A child watched in awe as the stars seemed to speed across the night sky and made a wish. He wished for nothing more than a companion, someone to forever be by his side, no matter what. A pet, that would be fiercely loyal to him and never go astray.
Thus, Valentine was born.
Being drawn to the child, he introduced himself with a happy smile and bounce in his step, feeling that he was to fullfill his deepest life goal by being someones very best friend, but alas, it was not to be.
"You talk. What are you?" , the child asked confused as he sat before it.
"I am a Memory Keeper!", he replied joyfully, "Your wish is what gave me life! I'm here for you! Here, to be your friend!"
The kid stared at him and as the seconds passed, he could feel his heart slowly sink.
"I wanted a dog.. or a cat.. not whatever you are."
Valentine could not understand this decision, but as his hope crumbled before his eyes, he didn't question it either. He had been rejected by the very person that had given him life. That would have given him purpose within it.
As he slumped off, he wondered if had done something wrong? Maybe he shouldn't have talked? Maybe if he were more like a normal animal, the kid would have liked him? The more his mind had time to go over it, the more he began to resent children. Maybe children were just like that? Maybe they just hated him. He wasn't sure, but at the same time, he was so deeply hurt he didn't care to find out.
He grew cynical and rude towards others, rejecting them before he could experience hurt again. Truth be told, he still longed to be someones very best friend however. He still wanted to be friendly and happy, together with someone who would be just as happy to have him at their side.
Maybe, one day, he'd find his purpose.