In the Woods

I set off along the faint trail it was one I had not noticed before plunging me deep into unknown territory stomach clenched in excitement as I strode on Tall old Oaks, Aspens, Chestnuts and Beeches cloaked the way ahead, I was aware of silence rather a nervous paused silent as if holding it's breath everything seemed to be waiting for something to happen Deeper into the woods I went, admiring the new slightly odd flora and fauna scattered about, beautiful flowers blooming mushrooms two feet and more wide with red and yellow spots sturdy enough to sit on while I took a rest Slipping into sleep I traveled even deeper until I came to the heart of these mysterious woods a shout went up from elves, fairies and pixies she is here at last, our soon to be crowned new queen A magical glen with a throne in the middle red carpet made from red flower petals strewn jewels most wondrous glinting in the trees birds so colorful that they dazzle as they fly Clasping me by the hand the pixies lead to the throne once I am seated, they serve me with golden nectar tasty berries and cakes of flowers on leaves for plates full of such excitement I gaze around the clearing A place of tranquility and majestical splendor little houses in the trees and small fairy lights standing sentinel was an ancient gnarled Oak branches waving as it moved towards me Shaking as it drew closer and stopped before me an elf handed it a crown that glittered with gems turning to me it said let the crowning commence with great ceremony he uttered the words "Has any here just cause as to why she shouldn't be crowned?" A deathly silence prevailed not even a murmur Then turning to me he placed it on my head all around were now on bended knee, heads bowed The oak said "Now you are our ordained queen" As a great cheer went up I startled back awake the clearing, throne and all the little people vanished All that was left behind was a feather of wonderful hues and the crashing of a startled stag fleeing into the trees written 09/07/2013 contest In The Woods