Submitted to: Contest #292

THE GREEN FOREST KINGDOM

Written in response to: "Write a story that has a colour in the title."

Fantasy

Once upon a time in the land of The Green Forest Kingdom, there lived three protectors who protect and care for the forest. Willow, Flora and Daisy, the Nymphs of the forest.

The Green Forest Kingdom is a vast land with many beautiful creatures, flowers and trees that reach all the way to the sky.

The Green Forest Kingdom is made up of minor kingdoms that live under the protection of the Nymphs. These kingdoms are, to the east is the Elven Grove. To the west is the Kingdom of the Elves. To the south is the Spirited Wood.

There is one kingdom on the outer boundary of The Green Forest Kingdom that no one dares ventures too. This kingdom is dark and hollow.

This kingdom is called the Kingdom of the Dark Raven which encompasses the northern part of the Green Forest Kingdom. A dark cloud engulfs the Kingdom of the Dark Raven. A warning sign to all.

Willow, Flora and Daisy have enchanted The Green Forest Kingdom with their protection, the Emerald Clove. The Emerald Clove encompasses the kingdom so that the forces of the Dark Raven never enter the Kingdom.

Every year during the spring tide, Willow, Flora and Daisy travel to the northern boundary to enchant The Green Forest Kingdom.

This will ensure the Dark Raven never ventures to where he doesn't belong. Today is that year once again. The spring tide has arrived. Willow, Flora and Daisy are heading to the northern boundary.

Willow, Flora and Daisy are leaving the safety of The Green Forest Kingdom. Together they will continue protect all that is good and pure from the Dark Raven.

The Green Forest Kingdom is a vast beautiful land that has known peace for many generations. The creatures of The Green Forest Kingdom are many.

The Leaf Horned Elf's inhabit the Eleven Grove to the Dragon Elves who inhabit the kingdom of the elves to the Sprites of the kingdom who inhabit the Spirit Wood.

These creatures and many more who inhabit The Green Forest Kingdom live in harmony with each other. Each creature has different responsibilities to ensure the kingdom is beautiful and lively.

From building the homes and bridges to planting and maintaining the flowers to caring for the animals to being mischievous, making everyone smile.

The Green Forest Kingdom is a radiant, joyful place. The colors of the flowers are the most beautiful you will ever see.

Reds and blues. Pinks and yellows. Different kinds of purples. It's like nothing you will ever see.

Willow, Flora and Daisy take pleasure in seeing their beautiful kingdom flourish. Every day they watch as the inhabitants go about their day making the kingdom beautiful.

Today the rain is pouring down on The Green Forest kingdom. It is also the first day of the spring tide. The time has come for the journey to the northern boundary.

Daisy, the playful nymph loves the rain. She is the first one to leave their dwelling in the cascade falls. Daisy prances and dances in the rain.

Flora follows Daisy out to the rain. She has a big smile on her face. Flora is the adventurous nymph. Flora loves to travel throughout the kingdom looking at all the beautiful colors of flowers and animals.

Willow is the last to leave their dwelling. She is the fearless, dependable nymph who keeps the others together. She is the one who keeps Flora and Daisy on task.

Flora and Daisy follow Willow out of the cascade falls and on to the path to the northern boundary. As always Flora and Daisy run ahead of Willow having a good time.

Willow on the other hand stays on the path looking out for anything nefarious. For a while Willow has been sensing something off in the kingdom. She can't put a finger on it. She knows it's not good.

Flora and Daisy are having fun looking at all the flowers like the Dragon Lily and the Fire Rose. There is the Honey Needle which is Flora's favorite and the Red Daisy which is Daisy's favorite.

Flora and Daisy stop and chat with the sprites and the elves. Daisy laughs at the dancing elves. She joins in. Flora laughs at the antics of the sprites.

Willow laughs at seeing her sister nymphs happy but a dark cloud is hanging over the kingdom. High above the trees the Aurelia Sun Wing flies but something is wrong with her.

The Aurelia Sun Wing who is called Emerald Green is acting not like herself. She's flying erratic. Willow tries to call Emerald Green but she is not listening.

Willow urges Flora and Daisy to keep to the path to the northern boundary. Flora and Daisy say goodbye. They look at Willow. They see the concern on Willow's face.

Willow, Flora and Daisy begin to run to the northern boundary. Once they reach the outskirts, they see something they never thought they would see.

The Green Forest Kingdom is dying. Willow, Flora and Daisy stare in horror. Flora and Daisy look to Willow for guidance. Willow urges them to keep moving.

Willow, Flora and Daisy cautiously walk into the northern boundary. The beautiful flowers are dying or already dead. The beautiful green song sparrow is dead.

Daisy stops walking. She kneels on the ground. She picks up the green song sparrow and begins to cry. Willow and Flora kneel next to Daisy. They sing a song for the fallen bird and flowers.

Up in the sky Willow sees Emerald Green frantically flying. She urges Flora and Daisy to keep moving. They begin to hear whispers in the wind. An evil is here.

Willow tells Flora and Daisy not to be afraid. They can only nod. As they move further and further into the northern boundary, they see the reality of what they are facing.

A dark mist appears enveloping Willow, Flora and Daisy. The mist is moving fast taking everything in its path. They need to get to the edge of the Kingdom of the Dark Raven.

The Emerald Clove is the only power that is able to stop the mist and protect the kingdom. Willow, Flora and Daisy run as quickly as possible to the Emerald Clove.

The mist is moving quickly. There is no time to waste. Willow tells Flora and Daisy not to look back, to keep moving forward. They are almost to the Emerald Clove.

Whispers of the Dark Raven surround the forest. The Dark Raven is coming. Willow, Flora and Daisy reach the Emerald Clove. They see something that scares them.

The Emerald Clove is losing its power. "There is no time. Move into position." Willow tells Flora and Daisy. They move into position.

Willow, Flora and Daisy raise their hands in the air. They begin to enchant the Emerald Clove. They feel the presences of the Dark Raven. "Keep chanting." Willow tells them.

It takes all of their power and strength to enchant the Emerald Clove. The mist and the presences of the Dark Raven are gone for now.

The Emerald Clove once agains surrounds The Green Forest Kingdom. Willow, Flora and Daisy used all their strength to prevent the mist and the Dark Raven from doing more harm. This has left them weakened.

They leave the Northern boundary. Willow senses this is only the beginning. Willow fears the Dark Raven will return.

Posted Mar 06, 2025
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