Banshee by the Billabong

The Banshee by the Billabong

I gasp. Is this the girl Nelly mentioned? I needed to ask. Before I even made a sound, Ann answered." Yes, I remember the good days. The days Gunoo and I would play in the lake, swimming. We were astonished at the beauty of the billabong. But, the elder was right. Two we were, but one escaped, the other died." I just stood there. I didn't know what to say. I was frozen, not in fear, but in surprise. "It was destiny, Rachel, that led you here. I have lived here, unable to reach the stars for more than 200 years. The billabong needs a new guardian..." I open my mouth, and find my voice. "But you're a ghost. Surely you should be able to go to stars?" Ann smiled sadly." That's the thing Rachel. I'm not a ghost." She paused. I held my breath, my heart racing. " I am the banshee by the billabong. That's why I need your help Rachel."

I was confused. Aren't banshees girl ghosts? But maybe their was some deeper meaning I didn't understand. Ann continued. "You're the next guardian Rachel. You didn't choose to be guardian. The Guardianship chose you." I was stunned. "Me. A guardian? I'm sorry, you must have the wrong person. I can't be a guardian!" Ann smiled. "It's a lot to take in, I know. But it's your destiny." Ann put her hand on my shoulder. I shivered. "I will lead you home.... but you must help me to the stars." I pause before agreeing. "If I am a guardian..... will you help me?" Ann grinned. "Of course I will! And dot worry, you just need to take me to Nelly's home and I will be free." I smile for the first thine since my near- death experience. "Ok, I'll help you."

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