The Escape: Chapter Twenty

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Standing in the semi-circle on the shore of the lake, the tolls gazed into the depths of the mirror. Pabbie knelt in the water, letting the magic of the mirror cover him. Their hairs on the back of his neck prickled with energy. Behind him, a quiet hum reverberated from their chant.

The lake's surface filled with colours that both matched and contrasted with the sunset above. the college of light and shadows swirled to create an image. The pictures formed clearly, and he smiled. Sir Jack had found his princess after all.

"Perfect," he said, moving to the shoreline. The scene in the water settles into faded ripples, and the images of Jack and Elsa blurred until the water was smooth again. A Smiled filled his face, knowing they were back on track. 

"Iduna, your daughter has finally come into her own. Your sacrifice was not for nothing." He clapped his hands together and addressed the trolls around him. 

"Fellow trolls, it has begun. The time for action draws near. We much prepare for the changes to come. We will be needed."

A line of green cloaks followed him as he walked up the steep trails leading from the shoreline back into the mountains. Their cloaks sparkled in the moonlight. 

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