As the chill vanished from the air, the old troll smiled. The queen had finally understood his words from so many years before. With any luck, her sister was safe as well.
He wrapped his stone fingers around a fire crystal that hung near his shoulder, recalling his first encounter with the princess. He had removed her memories to save her… her memories, yes, and her undiscovered magic. Such a curiosity, two sisters born with such powerful abilities.
He opened his eyes, looking down at the fire crystal he had been fingering. It was dark, cold.
"And so it begins."
