In a realm unlike our own, in a small but well known kingdom known as Woodburrow, lived a princess Elf named Flora. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAiFycSVeQ4R
She was different from the other Elves, her ears were a bit smaller and her attitude was unlike most Wood Elves.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAViKxyFgkzF
She spent her early years with her sister Hannah who Flora loved dearly.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAIYeEcObL2z
Her father Draven was king of Woodburrow, it was a small castle with a farming village at it's side. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAvmVdKGoSPw
Although it was a small castle and village compared to most, it was well known for trading. This was her home.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAVmytZl5Mve
One night Flora had a dream, a dream that set her destiny in motion...2027Please respect copyright.PENANANJIntVL7Bn
She was in the woods just beyond the village of Woodburrow. She was following a small floating light. It was dark, she couldn't make out any distinctive features of the woods other than a cave that lead into a mountain. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAu1y3raRMEu
The light lead her into the cave where she found a bowl of fire. Inside the burning bowl was a necklace with a black diamond as it's center. The smoke from the fire was thick, there was a face in it.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAaumWzRWQN2
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She reached out and touched the fire. It danced above her skin not burning her. When she began to play with the fire she found herself back in the village, but it was in flames... a voice whispered,2027Please respect copyright.PENANAxEHZW1Wnqv
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"Enenra."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAMtfB40fozB
Flora woke from her dream, afraid... She'd had the dream three times already.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAhGtbw1WCeI
"You had the dream again didn't you?" Her sister asked, she was lurking in a dark corner of Flora's room.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAxIClIG4Y2l
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"What are you doing in here?" She asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAR9B1vw9Hm8
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"I heard you screaming." Hannah answered. "I was worried."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAE0HdcwIoaM
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"It was the same dream." Flora said as she curled into a ball.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAJZWOoavhT7
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"As your older sister it is my job to protect you." Hannah said after sitting down on the bed. "I can't protect you from your dreams."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAy9zvhPwzAr
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Hannah has always been there for Flora. She was there when she needed help, when she got in trouble, she was like a big sister should be.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAnmct7q8Vol
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"I think it means something." Flora said.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAyBwX3P6Jga
"Like what?" Asked Hannah.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAKkFmRHJpiK
"I don't know..."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAAaRLi8vxun
"You should talk with Grandpa about it." She suggested.2027Please respect copyright.PENANA6Rgo55fhXG
"Why?"2027Please respect copyright.PENANASXAgWueJEL
"He is a wise man no matter how old and crazy he may be." She answered. "If anyone can tell you what it means it's him."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAzlsFWBeA5S
Her smile was comforting.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAHnASwd30ig
"Thank you Hannah." Flora said after embracing her with a hug.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAN3hPmC7aVC
"I'm always here for you my little fireball." Hannah squeezed her tight...2027Please respect copyright.PENANAdfG3q1QL1L
"Now get some sleep, we have big news coming tomorrow." With that she left, and Flora slept.2027Please respect copyright.PENANATLuAK4Zukj
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With the rising of the sun she woke, the warmth of its glare seeping in from her window made Flora happy. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANACfVUn60kZy
She rose from her bed and got dressed, she was ready to start her day. She decided to talk to her grandfather first while her dream was still fresh in her memory. She left her room and wondered through the halls of the castle with a spring in her step. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAvabZwPtnNw
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Flora was a very happy girl, and she loved to have fun. She could find joy in many simple things.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAZsx1TiR3o8
Her grandfather usually started his mornings in the garden, she decided to go there first.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAxImDsBl2Ly
When she arrived she found a gardener working in the garden but not her Grandfather. The bright green grass and colorful flowers were a delight to her eyes, and the noise from the flowing of the pond was soothing to her pointy ears.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAWzJYWjgbT6
"Have you seen my grandfather?" Flora asked the gardener.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAQniC7aOUXG
"No your highness, he has not visited the garden yet." He answered.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAZaCvvoaJkP
"Thank you." She replied turning around and walking away.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAlB0w0vh3Ob
She thought her grandfather might start his day with a meal instead of going to the garden, so she left to the dinning room. There she found Hannah sitting at a table eating soup.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAtUaa7ECaxC
"Hannah," She said. "Have you seen Grandfather?"2027Please respect copyright.PENANAc2YorrxlDH
"Yes I did." She answered. "He was going to the library when I saw him."2027Please respect copyright.PENANA3KIqJWqKL7
"Thanks." Flora replied turning to walk away.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAbQV9EUgCcU
"Flora wait." Hannah said. "Can I talk with you for a moment?"2027Please respect copyright.PENANArp5rjI3JuD
"Sure." She answered, then sat at the table with her sister.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAPmAMczycMn
"Father has arranged for me to marry a human prince, this you already know." She said. "But he will give you news today, and after you receive this news things will be different."2027Please respect copyright.PENANACkuhNXqvfJ
"Different how?" She asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANABDpNgmCrP4
"I cannot answer." Said her sister. "I only wish to prepare you for it."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAKDgwNziJML
"I don't know what you mean." Flora replied.2027Please respect copyright.PENANABHhAot2IUk
"I know... Just be ready when he tells you." Something was off with her sister today.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAzV8KmGiflt
"I will be." She replied. "Now I must find grandfather." She turned and left the dinning room. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAJA4HNbPJIO
From there Flora left to the massive library. The books and shelves of books stretched two stories tall, and it was almost a labyrinth.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAqFa1IqVW3w
"Grandpa!" She shouted. "Are you in here?"2027Please respect copyright.PENANA8hMhInS8q9
There was a brief pause...2027Please respect copyright.PENANAF6Cc3IvKnp
"Yes my dear!" He answered. "Over here." She walked deeper into the library and found him next to a shelf of books in the back. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAfXHNRGJJow
"What was it you wanted my dear?" He asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANArMClU9j8j2
"I wish to know about a dream I had, I thought you could tell me." She answered.2027Please respect copyright.PENANApX5XRYL9a2
"I can't make you a promise I can, but I can make you a promise I might be able to."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAAAT4Y4DLGY
"Please don't be confusing grandpa." She asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAhVRtV6JP8z
"Alright Flora, I won't be. Now tell me about this dream."2027Please respect copyright.PENANA4vwXRiCvKf
"In the dream I'm in the woods outside the village, I follow this light into a cave. In the cave I find a bowl on fire, and in the bowl a necklace. When I touch the fire I don't get burned, but when I begin to play with it the village is destroyed by it."2027Please respect copyright.PENANARf0f5Lw1u4
"Hmm... It sounds to me like this light is your destiny, and it leads you to a choice. When given the choice you decide to play with destructive power, and your people suffer from this."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAtYo8S3FN68
"I don't want to hurt anyone for my mistakes!" She replied.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAhXjixd7l19
"Don't worry my dear." Her Grandfather replied. "The dream shows you a future, but you can decide if it's the future to be, or not to be. And I am not a master of dreams, it may mean you shouldn't play with fire."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAA9MwIbrEbQ
"Thank you Grandpa!" She replied giving him a hug. "There is one more thing."2027Please respect copyright.PENANA0DLi64HHny
"What's that my dear?" He asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAup549Vri0X
"In my dream I hear the word Enenra. What does it mean?" When she said the word her Grandfathers smile faded and was replaced with fear.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAu7NU08TPb9
"Describe the necklace you saw in the bowl of fire."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAX8j3Ew0Qt7
"It was a choker, with a black diamond in the center." She answered. His face held the look of terror.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAS1pOGSKioN
"I must mix you some herbs, hopefully they can help you avoid these dreams." 2027Please respect copyright.PENANA0wMSfvBvU6
"What does it mean Grandpa?" She asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAFFwEK6bVkg
"No, no, don't dream these dreams child." He replied.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAhG1QfthjOI
"Grandpa you're talking crazy, what does it mean? What is a Enenra?"2027Please respect copyright.PENANA0JkmAmPclV
He took a deep breath... "I must tell you a story." He said. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAEW4Wr7Qx2J
"It was a long time ago, I was a young man then. There was a man in the village, a Demon known as an Enenra."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAs8uvCvi5gK
"A Demon who can transform into smoke and vapor. This man was no ordinary Enenra, for he was something much more."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAZRSRbJR3lL
"With each life he took he would claim his victims soul, and with each soul he collected he became more powerful."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAw0sPZUpkNk
"Soon, his magic was unmatched. He took half of my soul..."2027Please respect copyright.PENANApIR5gPrCFc
"There are things I will never feel or experience ever again. He took a part of me, and I know it is only a matter of time before he takes the rest of my soul. That is why I may seem crazy or unusual."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAJ09nGLILqH
"It took all of the Mages in the kingdom to cast a spell that placed the Enenra in a everlasting sleep. They locked him away and gave their lives with their magic to keep him locked away. I was there when his tomb was closed, and I never thought back on that day until now..."2027Please respect copyright.PENANARAwlTbpJTU
"He was a plague to the people for a century, he must never be awoken."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAZrjQ1QmLaq
"What does it have to do with the necklace?" She asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAyGHR3zoHpD
"I... I must go now, I love you child but you must stop having these dreams." He ran out of the library.2027Please respect copyright.PENANA8jSwpFj9fY
"Grandpa wait!" She shouted, but she was too late and he was gone. He moved fast for a old Elf.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAqu0kOhLWyv
A Woodburrow guard approached her.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAsnBWebvlJ0
"Princess Flora, your presence is requested in the great hall." He said.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAcYdseMZ7EX
"Thank you." She replied. "I'll be on my way then." 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAVWJiBmKGv8
She left the library wondering why her grandfather was so afraid of her dreams. She wanted to know about the Demon Enenra, and the necklace.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAnFasiMHYjS
She tried to put those thoughts away for the moment for she was approaching The Great Hall, the place her Fathers throne stood.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAfIe4Z96G0h
When she entered she stood on the long red carpet that stretched across the lengthy hall, and at the end was her Father the king sitting on the throne. To his right sat Hannah who was of age to the throne.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAFgVAfD7VRB
Elves live about 30 years longer than humans. To be of age to the throne you must be 20 or older. Hannah was 20 years old while Flora was 19.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAbsNpSfVd7x
To the kings left was a empty seat where her mother once sat. Flora never knew her mother, but she often imagined her sitting on the left chair as if she saw her there before.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAZHfyKqMSnl
"Daughter." The king said. "I have something to tell you."2027Please respect copyright.PENANANyykjBINCD
"As I have heard." She replied. "What is it father?"2027Please respect copyright.PENANAmBOYXezS8i
"As you know Hannah is of age to the throne, she is to marry a son of king Elton from Stonebrush. This will unite the Elves and Humans of Woodburrow and Stonebrush."2027Please respect copyright.PENANADZ6aC8VN3s
"What does this have to do with me?" She asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAGWFcE9f98l
"The king of Stonebrush, king Elton, has three sons. You are of age to marry, you will marry his youngest son." 2027Please respect copyright.PENANA8rrVevxrd4
His words made Flora's stomach ache, she felt sick.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAzigbgg9meM
"I don't want to marry anyone!" She said with a tone full of anger. "Yet alone a stranger! And he's a human!"2027Please respect copyright.PENANAZ2YdHnaIYL
"You will put your differences aside and do as I command." He replied.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAB2nfi7A4Yt
Flora turned to her sister. "You knew about this didn't you?" Her tone furious.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAqMgTgpWaJ0
"Yes, and I was only trying to protect you." She answered.2027Please respect copyright.PENANADRAShMeNdv
"Then call off this foolish marriage! I will not marry him, I won't!"2027Please respect copyright.PENANA9vrl5nCAx4
"Flora!" The king shouted. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAoI8y6Nnd11
His words couldn't change anything now, she was already in a sprint running away.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAvcSC9ryjEL
"Flora wait!" Her sister shouted running after her. She ignored her as she ran out the castle doors.2027Please respect copyright.PENANATasgxlAIbc
She ran through the village and into the fields. From the fields she ran into the woods. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAuGYMcysDTV
Tears were running down her face as she ran past the trees. She wouldn't marry anyone unless it was her own choice. She couldn't bear the thought of being with someone she didn't love.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAFpyljLP3sO
She was now at least a mile into the woods, her legs were getting tired but she couldn't stop. She needed to get away.2027Please respect copyright.PENANArzp29sNSrc
As she was running between two trees her foot got caught on one of their roots. She was tossed to the ground, and when she hit her head collided with a log. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAHwk0GZk5K9
She fell unconscious...2027Please respect copyright.PENANAgZLLsEQ7MV
When she woke the sun was near gone. She didn't recognize where she was anymore. She placed her hand on her forehead to feel dried blood.2027Please respect copyright.PENANA9kMBaWYibK
"How long was I out?" She asked herself. Her head hurt, she was tired and felt dizzy. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAphaif7s2ES
A butterfly landed on her hand, it's colors delightful to Flora.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAGsDjWRZTtV
"Hello little butterfly. Do you know where I can find some water?" She asked. The butterfly lifted off her hand and began to fly away. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAApwAjyP7QT
Flora rose to her feet and followed the creature. She had no idea where she was going, but she couldn't go back to her home. She decided to go wherever the butterfly lead her. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAbr1cuyFu3j
She followed it to a mountain, on the side of the mountain was a large stone door. The butterfly disappeared through the door by slipping into a crack towards the top. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANACWayJ1E007
Flora pushed on the door but nothing budged. There were no levers or switches, there was no way to open it.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAyb5eZbk7q2
"This must be where we part ways then." Flora said turning around. When she took the first step away from the door a loud thump stopped her. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANA5dUUUlU7L7
She turned to see the door had fallen.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAIw8sde5fh7
"How is this possible?" She asked. Flying above the now collapsed stone door was the butterfly, it disappeared into the dark. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAZZVYeLw9Au
Flora stepped inside to find a cave. The butterfly lead her deeper inside where it stopped at a puddle of water, drips of water seeped from the top of the cave and fell into the puddle. A crack at the top let in light from the sun. Flora stood under the drops and let them drip into her open mouth.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAS7nPXoCalG
"Thank you." She said to the butterfly. She didn't know if it was magic or luck but she was happy. After she drank the butterfly flew out the door. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAQemZIBhSJU
Flora looked around the dark cave, in it's center was a stone coffin. She approached the coffin staring at it, something about it was speaking to her. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAC5yBSvQj8S
It called to her, she was drawn to it.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAwECncoxdOY
She pushed on the top trying to push the lid off...2027Please respect copyright.PENANARlnUQZjP3K
"Come on! Budge!" She growled as she pushed. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAfWX5KVaWuf
It felt as if she wasn't in control, she needed to see what was inside.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAfgeFZx6RDL
Finally it moved.2027Please respect copyright.PENANABVnEOXLMWj
The corner of it was pushed off, it was only a sliver open. As soon as it was partly open, the ground began to shake, parts of the cave ceiling broke apart and fell. A large piece broke and fell on the coffin cracking the lid.2027Please respect copyright.PENANA8eeSlwONd8
Flora backed away from the coffin, a cloud of thick black smoke began to form above it.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAKWy2OJK8c3
She thought about running out the cave, running back home. But she couldn't, she needed to know.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAYblPBONpHJ
From the cloud of smoke emerged a dark figure covered by a cloak and armor, a sword at its side and jewel at its chest. It was shaped like a man but Flora knew it was not Human nor Elf.2027Please respect copyright.PENANALvjfE2nmHE
"Speak Elven girl." He said, something about his voice seemed unnatural. "How many summers have passed since my reign?"2027Please respect copyright.PENANA1dFKMctX2b
She was speechless.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAJEHceJ9zs4
"Answer me." He replied. The dark helmet over his face frightened her.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAwdeJJonEZo
"I don't know." She said.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAvTOdduswgr
"Foolish Elf, you're stupidity has awakened me. You are the first who has followed what magic I have left, but even so, I am grateful for my release."2027Please respect copyright.PENANATUD1YTei8L
"What are you?" She asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAMjbiRG6qHL
"I knew you were foolish but I was unaware you were blind. I am a Demon." He stepped closer.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAw6nCYNQM4b
"What do you want?" Flora asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAxWVxgMvGJd
The Demon chuckled. "You need not fear me yet Elven girl, you have freed me, I will spare you till next we meet." His fingers brushed her hair back, this made her spine shiver with fear.2027Please respect copyright.PENANA3gEuSCb6uC
"What is thy name?" The Demon asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAbVGkV68zeK
"Flora, of Woodburrow." She answered.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAWINtRODdjS
"Are you of royal blood?" He asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAB7PANKZM2R
"...No." She lied.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAjJRHMzsVWm
"You remind me of someone, a very kind soul." He turned his back to her. "If we meet again know that I won't be so kind."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAH0EyPfzwlc
He disappeared in a cloud of black smoke.2027Please respect copyright.PENANATs5NA4tpUs
What did I just do? She wondered.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAfPlphYe7pg
The thought of her family crossed her mind, all thought of resentment flee from her mind over fear of their safety. She needed to know that they were okay.2027Please respect copyright.PENANA9zu8szqAw5
She left the cave and ran through the woods towards her home, the sun now set.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAzxwAWjHVeD
All light from the sun was gone and night had creeped in when she arrived.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAB8Ol0IFRAr
Her heart felt pain, her stomach tightened and her legs felt weak. She stood still in shock as she watched the village in flames.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAGENu2zzV71
She imagined there would be people in panic trying to put out the fires but there was no one alive, they all lie dead.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAL4yEFdjLDY
Their bodies were lifeless, most of them burned to a crisp. She saw families holding each other in their arms, their corpses burned together.2027Please respect copyright.PENANARCemci6KR8
She pushed forward running to the castle, she needed to find her family...2027Please respect copyright.PENANA68zVqPvbyg
Inside the guards lie dead and lifeless, their body's looked to have aged for decades.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAqnuDUWHPo4
At the end of the hall lie her father.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAqHCuh6Ilte
She ran to him, blood pour out from under him.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAuMiOshFdKP
"Flora..." He whispered. He was near death.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAoq4ZFBzdya
She held him in her arms, tears falling from her face.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAF1be9G0ICJ
"I'm sorry father." She cried.2027Please respect copyright.PENANA9bqIKsOKJe
"He took her.."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAMEM4HJwEM6
"Who?" She asked.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAbVgEPFKDDP
"The Demon, took Hannah.." He coughed blood.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAd71SifE55T
"I'm so sorry."2027Please respect copyright.PENANA2zhhRW6YBg
"No... Seek King Elton, he will help you.."2027Please respect copyright.PENANASQhu0Ln5Ry
"I love you father."2027Please respect copyright.PENANAYpkF5UcX4q
"As I love you.. My sweet.. Flora..." His eyes gazed into the abyss of nothing, he was dead.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAW1jyEqeXW4
She cried over his body morning his death, his blood covering her hands.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAfRCk2kfPae
"Flora..." A faint voice called. She looked to her left to see her grandfather laying on the ground. 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAQOq30BHMDf
She ran to him.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAcbZWBarsGY
"Grandfather!" She screamed. He looked decayed and dead, like he'd aged hundreds of years.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAO0VfqwG2db
"He took my soul, I don't have long." He said with a raspy voice. "He took your sister, one of seven." 2027Please respect copyright.PENANAdvW7zUHN2f
"What?"2027Please respect copyright.PENANAzdnlSwP3e2
"Listen!... If he collects the blood of seven royal bloodlines he will open a portal, it will link our realm with the dark realm. He will unleash a Demon army and fulfill his deed."2027Please respect copyright.PENANA50dJIhzVbU
"I don't know what to do."2027Please respect copyright.PENANALY32tJZUSZ
"You.. You must stop him. You're the only one that can!" He cried out.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAKCullyHjIZ
"I can't!" She said. "I'm just a Elven girl."2027Please respect copyright.PENANABClRyvvizg
"You are much more than that child. Protect the bloodlines, don't let him complete the ritual."2027Please respect copyright.PENANANXxyo1W838
"I won't let you down Grandfather." She said.2027Please respect copyright.PENANACOqzkmi7TQ
"You never could." He replied, his eyes closed, he seemed at peace, but he was dead.2027Please respect copyright.PENANAukihrLQw1Q
She knelt with tears falling from her face, she watched as her home burned to the ground. In her sorrow she found a new feeling of rage and anger. She would stop the Demon, and kill him for what he's done.
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