The day we all have been waiting was upon us. We were no longer trainees but skilled warriors. A ceremony was held for the announcement of the leader among the new Holy gatherers.
Mother Cora was standing under the Goddess of War tree as we knelt around. We were fully dressed in crystal armors.
Meme and I had not cross paths since that night. By the time I returned to our bed chamber, she was not there, and all her belongings were gone. I asked the rest of the new recruits if they have seen her, none of them knew where she was.
I was about to leave in search of Meme when Ivy came in drying her wet hair “They moved her. She is no longer our equal.” When I looked at her with confusion, she continued “She did not tell you. I was sure you knew, being her friend and all that” Ivy was enjoying my devastation as she spoke