Author's note: Lillia as she is in the Temple. Lillia and her sisters sang a song to put Leanne asleep and to protect her so she does know that Leanne survived.
Lillia's Strength
Lillia recalled that horrible night when so many of her family and people were slaughtered by the hatred of the people of Begnion. What did we do? The herons were always a peaceful and loving race who tried to live in harmony with the people. She hated them for what they did. She watched as her mother and her sisters were killed without mercy. They killed them with no reason or warning. Why did this happen to us?
All of this must have something to do with the medallion and its powers. They keep shoving into my face and I don't know what to do. All I know is that Leanne is safe and that makes my life worth living. If I could survive this I could reunite with my sister. That hope is what keeps me living.
Every day here is even more miserable. I am in this cold room with no view of the sky. I long to see the sky and feel the air, but I am a prisoner of Daein and until I do want they want of me then I will stay in this prison. My only comfort comes from the girl who brings me my food. She is a priestess here at the temple. She seems to treat me with love and compassion instead of hate and anger like what I am used to. I am trying to learn how to communicate with her. I feel like she could save me.
I have begun to learn the human language a little at a time. I can understand a little of what the priestess is saying. She said her name was Elena. I told her my name as well. Hopefully we can still learn more about each other. Every day before she leaves I sing the song to keep the medallion in its restful state.
I don't know how much longer I will be able to last in this condition. I am physically weak and my heart is sick. I have no life in me anymore. I am afraid my days are numbered. I am going to give the medallion to Elena and I hope it makes it safely out of the hands of Daein.
Last night Elena came to me in the middle of the night. She looked worried. I gave her the medallion and told her to keep it with her always and to sing the song I taught her. I pray she makes it safely out of Daein. She offered to take me, but I would be a burden. I am far too weak and sick to move without causing suspicion. With tears she left me and with tears I sang my last song, a song of the friendship between me and Elena.
Before I died I wrote all of this on the walls and I wanted my sister Leanne to know I was strong for her and that she needs to be strong through this. She is the only one left and I want her to know how much I loved her. I loved all of my family and I will be with them soon. Goodbye