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<Japanese>Seven Pines - 七本松

[LINK=IMPROVEMENT_POOL_OF_TEARS]マンモンの堕天: 第一章[\LINK]
[LINK=SPELL_ESCAPE]マンモンの堕天: 第二章[\LINK]

マンモンの堕天: 第三章

The gods argued again and eventually agreed to create another wife for Nemed. This time the gifts were to be less than those given to Gabella, so she wouldn't be pulled in different directions by each of their aspects. And she would be mortal in form so that whatever she chose, she would not have a permanent impact on creation. Her soul was to remain immortal, and Arawn agreed to tend to her soul, and those of the mortal generations that would follow her.

They named her Anesidora and she was as gentle as Gabella was fierce. Nemed built a farm on the edge of a great river for them to share. It was bordered by seven great pine trees and the gods frequently visited the farm. It was a favorite place for squirrels to play and they could often be seen chasing each other along the buildings and trees, or chattering noisily at anyone who passed, god or man.

One day Agares and Mammon stood by the river's edge and the squirrels chattered at them. One even came to Agares's foot, looking up at the powerful god and squeeking as if laying out all the worlds problems for him. Agares simply smiled at the tiny creature and offered him a small nut, which the squirrel happily accepted before hopping away.

"The One will return to creation soon." Mammon commented.

Agares nodded.

"When he does, you will rebel against him."

Agares stayed silent to this. The two gods sat and watched the squirrels battle, the nut Agares had given one had caused them to start quarreling with each other over it.

Finally Agares asked, "How does it end?"

"I don't know" Mammon answered, "I see you rebel, I see him considering creation and then nothing. I can't see a future for anyone beyond that moment. I believe he kills us all and unmakes creation."

Agares nodded, then asked "What do you think we should have done with Gabella?"

"You mean, what should the One do with you?"

Agares simply responded, "Yes."

"I don't know. I love creation, I don't want to see it lost. But questions of morality are better suited for the dominions of other gods." Then after a pause Mammon added, "I'm afraid of dying. Were we ever not alive?"

Agares shrugged. "I will speak to those that defended Gabella. If they value life and freedom over obedience then they may be allies."

Before Agares left Mammon stopped him, "Did you curse Gabella? Were you the reason she wouldn't submit?"

"No" he answered, "I thought it was you. But maybe Aeron didn't want another taking his perfect creation. Or maybe it was Cerdiwen, who is always incomprehensible."

"Maybe" Mammon echoed, but Agares was already gone. Alone, Mammon sat and watched the squirrels continue to fight over the nut.

[LINK=BUILDING_ALTAR_OF_THE_LUONNOTAR]マンモンの堕天: 第四章[\LINK]</Japanese>