Golden Box Book Publishing GBBP Magazine, June, 2017 | Page 13

“ I love it here , and Elana is wonderful to me .” She beamed , and blushed . “ I met someone two days ago . He was on a hunt . We met at the dance they held for the hunters .”
“ He is our best hunter and fiercest warrior ,” Elana said , proudly .
“ His name is Mundzuk , and he ’ s really wonderful . We talk about things . He knows so much about nature and animals .” Ema was running out of breath . She drew a deep sigh and looked at Ilona expectantly .
Ilona was stunned and happy at the same time . This was a different Ema . She was so vibrant , innocent and she seemed truly happy . “ Wow , so much has happened to you . We ’ ll talk more about it a little later , but first , we need to talk to Elana ,” Ema nodded , and Ilona turned to Elana . “ Elana , I believe Zoltan told you about the reason why Ema is here ?” she asked , trying to rein in her emotions .
“ Yes , he did . He informed me about what is happening in your time . My Seer tells me that the order of things is still similar in your time , and the Law didn ’ t change . The Elder ’ s Council guides and protects the people and their right hands are Kund and Csenge , the Leaders for all time .”
“ What do you mean for all time ? You don ’ t mean that the Leaders are the same people in our time that they are in the fifth century , do you ?”
“ Yes , the Seer tells us they are the very same . Only two Leaders were chosen back in the beginning to carry our traditions and laws to ... well , indefinitely if they decided so . Until the Leaders name their successors to continue their work , they will remain Leaders .” “ How ’ s that possible ?” Zoltan asked , in amazement . “ There are mysterious things I don ’ t even understand ; my mind is not equipped for it . I know they have the power to stay alive for hundreds of years . Their job is to keep the law and order as well as keep the tradition alive . They were chosen a long time ago for their fairness , and because they ’ re able to rule in unison . They are the ultimate equal partners in life . In their relationship , there is no superiority . Mother and Father , who chose them , knew
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