Marked by the Moon's Secret Prophecy

er skin as they silently traveled with Rage, Sylvia, and the other elite warriors to the location of Morwen, the guardian of nature. His mind was restless, but he

t seems to breathe, as if there is a deep connection with the creatures that

beneath his calmness, Lupe knew he was filled with worry. Every time they pass through the dark part

upe. "Nature spirits don't just show up, and Morwen kn

o try. If we can't get their help, we'll have no fight against the rogues. E

ing quietly in the middle of a wide clearing. Her form is like a part of nature itself-her hair i

has come, and I know you understand how important your mission is. But remember, nat

verything to succeed. The future of our children, of our herd,

th of arms or the power of warriors. Nature listens to the heart, and to the intention of eve

gth and wisdom, but of pure desire. They need to show the spirits that their int

o?" Lupe asked, deter

art of nature, where the spirits await. You will pass through the lake and face every trial that nature itself will prepare. I cannot s

he lake. The cold air seemed to pass through his skin, but he fel

Rage asked, com

nding in her chest. "There is no turning back now. We

roundings-the light was gradually fading, and the surroundings were becoming colder and quiete

hand, seeming to give him confidence in the midst of nothingness. After a while, a force seemed to pull them up

re bigger, the roots are alive and moving underground. The air was full of whispers, as if the spirit

d?" Rage asked, quiet but

. "This place is alive. We have to be careful. W

was a huge creature, shaped like a wolf but bigger than any wolf they had ever seen. Its eyes flashed gre

oice deep and full of anger. "Why are yo

re here to ask for the help of the nature spirits. We need your guid

ure is not for those with twisted goals," said the creature. "Your purpose must b

"But we are not here for power or for our own gain. We want the peace

als," said the creature. "Each one will be measured by your courage, wisdom, and heart. If you succeed, you w

Rage. He didn't hesitate-he jumped right into the fight. But Lupe noticed that this was not a fight that requ

"It's powered by nature. You can't knock it down

the ground. "The roots!" shouted Lupe. "You have to cut its c

d focused on the roots. With each hit of his attacks, the mo

g, but they knew their fight

ms that nature itself is trying to stop their journey. But with their determination an

rove to the spirits that their purpose is pure, that they are here not for themselves but for their rac

spirit that appeared from

time. "We are here for our herd, for our

lt they were welcomed. The forest returned