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_{his sea of stars}

_{“You’ve listened every time I’ve spoken before,” he said to the stars above his head. “You’ve turned and moved to listen to my voice and my poems. Now it is time for you to repay me.”}

_{The stars twinkled in response, showering light on his face as if to wash his tears.}

_{“Hold onto this magic. Keep it safe,” his voice cracked as he added the last important part. “Use it to bring us together in every lifetime, and when the time comes, I will be back for it. I’ll use it to save her. I won’t let her get away.”}

_{Killian focused on the magic humming inside of him. He closed his eyes, tears sneaking out between the lids, and outstretched open palms. The glowing began in his fingers before extending throughout his entire body.}

_{A final offering, Killian lifted his arms toward the sky and let the heavenly lights take away the burden of the magic. With it, they lifted away his grief and his sorrow. The magic exploded out of him in a flash of bright white light, but just as soon as it came, it was gone. Because of the fisherman’s heroic actions, the princess’ sleeping curse wasn’t for naught.}

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_{CS Halloweek Day 3: Myths, Legends, and Fairytales}