Chapter three

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The next day was Saturday, the perfect time to set off and find the goddess. At midnight, she tiptoed into the kitchen and grabbed some food. Afterwards, she packed her bag with some useful survival tools and a first aid kit just in case. She wouldn't need a flashlight since she was pretty skilled at handling fire now.

Once everything was set, she tiptoed into the living room and out of her door, closing it as gently as she could. Suddenly, a shimmering figure of a woman made out of water appeared.

"Who are you," Willow asked.

"I am Elena the naiad," Elena answered.

Elena smiled "I have come to tell you something, Willow. Five ones with power will set off when the moon is high, they shall meet together at the brightest night. Travel north through the forest led by the star that glistens white. Find a mansion full of monsters of fright, they shall battle until the mighty ones die."

What does all that mean, Willow thought as she thanked the naiad.

"I cannot tell you the meaning I am afraid, for I don't even have a clue what it means. Good luck, young one. Remember, learn to seek." Elena said as if reading her mind. With that, she disappeared.

Learn to seek? Willow recalled the last words Elena had said. She sighed and continued farther down into the woods while thinking about the prophecy. She looked up at the moon, who was shining so brightly that moonbeams like scattered white pearls fell onto the forest floor. Also, what did she mean about the brightest night? Tonight is very bright, is there even a such thing as the brightest? She had so many questions. But she was also exhausted and need to find a place to spend the night.

She walked and walked finally spotting a comfortable place with soft grass as a bedding. She lay down on the grass, counted sheep, and slowly drifted into sleep.

Willow had another unsettling night. She dreamed that she was in a dark mansion. A girl with dark brown hair and flashing green eyes was pulling her along.

"Come on we have to free her before the giant awakes!" The girl said as she dragged Willow along.

As they got into the heart of the cave, a slumbering giant lay on the ground snoring. As the girl tiptoed behind the giant, the giant's eyes opened, and he roared a roar so loud it shook the entire mansion. The girl screamed as the giant towered over her. There was a sickening crunch and——

Willow woke up, gasping with fear.

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