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The Law Of Fire And Ice
Date: 8/28/2015, Categories: Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Author: ChrissieLecker, Rating: , Source: LushStories
moment all of Holly’s thoughts brought images of death. Her breath grew fast and shallow. “Come,” the woman urged again, gripped her hand and guided her towards the edge. “Lucy!” It was just a gasp. Frozen still in time, her friend still stood just a few feet below the crater’s rim, both hands reaching upwards and with eyes so full of fear that it broke Holly’s heart again. “No!” she screamed in helpless protest. “Not Lucy! No! Not her!” She was twirled around until she faced the woman. “The fire gives. It warms and nourishes us all, but for what it gives, it also needs to take. It is the law of fire and ice.” Rage and despair like she had never felt before welled up in Holly, but then she took a breath of icy air and clarity took hold of her. “Take me then,” she demanded, and when the woman didn’t instantly react, she gripped her by the shoulders. “Please! Take me! You -- God, you do not even know her! She is so -- wonderful! She mustn’t die!” “I see.” The woman’s hands once more cupped her cheeks, but no visions came to Holly this time. Instead, a smile spread on the woman’s lips. “You love her.” “Yes, I do.” It was the first time that she said the truth aloud, and now too late. “And you would willingly switch places with her now, knowing all that waits is just a painful, fiery grave?” Holly caught her fingers digging painfully into the woman’s skin and let her go. “Anytime. I will.” This kiss was unexpected. Cool lips pressed tightly against Holly’s own, and then a ...