Child of nightmares

As I lay there, apparently asleep, something jolted me awake, like jumper cables on a car. It was pitch-black, but I could see just fine. Torches around me glowed a necrotic purple, and a woman stood over me. I didn't know who she was, but something nagged at the back of my mind.

"Go, my little champion." she said. "Bring honor to our name."

"Okay, I will, to the best of my abilities." I responded subconsciously. What was I doing?

The woman smiled, then waved her hand.

"Leave."

I got to my feet, and then bolted at the nearest shadow. I flew through it, feeling like my face was trying to be torn away. Finally, I stumbled onto a green hill. I was so tired, I didn't realize my surroundings. All I knew was that I had to get to the top of the hill. I stumbled drunkenly, reaching the top, then fell face-first onto the soft green grass.