I made a Hollow Knight oc 

The Foolish Devout

 Once a normal Stalking Devout

 He served the kingdom of deepnest as any soldier would. Until one day he heard their Queen was looking for a mate to continue the royal lineage Realizing that this was his chance to serve his Queen to the best of his ability he dove at the opportunity ... Just to quickly figure out he doesn't have anything to set himself apart. The Queen does not even know he exist What is a bug to do? He decided to go on a journey to make himself new and worthy in the Queen's eyes  In his journey to reinvent himself he came under the tutelage of Elder Wu 

Through his teaches he improved greatly however he was never certain if he was good enough for the queen. That is until he heard of the colosseum of fools

 a gladiator pit where only the best can make it out If he could make it in there surely he is worthy enough for the queen. And so he heads into the pit He combats and survives but he just doesn't feel worthy enough yet  

"Wait for me my Queen I'll be with you shortly"

he tells himself every match, wondering how the queen is