(From Asphodene’s perspective)

I still remember that unfortunate day.

My twin sister - Eridani - and I were pregnant at the same time, and we no longer relied on other living beings to stay alive.

Eridani: “Asphodene, I can’t believe we’re pregnant at the same time. And with both our pregnancies being twins like us…it’s like a miracle.”

Asphodene: “I know, sis. It’s amazing, but we have to be careful. Our bodies are still adjusting to this new power, and we don’t know how it will affect our children.”

Eridani: “I’ll be careful, Asphodene. I’ll do anything to protect my babies. And I know you’ll do the same for yours.”

But fate had other plans for us. Eridani suffered a miscarriage, and it broke our hearts.

Eridani: “Why did this happen, Asphodene? Why couldn’t we both have healthy babies?”

Asphodene: “I don’t know, sis. But we can’t give up hope. We have to stay strong and keep moving forward.”

Eridani: “I’ll try, Asphodene. But it’s so hard. I feel like I’ve lost a part of me.”

Asphodene: “I know, sis. But we still have each other. And who knows? Maybe one day, you’ll have another chance at motherhood.”

Eridani: “Maybe…but it won’t be the same. I wanted my babies to grow up with their cousins, to have the same bond we shared.”

Asphodene: “I understand, sis. But we can still create a strong family bond. We’ll always be there for each other.”

Eridani: “You’re right, Asphodene. We’ll always have each other.”

And from that day on, we held each other close and supported each other through the grief. And though we both carried the weight of loss with us, we never lost hope for the future. But as my pregnancy progressed throughout the twelve months, I started to feel worried - what if my twins died in the womb like Eridani’s would-have-been twins?

Thankfully, I didn’t have a miscarriage or any complications throughout the whole pregnancy. And as the first instance of a Mystic Moon rose high into the skies of Terraria, it was finally time - and I went into labor in the Observatory Hyperborea, with the life of my son and daughter on the line…as well as my own.

Eridani: “You’re doing great, sis. Just a few more pushes.”