Stevie Rae:
It didn't work. I didn't convince him…
"Ok." I said quietly. It was all I was able to say. My heart was so broken…I felt so lost I just didn't know what to do.
I thought it would work. It just seemed possible.
Ha, who am I kidding? I may be gifted by my wonderful goddess but I don't have the power needed to help Rephiam.
But I know someone who did…or should I say I know something that did.
I ran to a little park a few blocks away from the museum.
When I got there, I found the closest oak tree. Not only were they my favorite but they held a certain power to them.
I didn't waste any time. Besides, I wanted to get this done before I got scared and convinced myself otherwise.
"You give us life, Air, I call you to my circle. You give us warmth and comfort, Fire, I call you to my circle. You help us relax but also give us energy, Water, I call you to my circle. You give us a sense of home, Earth, I call you to my circle. You fill our hearts and lift us up, Sprit, I call you to my circle."
I started to smell fresh cut grass and a barrel of hay. It worked!
Ok, Stevie Rae, you can do it. Don't chicken out.
"And now I call the black bull of ancient times to my circle!"
A black smoke started to appear. It got thicker and thicker then, out of it stepped the beautiful black bull.
"Hey Mr. Black Bull um, I'm sorry to call you again but I really need some help with something and since you're all powerful n' stuff I was wonderin if maybe you could help me?"
I shall help you, but you should know that the price will be greater this time.
Willing with all my might for my voice not to shake, I said, " I understand."
Very well. What is it that you must ask of me?
"Well, you remember last time when I accidently called the white bull cause I thought it was you? Yeah and then the Raven Mocker, Rephiam, came and saved me? Well, it's a long story behind it, but I need for Rephiam to realize how is heart matters and – "
I cannot make him believe things such as that and I cannot help him realize his humanity.
Well crap. This wasn't going good at all.
"Can you do anything?"
The bull didn't say anything. I just stood there staring at Stevie Rae.
After a few minutes past, the bull's staring started to make her uncomfortable.
You want him to look like the man in reflection. You think it would be easier if he was man.
"Wait, how did you know that?"
None of that matters. I cannot fulfill your wish of his heart and humanity but, I can turn him to the man.
"You can? Will you, please?"
It has already been done.
"Really? Wow, that was faster than whip cream comin from the can!"
Now your price.
I just stood there frozen. The bull had done something big. Even I could tell that. My price was going to be huge.
You marry him.
"I-I don't understand. I've already promised to stay with him."
This is your price you must pay.
My whole world got really dizzy and I thought I might black out. But I knew what needed to be done.
"I accept."
The bull stomped one big hoof and then disappeared.
I dropped to my knees and began crying.
I was crying until strong, filmier arms wrapped around me.
"Don't cry. Everything will be ok." Rephiam said.