Disclaimer: I do not own Riviera: The Promised Land. End of discussion.
Before, During and After
Before it all started I was a student. My favorite subject was history, and I wanted to become a historian later on in life.
Reading had always been my greatest hobby, but I always found the history books the most fascinating. The things our land and our people have been through, the actions of our Gods, and much more.
I couldn't imagine what it would have been like, to witness it, to have been there when it all happened.
I had my future all planned out… but then… then I was chosen to become a Grim Angel.
Asgard was in danger. Without any hesitation I participated in the trials, just like many others. I did it because I was loyal to my land, my people, and my Gods.
Out of the small group who had successfully passed the trials, only Ein and I were chosen to become Grim Angels.
I disagreed with this decision, although I never said it. Ein was just too young; he had barely covered the basics of combat in school!
I knew I couldn't go against the Magi, so I decided I would try and protect Ein as much I could during our journey. My words probably sounded harsh and cold to him, but that was because I did not want Ein to put himself in harms way more then necessary.
When Ein disappeared after the battle with the first Accursed, even though I did not have emotions, I felt the loss. I thought I had lost the closest thing I had to a friend.
That's why I pressed on, why I continued our quest. If Ein truly had fallen in battle, was now one of the Einherjar, then I would not let his death be in vain! I killed demon after demon for my friend, for Ein…
But then I found him again. If I had my emotions I would've said that I felt happy that he was still alive, but instead I say that I felt relieved.
I wanted him to come back, but I saw that he now fought with the Sprites. He said to me that there was another way to prevent evil from consuming our homeland, without having to destroy Riviera.
I didn't believe him. I thought he had been brainwashed by Ursula.
But he was right, he was right all along.
The truth came to me too late. Hector was the evil one, not Ursula. Hector is the traitor, not Ein. After Ein and I fought, I saw this.
Shortly after our battle I died. I died protecting him from Malice, who tried attack him from behind, like a coward. She fled, and I died… But I am happy about it. I gave my life so that my friend could live. Ein was the one who would bring peace; I knew this in my heart and soul.
He taught me what true loyalty is, and I will never forget it.
So now I am one of the Einherjar, warriors who died in battle, and await the arrival of Ein, here in the sacred Valhalla. Even though I am sure he will die of old age, he has rightfully earned his place amongst us.
I am honored that I can call him my friend. And when he arrives I will shake his hand, hug him in a brotherly way and say: "I'm sorry I didn't believe you from the start…"
I am Ledah, former student of history and former Grim Angel, now one of the Einherjar.
My loyalty will last eternal.
Author's Note: I'll update when I feel like it.