~Brighid

In the end, in one split second of eternity she had made up her mind and followed them unwilling to let her child wander off alone without protection. She wanted to see if Sebile would find the ring.

She did. And Brighid heaved a sigh of relief. Niw, she was protected and for the time being Brighid could leave her side.

"I will see you shortly, my sweet child" she whispered and wind passed it on. "You shall come to me. You shall. " she added as if attempting toreassure herself.

Her body dtill wore scars of their fierce encounter. That child wielded sword well! And could fight like a proper warrior should. n spite of all the pain. Brighid was proud.

"May the sacred fire of Kildare guide you in your quest."

She knew Sebile could hear her. She knew she acknoweldged her words though silently and calmly. Too many grugdes were there to hold too muhch bitterners and ancient wounds.

"Farewell, the trees sang.

Brighid disappeared in the distance.

The road led her back to Kildare But she never eached it, stoped in her tracks by an unexpeted obstacle. An old friend. a new foe.

Her heart raced. Her eyes widened in fear.

"The Chosen One!"