Jessica stared at the ribbons of power swirling around her, the multitude of worshipers welcoming their new Goddess of Time. Her long purple dress felt like a second skin, her hair styled in an elaborate coif and making her scalp itch with the pins that held it in place. Her father nodded his head at her as he slipped away, off to the Elysian Fields to take his eternal rest, his mantle of power settling over her shoulders for the long stay.

“All hail the Goddess of Time, Chronosia!” The cry went up from those gathered, and while Jessica’s face was schooled into a perfect smile, she was already working her first act as the Guardian of Time. 

She could feel the days twist past her consciousness, wreathing her way back in time even as her body sat on her new throne amongst countless guests. There was only one moment in her mind, one important thing she had to do. Sacrificing herself had been the only way to do this, giving in to Time was the only option. 

Ah, her goal was in sight. Her smile deepened on her body even as her consciousness paused at a moment in recent time; Yuri’s face was startled as she felt the power of a full Goddess enter the room with her. “Jessica!” She gasped, turning to face her cousin just as the blast of power struck her full in the chest, killing her instantly and sending her soul to Hades. A choked gasp came from the girl on the floor, and Amber sat up, eyes blurry as she tried to focus them on the corporeal form of the woma