Fates Entwined

Chapter 30: Miri - A Unique Legacy

Miri's heritage was indeed unique, a blend of the mortal and immortal realms, and it carried with it a weight she had yet to fully understand. But there was more to her story, more that tied her to the past in ways she could never have imagined. Lady Troissa, her mother, had a past filled with secrets—secrets she had buried for centuries. Those secrets, however, were far from forgotten, and they had shaped the woman Troissa had become.

The Truth About Miri's Father

Centuries ago, before Troissa had risen to her current station as a Lady of the celestial realm, she had descended to the mortal world on a mission similar to Risha's—she had been tasked with guiding a mortal through a crucial trial that would shape the balance of their destiny. But in her time among the mortals, Troissa had done the one thing forbidden in the immortal realm: she had fallen in love.

Her heart had been stolen by a mortal man named Elijah, a scholar with a brilliant mind and a gentle soul. Elijah was everything the celestial beings were not—vulnerable, flawed, and deeply human. Troissa had tried to resist, knowing the consequences of breaking the laws of her realm, but her love for Elijah grew stronger with every passing day.

When Elijah discovered Troissa's true nature, he did not fear her or reject her. Instead, he pledged his love to her, even knowing their union was forbidden. They shared a brief but profound love, and from that love, Miri was born. 

But their happiness was fleeting. The celestial realm's enforcers soon discovered Troissa's transgression. She was summoned back to face judgment, accused of corrupting the balance between the mortal and immortal worlds. Elijah, as a mortal, could not follow her, and Troissa was forced to leave him and their newborn daughter behind.

Lady Troissa's Survival

Troissa's punishment was severe. She was stripped of much of her celestial power and banished to the mortal realm for what felt like an eternity. The separation from Elijah and Miri was painful, but it also gave her time to atone. She watched over Miri from afar, ensuring her daughter's safety while longing for the life she had lost.

But as fate would have it, Elijah's mortal life was tragically short. He passed away when Miri was just a child, leaving her alone and vulnerable. Desperate to protect her daughter, Troissa made a desperate plea to the celestial realm for mercy. Her unwavering devotion to Miri and her willingness to suffer for her mistakes earned her a rare reprieve. She was restored to her celestial status, though not without conditions.

Troissa's powers were partially restored, but she remained bound by her past mistakes. She was forbidden from revealing her true nature to Miri until the time was right. She was also tasked with overseeing the balance of mortal and immortal fates, a responsibility she carried with a sense of penance. Lady Troissa was married to Lord Hermano, a noble soul who knew everything about her past but never once questioned it. His love for Troissa was unwavering, and when Miri entered their lives, he embraced her as his own daughter. He raised Miri with care and devotion, treating her no differently than if she had been his by blood.

However, both Hermano and Troissa were bound by a celestial decree—they were forbidden from revealing the truth of Miri's origins until her 25th birthday in earthly time. The reasoning was clear: Miri had to grow into her strength and identity without the burden of knowing her dual heritage too soon.

Fate, however, has a cruel sense of irony. The day Miri made the decision to sacrifice her soul for Risha's salvation was the day before her 25th birthday. She was on the brink of uncovering the truth about herself, yet she chose to risk it all for her sister without hesitation.

Neither Troissa nor Hermano could intervene, bound by the laws they had obeyed for so long. All they could do was watch and hope that Miri's strength—and the love they had poured into her—would be enough to see her through the storm ahead.

Troissa's calm demeanor in the face of Miri's impending sacrifice stemmed from her own experiences. She had learned the hard way that love—whether for a mortal or an immortal—could lead to profound pain but also immense strength.

She saw in Miri the same resilience that had allowed her to survive her own trials. Troissa understood that Miri's mixed heritage gave her a unique strength—a bridge between two worlds. While Miri's sacrifice loomed large, Troissa believed it wasn't just an ending. It could be the beginning of something greater, just as her own suffering had ultimately led to her redemption.

Troissa's belief

Troissa's experiences also made her empathetic toward Anastasia and Risha. She understood the weight of making mistakes in the immortal realm and the pain of being judged for them. Her past fueled her determination to support both her daughter and her niece.

While Miri's mortal heritage made her vulnerable, it also made her uniquely equipped to handle the challenges ahead. Troissa believed Miri's mixed nature would not only allow her to survive but also bridge the gap between the mortal and immortal realms in ways neither had ever imagined.