The Enchanted Object

    By Susan Dalton

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    24 Aug, 2023

    The beautiful summer sun shone brightly in the Crystal Valley. The flowers were in full bloom, and the fairies fluttered around in glee. Queen Marigold and Queen Star sat in the lush meadow, looking at the the curious but beautiful object Queen Star Twinkle had brought to show Queen Marigold. As they sat there and stared at the object between them they were enchanted by its beauty.

    The object was smooth, and very oddly shaped, and emitted a soft glow. When Queen Star spoke the phrase, "you may approach," the object illuminated brilliantly. This amazed the fairy queen.

    Intrigued, Queen Marigold decided to summon the royal scholar Sir Moon Shadow Cat. She believed the wise cat scholar would have an answer to this puzzling situation.

    A silver bell tinkled as Queen Marigold rang it. A few moments passed, and Sir Moon Shadow Cat pranced into the royal library. Bowing low, he greeted the queens warmly.

    Queen Marigold explained the mystery, and the two Queens watched as Sir Moon Shadow Cat inspected the object in the royal library. His green eyes reflected its soft glow.

    The smart cat scholar scratched his whiskers thoughtfully, his gaze never leaving the glowing object. He spoke some words in an ancient tongue.

    "This object," he began, "is mystical. It's from the ancient epoch of the Celestial Pixies. This light... is enchanting magic." The queens listened attentively.

    Sir Moon Shadow further explained that the Celestial Pixies used such objects as portals. By saying, "you may approach," they opened the portal to different realms.

    Amazed, the queens asked Sir Moon Shadow how this object came to their valley. The wise cat said he believed it was no accident.

    Intrigued, the queens wondered if they should try to open the portal. But, they were unsure of what could lie on the other side.

    "We must be cautious. Opening portals to unknown realms can be dangerous. We should learn more before proceeding," Sir Moon Shadow advised.

    The queens agreed. They decided to keep the object safe and learn about the Celestial Pixies and their realms. For now, the adventure was put on hold.

    Throughout the summer, the enchanted object became a symbol of the shared curiosity and friendship between Queen Marigold and Queen Star.

    They Queens dedicated their time to understanding more about the celestial pixies and with the help of the royal scholar Sir Moon Shadow Cat. The fairy queen and pixie queen friendship flourished. The valley was filled with an air of excitement that their beloved queen would take on such a risk for them.

    As Sir Moon Shadow Cat promised, he guided the queens, teaching them about different realms, ancient pixie history, and magical portals and language of the ancients it was all so wonderful.

    They would sit together in the evening, discussing their findings and theories with the royal cat scholar. The entire valley buzzed with the energy of their quest.

    Slowly, they were getting closer to the truth. They discovered that the magic phrase was not just a command but a request for a safe passage.

    Days turned into weeks, weeks into months. Summer was winding down, but the queens' enthusiasm for their quest only grew stronger.

    They found old pixie tales depicting similar glowing objects. Excited, they shared their findings with each other, their bond deepening.

    They felt closer than ever to uncovering the mysteries of the enchanted object. Their efforts had brought them an exhilarating sense of unity and purpose.

    The sun was setting on another beautiful day in Crystal Valley. Queen Marigold and Queen Star sat together, looking at the enchanted object.

    They knew they had a long and exciting journey ahead but now, they were prepared. They had each other and the wisdom that the royal scholar Sir Moon Shadow had taught them.

    The air was filled with anticipation and mystery as they prepared to embark on a new adventure in the magical realms. They were ready to face what lay beyond.

    Queen Marigold took Queen Star's hand. With a deep breath, she said the magic words, "you may approach." The object lit up brilliantly.

    The journey to the celestial pixie realm had started. The valley echoed with their laughter and excitement. A new chapter in their reign was about to begin as the Queens held hands and took their first step into the unknown realms