15 September 2012
Farewell was her last regret as she slipped into the cold night. She looks up at her guide,the now full moon and continued silently through the woods. Snow glistens on the forest floor where the moonlight seeps in, creating a glowing white path.
Her shadow, is like a phantom in pursuit but is also her only friend as she travels further and further. The trees thin, a clearing. Millions of stars twinkle along with constellations. The moon is directly overhead. She exhales deeply, her breath swirling upwards like a sacrifice to the gods.
She trudges up a hill and back down leading her into camp. Two silver wolves each guard six tents surrounding a dancing bonfire. Girls dash in and out, all are dressed the same. Black parkas with gleaming bow and arrows. They move gracefully.
A little girl approaches, giving a curt nod. Her golden curls bouncing as she disappears. She's back in a moment with a young girl.She is different,her irises are silver, silver laces through her long brown hair.Her expression seems older for such a young face. The wolves circle around her, their coats shinning.
"Ηαιλ" she speaks. Hail I translate. All the girls come,creating a circle around me. "Vela Matheuis. I am Artemis, huntress of the moon" her voice is young yet powerful. I clear my throat, Artemis I came to join your hunt" "You do know the consequences?" I nod and bow down as her silver arrows tip touches my shoulder. A pulse rushes through my veins, my blood, my mind. "Your spirit now walks with us, welcome".
They all cheer. The wolves howl. My heart beats. Let it begin.
Quest • Opuss № I