AND: Well, here's the chapter I promised for this morning. We have 455 hits at 8:41 am. Be proud people.
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Chapter 6
"Butterfly"
All of those in the temple turned their attention to the crystal chrysalis that held the young woman named Molly. The guards' prisoners and broken free and let's just say they wish they hadn't attacked Molly. Arexandoro watched all of the happenings from the shadows. There was only one thing they could do: wait.
-Within the Chrysalis-
She was weak. Her arms and legs felt like lead. Her mind was in a fog. All she could hear was her heartbeat. Warmth spread through her body as she felt two arms encircle her waist.
"My little star," Lunai whispered. Eva would have gasped if she was able to. "You have chosen well. Listen, for there is not much time. I was one of two daughters of an ancient line of queens. We, the queens, are connected to all of nature, for we are its guardians. Some branches of my clan did not like that I inherited the crown when my mother passed. My cousin Alithea Waterfist attacked my sister, killed my brother, and made me flee the planet. My sister, Solaris, fled with the nobility that were loyal to me. As I fled, I gave Arexandoro instructions to wait for the heir to the throne and guide her. You are her, my little star."
Eva felt here eyes widen in shock. She was a princess to a planet. She was supposed take the throne back. It was all too much to handle.
"Eva, my little star, I want to do what my mother did for me when I took the crown. It's a knowledge exchange. You would learn all that I know while you're in here. Then you must go and reclaim the throne."
Eva looked at her mother as she was spun around. The gentleness of her eyes, the way her hair swayed, this was her mommy.
"I'm going to begin now, my little star. This is going to sting a bit," Lunai said and touched her daughter's forehead with her finger. Eva jerked as she was given all that her mother knew about Elysian and her people. Eva felt a warm fire blaze around her body as her Elysian genes went active. The connection with nature was overwhelming and she passed out.
"Be safe, my little star. I love you," Lunai whispered and disappeared from sight.
-Outside chrysalis-
The crystal began to crack like a piece of glass. Soft white light escaped from within. A few more second sand her crystal shattered to the ground. Molly covered in white light hovered above the pieces for a few moments. Slowly she descended to the ground and collapsed among the shards. Miraculously, none cut her skin.
Every eye was on her as she began to wake. She opened her eyes and sat up. She shook her head, causing long black tresses to fly around like a river. She turned to stare at the gathered group of Naurasians and Arexandoro when she felt something odd. She looked down and let out a small squeak.
She was sitting completely naked on the floor.
