19

“And those who wish to see you fail. Nothing short of your death will appease them.”

Well, that sounded ominous as fuck.

“Super.”

“The only way to protect yourself is to find the source of your power. Remember, the things that feed you will leave a mark. Embrace them no matter the consequences. They are the answer to the riddle of your birthright.”

“What?”

She glanced over her shoulder again, and this time, the galaxies in her eyes did not fade. “Hurry, daughter. It will not be long before they make another attempt. You need to ready yourself. Remember what I’ve said.”

“Wait, hold on! How will I know—”

But she was gone, the sound heralding her departure a series of ceaseless bangs instead of galloping horses. As I drifted, the field rippled outward like lights on the surface of a stormy sea, and I lost my sense of self.

Once again I was alone, adrift, with nothing more than the echo of her words chasing each other in the abyss.

Embrace them.

They are the answer.