Into What Is Impossible (Hiatus, Re-write In-progress)

Some of my previous readers from other sites wanted to get straight into the main character's POV. If you feel the same way- please skip to chapter two while keeping in mind that chapter one is relevant for worldbuilding and setting the stage.

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"To Eletha, her family, and for the years of happiness to come- we celebrate her coming of age on this day!"

I smile widely as my fellow elves of the village cheered for me, appreciating their enthusiasm and joy at the celebration of my twenty-eighth birthday. This is a milestone in life for all elves; and a worthy cause for celebration.

The village elder turns around from where she stands and walks towards me. And with a smile; she put her hand on my shoulder.

"It feels like it has only been yesterday since your mother knocked on my door with you in her arms."

I nod gratefully. "Thank you for helping prepare all of this, Elder Itiara- it means a lot to me."

She laughs and tugs on my arm, beckoning me to stand up. "Save your thanks for what I am about to show you- come!"

I gave the elder a questioning look, but she just smiled and kept on beckoning me to follow her. Eventually; I nod my head and follow the elder away from the festivities and into the woods.

The trees are smaller than those we make our homes in- but no less alive and magically radiant. I trail behind the elder- and from the path we are taking; it would seem that we are heading to the nearby clearing.

"Elder, may I ask where are we going?" I ask.

"It's a surprise." She replies, turning her head back at me briefly.

I decide to refrain from asking any more questions and kept on following the elder through the woods. Music from the festivities can still be heard faintly when we finally arrive at the clearing.

The elder stops and turns around facing me.

"We are here." She says with a smile.

A short moment passed and my expectation for something to happen faded. I open my mouth to ask a question, but then I sense a presence nearby. I turn around to the direction of the sensation and saw nothing but tree trunks.

"Up here young one." A very familiar voice comes from above.

I look up- and see a green-haired person who is squatting on a tree branch; he has blue eyes, and his face resembles...

"Father?" I ask after recognizing the person.

With a laugh that I haven't heard in more than a year- he jumps down from the branch and lands on his feet. Getting up, he spread open his arms- which I run into and wrap my arms around him. He laughs and pats my gold and green hair.

"Hello daughter dear, I missed you." He says in a soft voice.

I withdraw my embrace and look at him. "I missed you too father. But aren't you supposed to be at Pydasos?"

He nods. "Yes- But I made arrangements to see you dear- I wouldn't miss this day for the world."

Feeling happy on how much my father values me, I embrace him again- catching him by surprise this time.

"Oh! You seem to grow have grown stronger already!" He says after a small huff.

"You are the best gift ever!" I say to him in joy.

He laughs. "Really? Well what about this one?"

I hear the sound of someone walking on leaves to my left. I look up from father's embrace and see a beautiful elf with golden hair and golden eyes. She is holding a bow in her left hand, and smiling.