Journey Through Time
Prologue
Once, centuries ago, when the ancient magic of nature still flourished in Shadow Acres many areas, there lived two sisters. Identical twins, they did everything together. Their hearts were as pure as gold, and their souls as clear and shining as silver. Such was their goodness, and purity, that they were favored and adored by Mother Nature herself. One had long, fair blonde hair and hazel eyes that sparkled with energy. The other had long, smooth black hair and blues eyes that sparkled like moonlight on the sea.
One fateful day, that would change the fate of Shadow Acres forever, the sisters were given two mystical gifts that contained the energy and magic of the sun and moon. The blonde-haired sister was given a necklace that had a rare sunstone inlaid in gold with diamonds and rubies surrounding it. The black-haired sister was given a bracelet with a rare moonstone in it, inlaid in silver, with pearls and aquamarines surrounding it. They were said to be the very essence of the sun and moon, containing untold power. The sisters kept the sun and moon's gift a secret, but told the legend of them to all who lived in Shadow Acres vast territories. From henceforth they were known as the Sun and Moon Empresses.
Each of them was considered a fine beauty, and quickly found men that they fell in love with that their father thought would make fine husbands. The Sun Empress fell deeply in love with Emperor Anthony of the Reiner clan. The Moon Empress fell completely in love with Emperor William of the De Noir clan. Each thought the other's fiancé was a fine man and thought he would make a fine brother in law. A fantastic double wedding was arranged, since everyone thought it would be only right if the sisters were married together since they'd done everything else together. Their father, Emperor Henry the III of the Goodman clan, blessed both of the unions. To the Moon Empress and her husband, he presented a rare black lion. To the Sun Empress and her husband, he presented a pure white unicorn, lured from the wild stallions and mares of the sea. With great joy in their hearts, they agreed to show the Sun necklace and Moon bracelet to all 3 families.
"Entrusted to us by the Sun and Moon, this bracelet," began the Moon Empress.
"And this necklace," finished the Sun Empress, each holding up a piece of jewelry that had been hidden in a pouch that was sewn into her dress, "hold great power, promising bountiful harvests, and untold riches to us all." Everyone stood in awe. Their father beamed at his daughters, for he was the only other soul alive that had known about the jewelry. Then he noticed a dark, greedy look come onto both of his daughter's husband's faces. He grew worried and anxious, as both stepped forward to stand next to his bride. Emperor William reached over, grasped the Moon bracelet and said
"We are the chosen ones. The Sun and Moon jewels must remain with us, as we can protect them better." he said. The Moon Empress was confused, and surprised at her husbands undignified, impolite manner. Then, Emperor Anthony grasped the Sun necklace, and said,
"You have no claim to the Sun or Moon's magic. We do. The Sun and Moon will be happier if we are given them to keep, and take care of." he shot back. The Sun Empress became worried at her husband's sudden harsh, oppressive tone of voice. She glanced at her sister and they made a decision. They tore out of their husband's grip, and began to move to give the jewelry to a trusted servant to store away safely.
"This jewelry belongs to no family, they belong to nature, and the Sun and Moon." said the Sun Empress. The 2 emperors, minds overflowing with greed, grabbed the box the servant was holding that had just been locked that held the precious jewelry. They reached it at the same time, and began grappling for it. The Sun and Moon Empresses begged them to not their minds and hearts be overcome and ruled with greed, but to no avail. They walked up to the cliff's edge where the wedding was being held.
"HEAR US!" cried the sisters in unison, causing everyone to freeze. "You have BOTH disrespected, and betrayed both nature, AND us! You will all PAY for this offense. When the 15,000th sun has set, and the 15,000th moon has risen, the sun and moon will take their revenge, and the entire area of Shadow Acres will be destroyed and turned to a wasteland, and everyone here will die. In the end, only those with pure hearts and members of the Goodman clan will be spared!" While they were speaking, Emperor Anthony noticed the key lying on the ground and grabbed it, while Emperor William held onto the casket. Then, with a flash, the sisters disappeared. Slowly, Shadow Acres became modern, and Night Shadow Camp was opened, and to this day, their story is passed down through the generations of campers. But now, the 15,000th sun is about to set, and the 15,000th moon is about to rise! Time is running out for Shadow Acres...