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Child of Prophesy by Kethaera
Runner Up for August 2014
Child of prophesy born under fated Moon and Night
Bane of Night's dark shadows, hope of blessed Moon's Light.
Beloved parents sought shelter, but fear gave them pause
Running from defenders who would aide in their cause.
Pursued by the Wyrd, on a mission of dark intent
Sought by the First Forest, protection was their bent.
But alas, the merciless ones prevailed in the chase
Father slain just outside their sanctuary place.
And of the child, in a flash, vanished from mother's care
Friend and foe alike, her location unaware.
Mother brought to safety, mourning beloved and kid
Resting a moment, guardians farewell she bid.
Moon's relief came soon, as the Savior was revealed
Blessed child protected behind a mirror shield.
Reflecting an endless blue sky and blue-belled flowers
To remain safely hid by the Goddess's powers.
The child slept peacefully under a lullaby's sound
While the search for her mother continued unbound.
But with their slumber He stirred, the Silent Lord planned
Her follower led Him into the sacred land.
A great fissure was torn, and the dark army crawled through
Of redcaps and His faithful, toward the child they drew.
Loyal fae sealed the opening, but still could not win
As one lone, unnoticed, stole the mirror therein.
And though her defenders despaired, all was not astray
The mirror protected her from His wrath that day.
Meanwhile, the Goddess of the Bloom sought the child's return
Lest the mirror's secret the Silent Lord would learn.
Followers were sent out in search of creatures most vile
And ignorant of the Goddess's plans all the while.
Into a stewing cauldron the animals were placed
Poisons seeped and twisted for tea of great distaste.
A drink intended for the Silent Lord to partake
But how now to convince Him of His thirst to slake?
The farce of Hope was crafted to entrap the Divine
Ritual of old times, and with Him they would dine.
With Her elfen follower, Serenity's Bloom met
Trading false words, and before Him a bowl was set.
The elfen woman shook with fear, but the ruse was hid
And Silent Lord drank deep from it as He was bid.
So poisoned by her hand, and never did He forget
Years would He stalk her, desire to settle the debt.
But the Silent was prepared, and His revenge was wrought
Presenting the Bloom with an amulet He'd brought.
The Goddess was blinded, and the Silent Lord had fled
So back to Serenity's realm the elven led.
Once more in temple's sanctity, Her wounds there to nurse
The Eye of Dynara removed the Silent's curse.
Yet, the blessed child in the mirror remained His captive
And to save her, His foes became more adaptive.
A new meeting with Dreamer and Serenity called
The trade for the prophesied girl would not be stalled.
Was the Eye of Dynara in exchange for the child
After, they departed, and returned to the 'Wilde.
At battle's end, mother and child were reunited
And the defenders of Moon greatly delighted.
Family whisked to safety in the Havens away
In preparation for a future, Fated day.
But the Wyrd is on the hunt and the Night's endeavor
Means peace is fleeting and vengeance lasts forever.