She would pass through the forest often, never noticing how the trees would turn ever so slightly to keep a watchful eye. For they knew who she was and who she would become.
But they weren’t the only ones.
Often the trees would spy dark wizards in search of her and, one day, when they got too close, revealed themselves by quickly growing a shield of trees and vines to hide her.
“Hello?” she asked, trembling a little.
She received no answer but knew instinctively that she was under protection here.
And, little by little, she began to discover magic.
Written for Friday Fictioneers from the following picture prompt (see here for other stories):
PHOTO PROMPT © Liz Young
Lovely story. I love the protectiveness of the trees and the promise of what is to come.
ReplyDeleteLove this. I've always felt like the trees were on "our side."
ReplyDeleteI wonder why the trees would protect us. We haven't done much for them
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of trees as protectors. Very magical!
ReplyDeleteGreat origin story! A good one to expand.
ReplyDeleteLi@tao-talk
Trees have long been protectors and providers.
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