Saying our goodbyes again, we let them think that we had left Starten. The next few days were full of magic and practicing their connection. As we watched over them, we found out how much work this plan was going to be for us. We were on duty twenty-four seven as the girls practiced calling their element. Growing flowers, lighting fires, small rainstorms and gusts of winds filled the town.
On the third night, the girls had a campfire where they thanked Danu for the magic. The words we had written in the book about Danu had reached them. They understood how special our Goddess truly was.
Calling each of the elements in her name, the night air filled with the essence of the magic. Silver strands of light filled the sky. When the last of the girls finally fell sound asleep, we traveled back through the oak tree to report our progress.
The crowd of fae were happier. The reports we had been sending back to Danu must have made an impact. Bright shades of hair and beautiful eye colors replaced the dull versions from just days ago. Conversations of fear and sadness were replaced with hope.
Climbing onto the rock to address the crowd, Blaze wore a look of pride. “Our plan has worked,” she boasted. “I have been informed that Danu is slowly healing and will soon be with us again. While I am confident, we must still be cautious until she has returned to full strength.”
Cheers from the crowd echoed in the cavern. Kai stepped up by Blaze whispering in her ear, “I have just come from Danu. She would like to see you.”
Turning to the crowd, Blaze said, “I have been called to Danu. Continue with your celebration. She will return with us soon.”
As she stepped off the rock, Kai took her arm. “You have done a great thing for us,” he said, kissing her softly on the cheek.
Blushing, she replied, “It was your idea. Without you, we wouldn’t have had a plan.”
Caressing her face with the back of his hand, he said, “We make a great team. Let me take you to her. She needs you.”