Valentine is the greatest matchmaker of the modern age, but she is handicapped by the fact that she can't release her inhibitions enough to surrender to love. Mythos is an elven healer, but even he can't make her heart whole unless she submits to herself and acts on her own impulses. Time is ticking, but until Valentine makes herself whole, the Sisters of Silverwood will never fulfil their purpose and magic will not return to the modern age. Let's hope her instincts triumph over her fears.

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"Well, before we break for lunch, I think I should finish with the briefing. Does anyone have any objections?" Artemis looked a trifle impatient. Val couldn't blame her, they were interrupting her constantly.

"We'll be good. I promise." Kevik smiled and folded his arms over his chest. He was just as guilty as the rest of the group and the women let out a giggle at his serious tone.

"As I was saying. The purpose for the Silverwood project is to return magic to the earth. That is why the earth gave you the seeds of power and that is why the portals opened. Too much of anything can be overwhelming and technology without magic is out of balance. You can't live fully in a world where magic is unknown. Conversely, those of us living in Underhill also become bored, under stimulated and stagnant without new experiences and things to learn."

"The Silverwood project has been designed to bring these two worlds together in a half-place. A place that is half-magic and yet not fully in the modern world. Our shape shifters are free to change here, the elves can run free, the minor races can find a place here. That is the purpose of Silverwood. To give magic a launch site. Now, with that in mind, what is the rest of the world to do? Wait until the magic trickles to them? No. This is why we needed seven Sisters in one place. Only together, using your magic at the same time in the same place can you create a wave of magic that will jump start the magic in the world. As your energy flows out over the lake, the moon will carry it on its journey across the globe. Your power will be reflected in every brook, stream, ocean, lake, estuary, well you get the idea. When you ladies act together, you will set off a chain reaction that will awaken magic across the world."

Silence reigned. A pin drop would have echoed in the silence. No one moved, it seemed that no one even breathed. Finally, it was time for Val to ask her question. "So when do we rock our world?"

It started as a giggle, then another person giggled, a hoot of laughter and finally a riot of emotion ran through the room. Holly was smiling as everyone laughed and Val suspected her of making her comment a little more funny than natural.

When the tears and sniffling had subsided, Artemis wiped her eyes and looked out over their group. "Tomorrow night is the full moon and I can't think of a better time than that to reflect your powers. Will you be ready?"

Seven voices spoke as one. "Yes."