Isa smiled at the people, she had no idea of what was to befall her. "Let the gods smile upon us today, as this pure young girl leaves us to join them!" He called there was a small cheer from the people as Isa was taken by the hand, and lead to the stone bed that sat before the alter. One of the priest tied a clothe around her eyes. She tensed for a moment, until the priest whispered to her that it was ok and it was part of the ceremony, gently pushing her to lay down, as she did the small grooves that would carry her blood to the alter bowl lining up. The priest stood, knife above her...

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