Ashley Stark

During the Salem Witch Trails in 1692, Ash was a young teenage boy living in the small town. Him and his family living in a cottage at the edge of the town. While out exploring the surrounding forest, he comes across what could only be described as a 'tear'. It was a like the very air was cut open and from what could be seen inside was the night sky. Curious, he stepped closer and gently touched it. Unknowing this would change his life forever. His body being pulled apart, vanishing and reappearing again. Ash had no idea what was happening but the next thing he knew, his body was thinner, and he just felt different. It wasn't until he arrived home that he knew what changed. He was now a teenage girl. His hair was lighter instead of his dark mane, his muscles were now nonexistent, hands and feet were now much smaller. Inside...he felt some kind of energy.

Coming forward with the townspeople did not yield favorable results. The masses were convinced Ash was now a witch and needed to be hung least everyone be changed like he was. The town argued for a bit before concluding Ash be exiled and never return. This was the only way for him to live and not bring any harm to his family. Ash left with nothing but the clothes on his back, not even allowing him back to his room to gather his belongings. With a heavy heart, he walked away. Directionless and heading to nowhere fast. Ash had pretty much accepted his fate. Dying out in the middle of the woods to be food for some wild animal.

But death would not be the end of Ash, his childhood friend had followed him. Wanting to see his best friend in another town safe from harm. For days the two traveled. They would hunt for food when they needed and set up camp under the star lit night sky. During this time, Ash discovered he had indeed become a witch. Able to control some kind of unknown element. With this power, he could manipulate everything around them. Fires could easily be snuffed out, animals can be tamed, and threats could be terminated. Ash made sure to keep this magic a secret and only use it when needed.

Eventually, they found another village to settle. Ash would assume the identity of Ashley Stark, taking the last name of her friend. They claimed they had no relation; it was better than the alternative. Giving the name of someone who was just exiled didn't seem like a good move. From then on, Ashley and her friend lived in the small village miles away from their original home. Ashley decided it was best to play into her new identity more and grew her hair out as well as dressing more feminine. The two of them would live there for a few years and eventually began running an orphanage for children who had lost their parents. Not long after the two-childhood friends realized they had feelings for each other. It took some soul searching but the two eventually both of them decided to marry.

Years would pass by, the two lived a happy life together. Even having a child of their own. Around Ashley's 40th birthday however, she noticed that she wasn't ageing. Meanwhile her husband was getting older and older. The realization creeping up on her year after year: Will she outlive everyone she loved? Around her husband's 50th birthday, she questioned him. What should she do if she never follows him to the next life? When faced with the question, her husband just smiled and replied that she should live her life to the fullest. Even if she lives for hundreds of years, she has been given such a lifespan for an important purpose and she should see it through until the end. Ashley was still uncertain but if that was his wish then she would not deny him that.

Eventually, Ashley's husband passed away. Her child now grown up and living on his own in a town far away. Years would pass by, and Ashley was not getting any older. Almost 100 years would pass before she decided to move away from civilization. She didn't need the townspeople out on a witch hunt. In a humble home deep in the forest, she patiently waited for whatever her purpose would be. She watched people live and die, cities expand, and technology develop. In all that time, it was still unclear what she needed to do. So instead of waiting around, she would explore the world in search of it.