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Sort of a satirical slice of life story set in the 25th century. |
| [Introduction]
The year is 2457. Earth is vastly different from what we know in the present. After the cataclysmic events of World War 5, most of the planet is uninhabitable, nothing more than war torn, irradiated wasteland. The only real country left, formerly known as the United States of America, seems like a bustling utopia on the surface. And it is, as long as you're a human. Near the beginning of the war, the world's top scientists began to experiment with infusing animals with human DNA, making them more humanoid in appearance. These creatures were dubbed "Anthroids" and were essentially used as manual labor and cannon fodder in the military. This way, human lives were spared, at the cost of many of these artificial beings. After the war was over, these Anthroids wanted to be recognized as equals by humanity for their service and sacrifice. But of course, humans being humans, most of them rejected this notion. It's been a century since the end of the war, and after many protests and demonstrations, Anthroids are somewhat more accepted into society, but still have a long way to go to be seen as equals. Some even took humans as lovers. These humans, commonly referred to as Anthrosexuals, are often looked down on with disgust and ridicule by most others. Otherwise, it doesn't matter if one is white, black, hispanic or asian. Straight, gay or bisexual. As long as you're not an anthroid or anthrosexual, you're seen as an equal. Turns out, all humanity needed to truly bring peace between themselves was common ground. Welcome to the 25th century. |
| I never really believed in "true love". In my experience, there was really no such thing. Like that song from that old band says, "love is only true in fairy tales." Or at least, that's how I felt until very recently. My name is Jordan Reeves, age 18. Currently residing in Sector 7 of the United Nation of Eden. And if I'm being completely honest, I really hate being human. Hell, I pretty much hate the human race as a whole. With the state of most of the world, can you really blame me? Just take a look at any history book ever written. It's literally nothing but wars and endless conflict over one stupid reason or another. That, combined with how it's pretty much in our nature to cheat and backstab each other if we think it will get us ahead in life, even if the victim is someone we care for, I can only come to one conclusion... That humans are by far the greediest, most violent creature to ever exist. It was us who ruined this planet that was once so beautiful, and for what? I hear talk sometimes of colonizing mars or something like that. I actually hope we never set foot on any other planet in the universe. Because if we do, you know we will just ruin those worlds too. I've always valued animals over people, to be blunt. Which leads to the whole point of this little rant of mine. I am an anthrosexual. I didn't even realize this until just a few days ago. The community college I attend recently started allowing anthroids in as students. That's when I saw her. A snow white wolfess, with sparkling crystal eyes. I suddenly felt a strange desire overwhelm me like never before. Is this what they call love? Regardless, I must be careful. If it were discovered I was attracted to an anthroid, who knows what would become of my reputation? They say the heart wants what it wants, but...I'm just so uncertain. Should I make my move? Will she even return my feelings for her? So much pressure... |
| Someone once said, "People can only hate one thing at a time." I wonder if that was true, or if that person was full of something. There used to be a lot of hate for one group or another. Now there's two groups that are hated - Anthroids, and those who honestly love them. Me - I don't know. Never really cared for them. But, somehow, I got a lioness as a roommate - I don't make enough to get a private room, so I was forced to share, and in this neighborhood, one couldn't be picky. She pays her half of the rent, that much was true. My problem is, I had a boyfriend - key word, had. Found out the hard way that they were cheating on me, with my now ex-best friend. Lease was in his name, so, I had to leave, with my things. So, I had to find a new place. Found one, but could only afford half the rent. The lioness, Sabrina, was also looking for a place, but could only afford half. Well, we made a deal, and we both got the apartment. Basically, as long as she stayed on her side of the place, and paid her half, I stayed on my half, and pretended she didn't exist. Then, one day, I found out that my ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend had "gotten engaged" and were all set to get married. I broke down at this. For whatever reason, Sabrina took care of me. This triggered something in me. I had never thought of myself as bisexual. She seemed to realize that I was having feelings for her. However, I didn't know how to explain it. She looked at me, and simply said, "We'll talk when you're ready." |
| Humans...I've lived my whole life feeling oppressed by them...Now I think I'm attracted to one of them! My name is Neko, it's Japanese for Cat and I am a Black Cat Anthroid the first of my family to attend university, and you know how they saw Black Cats cause bad luck? Seems in my family we have bad luck as first thing I do on my way to class is trip over my own feet, very un-catlike my papers spilling everywhere! And what happens after that? This human named Albert, skinny nerd, with curly brown hair and glasses is like "Oh my gosh! Are you OK? Let me help you pick up your stuff!" I've never experienced kindness from a human before it left me feeling flustered...I know if Dad knew about this he'd throw a fit! |
| As I sit across from the object of my affection in the cafeteria, I try so hard to keep myself from staring and admiring her beauty. Or at least, not make it so noticeable that I am. I can smell some kind of perfume she wears. Can't really place what kind it is. To my surprise, she looks up at me, and we both just stare at each other awkwardly before she finally breaks the silence. "Hey. Um, you're Jordan, right?" She asks shyly. I nod in response. "I know you don't really know me, but, could you do me a huge favor? I'm kind of desperate." A favor? How intriguing. I motion for her to continue. "Well, you see, I don't know if you've noticed me, but we share the same major. I need some help studying for the exam coming up, and I hear you're one of the top students in the class. Would you be willing to...you know...tutor me? I'd be eternally grateful if you did, and I'll owe you one." If ever I needed proof that there was a higher power, this was it. I couldn't just let this golden opportunity slip by! I played it cool and calmly agreed to her proposal. "Oh thank you so much! I'm Valerie, by the way. I'll meet you later in the library at 9, okay?" I nodded, and finished my lunch. I couldn't believe my luck! Now I just had to build up the courage to make my move later tonight. |
| I sat across from Sabrina at dinner. Like all carnivores, the lioness ate meat. She tended to give it a light sear, so as to not just put me off. But tonight, she had, among other things, cooked an extra steak - it was Medium. "I know that you enjoy steak cooked like this," she said, as she placed it before me. "Anything you want to talk about?" |
| So I was in the cafeteria eating my tuna sandwich when I saw a White Wolf asking help studying from a human who obviously had the hots for her and further compounding my own anxiety about my crush on a human! Like the universe is teasing me about my angst by having another Anthroid Woman tangling with a human man! 'Whatever...' I think to myself as I sip on my milk '...That wolf lady whoever she is doesn't have my problems...' See I'm not just a lower class cat...My Dad is actually a member of an Anthroid Gang known as 'The Iron Claws' they started as a means of protecting the Anthroid Community when we got little actual help from the police...My Dad was one of the Enforcers...Our Boss...Mr. Big is a particularly rare Anthroid...An Octopus the only Invertebrate Species they were able to cross with human DNA, I used to play with his daughter Calafia all the time growing up until Calafia...Was tragically murdered... |
| I met Valerie in the library later that night. Thankfully, it was empty besides the two of us. I won't bore you with the details of our study session, but after about two hours, we wrapped it up. "Thanks so much for helping me." Valerie said as we prepared to head back to our dorms. "I honestly didn't really expect you to agree to tutor someone like me, being human and all. No offense." "Oh, believe me, your concerns are justified. Most other would have refused without so much as a second thought. We humans are really such vile creatures." She looked stunned that I would say such a thing. "Why do you say that?" "Because I know our history. From the very beginning, we hated and murdered each other for one dumb reason or another, usually because one group didn't agree with another or because they were different in some way. Just look at our technology. It started with plain rocks, then spears and bows and arrows. From there, at least 95% of our creations were nothing more than more advanced ways to kill each other. It's sickening, really." "You realize you're talking about your own kind, right?" "Don't remind me. To be perfectly honest, I hate being human. I much prefer animals for company. I mean, take dogs, for example. Dogs will always stick by you to the end. They're loyal, they'll never lie to or cheat you, they never judge you. More than any human can say." "You humans can't all be bad. Just look at yourself. You agreed to help me, even though we've never even spoken until today. That's got to count for something, right?" "Maybe. But I must admit, I had a bit of an ulterior motive for tutoring you. You said you'd owe me one, so..." "Just what is it you want, exactly?" This was it. My big moment. If only I could get the words out! For a long while I hesitated, until I finally managed to say "I would like to go on a date with you!" Valerie looked like a deer in the headlights at those words. "Oh! My goodness, I...um...I wasn't expecting that." Too late to return back. It was out in the open now. "So...will you go out with me?" |
| Finally after Philosophy Class I was just about ready to return to my dorm when of all the luck in the world I bump into him...Albert again!" "Oh! Hi!" Albert said "Fancy meeting you again!" "Yeah..." He said meekly "...Hi?" Why was he so nice for a human?! "Are you OK after what happened this morning?" He asked "It looked like you took a pretty nasty spill." "Yeah I'm OK." I said "My fur provides some layer of padding." "I was about to go out to eat for dinner." He said "Would you like to join me? Do you like Chinese?" My mouth watered I'm a sucker for Chinese food! |
| Valerie seemed stunned for several seconds. Uh oh, I thought. I think I broke her. " Finally, she responded "I suppose we could go on one date, and see how it turns out. You seem like a decent kind of guy. I know this one club a couple towns away that caters to human-anthroid couples. So nobody around here should even see you there." For the first time since I couldn't even remember when, I felt myself getting warm all over, and a feeling of excitement rising inside me. She actually said yes! "Okay! When do you want to do this, then? I'm good pretty much any day." "How about Saturday night around 7? I'll meet you by the bridge out of town, and nobody will be the wiser." We both agreed, and that's how I got myself a date with the most beautiful anthroid I'd ever seen! |
| "So, anything you want to talk about?" Sabrina asked. I looked at the lioness. "Well, I think that I like you, I mean, really like you." She gave a polite smile. "I think that the feeling might be very mutual." She then kissed my cheek. |
| So we went to this little Chinese place, the other humans who were dining there were giving us odd looks but for the most part nobody said anything. "Wow!" Albert exclaimed as I began devouring my shrimp chow mein "You were really hungry!" "It's more I was tired of living off tuna sandwiches..." I said as a took a break to wipe my mouth with my napkin "I get it..." Albert said "...University is tough when you're on a shoestring budget...I don't have to worry about that because I'm loaded." "Rich parents huh?" I asked Albert fidgeted "My Dad...Is in charge of the largest computer company in the world..." I was already getting the sense he wasn't telling the exact truth |
| I met Valerie as we agreed, and she directed me to this club she mentioned. It was a discreet place, out of the way like an old prohibition speakeasy. Inside were human and anthroid couples of all types. There was food, drinks, even live entertainment. Then I found out they even had private, soundproof rooms for rent for couples to get more "intimate" if they so desired. I have to admit, it was rather awkward at first. But after an hour or so, I felt more at ease. That was when Valerie looked at me and said "Wanna head to the backrooms?" I nearly did a spit take as I was drinking a soda when she said that. Was she serious!? She wanted to have sex already? On the first date? |
| "So, what do we do?" I asked, looking at Sabrina. The lioness smiled. "Talking is good." |
| Just then a bunch of fellow students...Looked like a bunch of typical frat boy louts came in and noticed us... "Hey Guys!" Said one big burly blond football player type "Albert Moreau on a date with an Anthroid!" And they all whipped out their phones to take pictures of us but all I could think of was the last name as Albert blushed and looked ashamed "You're a Moreau?!" I exclaimed "That means..." "Yes..." Albert confessed "...My Grandfather was the one behind the process of creating Anthroids." "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree does it?!" One of the Frat Boys sneered |
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