A frustrated sigh escaped from deep in Lilly’s chest. “There was no manual or grimoire with the crystal when you received it? Information about how to awaken the violet light must be somewhere!”
Jolene shook her head. Suddenly, there was a light in her eyes, “There is not a grimoire, however, we know a savvy Atlantean Priestess who might have some ideas about what, where and when an ancient crystal may be restored.”
Lilly sat up, “Kumira!”
The next afternoon Lilly sat on the sofa in Kumira’s elegant living room overlooking Royal St. The pair sipped guava juice, nibbled on banana chips and discussed the reactivation of the Priestess crystal.
Kumira brushed crumbs off her hand and took the stone Lilly held out to her. “There are a number of things used to activate a crystal. This one is ancient and contains great potential. I believe there may be a combination of things which may awaken it.”
Lilly leaned forward, “A combination of what things?”
Kumira sighed deeply, “Possibly a combination of heat, light, sound, gamma rays and the energy of consciousness. When specific vibratory frequencies and energy transmissions come together, I believe the crystal will reactivate.”
Lilly shook her head in frustration, “I have no idea where I can find those elements together and what about the specific amounts? How can I find out what, how much and where they might occur?”
Kumira stared at her for a moment. With the Inanna crystal clutched in her hand, she closed her eyes and sat back in her plush purple velvet chair.
Lilly followed her lead, closed her eyes and took long cleansing breaths, relaxing into meditation.
Shadows were creeping across the ornate Persian carpet when Lilly heard mumbling. Her eyes flew open. The ancient Atlantian priest, his crystal topped staff in hand, stood beside the now empty purple chair.
The ancient priest, while wiry limbed, stood straight and strong as he spoke directly to Lilly. “The power lies in the pyramid where two great waters meet. Beneath the stones, within the temple, the portal leads to healing light to set the gem aflame once more.”
Lilly nodded and opened her mouth to ask, “Where do the waters meet? What pyramid?” Without knowing how or when, Lilly saw Kumira sitting in her velvet chair, the priest was nowhere in sight.
“Did you get that child?” Kumira asked, reaching for her glass of juice.
Lilly nodded, “There is a pyramid where two great waters meet. Inside there is a portal leading to healing light that will ignite the violet flame.”
Kumira quirked her mouth to one side and made a loud hmmmmm! “I’ve been hearing about this pyramid for years. It appears circumstances have come together and now is the time to find it.”
Lilly looked worried, “Have you any idea where it is?”
“Uh huh, I have an idea. I would like to speak to someone who could help verify what I think I know. It would be great to find a guide to lead us.” Kumira cleared her throat and spoke tentatively, “Lilly, if I remember correctly, you have relatives in South Louisiana. Do you think one or more of them might be willing to act as guides through the Deep Bayou?”
Lilly gave a sarcastic snort, “My Mama and Rex may live near the bayou, but I can promise you they do not venture deep into it or know anything about a pyramid. They would ridicule us mercilessly if we asked for their help. The only things they believe in are money, power and the Catholic church.”
“I’m not thinking about your mother and stepfather. Didn’t your father have interesting family in the bayou?”
Lilly heart sped, “Yes, my dad took me to visit them a few times when I was young. Frankly, I don’t know how to find them. I tried several times after my dad disappeared. I could never reach them. I would catch a glimpse of the village and row towards it, but the more I rowed, the further away it moved. It must be shielded in some way.”
“It sounds like a telescoping spell. The right person would know how to counter it,” Kumira said. “You are of their bloodline. If you could not get past the shield, we will need someone who knows how to dispel it and get us to the bayou faeries. They are the ones who hold ancient knowledge and know the lay of the land in South Louisiana.”
Lilly’s heart continued to pound, “It is dangerous in the bayou. There are alligators and supernatural entities. People make fun of the stories of Lougarou, but my dad assured me the stories were not all myths.”
Kumira frowned, “Ah, Lougarou, one more thing to worry about! Legends say he is only a problem for humans when the moon is full. Let’s make sure we venture out early in the day and not on the night of the full moon.”
Lilly heaved a sigh, “There are more dangers than Lougarou. My dad told me there were weirder things lurking in the dark waters, hidden behind the cypress knees and hanging moss. I’m willing to venture out and find the Faery village. It may be the only hope we have.”
Kumira pursed her lips, her face grew calm before she spoke. “A challenging adventure, to be sure. Your father was instilling respect for the energies of the Dark Bayou in you. He didn’t want you venturing out on your own when you were a child. Together, I’m sure we will be safe. We have work to do. Let me think on it, talk to some of my people. I know it will all come together at the perfect time,” she said calmly ending their visit with a gentle “OOOOO, EEEEE, AAAHHH.”
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The late afternoon sunlight stained the clouds crimson as the sky slowly faded to indigo. Madeline, Claude, Lucky, Gemma and Sabine were sitting together in the courtyard when Lilly arrived home. Her heart leaped as she saw her friends waiting for her. She filled them in on her visit to Kumira. The group sat silently for a few minutes
