Jordan Yin’s Story
Last Modified: June 10, 2021
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Story
This won't make a lot of sense if you haven't read Jordan's Kheldian Story
Jordan drifted in the void. As her consciousness roused, she realized that she couldn't see or feel, all physical sensations were gone. She thought back; There was an accident. Something had gone wrong with the portal she entered, but… the thought escaped her.
Feeling bewildered, yet peaceful, she easing her mind into the expanse and sensed someone's presence. Curious, she reached out and felt a gentle connection. Words formed in her mind:
"Lost one, though we are both beings of darkness, you used yours for good while I for evil. My pitiful existence is finally at its end, though my past is rife with pain and regret. Though I accepted this end, an opportunity has presented itself. Your arrival marks a chance; a possibility that I may be able to repay my debt. With the last of my power, I can return you to where you belong."
His words brought her sudden clarity. She thought about her life fighting for justice. Despite all she'd accomplished, she was only 16. She had hopes and dreams; far too much life left to live. A chance, even a small chance to return to what she was…
"You… you're a nictus?"
"I am.
For a moment, she was afraid. She knew of the Kheldians and their dual existence as humans, but she'd never envied them. What was it like to never have another moment alone? To exist in duality with another being? What if she wasn't herself anymore? But, if it was the only way…
"I accept," she said. "Together we will live again."
"No," he corrected. "I am too weak. Though my power and physical essence shall become yours, my awareness will dissapate." He must have sensed Jordan's shock because he continued, "Do not lament. Had you not come, the end would be the same, though now I have hope. Hope that for all the chaos I have brought to the world, my legacy will be that of good. I would gladly give you all I have for the hope you have given me! Now hurry, my time grows short!" His "voice" was growing fainter.
Jordan's emotions were conflicted, but she was certain that she wanted to live again. She reached out to embrace the being. "What is your name?" she asked. As his life force fused with hers, the world started to spin and roar all around her. "I have no name, but the question is, what is your name?" Jordan could barely hear him now. "My name? What is my name?"
She felt dizzy and closed her eyes. Eyes! In shock, she reached up to touch her face. Hands! She opened her eyes. The cocoon of darkness that surrounded her began to peel away in wisps and she found herself standing high on a building in Paragon City.
Regaining her balance, she stood up straight. She paused and looked down at her hands, palms then backs, as if trying to confirm the reality of it all. She willed darkness to appear and it obeyed, shooting from her hands into the sky. Searching inward, she felt the last glimmer of the nictus flicker… and disappear. She repeated the question aloud, "what is my name?"
Feeling the emotions surge within her, she closed her fists and looked out over the city she fought to protect, the city she loved, the city she'd died and returned for. "I'll start again! I'll learn to use these new powers and renew my battle against evil! My name… is Jordan Yin!"
