Sinead stood defiant as last of the Oppressors tumbled into the cloud-cloaked abyss. She’d underestimated the power of the fabled Blue Orb, and thought the Prophesy must be flawed, but the magic she’d unleashed when she spoke the sacred words had felled them all.
That last one had laughed scornfully. How could a mere woman destroy the Patriarchy? But he was wrong. He sank, like the rest of them, crumbling to dust.
Sinead plucked the Book of Prophesy from Moonsprite’s saddle bag. The snow-white unicorn whinnied softly as her mistress turned to the final chapter.
The words glowed red.
At last Sinead realised what the Fourth Sacred Artifact must be. Slowly she led Moonsprite back down the Sunset Path. Once more their journey would be long, but she must gather the remains of the Sisterhood.
Together they would forge the Freedom Key which would unshackle the chains of Mother Earth.
Written in response to Sadje’s What Do You See #21 photo prompt.
Image credit: Kellepics on Pixabay
luna's on line 
One’s ability to use magic must be learned at times, but a successful battle will show true power. In this case, it put Sinead and Moonsprite on the path to the Sisterhood. No wonder she stands tall.
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The final challenge awaits. I have high hopes for them both 🙂
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I’m money is on them!
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A wonderful story! A start, a middle or the end! We need more of it. Thanks a lot for joining the challenge.
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Thanks Sadje! I think there might be more mileage in this one. It’s definitely time for some epic fantasy 😉
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This sounds like a prequel. I feel more story in the making here.. Nicely done, Chris.
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Thanks Violet 🙂 We need more ‘epic-ness’ in our lives at the moment. Over to you, Sinead; I am merely the conduit.
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[…] Overcoming the Oppressorsvia Fear Of The Timesvia I Will Not Cower […]
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About time someone did that. Thanks for a good story.
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🙂 Onwards and upwards for my valiant heroine and her trusty steed!
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WOW–I love love LOVE this! I feel the history of the story leading up to this moment. Will you build more to this story?
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Thank you kindly, Jean 🙂
Well… I was looking for a new series to pursue after finishing San Man (although *whispers* I am still writing my novel).
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*your secret’s safe with me!* I think you’ve got oodles of potential here with this story. And I wonder if releasing Mother Earth will be good, or bad…I love that I can’t tell!
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Beautifully told Chris. I love it. We weren’t too far apart in our approach to the prompt, Coodles❤️ I’d like to know more about this key tho, I like that your tale has a #tobecontinued element about it
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Thanks Jude 🙂 yes, we have taken a similar approach haven’t we. (Great minds think alike). I’m listening out for Sinead’s further adventures now and preparing to channel!
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👌🏾 yes please, channel on.😊
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[…] Chris Hall […]
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I know she will acquire that last item and unchain our dear mother and us along with her. Wonderful epic chapter. More! More!
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I’m working on it, Li! 🙂
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YAY!
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Its a lovely tale..and a brilliant take on the prompt
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🙂 Thank you!
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[…] Sinead’s final quest began here. […]
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I like this… very much.
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🙂 thanks, Jules!
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Oh, I love this! Please tell me there’s more, a lot more, like a novel’s worth more.
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Yay thanks! There’s more…not sure how much more. Stream of consciousness time 😉
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Who knows. Maybe the right image or word will prompt more. 🤞
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[…] walked over, stood there for a while. The amulet they had travelled so far to find was there, in front of her. The laughter came back. She grabbed the amulet, put it around […]
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You tell a great story, once again 🙂
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