saw where humans were kept in and his heart sunk. 18 and up, they were kept in cages, have collars- He quickly felt his neck. Nothing there yet- so that meant he wasn't collared and that was a law. He'd go to Warrens after his research. The more he learned, the more he thought about what happened to most of the humans that weren't trainable. The Army used them for Target Practice. He was high functioning..and a genius. BUT he wasn't trainable- and he would be used for Target Practice.
His guardians lied to him? Or did they really truly believe that he was going to be pet. He swallowed and returned all the books to the shelves, feeling betrayed.
The librarian seemed to sense that he was distressed. She immediately walked over--
But Aaron scurried- as if she were going to hurt him.
She retreated into the library. "Poor kid. I think he just discovered the truth." She mumbled to herself.