Selena's Daughter (The Prophecy) - Episode 5

 

"There are three aspects to their nature, three sisters that very different from each other and are always fighting to dominate the others. The eldest sister, Selena, is the light and she fights for all that is good. She gave mortals the gift of magic as she believes in the goodess in the heart of men. She chooses those who show promise the chance to learn her secrets . She tries to help those that will bring peace to the earth and allow life to flourish. Those with magic are servants of the light and earth. They were given magic to continue her work, to fight the evil in the heart of men, to heal wounds and bring peace to the lands".

She saw Selena in the basin, a white light that turned into a human figure, similar in height and have the face of Grace. She saw her healing humans and animals with the same care. She watched as she tended the earth, she watched over all living things, keeping them from harm. "But she looks like me... I have been told that Selena is my mother.... is she the Selena I have heard so much about?"

"Yes, she was banished and was cast out by the higher forces".  Isadora replied. "But why was she banished, if I may ask".
"She fell in love and gave birth to the one who will end Darken and unite the kingdoms just as the prophecy has foretold.... don't worry, you will soon met her...

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. for now, look into the bowl", Isadora said and Grace once again looked into the bowl. The water became cloudy and she was once more aware of Isadora's voice. "Her sister, Lillian, is the dark, she dark Goddess, she fights fir all that is gr. She is full of hate and spite and despises men who she believes are weak and not worthy of the world they walk on. She encourages evil thoughts and deeds in mortals so they will bring about their own destruction. She was furious with her sister for giving magic to immortals and punished her by corrupting those her sister had carefully chosen; like the Malarias". Grace saw a dark shadowy figure, small and twisted bit the face was hidden. She saw lands ruled by dark magic. The water cleared again and she saw a young child running through the trees. She became aware of Isadora's voice in her head once more.

"The youngest sister, Lydia, is ignorance, she does not care for any one at all, she only wishes to follow her path and do as she pleases. She is mischievous but can be cruel and likes to play games for her own amusement. She will help Lillian when it serves her purpose but she will also help Selena too". Although the child looked innocent and carefree her face was older and full of mischief. Grace then saw all three of the sisters, the light, the dark and the ignorant. They were woven around each other. "Why are you showing me all this?" Grace asked. "The white Goddess strives to keep her sister from destroying the world of men. And you, will be needed to save all", she said looking at Grace. "This is your destiny Grace, this has been written long before you were born. You alone are the one that will unite the powers of the old religion and the new bringing about the time the great book of Omen spoke of". "I think I am beginning to understand my purpose". Grace said after a while. She looked down at the bowl and saw that the water had gone. Isadora stood up and held her hand out to Grace. "Is all this still possible or am I too late?" Grace asked taking hold of Isadora out stretch hand and rise to her feet. "There is someone else that wishes to speak with you". Grace nodded her head as she followed Isadora. They had returned to the entrance of the standing stones. "I can't go no further, if you wish to save the world, you must speak with the white Goddess, your mother, alone".

Grace turned to walk along the path between the stones. Isadora touched her and she turned and look back at her. "It is an honour to meet you Grace". "Thank you Isadora". She replied back. Grace turned back to the path, the crystal was glowing and to the right of the stone table she saw a white light forming. She took a very dead breath and walked towards the light. Isadora watched Grace until the light swallowed her. She sat on the grass by the entrance, waiting for her return.

As Grace approuched the stone table the light grew, it became so bright that she had to lift her arm to shade her eyes.  Once the light had faded she saw Selena, the woman she had seem in the basin, her mother. Grace was standing very close to her. Above her, Selena close up the crystal towered above her.l, she could hear the humming all around her, the ground beneath her feet vibrated. The tone changed and although the crystal shined white there were dark shapes moving across it, the hum became unpleasant and set her teeth on edge. Selena stretch out a arm and to touched the crystal. The dark shapes faded and the hum became pleasant once more. Although she took the form of a woman she seemed to be made of solid white smoke, a soft light radiated from her and Grace felt the gentle warmth of the sun. "Mother". Grace said and knelt before Selena. "Rise my child, we have much to talk about", her voice seemed to come from all around her. "I have caused you so much grief and evil is ancient and it has always been that either the dark or the light prevails. And you my child had chosen the right path to follow. I am so proud of you Grace". Selena said with sadness written on her cloudy face. "How I wish to hold you Grace, but as you can see I can't because of my form. I have seen what has been done to you since you were captured... I can only watch and do nothing about it. I am sorry Grace but you have to understand that it is for your own good. If I had come down to your rescue Lillian and the Malarias would have find you and they will kill you". Selena told Grace, wishing she could hold her child.

"I understand you mother. I should be the one thanking you instead for saving me. If you had not save me when you gave birth to me I would have been long dead. So don't get the thought that I am angry at you mother". Grace said wanting Selena to know that she wasn't angry. "I know Isadora have brief you some things already, right?" Selena asked. Grace nodded her head confirming. "Good".

Selena waved her hands and a chair made of Gold appeared "Sit down Grace, we have a lot to discuss  starting from the beginning".

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. Grace sat down and Selena continued "You see a prophecy was given to us that I will give birth to a girl who will end Darken and his evil ways. When Darken heard of it, let's me say that things didn't go down well With him so he set out and the seek the help of the Dark Goddess, Lillian, who then introduce him to the Melanias. The Malarias are the ancient ladies who were born blind. They were my followers before Lillian corrupted their minds and then left the ways of the white Goddess to follow the Dark Goddess. Having them to his command Darken then decided to kill you once you were born. Unknown to him Lydia had informed me of their plans and then I did what I did to save you. And that same night my soul was banished and I fled to seek refuge in Drakin. And I have been here ever since".

"You never made mention of my father, who was he?"

"I can't tell you Grace. When it's time you shall know the full truth". Selena said then changed the topic "Have you been told of the prophecy of the great Omen?"

"No I have not be told, although I was only told that I have to choose between the two paths that leads to good and evil".

Selena held her hand above her head, her eyes glowed deep white and a piece of parchment appeared with the prophecy written on it. She gave it to Grace who read it aloud.
"Let loose the hounds of war,
Let the dreadfire of the Dark Priestess rain down from angry skies
For brother will slaughter brothers
For friends will murder friends
For mothers will turned against their children
And father against their blood
For men will lick the dust which the Dark Goddess match
As the great horns sound
The prophets do not lie,
There, Selena will give birth to thier saviour
Upon that mighty mountain
Her child will put an end of all the evil ones.
She will be the destiny and doom of Darken
She will be asked to choose her destiny
The child of Selena will be powerful
Only she can bring the end of the evil ways and unite the region".