Goddess of Heretics

I had my father's blood and my mother's power. They lived strongest within me, more than they did with any of my people.

These were the things I used to become who I was meant to be.

My people saw the truth behind my existence. It was too remarkably obvious not to know. Because of this, they worshiped me, they feared and adored me. I was their living goddess and their Queen. Although for a long time, it remained unsaid. They knew I was the rightful heir to our name.

We were not known for our compassion as other beings said we had none. They saw no good in us, no righteousness of any sort. Truth be told, they weren't wrong. Years have passed since us dark ones were regarded with scorn as they thought we desired nothing but the destruction of the world. Those born from the Empire had been the one to judge us, passing this thought to many others who began to live among us. They thought they had done the right thing. It was not clear to them that by condemning us, they were the ones who gave us reason to desire this destruction they feared.

This was a common vision among us. But I, who carried my father's passion and my mother's anguish, would bring it into reality. From a young age, I was aware of my destiny. My mother had told me. Even though I have never met her or seen her in person. The memories of my childhood did not include those who brought me into the world. My mother only held me and kissed me in my dreams, when she told me of the things that I must do. I needed to prove myself to her and the rest of the world that she existed. When my people knelt and kissed my hands and feet, they revered not only me but her, the source of all my power.

I believed every word she said. I did everything for her sake and her name. At that time, all that mattered to me was her happiness and my father's pride. It made me feel alive to know that they were there in the presence of Oblivion, watching me and seeing me for who I had finally become.

That was before I found out that I could be so much more. Even more than them.

This is my story.