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Post by Malefica on Apr 27, 2008 11:32:43 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled, and cradled her daughter in her arms.*
"The Holy Grail represents the hopes and dreams of the future. It can bring light into darkness, and hope where hope is lost. Many people have been out to steal the Grail, and use it for purposes it was never meant for.
To prevent that from happening, the Grail has to be guarded. I have guarded it for 2000 years now, but now we live in times of danger. If anything should happen to me, it is my duty to give birth to the new Guardian."
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Post by Eden on Apr 27, 2008 11:33:57 GMT -5
Ok, and?
*Eden stared up at her mother blankly.*
"So? I could guard it for you."
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Post by Malefica on Apr 27, 2008 11:37:45 GMT -5
*Malefica hugged her tightly. She had sadness in her eyes. She loved Eden more than her own life, and was proud of her. She had wanted Eden to guard the Holy Grail as well. But Eden had shown signs of being a Witch of Darkness. And the Grail had to remain pure.*
"I am sure you could, honey. But could you do that without killing anyone? Do you have enough love in your heart to show compassion with even the tiniest and most unworthy of creatures?"
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Post by Eden on Apr 27, 2008 11:40:16 GMT -5
*Eden's nose scrunched in confusion.*
"But how can you protect something and not kill for it and show compassion?"
That's just stupid.
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Post by Malefica on Apr 27, 2008 11:45:53 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled warmly.*
"You see, Eden. You will become a terrific Witch of Darkness one day. I look forward to see you become a woman and the best Dark Witch ever. But you don't have the things that are needed to fulfill the mission as a guardian. I am not allowed to kill anyone, even though I am allowed to attack, in order to protect the Grail. In my job, it is important to show goodness, love and compassion."
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Post by Eden on Apr 27, 2008 11:47:23 GMT -5
*Eden felt her cheeks flush, but she didn't want to think about why. She frowned.*
"So you're saying I can't. See? I am not good enough."
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Post by Malefica on Apr 27, 2008 11:54:25 GMT -5
*Malefica cradled her daughter, rocking her gently in her arms.*
"Eden, you are every inch a daddy's girl. Which only makes me love you even more. I am proud of you. But the Holy Grail has to be protected from evil. It HAS to remain pure. And it is my duty to see to it happening without killing. As for you, you will get another task, when you are through with your education. Did you really think I would put my beloved daugher aside?"
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Post by Eden on Apr 27, 2008 11:56:30 GMT -5
Yes.
*Eden shook her head slowly. How could she? Still, there was little that could be done for it at the moment.*
"May I be dismissed now?"
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Post by Malefica on Apr 27, 2008 11:59:22 GMT -5
*Malefica kissed her lovingly.*
"Don't you want to hear which task I have in mind for you? It is something that requires strength, intelligence, courage and wits."
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Post by Eden on Apr 27, 2008 12:03:09 GMT -5
Whatever. I don't need your consolation prize.
*Nevertheless she stilled, but did not look up to Malefica.*
"Like what?"
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Post by Malefica on Apr 27, 2008 12:09:27 GMT -5
It is not a consolation prize. I chose you as a guardian because it is a harder task than guarding the Grail.
"Have you ever heard about The Mirror of Galadriel? The Silver Bowl where you can see the past, presens and future when you pour water in it?"
*Malefica looked mildly down at her daughter and hugged her warmly.*
"I have chosen you as a Guardian for the Mirror of Galadriel. You are tough, smart and intelligent, and wouldn't hesitate to kill if someone tries to steal the mirror. And you don't have to be good to guard it. Because you must protect it with all means possible. I don't know any better than you to fulfill this task."
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Post by Eden on Apr 27, 2008 12:11:00 GMT -5
*Eden didn't look like she was buying it.*
"Ok...so now may I be dismissed?"
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Post by Malefica on Apr 27, 2008 12:13:28 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and released her daughter.*
"Very well, you may be dismissed. But don't show up late for dinner, ok?"
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Post by Eden on Apr 27, 2008 12:15:15 GMT -5
"I won't." *Eden muttered as she hopped off her mother's lap and scampered out of the room.*
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Post by Malefica on Apr 27, 2008 12:18:11 GMT -5
*Malefica sank back in her rocking chair with her face hidden in her hands.*
"Oh god, I am such a lousy mother."
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