I have a great story to tell you. This is a story of a people, a civilization. This is the story of the Danu Talis.

Thousands of years ago, existed the most beautiful, most technollogically, and most spiritually advanced civilization within the Milky Way galaxy. Cascading crystalline architecture, mesmerizing illuminescent surroundings, and never-ending resources were prominent in their society. The Crystal City, as many would call it, was full of light, life, and advanced knowledge surrounding crystal technology. Manipulating, changing, and expanding the crystal energy harvested within the city’s core allowed the citizens to flourish under it’s abundant uses. Unfathomable amounts of energy was available for everyone because it was given and shared by every member of Danu Talis through inner love and intention. Governed by the prevalents of feminine energy and instincts, the Danu Talis were masters of intution and emotion. They believed in equality between all sexes, and lived within the belief that nothing is more important than the community. Interdependance and collectivism was prominent within society, with problems and issues seen as ‘our issues’ rather than ‘your issues’. Marrige, love, and unionism was based on growth and experience. Divorce and seperation were seen as possible, and positive, outcomes to life. Mutual cooperation and understanding between both parties resulted in positive endings rather than harsh arguements. Anxiety, depression, anger, and fear were emotions not focused or even experienced within society. Every action was taken with the thought of communal evolution. No matter the situation or circumstance, an experience was simply an experience beneficial and positive for the entire spiritual collective consciousness of the community. There was no negativity, but simply caring, compassion, and love.

Past recollections and story-telling were a common source of entertainement for the parties, as well as a way to connect with family and friends. Stories of love, trust, abundance, excitement, and joy were passed on from one generation to the next. The stories and histories were accessible to anyone, and everything within the Crystal City. Technological advances allowed memory and data to be storied throughout the crystal foundations surrounding every household. The data was shared, transmuted, and inscripted simply through touch and intention. Everything was stored within the collective consciousness of the city, because everyone was equal, no one deserved more or less than anyone.

As the decades of abundance went by, and the people experienced and grew through the Golden Ages, the scientific advances and progressions began to misalign with the civilizations spiritual aptitudes. Technology was moved faster than the people’s spiritual selves and intuitions were able to keep up with. Previous scientific research and studies that aimed to improve civilization, began to take a careless turn. Once beneficial experiments to enhance the human race through the use of mutations, began to create new species that were half human half animal. These beings went by the names of centaur, satyr, harpy, mermaid, sphinx, and valkyrie. The new species, much to the scientists surprise, did not abide and follow the feminine energies as did the Danu Talis. These creatures were more aggressive, more selfish, and individually oriented. Their intentions were not to care for the growth of anyone else, but focus all their energy for their own personal benefit. The new species began telling the scientists of a new type of story, a new type of motivation for existance. Fascinated by the creatures point of views, the scientists egos grew as they listened to the control, power, and abundance they could gain by following more individual motivations.

A story has been heard. An idea has been told. Once the new creatures told their story of what could be, it could not be taken back. The idea was there, it lingered and grew within the scientists minds, haunting and taunting them at every turn. They could not unthink it, they could not unhear it. They wanted it.

As the new species began to preach their stories of dominance, self-sustainability, and independance from the collective consciousness, the people of Danu Talis became confused. The spiritual prophets of the Crystal City warned the scientists of the potential consequences of their creations and continuance. The divergence between the technological and spiritual aspects of society began to destroy the harmony between the two balances. The Crystal City began to break, collapsing due to the incongruenty and inequality – the Scientists wanted sovereignty, they wanted control.

Battles, war, anger and destruction. The future of Danu Talis was clear. Wars arose as the Scientists thirsted for power, raging against the Crystal Spiritualists. Their spliced creations against the they raged against the once peaceful power of the crystals. The once cascading crystalline architecture and mesmerizing illuminescent structures were destroyed. The memories of love, happiness, and history of abundance within the crystal’s collective consciousness was destroyed. The feeling of community and unity was eradicated, leaving the surviving citizens unbrearingly alone, with no memories or stories but their own.

Because once a story or idea is heard, it can’t be taken back. It lingers, grows, and changes.

Well, that’s my story! I was quite surprised about how fun it was to take a concept from King and completely create your own story around it. I’ve noticed that I had a simple idea of what I wanted to say when I was telling the story to my brother. It was nothing like what I actually said. My initial story was dry, and almost a replica of King’s version. However, as I began talking I started making connections, inputting my own interests, and making assumptions. Quite a thrill! Thanks.

References:

“Crystal City”. Deviant Art. Web. 24 Jan. 2014. “http://sejbyl.deviantart.com/art/Crystal-City-381791048”.

“Valkyries”. Norse Mythology. Web. 24 Jan. 2014. “http://www.viking-mythology.com/valkyries.php.”

“Centaurs”. Thessalioi. Web. 24 Jan. 2014. “http://www.theoi.com/Georgikos/KentauroiThessalioi.html”