With shaking, bloody hands Sunjar lifted the glowing green orb from its resting place in the mouth of the frozen giant. It was heavier than he expected and the swirling patterns rippling along its surface dazzled his eyes. He held the globe high over his head, then heaved it towards the ground with all of his might. The magic shell shattered like glass and Spring, the essence of birth and renewal, the banishment of winter, the harbinger of summer's warmth, burst forth in a flash of pale green light. Sunjar felt the warmth of a gentle sunbeam on his cheek, smelled damp, fertile earth, heard the soft trill of birds, and tasted the bitter freshness of a new bud. The quiet power spread out swiftly and seemed to grow with each passing moment. Tears began to stream down Sunjar's face. He'd done it. He'd freed Spring from Winter's icy grasp. He fell to his knees. Now that the task was complete, he could finally allow himself the selfish mercy of death.
Sorry, lots on my plate at the moment, but am trying to post weekly, so here is a little flash fiction for your reading pleasure.
With shaking, bloody hands Sunjar lifted the glowing green orb from its resting place in the mouth of the frozen giant. It was heavier than he expected and the swirling patterns rippling along its surface dazzled his eyes. He held the globe high over his head, then heaved it towards the ground with all of his might. The magic shell shattered like glass and Spring, the essence of birth and renewal, the banishment of winter, the harbinger of summer's warmth, burst forth in a flash of pale green light. Sunjar felt the warmth of a gentle sunbeam on his cheek, smelled damp, fertile earth, heard the soft trill of birds, and tasted the bitter freshness of a new bud. The quiet power spread out swiftly and seemed to grow with each passing moment. Tears began to stream down Sunjar's face. He'd done it. He'd freed Spring from Winter's icy grasp. He fell to his knees. Now that the task was complete, he could finally allow himself the selfish mercy of death.
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