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I was attempting to work on a different story, but kept thinking about the lilies that Michaela saw by the creek and then in the clearing. Please R&R.

Lilies in the Clearing

Her heart beat rose as the flowers whispered the secret they were holding within the clearing. Had he meant to find his way here… Was he drawn here… Both...

That night, their children slept as the couple stayed near the fire. The lilies couldn't be seen in the darkness, but they were there watching, The white of the blossoms had given in and rested while the five points of the stars above stood guard. From the silky petals to the twinkling edges, there was a blanket of calmness.

The morning dew brought renewed hope as heat and trauma lessened. In preparing for the next leg of the journey the flowers looked to the sun for guidance. Those that were surrounded by the plants' lengthy leaves were driven and focused with keeping the secret shared with them.

Taking leave of the sacred ground, the path opened. It was unspoken, but understood, what could be shared and who could not be. As the sound of hooves became distant, lilies were given back to the ground. The souls of those lost at the Washita had returned to the Heavens.