Baby Seob ●^ω^●
110517. #1YearInFICTION
A rainbow is a sign of hope. That if we let a ray of sun shine through the dark gloomy clouds that bring rain to our lives, we can really make something beautiful out of it.
Among all the idol groups, BEAST was one of those who experienced the most hardships before they reached what they have now. During these days where rain heavily poured on them and on their dreams, they, too, felt like fighting against the rain was pointless. There were times that they wanted to just give up and go back to their comfort zones where they could cuddle warmly in front of their fire places together with their families. But they didn’t do that. They clenched their teeth and endured the cold.
Three of them found respective places where they thought they’d finally find their own rightful positions but unfortunately, things had to happen and despite their hard work and determination to stay there, they were forced to leave, leaving them feeling colder than ever as the harsh wind of criticisms and bashing rushed through their unprotected souls. Meanwhile, the other one had his own hardships to face, too. What made it worse was that he faced all of these alone. He had the most loving parents in the world, yes, but because of this, he didn’t want them to know his pain. Because he knew very well that they would feel 10x the pain he was feeling. So he kept mum and had to walk his path alone. He went from an umbrella to another umbrella, only to be asked to leave in the end. All of them experienced hardships of their own. But they kept on fighting and fighting until they found refuge under this three-dimensional 4-sided equilateral. Yes, you’re right. I’m talking about a cube. But not just any other cube. The all-caps CUBE.
But things didn’t change in just a snap. They still experienced hard times. It is inevitable after all. However, things around them might have not changed but they knew their lives were starting to. The rain still poured but what made it different this time was that they were under a safe shelter that could protect them from those cruel drops. And because they felt safe under it and with each other, they got to appreciate the idea that the fact they were still able to see these raindrops meant that there was enough light to allow them to. And they promised themselves that as long as there is light, they shall never give up. Because they still held on to the hope that this light may become brighter and brighter until it was bright enough to overweigh the disasters the rain brings and produce a beautiful ribbon of rainbow. And they did start to see a rainbow as their dreams slowly came to life. The sun shone brighter and they felt their hearts slowly warming up. The hearts that were once almost turned into ice.
But when they thought that the rain was about to completely go away as the dream of debut has already been reached, there was a cold heavy downpour again. Maybe it was even the coldest downpour they’ve ever felt as people chose to look at what they lacked in than what they had to show. People chose to judge them with their past than to anticipate what they might be able to give in the future. But before they completely shrank in defeat, they realized that these were all just clouds hindering them to see what really mattered. As they started to see what was beyond those clouds, they felt the warmth they have been longing to feel ever since they stepped on their journey - the B2UTIES. The big sea of sunlight that lightened up their darkest days. They just knew they can’t allow the clouds to dominate and take over. So even if they had to put in an extra effort, they stood on the tips of their toes so they could never lose sight of their sunlight.
Slowly, the light became broader and broader that they didn’t have to tiptoe anymore. They can see them clearly. And their eyes teared up at the first moment they realized and saw this beautiful scenery. It was on March 25, 2010. Not only did the light become broader. But they realized that these people has put them on a pedestal. High enough to make them realize that indeed, they are loved.
As time passed, their sunlight became even more brighter. The rain never went away completely. But there were those times that they were turned into soft drizzles - barely noticeable.
As what Science had taught us, a rainbow is created when streaks of light pass through, not above, not under, the tiny droplets of rain. B2UTIES never gave up and tried their best to pierce through those droplets. As a result, the most beautiful rainbow has been created - BEAST. Since, as said earlier, rain in our lives is inevitable. But as long as the sun keeps shining, as long as it chose to shine, this rainbow will never fade away.
Skeptics might now ask, how can they be a rainbow when they’re just 6? There are 7 colors in the rainbow. We always believed 7-colored rainbows are the perfect type of rainbows. In paintings, in drawings, in designs, in murals, when we see a rainbow lacking 1, we always regard it as a non-rainbow. But it’s actually just us, choosing to look at the fact that they lack 1 color than the fact that they have 6. But let me just ask this, when we see a real rainbow in the sky, do we really count how many colors it has? No. We just gaze at its beauty because deep in our heart we know that without a doubt, that thing, over there, is a rainbow. One of life’s beautiful phenomena.
Oh yes, BEAST is a phenomenon. A B2UTIFUL one.
