Cassia's Cross

Prologue

This is for Mikeydred’s November challenge and Poppy’s November prompt, Horizon.

Crossing boundaries and rebelling brings new chances, but does come at a cost. What’s the key?

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The horizon red, no one ventured

The great elders would always censure

A realm they warned held darkened lore

That once one crossed, would be no more

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Cassia’s proud, defiant gaze

Pulled to edge like moth to flame,

Wisened rules could not restrain

She wanted life, She wanted fame

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Her feet touched the line, glaring red

Where Earth kissed sky, her needs were met

“Return,” called Kave, her bosom friend

“Should you cross, you face the end.”

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But Cassia crossed, the smooth ground buckled

Reality twisted, notions tussled,

Chaos covered, shadows vast

Troubles came that were to last

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Shadows danced around with glee

Pranced about, they wouldn’t flee,

Their words filled with bold deceit

“New life” they crooned,”Don’t get cold feet,"

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One figure came, chuckling with glee,

“Welcome to pure anarchy.

Your world guarded, made you sure

But you crossed, its breath no more.”

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Cassia reeled, soul nearly chained,

She crossed back before it waned

To stretch beyond does bring one chance

But wisdom and balance line the dance

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Her heart unbound her soul unchained

She returned lest chaos reigned

She faced life with heart now wise

Sought new sights with tempered eyes.