Darklight: The New World

Part 20: Self Reflection

Vittoria was standing in front of the High Matriarch’s desk. It was identical to the one in the former High Matriarchal Office.

“How much longer must we endure this?” Natasha asked Vittoria. “I’m finding it increasingly difficult to suppress her. She’s surprisingly.... tenacious. Vittoria slammed her hands down on the desk.

“As long as it takes” She snapped at Natasha. “We knew it would be difficult but with the changes in the plan it’s vital that we keep up the ruse”.

“You’re well aware that splitting our soul like this can lead to dire circumstances. The longer that I’m separated from you the more unlikely it will be that the reintegration will be successful and we’ll be split forever, never feeling whole again and never returning to full power”. Both Vittoria and the aspect of herself within Natasha found it strange talking to herself.

“Once the ritual is complete we can use the time stream, entering it together and over-lap our timelines to reintegrate”. Vittoria said to Natasha.

“But in the meantime this strain is taking its toll on us. I can see the bags under your eyes, your hair greying. We both know that this won’t end well”. Natasha stood up from the chair, her body framed in the afternoon light streaming through the large window behind her.

“What if one of us dies before? What happens if we fail? You know that if you die, I die and Natasha will be free. You also know that if I die, you die. We are the same person, the same soul. I know the plan will work, its a strong plan. But it needs to be done soon or our whole existence is at stake”.

“I’m well aware of that” Vittoria replied. She was rubbing her neck around the halter-neck of her dress. She was always aching in some way at the moment. 

“With Soran missing we’ve got time. It would have been easier with Draz and his resources, but without Soran in the way and Kisa still missing there’s no High Priests to stand in our way”.