Flash Fiction 691 -- Changes

 

Ungnyeo, lady of the brown bear, keeper of forgotten ways, stared at the craft that would transport her and the others to a new world. There, she would protect and nurture them. They would grow in her grace.

Ungnyeo appeared out of place in hand-sewn clothing as she stood in the shadow of flashing monitors and steel walls.  She shrugged the bearskin higher, ready to leave for Gojoseon.

Magic from that ancient place would follow them from Jigu. As others gathered to leave, a few waved for her to join them, but none prayed anymore.

No matter. That would change.