My father was Paul Muad'Dib, the Lisan al-Gaib, the Mahdi. 'The One Who Will Lead Us to Paradise', according to the Fremen. He wrested the throne of the Imperium from my stepmother's father, and his jihad has swept the Known Universe, bringing all under the heel of House Atreides.
Because of his cowardice in following the future set forth by his vision, my mother died as my brother and I were born, and he abandoned us that same night, walking into the desert to die. Leaving Leto and I with the burden of filling his Golden Path.
However my father could not even manage that properly, and came back to die in my brother's arms, causing Leto even more trauma.
In contrast, my mother and I have a very good relationship. She still lives as one of the tau awarenesses in my mind, and protects me from Possession by one of my less-benevolent ancestors.
Then there is the wife-of-my-father, Irulan, who I love dearly, and Alia, our former Regent, who I miss more than words can say. My family is... special. When it comes to our parental issues.
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Because of his cowardice in following the future set forth by his vision, my mother died as my brother and I were born, and he abandoned us that same night, walking into the desert to die. Leaving Leto and I with the burden of filling his Golden Path.
However my father could not even manage that properly, and came back to die in my brother's arms, causing Leto even more trauma.
In contrast, my mother and I have a very good relationship. She still lives as one of the tau awarenesses in my mind, and protects me from Possession by one of my less-benevolent ancestors.
Then there is the wife-of-my-father, Irulan, who I love dearly, and Alia, our former Regent, who I miss more than words can say. My family is... special. When it comes to our parental issues.