The Gamekeepers Extract

The Gamekeepers; Chapter 15- The Summit

I looked at Radharc as a solemn expression crossed his face.

'I have never shared this with any other Gamekeeper before, but desperate times need desperate measures. Rhona I need you to think carefully about what Barail taught you, what has he shown you? What have you learnt?"

'I now realize how important every thought is and that only I have the power to control my thoughts no one else, I can choose to focus my intentions on either the light or the darkness that surrounds us. If I feed the Wolf of darkness in me then I will manifest and attract darkness and fear, if I feed the Wolf of light in me I will attract the light and hope.'

'Even though you humans often forget that you are intrinsically entwined with nature like; the seasons, the tides, weather patterns and migration of wildlife unlike us creatures you have been given your own free will to choose Fear or Faith in every minute and moment of your day. What you have forgotten is that as you are a part of nature these choices have a direct cause and effect on the universe and the rest of nature. I have a rare gift where I receive visions about the Gamekeepers two possible futures; one outcome driven by your fear the other driven by your faith. I cannot show you your two visions, but I can share with you past visions like your Grand mothers. I would like to share with you the two visions I received for your Grandmother to try and explain the significance of each individuals choices and its impact on the rest of nature.'

'Would you permit me to show you the magnitude of your human power? All I need you to do is trust me and follow every one of my instructions?' said Radharc carefully.

'Yes, I can do that,' I said tentatively.

At that Radharc slid prostrate on the small patch of grass with his wings laid out flat extending over the edge of the summit.

'We are going for a little ride before we do can you repeat this mantra to yourself?' asked Radharc.

'Yes I can do that Radharc,' I replied curiously.

'What I focus on and see in my minds eye I will bring forth into reality,' stated Radharc firmly.

'What I focus on and see in my minds eye I will bring forth into reality' I repeated hesitantly.

'Again, What I focus on and see in my minds eye I will bring forth into reality' said Radharc.

'What I focus on and see in my minds eye I will bring forth into reality' I repeated firmly.

'Great!' replied Radharc as he nodded to me to mount his back. 'Now take Sonas's rope and wrap it around my neck and around your waist and secure it in a bowline knot, the knot your Granddad taught you for retrieving the lost livestock,' instructed Radharc.

Before I knew it I was sitting on Radharc's back with the rope made of stinging nettle wrapped tightly around us both, with my fingers firmly gripping his neck, terrified I may loose my grip.