Without another word the emerald-clad Gatekeeper turned on her heel and strode across the lawn to a different path. Sinead and Moonsprite hastened after her. The atmosphere had changed. A cool wind blew across the grass and the trees began to quiver, casting showers of red-golden leaves onto the ground.
The Gatekeeper glanced over her shoulder and quickened her step. When Sinead and Moonsprite caught up with her she was standing before a pair of tall iron gates. A broad flight of steps, edged with tall green hedges, lay beyond.
Sinead took the Freedom Key from her tunic and held it out to the Gatekeeper, but the ageless woman shook her head.
‘These gates are not locked. All are free to pass through.’ She turned and pushed the two gates open with a grand, sweeping gesture. ‘Put the Key away and enter,’ she instructed. ‘I will not be far behind you.’
Image credit: ‘Iron Gate’ by flowerpowerstock on Deviant Art
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Free to enter. How about leaving? That key will be used for something soon. Glad to have the team together again. Sinead and Moonsprite don’t need the Gatekeeper.
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It sent a chill when the Gatekeeper said that 😉 Onward and upward for the team!
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Yes!🙂
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This seems to be going waaay to easy… Careful, Sinead!
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Too right!
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So fishy, best to keep that key close
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Absolutely! Especially after all the effort it took her to get it 😉
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Love the image of the falling leaves, Chris. I was there, and they were falling around me! I’m wondering whether to trust that gatekeeper.
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I’m pleased we took you right to the spot, Tom! As for the Gatekeeper… I’m sure there’s something strange going on with her 😉
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Aww man, I think I’d rather have the gatekeeper go first. I don’t think she will be close behind …🤔
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I kinda get that feeling too…
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Okay. Now I’m way too excited to read the next part!
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Coming soon! 🙂
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Ooh my spidey senses are tingling! Is it going to be free to pass one way only?
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No turning back for Sinead and Moonsprite!
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Oooo, I don’t know about this….feels like a trap! Don’t lose the key!
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Ha ha, anything could happen right now!
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