Grief

                                    

                                          
Song: Embers in the Sky by Gio
Original Publishing: 8/2/16
Updated: 8/17/19
                          
Teetering off the edge.
A final sacrifice they said.
The Windows closing I am burning.
Ashes of the story left unread
                          
Today, is a solemn day for Leo Valdez.
                          
Why is that?
                          
And I can taste the smoke.
Settling like the last words I said.
I close my eyes.Ready to die.
Destiny can't be revoked
                          
Because today marks the anniversary of his mother, Esperanza Valdez, Leo's Mother's death day. Inside, Leo blames himself. If it weren't for him and his fire, they would've been happy. Sometimes, he blames Gaea, for wanting to break his spirit. It's her fault. But he can't help the thoughts that plague his mind, saying it's all his fault.
                          
And I am
Embers in the sky
Glittering down
For when the time is right.
                          
Inside. He still thinks it's his fault. Maybe, if he wasn't born then—
                          
No. The Fates had him for a reason. Maybe a cruel reason, for a child to go in war. But, he wasn't the only one.
                          
I am fire, a wild flame.
And you'll never forget my name.
My blazing heart belongs to you
Please stop grieving I'm coming soon.
                          
It's cruel how because of your parents, you'll maybe die from it. With all blessings of their godly powers, comes with fear and survival. 
                          
Oh how mortals can suffer because of it.
                          
And at the end we stand
Love,storm,fire, whole  again.
Memories spin. Uncoil within.
I'm smiling til the very end.
                          
Leo misses her, her laugh, her hugs, the way even if she was tired or stressed, she always tried to care for him no matter what.
                          
It's getting way to hot. A battle better left unfought.
I'll see you on the other side.
It has been one hell of a ride.
                          
Leo's exhausted, maybe he has been for awhile. He's worked himself to exhausting to build, fight, create. He never really stopped to feel the emotions running hot against his skin.
                          
And I am
Embers in the sky
Glittering down
For when the time is right.
                          
I am fire, a wild flame.
And you'll never forget my name.
My blazing heart belongs to you
Please stop grieving I'm coming soon.
                          
Hold your breath for one more second.
This will be all over soon.
Bloodwritten predestination.
Make this sacrifice for you.
                          
When Leo decided to die, he considered never coming back to life for a minute. Maybe he could see his mother again?
                          
No.
                          
I'm extraneous and fighting.
But I know I'm not pushed off.
Stand together to the end.
It's not a sacrifice without love.
                          
He knows his mother wouldn't want that. To break a promise just for her. 
                          
He lives.
                          
And I am
Embers in the sky
Glittering down
For when the time is right.
                          
Esperanza Valdez
Mother of Leo Valdez
Strong, intelligent, beautiful.
                          
I am fire, a wild flame.
And you'll never forget my name.
My blazing heart belongs to you
Please stop grieving I'm coming soon.
                          
Leo smiles to himself.