Ah yes, the story of the great swamp war.

The nation had been in a state of unrest after the newly appointed 'Lord Faarquad' became ruler of Far, Far, Away. Witches took to the skies, dragons burned everything in sight. Only one place was secluded enough to be safe from harm.

That place was my families home. My father, Shrek, guarded against most attackers, but we ogres never have enough layers.

Soon my mother, Fiona, started to take creatures in. Bless her kindred soul. Our swamp was being overwhelmed and we started getting requests to move there from all over Far, Far, Away, from the city to the country.

The news apparently graced the Lord's ear and soon we were in a battle. I fought amongst my siblings and father, and soon the war was over.

But, like any war, the casualties were high. Nobody survived except me, who was hidden in the murky depths when the final blow hit.

When I emerged, only the trees that surrounded up remained intact.

Everything I knew was gone.

I ran from the place I used to call home, changed my name to Mees S. Nap and began a new life.

I still feel their presence when I think of the swamp.

My name is Mees and this is my story.