95. Light & Clarity

LIAM

Bright light, that’s all I could see. I couldn’t hear or feel anything…

I opened my eyes and looking around, there was nothing but light. It was dazzling, yet it didn’t hurt the eyes.

I was no longer in pain… I sat up slowly.

Where am I?

"You are nowhere, just in-between life and death." A majestic voice came. It was strong and beautiful, but it didn’t sound human.

A soft laugh filled the air and I realised something was forming in front of me. A glowing outline of a tall woman with long hair… I had to look away. Looking at her directly made the eyes sting due to the intensity of the light.

I didn’t need her to introduce herself to know who that was. I lowered my head to her, not sure how to feel.

"Goddess…"

"Indeed, my child." I could tell from her voice that she was smiling. "I am proud of you; you sacrificed your life for your brother."

I frowned, e