In My Own Words

In My Own Words is Kacy's deeply personal reflection on her life, identity, and the burdens placed upon her. She was seen as a hero, the one who led the fight against Katredron in Chaos War II, the savior of the land, and a symbol of hope. However, behind that image was a young girl struggling with the emotional weight of fighting her own father, dealing with the expectations of others, and questioning if she was ever understood as a person rather than just a heroic figure. As time went on, her actions, particularly her involvement with Team Justice, caused public perception of her to shift, with some even turning against her. But to Kacy, people needed to see her flaws and recognize that she wasn't meant to be the perfect hero they envisioned.

Kacy grapples with the revelations about her biological parents, and the turmoil surrounding her upbringing. Learning the truth about her past only deepens her uncertainty about what her life could have been, making her realize that no version of her story was ever free from hardship. Through it all, she finds solace in the few people who truly understand and see her as more than just a hero, but as a person with emotions, struggles, and desires. However, even in Aftershock, she was once again forced to play the role of a leader, reinforcing how difficult it was to escape the weight of her reputation.

By the time the wars have ended, and the world begins to heal, Kacy delivers this final statement as a way to reclaim her own narrative. She acknowledges the struggles, mistakes, and pressures that shaped her, but stands firm in asserting her identity. She challenges those who only saw her as a hero to recognize her humanity and extends this message beyond herself, urging people to treat others not as symbols or titles but as individuals with their own lives. its Kacy's declaration of self, a final reckoning with the world that tried to define her.

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~Written by _el1zab3th (2/6/25)