Chapter 1: Preparation

Flidias - Gaelic goddess of the forest

"Lara the time has come to take your life partner, do you have a man in mind" asked the grand arch druid who is reaching the grand age of eighty but doesn't look a day over thirty

"Yes Arch-Druid" "Does this man know you, Lara?" "No he doesn't, but i have been watching him for over a month now and he is more then worthy enough to be my life partner, he has a strong and good spirit"

"How have you been watching him? Humans have a way of not being as easily tracked as other species" "With the raven and cat spirits" "Are you sure he hasn't noticed them? Some humans can see the spirits"

"Yes i am sure, i asked for Flidias' blessing before sending the spirits" "Good, now we can retrive him for the binding ritual, where is the best place to take him and what is his name?" "His name is Craig and after he finishes work he walks along a dirt path near a forested section, the spirits can remain in spirit form until its time to take him" " I see that you have put a lot of thought into this you want this man as your mate don't you?" "Yes i do"

A rather large and strong woman morphed from one of the surrounding trees and addressed Lara "I give you my blessings Lara, i feel an already present connection even though he is yet to meet you" For seeing the goddess of the forest in her true form before a druid is initiated is a very good sign that her future power will be strong. "Thank you lady of the forest" "It is my pleasure young druid the best of the cat spirits have been called to carry it out you will stay here to prepare for the ritual"

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"Craig why don't you come with us to the bar, you deserve a break you've been working way to hard mate" "No thanks Michael after i'm done here i just want to go home and relax" "Alright man, don't work to yourself to hard"

'Maybe Michael was right have been working really hard to get my new business up and running, i think i'll just go home and relax and not worry about any of this for awhile'

When he reached the forest he heard noises coming from the trees and shapes that looked distinctly like big cats he felt the urge to run but something kept him glued to the spot. Then rustling plants brought him back to his senses and he saw 4 beautiful and naked women coming out of the forest, he was too shocked to move.

The lead woman walked up to him and blew a handful of dust into his face before Craig had a chance to react to anything he felt dizzy and moments latter he fell on the ground quite a sleep. "Shawna help me carry him to the altar" "Yes, Sara. Lara seems to have made a fine choice we can never have too many good looking and strong druids"