Destiny has chosen well.

They have walked this earth many times before, sometimes together, sometimes alone. Their power is always greatest when they are together. Will it be strong enough this time to succeed in their task? Or will they be defeated yet again?

She does not know the answer to this. She only knows that she and her sons will try again. She will draw strength from them, and from the mountain. The past lingers in her thoughts. The death of her son from his father’s hand lives inside of her constantly. Will it happen again?

Will she be strong enough this time to change his future? His future depends on her choices. His life hangs in the balance. His birth has yet to happen. As she gazes into the eyes of his brother, she realizes that there can only be one way to ensure the future of both of her sons. Dark eyes gaze back at her, knowing her innermost thoughts. She returns his gaze and lets him have control. Only a few hours old, he will learn. He will see. He will know. But he will not understand. That will come with time. She can give him that as well. She can prepare him for what will come.

Will she be ready for her future? Will she be able to complete her journey this time?

The mountain is her haven. Her journey will not take her from it, but instead will bind her to it. The future holds no promises. She is strong. Her sons will carry her gifts, but only one will keep her heritage alive. Her future calls to her deep in the night. She is ready. She will make sure her sons are ready. But for now, this is her time to be who she was meant to be. Mother, teacher, soul mate, friend.

For now, the mountain watches over her.