“Here I am… sitting on a cliffedge. Memories rushing through my head. Mummy… papa… stepsie… big brother… big sis… Gojiro… all my dear friends…”
a clump of grass is clutched by a grey hand. The hand belongs to Ruby: the mortal turned immortal, goddess of magic. In her other hand are multiple photos of her as a child with various family and friends.
“…if only I could join you all…”
A memory flashes in her head. Her Mother, the Queen of Asteri: Rea, spending time with her.
“What have you drawn there, little Ruby?” she says, looking at a drawing.
“Is it stepsie and papa?” the small Ruby nods her head, barely able to talk at this point in time.
“Aw its adorable! Do you want me to send it to them?” again, the tiny girl nods.
“Alright, Ruby.” Rea smiles, one of the sweetest and kindest smiles a mother could give. As the memory fades from her mind a tear gently crawls down her cheek like a child to their parent.
