Shreds

The years passed. Galaxy grew, and Lexi's hatred for the child was gradually replaced with love. When she was ten, Lexi began to wonder if she was Mortal- she didn't age like the others.

"Lexi," said the child, "Sing for me."
Lexi smiled and kissed her on the cheek. "Okay, Galaxy,"

Close your eyes
See the world
Different colors
Different feels
When you're here
Away from the evil
See us rise together
Strong
Protecting the lands that we love.

Galaxy smiled. "Who is the evil, Lexi?"
Lexi looked down at her dress. "Evil is not a person," she said. "Evil is sadness. Sadness and regret, with pain."
Galaxy pulled the blanket over her chin. "Tell me more."
"Once upon a time," Lexi said softly, "There was a girl..."
And Lexi told the child about her life.

And the child still admired her.
"You know, Lexi," Galaxy whispered, "I think you're a good person, somewhere."
"You know what, kid?" Lexi grinned, "I think you're right."