May 9, 2022

Melody wakes up with a yawn, Asphodel still asleep beside her.

Melody can see a blue twinkle from somewhere deeper in the woods

She tilts her head and looks at it curiously.

It flutters slightly. She hears faint angelic singing.

Melody pets Asphodel, purring as she watches.

A faint, feminine, comforting voice can be heard. "Melody, come closer~”

Melody detaches from Asphodel and gets up, tilting her ears to the sound as she approaches.

The glow appears formless as it flows through the air, going deeper into the woods, beckoning Melody to follow.

Melody does so, her mind wandering from Asphodel to the glow, curious and excited.

Once they're completely out of sight from anyone else, the glow begins to take on a form. It begins to stretch and flow into looking like a human woman with long, dark hair, and a beautiful blue dress. A soft blue glow shines around her. Melody begins to tear up slightly.

"Hello, Melody. Please do not be afraid."

Melody blushes. "O-okay... who are you?"

"I am." She smiles warmly.

"Huh?" Melody looks confused as she wipes her eyes. "You're pretty..."

"John 6:35, John 8:12, John 10:9, John 11:25, John 14:6." Lucille brushes Melody's hair back. "You are too, Melody." Melody's eyes widen as she bows. "My savior..."

"No need to bow, my child. You have already proven yourself worthy of salvation."

"R-really? Melody looks up, still kneeling.

Lucille nods. "You are very close to God, Melody. That is why I come with an offer."

"W-what is it my lord?"

"I would like to offer you a place in Heaven, where you were meant to go. Your mother and father are there waiting for you. They are watching down upon you now, Melody. They are so proud of you, but they miss you so much. You can see them if you come with me and accept my offer."

Melody looks back towards the house, hesitant and tearing up. "I- W-why did you give me a second chance?"

"Peter was given a second chance. Why wouldn't I give you one as well, Melody?"

"W-will the others be okay? I don't mean to leave them so suddenly..."

"They will understand."

"W-Will you tell them?"

"Of course."

"Then I accept," Melody blushes

"Good girl," Lucille holds out her hand for Melody to take.

Melody takes it, blushing a lot.

A bright blue glow envelopes them, and they disappear.

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