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Elena's eyes widened as she looked up. Every plant, animal, spirit, and spirit race was singing toward Her, celebrating Her return.
"Whisper of leaves, cry of stone,
Mother of roots, we call you home.
Blood of rivers, breath of skies,
Awaken, Mother, let life arise.
Golden flower, eternal flame,
We sing your love; we speak your name.
Through every spirit, beast, and tree,
Return, O Goddess, set us free!"
Elena's lips trembled as the words escaped her mouth almost instinctively. She recognized the face of the giantess turning toward her and those singing her glorious return.
The colossal tree shifted. Its bark glowed faintly with golden veins of light. The giantess-shaped silhouette seemed to breathe. Her eyes opened slowly—two radiant orbs of emerald and gold—gazing down at Elena with infinite warmth.
In that moment, Elena felt completely paralyzed. Dozens of memories from her entire life flashed through her mind and soul.
Of Her.
