Secret Discoveries Part 14

Secret Discoveries Part 14
By: SEP

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The tears had dried hours ago, and perhaps the most recent events were odder even than everything else that had occurred until now. Michiko shook her head trying to dispel the heavy, fog-like weariness that now pervaded her senses. It was only then that Michiko realized she was horizontal on the floor. What happened now? she thought wearily.

Slowly everything started to come back... I had been talking to Aunt Morgana. Yes, that sounded right. Oh yes; Aunt Morgana shocked me into returning to the black void of my soul! Michiko physically shuddered at the memory, but refused to run away again from the terror within. Now it was all coming back.

In the black void Aunt Morgana had left Michiko alone, crying, but the crystal ball had come to life moments later, and Michiko had watched herself, no, Crystal - she must remember that she and Crystal were different. Anyhow, she had watched Crystal approach serious dangers. She had felt the magic coursing through her veins as Crystal almost destroyed herself in her attempt to open that door. But Michiko had felt herself fight that burning power. In fact, she had taken that pain away from Crystal so that Crystal could continue her quest. The effort had caused her to cling to the crystal ball's podium as her body trembled from pain and exertion.

Yet, that had not been all. Next, Crystal had faced a wolf beast, and in her impetuous youth she had almost attacked it! Of course, Michiko had immediately yelled out in frustration and pain at the sphere, "Don't you dare princess! Do nothing foolish or rash. Assess the situation. Be courteous and fight only to defend yourself!" To Michiko's surprise, Crystal had stopped and reconsidered her actions. In the end, as Crystal walked away with the strange beast in a tired trance, Michiko had lost consciousness.

Yes, now it all was clear. It seemed that Michiko was still connected to Crystal after all, and that her innate wisdom of many arts, including magic and diplomacy, had saved Crystal's life, for now at least. Michiko nodded her head to herself as her new understanding gave her strength. "Indeed I am a daughter of wisdom dear Aunt." Her voice sounded loud in the quiet room, and suddenly she was aware of her surroundings.

Michiko realized that she was in the small sitting room where she and Morgana had last spoken. Could it be that the black void is truly within me and exists separately from this dimension that I am now in? It must be, for it would explain a great many things, such as my connection with Crystal and the glass ball that allows me to connect to an influence her. Standing slowly, and steadying herself against an ornate chair, Michiko decided it was time for action. If Crystal has a mission within the physical realm, than I must have my own mission here. But, how will I watch over my sister? Because it is clear to me that without my help she would be dead twice over.

Michiko took a deep breath and looked within herself. The black void was easy to find, and its darkness not half as menacing as before. She understood now that the darkness was a part of her, a part of her loss. Glancing at the orb, she saw Crystal sleeping and decided that for now, she had nothing to fear and time for her own adventure. Without another glance, Michiko left that void to explore the castle around her.

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