Chapter 66 - Alive!

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Amara bolted and gave the snake a chase trying to find a rock that she can hide for a few minutes, so that she can formulate a plan on how to defeat the snake.

She found a big rock, big enough to hide her body. She went behind it and tried not to show herself to the snake that was chasing her. This part of the cave is already a bit dark, the torch that gives light to the area was a few meters away.

Suddenly...

"Stop running and hiding! I'm an old snake already. I don't like chasing humans!"

Amara heard a voice. "W-where the voice come from?" she asked.

"Hey, human, I said stop hiding! I'm right behind you..." the voice continues talking.

When Amara looked up above her - she was face to face with the snake. She was ready to bolt again...

"I said, stop running!" the snake said and its tail quickly wrapped around Amara's body, immobilizing her.

"Let go of me!" Amara shouted.

"Don't worry, I'll set you free - but let's have a talk first," the snake said.

It suddenly dawned on Amara that the snake is not an ordinary snake because it can speak. "W-who are you? What do you want from me?" she asked.

"Where is that other girl that I saw earlier?" the snake asked.

"What do you want from her?" Amara looked at the snake suspiciously.

"I meant no harm to the girl. I'm here to deliver something for her," the snake said.

"What is it? And who are you?" Amara asked again. She was planning to freeze the snake after it deliver what it come for.

"I'm just a messenger. I can't stay here for long, or else I will die here. Just give this thing to that girl..." the snake said and spit a golden medallion necklace into the ground.

Amara looked at the golden medallion on the ground. It shined brightly for a few seconds then returned to its original state. She looked at the snake. "What kind of medallion is that?" she asked curiously.

"That is a powerful medallion. It will only released it's power to the rightful owner. Beware, if you try to steal it and used it for your own gain you will suffer a punishment just like what happened to me. I'm now turned into a snake by the golden medallion. Remember, the medallion has a mind of it's own, it will only listen to it's rightful owner! So don't plan on stealing it! Give it to the girl! Don't say I didn't warn you in advance!" the snake said.

Amara's brows furrowed. "What-!? You mean to say that the girl is the rightful owner of the golden medallion?"

"Yes! She is the one! So make no mistake, give the medallion to the girl!" the snake said and let go of the woman.

Amara's feet landed on the ground, huge relief washed over her after the snake set her free.

"I'm leaving now, don't forget to give the medallion to the girl or else you will suffer a terrible fate just like me!" the snake said and slithered away from the area.

Amara watched the snake fade away from her vision. She picked up the golden medallion from the ground and examined it for a few minutes. It's just a necklace with a golden medallion pendant. Nothing special about it.

But the snake's warning echoed in her mind. 'Make no mistake or you will suffer a terrible fate!'

It kept repeating in her mind for a few minutes.

She was tempted to use the medallion but go against it at the last minute because she still have a mission to accomplish. It doesn't matter if a terrible thing will happen to her after she completed her mission.

She was thinking of Sabrina, waiting for her at the entrance of the cave. The poor girl must be very terrified after seeing the snake.

She roamed around the area looking for a rat. She found a machete behind the rock, she picked it up.

Out of the corner of her eyes, she spotted a rat nearby, she waved her hand and the rat was frozen on the spot.

She went to the rat and hacked it in half. She smeared the blood on her dress and the machete. Then she left the area going to the entrance of the cave.

When she arrived there, Sabrina was trembling in fright and her eyes widened in relief after seeing her alive.

Sabrina rushed to Amara's side and saw the blood on her dress and on the machete that she was holding in her right hand. "W-what happened to you? Are you hurt?" she asked worriedly, inspecting her body for any signs of an open wound.

Amara dropped the machete on the ground. "I'm okay. I managed to hit the snake's tail with the machete I found behind the rock but it escaped!" she answered.

"OMG! You're so stubbornly brave! Why you didn't run away with me? Why did you try to stupidly fight the snake? Are you crazy!?" Sabrina scolded her. But deep inside she was admiring the woman's bravery. Unlike her.

Amara smiled. "Calm down! The snake will never return again or else I will chop him into tiny pieces!" she said boldly.

"Alright, I'll accompany you to the stream so that you can wash yourself. There's blood in your dress and hands!" Sabrina said.

Amara picked up the machete from the ground and followed Sabrina to the stream.

The women finally arrived at the stream and Amara washed clean on the water while Sabrina was on the lookout just in case the snake will return.

A few minutes later, Amara was done washing. She left the water and went to Sabrina's side. "I'm done!"

"Let's go!" Sabrina said anxiously.

The women left the stream and went to the chamber.

Amara stood beside the bed and looked at Sabrina. "We should sleep together in one chamber just for tonight to keep each other company and protect each other," she suggested.

"Okay, no problem with me," Sabrina replied. "Where do you want us to sleep? Here? Or in your chamber?" she asked.

"Here in your chamber," Amara replied.

"Okay," Sabrina said.

Amara took her leave and walked towards the door. "I'm going to my room to to change my dress," she said and exited.

Sighing, Sabrina watched Amara's back as she leaves the chamber.

Tonight is a horrible night!

She released a deep sigh. It's scarier now that Rhett is not around to help them kill the snake. If Amara is not with her right now, the snake has probably swallowed her whole already.

That was a scary thought that sent a shiver on her spine.

She hopped in the bed and covered her body with the blanket looking at the door fearfully. She feared that the snake will return and enter the chamber. She should lock the door! She left the bed and locked the door.

Whewww! She feels better now after locking the door.

She returned to the bed and covered her body with the blanket. She will not leave the bed until the morning comes.

Meanwhile...

Inside Amara's chamber.

She was staring at the medallion in her hand while lying on the bed. She was wondering how powerful the golden medallion is? And why is it that Sabrina was the chosen owner of the mysterious medallion?

Those question was swirling in her mind while she stared at the medallion fascinated by its mystery. The snake left quickly without explaining many details to her.

And who sent the snake to come inside the cave just to give the medallion to Sabrina?

And what is Sabrina's real identity? Why she's so special to own such a powerful medallion?

These unanswered questions are bothering her.

Should she give the medallion to Sabrina or not?

Hmm... she will think wisely about what is the right thing to do with the medallion.

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Meanwhile, across the miles.

Rhett and his family were having a good time around the bonfire, drinking, and eating, chatting merrily with each other. They were camping in the woods near the Golden Peak Valley, to avoid causing disturbance to other residences in the village.

The whole family decided to have a big celebration tonight and stay at the camping site the whole night.

"Son, we're so happy that our family is whole again after a long time. We're glad that you finally able to leave the cave and free from the curse! Our wish has finally been granted by the mood goddess!" Hozer said happily.

"When can you stay with us for a long time, brother?" asked Edmund, the oldest child of the seven siblings.

Rhett sighed. "I can't leave Sabrina for long in the cave. Because she made a huge sacrifice for me. I was able to leave the cave safely and the curse was broken forever. There's got to be a way how to get her out of the cave safely. I'm still figuring it out. Once she can finally leave the cave freely, I will bring Sabrina with me here to live with us," he replied, explaining Sabrina's dire situation to them clearly.

"Poor girl!" Edmund said.

"Yeah, she is!" Rhett replied sadly.

Lyndra rubbed her son's back. "Don't be sad, son. The moon goddess will pity you soon and grant Sabrina freedom from the cave. Let's pray for that," she said.

Rhett nodded his head. "I hope so!"

"For the sake of the happy occasion, let's stop discussing about this depressing issue. Let's drink! Cheers!" Edmund said.

"Cheers!" they replied in unison.

They were planning to held more joyous family bonding such as tonight in the coming weeks.

Their celebration for the special occasion continues through the night.

Rhett was so happy to be with his family. But his heart was yearning for the girl he left behind in the cave, wishing that Sabrina is with him tonight celebrating the happy occasion with his family.

...

Back in the cave.

Amara went to Sabrina's chamber and they made a small bonfire near the door to ward off the freezing temperature, afterward, they lie on the bed beside each other.

"Good night!" Sabrina said.

"Night night!" Amara replied.

Sabrina wore a thick coat made of sheepskins and wrapped the blanket around her. She shut her eyes, imagining what is Rhett doing right now? Was he sleeping already? Or still, chatting with his family members?

They must be having a happy family reunion right now. She smiled a bit, feeling happy for him. 'Goodnight, my love!' she said, wishing that her voice can reach her beloved boyfriend.

She smiled and shut her eyes to sleep.

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