The Druids and the Fireflies

Once upon a time, there were two young girls named Cassie and Ceres. Cassie is a young human sorcerer-druid, and her cousin Ceres is a half-eladrin wizard were practicing their magic spells at Cassie's family cottage in the village called the FairSpring. They're both magical people, a sorcerer and a wizard. They're also druids. Druids can manage nature-themed magic. Accordingly, Cassie and Ceres were also practicing their cantrip spells. One of them it's called druidcraft. It can whisper to the spirits of nature that it can create effects like forecasting the weather, torch the light with fire, and make the plants grow. They taught each other. They laughed together. Likewise, Cassie's stomach growls. She was embarrassed and Ceres was giggling. “Are you hungry?” Then, Cassie nodded, “yeah.” So, they decided to take a break.

It was now evening when a nice summer wind came by. They have just made the stew for dinner. A stew that is filled with mushroom broth. It has fresh herbs(basil, oregano, and thyme) and vegetables(potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower) that materialized from their family garden. Cassie looked at something from the window. Then, the little green light stars were flowing and dancing around the woods. It was the fireflies. ‘Wow! Those are pretty!” said Cassie with her excited expression. “Let's go and catch some, Ceres. Please?” Cassie pleading with Ceres. ‘Sure, I don’t see why not,’ Ceres smiles. They went out and grabbed a glass jar to catch some of the fireflies. The fireflies are so hard to catch at night. It glows and twinkles like the little stars. Cassie and Ceres are gazing at the fireflies, while it's twinkling tiny green lights.

The next night, they are practicing again with their druid crafts. They began to grow some plants. Then, they were making their handcrafted flower crowns. The crowns were made in twigs, pansies, daisies, baby's breath, and leaves. They went outside to get some fresh air with the cool breeze. The fireflies are here again. Cassie and Ceres are now chasing them again- laughing and running. They lay down on the green grass, catching their breath and calming their laughter. They were having a good time. “That was so much fun, ” said Cassie, trying to catch her breath, still optimistic. “Yeah, Cassie. It was, ” Ceres agrees.

Then suddenly, there's like a huge bright green light coming through the deep tunnel. It's like a glowing aura. Then, it's beating and blinking, on and off through the tunnel. But, it glows very, very, slowly. Then, the light is moving in its direction on the right side. It gave them a creepy feeling. Cassie and Ceres are walking down and following this light. They are going after the green aura. It took Cassie and Ceres with at least 20 steps to the tunnel. Then, they saw a shadow nearby, ten feet away.

There was a young angelic woman, an Aasimar, in the bonfire, practicing her druid spells. She is of average height, but very strong. She has long but wavy green/black hair, gray eyes, and bronzed skin with golden freckles.“Hello,” Cassie speaks. “Cassie! Shhhhh!” Ceres tries to keep Cassie quiet. But, it was too late. The woman had already turned around and saw Cassie and Ceres. They’re all stunned. “Who are you? What are you doing here?” The woman was alarmed. ‘We’re sorry. We didn’t know you were there,” said Ceres. ‘We just saw a strange light and that magic you were doing, that’s all,” said Cassie. “Oh, ” the woman responds. “Would you like to join and watch this for a moment?” she asked. “Sure, ” friendly Cassie accepted. “Cassie, wait.” Ceres halts Cassie. “It's ok, Ceres. She seems nice.” Ceres’ eye-rolled, “well, alright..” they all accepted. They came and settled by the woman at the bonfire. The woman shows her friendly smile. “Hello there. I'm glad you came.” She shakes Ceres and Cassie's hands. “I'm Diana, nice to meet you. I was just traveling from my hometown,” said Diana. “Hello, Diana. My name is Ceres-and this is my cousin, Cassie, ” Ceres introducing herself and Cassie to Diana. They are now joined with Diana at the bonfire together. ‘Oh, where are you traveling from?’ Ceres asked. “Oh, silly me. I came from the forest of the Lotusden Greenwood. It's on the Southern end of the Eastern Wynandir.” Diana answered. ‘Welcome to Fairspring! This is where I was born, ” said Cassie cheerfully. “It's lovely,” Diana smiled. “I think I was born here, too..but I'm not sure, ” Ceres replied. “It's ok. You don't have to, ” Diana said, smiling cheerfully.

All three ladies together we're just talking, laughing, and sharing their stories one after another. Then shortly after notice, the fireflies came back. “Hey! Look! They're back again!” Cassie pointing up in the sky. Ceres and Diana just look up at all three ladies watching the fireflies flying, cheerfully and gratefully. After they watched and gazed at the fireflies, they were chilling for over an hour. Cassie makes a big yawn and rubs her eyes. “I think I'm kinda sleepy, ” she moans. Diana and Ceres yawn as well. It was almost midnight. “We're sorry to cut short, Diana. It's getting late for us, ” said Ceres. Diana shows her positive attitude, “it's no worries, ladies-no trouble at all.” “you two get some rest.” “Sure...oh, Diana? We were wondering if you would like to come over tomorrow so we can do some practice before our summer vacation is over?” “We like to have you, ” Cassie and Ceres are welcoming Diana for a visit tomorrow. “Sure, that would be great, ” Diane feels excited. They all say good night and wave their hands to each other. Soon, they will train every day until the summer ends.