I have been away, my sweet ones. I could not tell you where I was going, please forgive me my silence. There are things that exist and occur in this world that only a few are aware of.
But, I am back and I can tell you this: I attended a secret gathering.
THE Gathering. It happens only once a century. I cannot tell you what was discussed at this secret meeting, nor can I tell you where we gathered – but mind you, our decisions affect the entire world. We are many and we are powerful. Humans do not dominate this Earth as they believe. It is a false security they harbor. But we shall always remain in our shadows, existing in relative harmony with the other creatures of the Earth.
But, I can tell you who attended the gathering and regale you with a few stories of these creatures. Should you be interested?
*wink* Excellent.
Bane Sidhe was present. You may know her as the Banshee. Of course, she remained in the shadows and did not speak. Elves were also present and her voice will cause them a fatal wound. There is a truce for this gathering. Many of our kind are enemies, but for this meeting only, we gather in peace. No harm may come to any attendee…unless they break the peace treaty. Then….well, that’s another story. *grin*
As I said, Bane Sidhe was present. Elves were present. Also the dark spirits – known to humans by many names – ghouls, ghosts, poltergeists. Various demons were present (always a loud and ruckus bunch – not to my liking).
The great one-horned beast (otherwise known as the Unicorn) was present. *sigh*
I would like to take a moment to express my endless fascination with this creature. The horned beasts have been in existence for as long as I know – longer than I’ve been a vampire. They are a unique creature – almost blinding in their appearance to other creatures of the supernatural. Humans cannot see them, unless the beast allows it. They merely resemble a horse to human eyes.
How marvelous it must be to dwell so unassumingly among the population of the Earth! Many of the immortals attempt to mingle with the humans in one way or another – but always there is something about us that alarms the mortals. Only the Unicorn can truly exist without notice. Such a powerful and deep magic. No other creature can harm a Unicorn – for their magic is fatal to even my kind. A light and a fire that is all-consuming. We cannot touch them or look directly at them.
I do not deny that I greatly desire to understand the Unicorn’s power better. Of all the creatures of the Earth, the Heavens, and the Depths – the Unicorn is the only creature I cannot truly know.
They are the balance. No creature can ever have full dominion while Unicorns exist.
It is a vexing thing, to be forbidden – not by a law or some ruling party, but by existence itself – to reach out and touch the very thing I desire most. The power, the majesty, the wonder.
And so I have given you a glimpse of my heart and mind. Carlisle would say my soul – but this is a topic of discussing every century in this gathering. I believe the Unicorn knows…but she isn’t speaking.
Ahh, but I digress. Where was I? Of course – the attendees.
The sea creatures attended. A representative from each group. Mermaids, Sea Serpents, Sirens, and of course the Kraken. He is the only one of his kind. Humans tell stories of Krakens, as if there are more than one – but only he has ever existed. He is a doorway to the depths and only one door can there be.
The Kraken, Sirens, and Bane Sidhe have knowledge of death that frightens even me. I do not look upon their eyes for very long. They do not touch me. In the early days, my pride and arrogance allowed me many years of brooding about how they avoided me – I believed they were hiding something from me. But, in my age and wisdom, a terror consumes me at the thought of touching them and knowing their life’s memories and all that is in their minds. I do not know what would happen. I shall never seek to find out.
Others attended as well. Centaurs, Harpies, Trolls.
Werewolves.
True werewolves. There are only a few left. Our kind has destroyed most of their kind (a point of great tension between me and the Werewolf leader). The shape-shifters of the Americas are not part of this gathering. They are not like our kind – they are between two worlds and therefore are not considered creatures of our world.
And so that is but a taste of The Gathering. The discussions and decisions will keep us busy for another century. *wink*
