I stood yet again in darkness. Staring around. It felt oddly comforting and peaceful. I began to walk, just walking. I didn't know why but I felt that I should. Not long I heard the sound of a water fall, farther down in the darkness I saw light. Then I broke into a run, towards the light. Light can't ever be bad right? I stopped just at the border. The line that separated the darkness and light. It was unnatural but when is any other in my life. Wasn't it meant to gradually get brighter over time? Oh well. This was unnerving. For a moment I thought of going back but decided against it. It was no use.

I stepped into the light, I had to squint and shield my face with my hands due to all the light that flooded my eyes, my entire body. It was as if I had come to life. I looked down at my hand, my skin looked as of it was on fire, it was radiant. I felt as though I was the sun. What used to be an awkward pale, now looked as if rivers of creamy where rolling about of my body.

J liked how it made me feel. And the warmth that wrapped around me like a blanket, a warm hug... Malik. I shook my head. Not now Iris, I walked further what seemed to be open space. Until I saw colour. My breathing stopped, it was magnificent. It was beautiful. Every colour in this earth was here. The trees looked vibrant and the colours that bounced of the flowers felt as though it would burn you. For the first time in a while. I could breathe. This time it was like the air was made for my lung. It just went in. It was warm and soothing. I kept walking towards the sound of the water. As I got closer I began to see wolves. Their colours were unreal. When was there ever a purple wolf. I know right I saw it. Different colours, red, green, sapphire. They were beautiful. As I got closer the colours of the wolves began to mix and there where like rainbows. They payed me little attention as I walked by through the thick forest that I could still clearly see the sky and sun. It seemed so close that I could reach up and touch it. I walked out of the canvas of the tree to the river. But as I approached the scenery was not longer bright sunny. It became different shade of navy blue. The sun became the moon and the sky produced stars. My mouth dropped it was breathtaking. And as different as it was, it was never any less brighter from before. I wondered how the moon could bring the same intensity of light as the sun. I couldn't look at the moon straight any more. It had the same effect that the sun did. It was so bright.

I turned back to look at the forest maybe it was just me. Yhup. The forest was still bright as day, literally. I walked along the stream that sparkled in the moon.

My hand itched to dip it in. It was beautiful. This whole place was beautiful. I finally reached the end where I saw the water fall that I had been following. It had many different colours in the water. But then I saw fire, fire in the water. Now that can't be right. I walked to where it was got into the water. The water lifted my gown to pool around me as moved to the fire. The water came up all the way to my chest soaking everything. But it felt sweet against my skin. Slowly pulsating and caressing my skin. I could stay in here forever. I reached the edge of the water fall, at the point where the falling water smashed into the stream. It was a battle to stay there against the current. But I had to see if there really was a fire in the water. I put my hand where the fire was, but I didn't feel anything. Infact the image scattered as my hands went it. And wobbily came back when I withdrew my hands. At this point I was completely soaked. I am so confused right now. I decided to walk into the water fall and what do you know I came out at another side. When I said that the other side was beautiful, I was lying. Here was .... I have no words. The water under my feet was glowing. Immediately I came from the other side. The water level fell to me feet. Right below my long dress, I didn't know the origin of. I was dry. Completely dry. Okay this is not weird at all. I walked in the glowing water following the path. I was in cave line with stems and flowers that decorated its inside. It got bigger and bigger and though it was covered I could still see the moon. Just like I could still see the sun although the trees covered that world sky. I didn't know how to explain it.

I walked further out and froze when I heard a chilling voice. "Be best is you get out of the water at that point Iris" I scrambled out as quickly as I could. I don't know why but it was as if the voice was pushing me to obey.

I wriggled my feet on the grass to get the pieces that stuck off.

"Iris" I turned to the voice and I saw her. Her ebony black hair cascaded down her shoulders to the ground and the tips entered the stream where she leaned against. She sat up and looked at me. I froze. For the first time in the world my words failed me.

"You're here, it's nice to finally meet you" I nodded. She laughed. Her voice felt like honey swirling around in cream. So thick and smooth. Her laughter was even worse.

"Why am I here?" I finally let out. I had to keep reminding myself that I hated her, because I was already falling in love.

She bent towards the water and picked up a crystal ball from the stream with blue light emitting from it, it was small enough to fit in her plam. Then she broke it in two.

She out half of the ball into a tiny box, still surprised me how it fit. And the second half disappeared. Wait a minute.

"Is that a soul you just divided?" She looked up at me and nodded. "I always just thought there where two souls that mirrored each other " I mumbled to myself but loud enough for her to hear.

"They are, each half grows into a soul on it's own, but it's never truly complete because..-"

"It's originally a half" I finished. She nodded again.

"Am I dead?"

"Well technically, yes" I guess I'm not immune to death after all, "but, you're going back"

"I don't understand "

"You are not supposed to be here, when a witch dies you don't come here. You go to your mother west correct"

I nodded.

"Well I intercepted your journey"

" why?"

"Because it's not yet your time to die Iris."

"And who are you to decide that,your not my mother "

She sighed "there is a lot you don't know"

"Of course " I replied sarcastically.

"You know about the prophecy yes?"

I was wandering when that topic would come up. And if she wasn't going to bring it up then I was.

"Oh yes, the stupid words that ruined my whole life. A stupid reminder of an innocence that was set in place to redeem the sins of the guilty. I know that all too well"

"I am sorry about how this all turned out. But it is what it is."

I laughed scornfully. "It is what it is? It is what it is?! You do realise what this stupid prophecy has done to me. My own mother despises me. I have been cursed to destroy my whole family. I'm never save." I pushed the edges of my dress down from my shoulder and it fell to my waist. Cold air pricked my exposed skin. And my nipples hardened from exposure. I showed her my skin. There were no scars but I knew she would see everything that happened. How I was tortured daily, starved, abused, castigated. All because of some stupid prophecy.

"Why don't you leave me out of whatever stupid feud you have with my mother. And the both of you could stop being hypocrites!"

She got up instantly. I quaked where I was, I was so terrified. I was practically shaking. And it didn't help that my top half was exposed. Her footsteps where light, as she walked towards me on the water, barely touching it. The moon and the sun switched back forth. In a swift dance, the left the forest uneasy. I could feel the groans, the fear from the atmosphere. Didn't help my situation. So this is the anger of the gods.

"YOU WILL SHOW ME RESPECT, I AM NOT A MERE PUP, OR A SIMPLE WOLF. I MAKE AND GIVE LIFE. I PROTECT AND CARE FOR. I HAVE SACRIFICED SO MUCH FOR MY CHILDREN. AND I WILL TAKE NO DISRESPECT FROM A SIMPLE MORTAL"

She is forgetting I'm not mortal. But I guess I did die. I need air after all.

"I understand you hurt" her thundering anger simmering. She was calm again. And everything calmed with her. She was in front of me touching my face. Running her finger through my thick locks. "But you must, must accept who you are. It wasn't random. The prophecy." My brows went up questioning. "You may not want to believe but this is your destiny it always was. Even if the prophecy wasn't given then it would not change what you would still do. This is a sacrifice that has to happen and only you can do this. Only you is pure and strong enough."

"I-I don't understand " I stuttered.

She smiled. "There is not much I can tell you child. But you are much more than this world even. You have to put yourself for those that are at fault. It's not fair, I know but you are the only one that can save the world now. Everything, everyone that you have come across is for a purpose. In time, you'll understand and then you will willingly fight. Willingly fulfill the prophecy "

I didn't think that was ever possible but j was to scared to argue with her.

"Even him?" The words came out before I could stop it. Damn conscience.

"Oh Iris, he is the only person that can stand with you. I knew that this would be a tough one for you. You need help, please don't push him away. Like I said and you saw, you'll never truly be complete without him".

"But I don't want anyone to get hurt because of me"

"Whether or not you like it, people are going to get hurt for you. Because who you are is much greater. I know you Iris. I do."

I was already crying. It felt unfair, I didn't want any of this. I felt hurt, angry, helpless and scared.

"What if I can't do it? I'm really scared"

"I will not lie, your path is very tough. It will not be easy. But remember you are not complete without him. And you can't go to a battle deficit."

Her features softened. And I could tell she could pick out the fear written all over. She sighed and cupped my face with both palms.

"Come now, it will be fine. Besides you still have sometime. Be happy Iris. Let yourself be happy. You may think you don't deserve it but you do. All my children do."

She knows she's not my mother right?

"You have to go back now. I love you Iris. I really do. Be happy"