Mother is a hero
The Sufferer/Signless, the Disciple, the Dolorosa, the Hellsman,
My name is Dolorosa, and I am one of the many beings that serve the grub mother. I once thought my fate was to rot in these underground caverns, serving the grub mother till my last days. That all changed the day I discovered him.
"Waah!" the cry echoed through the tunnel. I turned in a flash and looked inside. There, an abandoned grub was left. He was concealed in the shadows, so I picked him up to see him more clearly. "Gasp! A mutant blood!" I put him down, his red shell gleaming. Of course, he was left here to die.
I turned around, fully intending to leave, when he cried out again. I looked over my shoulder, the unusually small grub alone in the semi-dark cavern.
Suddenly, I felt a strong feeling to protect him. Without thinking, I picked him up and began purring, nuzzling him in my chest. What Is This Strong Feeling Of Protectiveness For Him?
He chirped, his small face smiling up at me. I knew then, that I was not letting go of this child.
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"Please, There Must Be A Way To Get Outside These Blasted Caverns." I looked up at the older troll woman who did dealings outside the caverns for our supplies. "It is dangerous child, and even if you could, it would be dangerous. You know very well none of you can get out of here. But if you are truly desperate, I have a plan." "Please, I Beg It Of You." she pursed her lips, "You can go through the secret passage, but beware of the guards at the end. Wait till they leave for the shift to change, then flee to the nearest town." I sighed in relief, "Thank You For Your Help Ma'am."