Then and Now

Everything changes
I understand this line
I do because no one has a life
That teaches this more than mine

I used to be like any other girl
I lived in a village, in a happy home
With my mother, father and brothers
And a friend to call my own
Then one day my father left
And it crushed my foolish heart
I never thought that I would hurt like that
It started what tore my life apart

My peaceful village was attacked
By men in silver death masks
They came again and again
To finish up their tasks
I lead an army against them
We won the battle and sent them back
However my life was still ruined
When my young brother was killed in this act

My heart filled up with rage
So I decided to take my army all the way
To terrorize the world
So everyone would pay

This went on for many long years
Until my latest army went astray
My commander stole them from me
The bastard forced me away
Yet no warrior can leave an army
Before they run the Gauntlet of death
The Gauntlet...
That word can freeze even my breath

I was sent through the Gauntlet
My men beating me within an inch of my life
I pulled myself across the line
But collapsed from the sharp pains like a knife
It came as no surprise
Every man forced through the Gauntlet did die
They weren't shocked when I fell
But no man am I.

As they turned away, I rose to my feet
Good had taken root in my soul
I had a new purpose, it was clear
To fight for the weak and make evil pay the toll

I joined Hercules, the demi-god of good
He taught me things and I listened for he is smart
He showed me how to lead my life
And he unchained my heart

My life is better now, I know
It changed again
And now it's good
I have a new friend
Her name is Gabrielle
She's so innocent, so pure
We'll be friends forever
This I know for sure
She calms my rages
And keeps me good
She teaches me to feel
And makes me understood

Now I am a hero
And although I don't seem the type
I'll fight for good forever
Because I know that this is right
So whoever chose my destiny
I no longer scorn you
For although you brought my much pain
You've made a hero true