"Protector", but at What Cost?

Written by Dark Cacao on Sat Oct 21 2023

Intro

Dark Cacao's Diary

It has been another long day in the Dark Cacao Kingdom. As I sit here, exhausted and burdened by my responsibilities as its protector, I can't help but question the price of this title that has been bestowed upon me. The weight of expectations crushes down on my weary shoulders, leaving me yearning for a life outside these walls.

The Burden of Duty

A Warrior's Weary Soul

In the beginning, being known as a great warrior brought pride to my heart. With every battle won and threat vanquished, there was an undeniable sense of accomplishment. But now? Now it feels like an endless cycle from which there is no escape.

Sacrificing Myself for Others' Prosperity

The prosperity of the Dark Cacao Kingdom relies heavily on my constant vigilance and protection. While others enjoy their peaceful lives within these walls, blissfully unaware of the dangers lurking just beyond our borders, I am left with little time or energy to tend to myself.

Desires Unfulfilled

Dreams Left Behind

There was once a time when dreams danced through my mind like fireflies in twilight. But now those dreams have faded into distant memories – crushed beneath duty’s unforgiving weight. I watch as civilians live out their own hopes and aspirations while mine remain forever out of reach.

Longing for Freedom Beyond These Walls

My kingdom may be safe within these fortified borders but what about me? What about the freedom that lies beyond these walls? Oh how I long for even just one taste - one glimpse - at what lies beyond this realm where obligations consume every waking moment!

Voices Within: Struggles Silently Fought

Hiding My Weariness

The people look up to me; they seek solace in knowing their protector remains strong despite all odds stacked against him. But if only they knew the truth - the silent battles I fight within myself, concealing my weariness beneath a facade of unwavering strength. How much longer can this charade last?

The Weight of Expectations

The weight of expectations is suffocating; it chokes out any semblance of personal fulfillment. I am no longer Dark Cacao but merely a vessel for others' desires and prosperity. Is this all there is? Is this my purpose – to be an empty shell, consumed by duty until nothing remains?

A Glimpse into Darkness

Temptation's Whispers

In moments when exhaustion threatens to overtake me entirely, whispers from darkness seep through the cracks in my armor. They offer respite - relief from these incessant responsibilities that weigh upon me like chains.

Embracing Shadows

What if I were to succumb to those temptations? What if I allowed myself just one moment of reprieve? Would the world crumble without its protector? Oh how tempting it is – surrendering oneself completely to shadows so enticingly dark...

Conclusion: Beyond Protection

As night falls and stars twinkle overhead, thoughts swirl in my mind like storm clouds gathering on a distant horizon. Amidst these contemplations lies a glimmer of hope – a flicker that reminds me there may be more beyond protection.

I wonder... could there exist balance between duty and personal freedom? Perhaps someday Dark Cacao will find solace not only in protecting his kingdom but also himself.

For now, however, duty calls once again...


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