𝖄𝑶𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝕬𝗡𝗗 𝐓𝐖𝗜𝐒𝐓𝑬𝐃 by .

“ I say.. cage that hideous thing up in bloody armour! “

Helena was shrouded in the icy, piercing sensation of metal that felt like daggers piercing their decaying skin, concealed from the world.

For someone of their calibre to coexist in such a realm—a living graveyard stepping foot on the underworld—was not unsettling. However, there is no question that the actual monsters are the ones who reside in the human realm.

Being born into a renowned clan of grandeur, Helena was born as the outcome of an unintended pregnancy. Helena was completely unaware of their identity and purpose, and was determined to accept their life's odds as a mistake despite their absurd actions.

Solely because Helena was far from ordinary.

Crooked pupils that were touched with its silver-purple hue—a symbolism of grief. Their skin pale, resembling a corpse, existence akin to the dead. There were strange structures covering every inch of their orbs. Who would look at a man with such an abnormal gaze?

People will insult and vilify the young woman, even if it means risking their life; people leave a speck of blood on their body as a token of shame for living.

" This isn't my daughter, you created a monster! You cursed me! "

It was a strange sight to see them at such a young age having stepped foot in the underworld. Their mother wouldn't even accept them for who they are, so their father took them. Because as the family believe, Helena does not belong in the place of mortals.

But the poor, poor demigod ended up in the care of an idealist parent. All Helena wanted was their father's approval, and love, like everyone else. They would always believe that their father does everything-out of sincerity, and security.

" You are one brave little girl, Helena. "

Young yet acted 25; their demeanour vividly expressed inquisitiveness. Helena found it difficult to read their father, they will never know how he feels. Nor what he thinks, they can’t read him at all.

"And you will be my greatest soldier," he said. Scraping their metal armour from their wretched body.

Some assert that you shouldn't question someone with an underworld origin, especially if they were born for greatness, such as the entities tied to Hades. Children follow instructions and develop into the finest individuals that everyone wants them to be. Be someone who is deserving. Helena had a lifelong need to feel worthy, but as they age, their consciousness resonates.

“ I never existed for war, father. I have always sought peace. “

Helena didn't want to hurt anyone. All that matters to them is whether they get what they deserve. Displeasure engraved over Hades' features at each and every failure. Beyond their existence, Helena never pondered anything else.

" No soldier of mine desires peace. "

To which a parent with ambitious ideals can never comprehend.

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