I believe mine posted a day earlier, but the development of redemption through sacrifice is a natural extension of your prompt, I think. And it is a reward, a release from being unaware. Once the moment of enlightenment strikes, Renhe is free.
Thanks for your comment. I haven't read @stever82's yet, but now I'm curious.
PS (edit)
If memory serves me right, the only story up when I posted was @Amirani's