Blessing of the Goddess
Posted on 09 Oct 2021 @ 3:09pm by Commander Amelia Fox
Mission:
Picking up the pieces
Location: ?
Timeline: Current
681 words - 1.4 OF Standard Post Measure
ON:
Amelia found herself walking barefoot through a lush, green meadow that was been stirred by a gentle breeze. A warming sun shone down on her and she could hear birds singing sweetly in nearby trees. Before her lay a small sandy beach area in front of an enormous glossy lake that stretch off into the distance. She could smell the delicate aroma of the grass, the flowers. She could hear the gentle lapping of the water on the shoreline.
She looked down and smiled realising that it was not only her feet that were bare, but she was not wearing any clothes at all. All this seemed perfectly normal and she placed a hand on her swollen belly and was rewarded with movement from within as she could feel her baby move as if to say 'I'm ok'.
She took a deep breath as she looked around the tranquil vista. It was perfect.
Just then, a young girl who was about 7 or 8 ran up to her smiling, her long hair flowing as she ran. She looked familiar to Amelia but she had not seen her before.
As if answering an unspoken question, the young girl said sweetly "You know who I am, mother." and pointed to Amelia's swollen belly.
Amelia smiled, it all made sense now. "Of course sweetheart, but why are you here?" she asked not confused, but curious.
The young girl took Amelia by the hand. "She's coming and she wants to meet you." and started to lead her down to the water's edge.
"Who's coming?" Amelia asked.
The young girl pointed to the water where a figure of a woman started to rise out, not disturbing the water around her. She was the very embodiment of perfection, from her long flowing hair to her beautiful face with inviting eyes, perfect eyes, nose and lips. her skin was blemish-free and seemed to glow. She had a narrow waist, wide hips and long silken legs. She walked on the top of the water now, her delicate feet not making so much as a ripple across the still surface.
Amelia could feel an aura of calm and serenity radiating off her as she came to stand in front of her. She looked at Amelia with a kind, almost paternal look of concern mixed with love and compassion.
"Who are you?" Amelia asked reverently.
The young girl spoke, "Her words are not for your ears. But know that she loves you, and cares for you, and bestows her blessing upon you and your child."
The woman placed a hand on Amelia's belly and Amelia gasped as she could feel a warmth radiate through her. She bit her bottom lip as every muscle in her body tensed and then relaxed as a feeling of pure joy and a sense of euphoria washed over her. Her whole body was lifted a few inched from the ground and she hung there, suspended in a haze of bliss.
The young girl spoke again. "The darkness awakes and the shadows are returning. She will be there to help you. remember, "The most precious light is the one that visits you in your darkest hour."
Suddenly, the entire scene seemed to blur and shimmer and Amelia found herself falling backwards. Down, down, down...
Amelia's awoke and her eyes snapped open as she felt like she landed back into her bed. She was in her quarters, and she had been dreaming. Beside her, Syvar shifted but remained asleep.
She sat up slowly and gathered her senses for a moment. It had all been so vivid, so real. The sights, the sounds, the smells, the very feel of the place, so real. She placed her hand on her belly as before and again, felt her baby shift, just like she had done in her dream.
She lay back down, her hands still on her belly, wide awake now thinking about what that young girl had said.
After a while, her eyes fluttered closed and she drifted back to sleep.
OFF:
Commander Amelia Fox
XO
USS Andromeda
