Chapter 59

"Your mother was able to grow and harvest plants and fruits. It was one of her powers. If you handle it intelligently, you can use it as a weapon too, " Niya explained as they were standing in front of an old tree. 

"This tree has no leaves but I want you to try and see if you can grow some on it, " She said pointing towards the tree. 

Evelyn took a deep breath. "I will try my best, " 

Niya smiled. "Can you feel the tree, Evelyn? Can you feel its roots? You have to focus on the ground first. Feel the ground and the roots and then imagine the tree coming to life with green leaves, " 

Evelyn did as Niya told her. She focused on the ground first. It was cold. Freezing cold. Maybe because it's covered in snow. She could feel the roots of the tree. They were weak—almost at the brink of decomposing. The tree was dry. It felt empty and weak. Evelyn wasn't sure if she