The three fairies I met at the lake are my mother´s sisters. I could finally see them and I realized that one of them was always at my side. Since I was born they were taking care of me without me noticing it.
I learnt that they have powers on the elements and that Water, Fire, Air and Earth are their servants. My mother has control on Water.
When I was born the four sisters gave me a part of their powers to protect me. I could control the four elements alone. I just have to learn how. And they are willing to teach me.
The sisters of my mum - I just started to call them aunts - took me, on the night of 30th April, to the Beltane Fairy feast. We spent all night dancing to welcome spring and its renewing of the nature and life.
Many other fairies were there and one of them literally took my breath away. When he looked at me the first time his eyes were so piercing that I nearly felt pain: I had to stop breathing for a few seconds. He then smiled walking towards me, and the four elements I tried to dominate started to beat my soul, all at once. When he touched my hand I thought my heart would explode. He gently pulled me and we danced. We danced the all night without speaking. It was not necessary. We both knew that our souls would have been bound forever.
- Mum - I said when my mother came out of the rear mirror of the car - I think I am in love.
- I know - she said sitting on the passenger seat - but I am not sure it is good for you.
I didn´t answer. My eyes filled with tears.
- He is the son of the most powerful fairy that turned to the dark side, Dunkel. He has been grown up by his father. He is not the fruit of love as you are; his mother, a human, was given to Dunkel as the seal of a pact. A terrible exchange to get success and money. The poor girl was eighteen years old and for ten years she was Dunkel´s personal slave. Then, with the help of her son, that was only nine, she suceeded to find a way out. Since that very day, he protects her from his father and this is good. But he is very strong, and so is his dark side.
- Who could make such a terrible pact?!
- Your boss.
I had to stop the car. If I had looked at me in the mirror I would have seen a stranger. I was so upset.
- He comes to me every third day - I said after a few minutes - We are getting to know each other even if I have the feeling I know him since ever. I am sure he is not as dangerous as you say.
- Did you look at him also in the mirror I gave you?
- No, I didn´t.
- You should. And now drive to the river. You have to learn how to control water.
(Tales from the Mirror - Fifth Moon)
