Chapter V
"The Crystal Forest"
"The Crystal Forest"
The tree leaves were no longer tree leaves, as Willow knew them to be. Each one had been transformed into varying sizes of the greenest crystals she had ever seen. Hawk told her they were emeralds! Their deep green colour was exquisite! She looked around to see that the cascading yellow flowers of the Wisteria tree were in fact yellow topaz gems. The gentle Bluebell flowers had turned into glistening sapphires. The tiny drops of dew forming on the tips of each blade of grass were now miniature clear quartz crystals. As Hawk landed on a branch laden with amethyst crystals he turned to Willow and said, “Welcome to the Crystal Forest”. He explained that this forest, like all forests, was a very magical and mystical place. He nodded his head signaling for her to look to her right where in the distance she could see a cave with a faint glimmer of light streaming from its entrance way. Willow wondered what secrets were behind those walls.
Willow told Hawk she felt truly blessed to have been allowed to enter the Crystal Forest. Hawk said, “Because of the love and kindness you have always shown your animal and bird friends, this is our gift to you dear one.” |
Willow experienced a feeling of deep peace as Hawk looked deeply into her eyes. She felt as though Hawk was touching her very soul. Tears came to her eyes and she knew that she had felt grace. Hawk began, “Dearest Willow, I have been sent to be your guide in the Crystal Forest and to remain with you as we enter into the Sacred Cave of Wisdom - a sanctuary that is home to many chambers that hold healing secrets of the ancients. The walls of these healing chambers within the Sacred Cave teach all those who desire to learn as you do. This is your birthright. During the next seven days you will learn that which you have been yearning for. When it is complete you will remember all. And, you may call me Hawk.”