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and pulled out a clear crystal wand. “Then I saw you guys!” Herbie let a tear slide down his cheek before wiping it away embarrassed.
    Deliah looked around from wall to wall at this unbelievable crystal cave, seeing it for the first time.
    â€œWow! Thank you,” she said quietly with deep appreciation for the crystals.
    Bright lights shot toward the end of the cave, and there was a marvelous echo as if the cave were saying, “You’re welcome.”
    The gnomes introduced themselves to Deliah, and she patted each of her rescuers on the head and shoulders. They led her toward the forest. When they arrived outside the cave, Deliah and Ostephen thanked the Greenland gnomes for their help. They brushed their feet on the grass and blushed bashfully.
    â€œAw, shucks! It’s nothin’,” Herbie said. “Deliah, let me see that crystal wand for a second, will ya?”
    As Deliah handed it to Herbie, he wrapped it tightly in both hands and mumbled, “Greenland gnomes, where ya be? Greenland gnomes, I be needin’ thee.”
    He held up the crystal, then handed it to Deliah. She stared at it in amazement.
    â€œIt’s you! I can see you all in the crystal!” she exclaimed.
    â€œThat ya can,” Herbie replied. “If you ever need us again, Dearie, you just hold that wand there and you’ll know where we are. Just ask it for our help, and we’ll come a runnin’.”
    â€œA runnin’!” they all echoed, nodding their heads affirmatively.
    Deliah knelt down and kissed Herbie on the cheek. He turned deep red, kicked at the ground, and stuffed his hands in his pockets. She blew the rest of the Greenland gnomes a kiss and waved goodbye as Ostephen graciously bowed before them with respect.
    Then the little blue fairy and the little brave girl journeyed onward and upward toward the hills of Nuverny.

Chapter 8
Butterflies, dragonflies, birds all take flight.
    The eagle soars through the clear, blue sky.
    Close your eyes, lie back on the grass.
    In the sun and beauty, you shall bask.
    N uverny was known as one of the most promising and glorious places in the realm. It was home to the Great Ones, the Wise Ones, and the Elderly. It was rumored that Merlin often made unexpected appearances there. Nuverny never had many visitors, as only old souls were even aware of it, and they must be greatly respected to be allowed entrance. The hills of Nuverny were plenty and very green. Even disrobed, they could easily qualify as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Each high–reaching hill hovered above you. They were colossal and sky scraping. The Great Ones, Wise Ones, and Elderlys all sat atop their own hill and appropriately appeared that much closer to heaven.
    It was evident that if someone made their way up the wrong hill, he would be quite tired by the time he got back down and found the correct one. Not sure exactly why Elvina had told her to go to Nuverny, Deliah decided to turn to the wand. Standing at the bottom of the hills of Nuverny, she pulled out her wand and silently asked what she should seek. The wand began to light up, and she quickly saw long, flowing grey hair under a pointy hat. A very tall man in a long, dark blue robe covered with silver stars was sitting atop a hill mixing potions.
    â€œThank you,” Deliah said, putting the wand away.
    â€œIt’s Merlin,” Ostephen said in complete awe. “Deliah, this is such an honor. Merlin doesn’t appear for just anyone. He only takes students who go through years of training. This means we are getting close. If you’re ready for Merlin, you’re‥‥Well, you’re just plain ready!”
    â€œWhoo!” Deliah let out a deep breath, preparing to meet one of the greatest wizards of all time.
    Ostephen flew up above the hills, buzzing left then right, scanning for a pointy hat. He flew back to Deliah.
    â€œThis way!” he exclaimed and headed left, then