We finally finished eating, and I volunteered to wash the dishes. While washing the dishes, I watched as grandma was starting the fireplace and making tea. Tea was my favorite drink because it was just really relaxing and soothing. I finished washing the dishes and dried off my hands, then I walked to the living room and sat next to Mason on grandmas warm and cozy rug, she was sitting in her favorite rocking chair.
"Okay my children, I will tell you an interesting story about my past. It was when I was still a little girl. It all began when my Papa had passed away, I was told that he drifted away at sea. My Mama always told me that he is living in the fire, the water, the earth, and the wind, and that he will always be with me, even if I could not see him. I was in my teenage years when mama has gotten sick. Soon enough, she had also passed, but I believed that she was reunited with my Papa. I was very sad, but I also knew that there was a way I could see them again..."
Mason had fell asleep, she was interrupted by his loud snoring, so I asked grandma if I could take him to his room and then she could continue, so she waited, when I got back grandma had a small antique styled box in her hand. I curiously sat down, waiting for her to continue the story.
"Okay Miracle, now I will continue my story." "So, before my mother passed away, she gave me this box and said to always wear this flower pin in your hair while sleeping, and keep this painted tattoo on your for head, and it will keep you safe from harm, and also bring you closer to the other world." "It was too late for me to ask her any questions, but she also told me to pass this down from generation to generation, so I believe you are at the right age to receive this ancient heirloom." "You are the next DreamCatcher."
Grandma used white paint from the box she held in her hand and traced 3 marks on my forehead. She also took a beautiful white lily flower pin with a gold piece hanging from it and placed it in my hair. She also told me to say a prayer before I go to sleep, and to be calm at all times.
"Grandma, what is a DreamCatcher?, what do I have to do...?"
"Shh, you will be just fine, they will tell you everything that you need to know once you arrive, now go to bed dear."
"Okay Grandma..."
I was confused and curious, what did she mean by "I am the next DreamCatcher", what even is a DreamCatcher, and what do I need to do... and who are "they", and where will I arrive at and when???