Kat took a deep breath, "This is only a dream, so what's the harm in seeing what the voice wants."
Kat turned towards the temple and began walking through the abandoned city. The city felt so foreign to her- empty and devoid of life, yet seemingly in its prime. Plants lined the street in stone planters, houses with windows open to welcome the cool breeze, and Kat saw no sign of chaos or destruction.
The steps towards the temple's entrance seemed to last an eternity, each step measured and careful. Kat's body ached to turn. To flee. To run from this strange place as fast as her legs would carry her. Yet, Kat knew this was too good an opportunity to be true. She had to find out what was going on.
Shop stalls stood with wares ready to be bought. Fresh produce and bread, jewelry, and even toys and clothing filled the tables as if the shopkeepers were simply on break. The city was full of the signs of life, yet not a soul inhabited it.
The temple grew closer with each step down the empty street, and the unease grew. What was this place, and where was everyone? Why was she being summoned to the temple? Questions ran rampant in her mind, yet she couldn't stop her feet from carrying her closer and closer to the temple- the center of this city and the voice's source.
The door to the temple stood open, yet the interior seemed unnaturally dark. Kat stopped, trying to peer into the darkness, but her eyes couldn't discern any details.
"Yes, my child. Approach and accept your fate as my avatar."
Kat bit her lip as the voice called out to her again. What did it mean, avatar? Was this one of the goddesses?
Kat took a deep breath and stepped into the darkness. The temple's interior lay in ruins, mirroring the temple she'd seen earlier. At the far end of the chamber stood the incredibly obese statue, though there was something different.
Only one figure stood on the far side of the chamber, and a massive table laden with food now sat between Kat and the figure. However, where the figure had once been stone, she now gestured towards Kat in a welcoming manner. Her skin was tanned, and her fat folds jiggled with every movement. The girl was about the same age as Kat and exceedingly beautiful despite her massive size. Or perhaps because of it.
Kat's heart skipped a beat at the sight of such an imposing woman. She hadn't thought much of the voice before, but now... this woman was terrifying and fascinating. This girl embodied Kat's darkest desires.
"I have blessed you with my gift," said the woman in a pleasant voice, "And I wish for thee to partake of my bounty. There is little more delicious than the food of my realm. But, unfortunately, this was all I could conjure, for my power has waned these last millennia."
Kat took another step forward, her gaze locked on the woman, who smiled wider at Kat's approach.
"You are the first to visit me in many millennia, and your plea was heard. But unfortunately, I do have not the strength that I once possessed, for a Goddess's power is tied to the belief of their followers. So even bringing you here has sapped most of my remaining strength, and I feel myself fading. I have slumbered for many years, forgotten by all except historians and those that would chase the past. And even they do not truly believe in me or my power. However, earlier, you made a wish in earnest, which was enough to wake me and return me to this place, restoring my powers and form."
The woman was even bigger than Kat remembered as she shoved a piece of chicken into her mouth, gesturing to a chair set at the table for Kat.
"I grant you my blessing in return for restoring me. All you must do is partake of my feast, and your wishes shall be granted. Deny me, and you will bear my wrath."
Kat's heart pounded in her chest. She'd never allowed herself to indulge in a feast, let alone one as extravagant as what was set before her on the table. Food had always been a forbidden pleasure, eaten in measured portions. Yet here, would it matter if she let herself go? Would the consequences of over-indulging outweigh the rewards of having her wishes granted?
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