The forest was painted with magical today, Jack Frost, unseen, exhaled his breath, and all that it touched created an enchanted display. The beams of Grandfathers white-silver light illuminated the details my spirit took delight. It felt as if Id been caressed by this enigmatic essence, I felt so blessed. I wandered along the path of hoarfrost. The air was frigid at seven degrees, and though beautiful I wanted shelter from this deep freeze. So I headed for the Wizards chamber when to my surprise, a beautiful woman with the darkest of eyes...stepped onto the trail. Dressed in skins and leather, her raven hair beaded with shells...there was a radiance about her as if she were bespelled...though I knew better, she was flesh and bone, she took pause when she saw me and stood in a silent tone. I nodded and kept walking until I grew closer, we stood facing each other to each side of a boulder. Studying each other, she broke the silence then, Are you the one he calls Cinnamon? Now this was puzzling for I had no clue how it was that my name she knew. Yes. I answered with pause, and who are you? She smiled and her face took on a familiar expression, the tipping of her chin reminded me of through a mothers impression. Her beauty was rare, her features strong and true. Before she could answer I instantly knew. Just then she replied to me: Daughter of Bell, you may call me Aideen...one who is more than she seems. Pleased to meet you, shall we be on our way. Its cold out here and I wish not to stay. She nodded as she kept staring into my eyes, Id shielded when we met and released the wall. She smiled. Ahhhhh there you are afterall! I will go with you down to the Crystal Caves where my mother waits. And so we continued on our way and straight to Autumns chamber we went. The door was open and, together, in we went. There sat Bell exhaling on her cigarette. She released a slow smile saying: I see you two have met. Aideen went straight to her side and kissed her cheek, then to Autumn who smiled as he got to his feet. They embraced warmly, and he held her back by the shoulders. My dear, let me look at you, why, each season your beauty gets bolder. Aideen smiled, Oh Uncle, please. You have no need to fuss, youre such a flattering old cuss. He smiled a little wider and she took a seat, then he turned to me: Child, be seated as well, please. I took the last chair near the warmth of the hearth, it filled the room with a warm glow. I drank it in and deep down to the marrow of my bones it flowed. They chit-chatted a bit and then Autumn asked: So Aideen, how is that husband of yours? How stands the realm of the Fae and his throne, tell me, is all well at home? She smiled and her cheeks dimpled in. Yes, Uncle, his enchantment guards well all within. Autumn nodded, Hes a good man, and he loves you dearly showing it the best he can. Im happy hes made you his wife, between you the magic balances just right. She gave him a wink and turned to Bell. So Mother, you summoned me, do tell. Bell to another drag off her cigarette, tipping back the brim of her hat. She made it into a comical curl. Listen closely, little girl. Aideen cocked her head to the side, her face grew serious. Your Uncle Winter is quite put out, in fact hes furious. Hes been instigating things around here, trying to force the turning of the Wheel of the Year. So weve set him upon an endless track, he circle the forest but to the caverns he cannot come back. Not yet. With him he carries a spell book thats long overdue in the return. He longs to keep it, his spirit for it yearns. But it must remain in the cavern keep, and so from his hands it must be released. If he surrenders, for youre to make the demand, then well release him back to his own way. Its up to him to agree, or remain circling the Crystal Caves. This is the message we ask you to take. Hes a soft spot for you, and the most of that you can make. Then she gave her daughter a loving wink. Well, daughter? What do you think? Aideen agreed with a simple nod. I can pull that off, even if, perhaps, with a little prod. Then she got to her feet and bid us ado. I will return before the morning is through. With that she rushed out into the tunnel, the air behind her glittered and formed a funnel. Instantly she was out of sight and the look between Bell and Autumn was sheer delight. Those two had come up with a very simple plan to undermine Winter and put things aright again. Well! Said Autumn as he left his seat, dusting his hands as he got to his feet. Shall we be going? I think the Amber Grotto will do. We can wait there for the others, theyll be interested in this bit of news. And when Aideen returns, Bell, do you think shell stay a spell? Perhaps teach our friends some of her magic today? Bell shrugged her shoulders taking his arm, he offered me the other with a smile that charmed. I dont see why she wouldnt, theres a bit of me in her. And you know how I love to do magic, Brother dear. Then she gave me a wink and off we went, down to the Amber Grotto where the Undines swim. Well be waiting there for you to arrive, enjoy the enchantment Jack Frost did provide. See you when you get here!
Posted on: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:29:28 +0000