It was dark; a black cloak covered the night…
Running… Running…
Tears fell from the darkness…
And then, the tears turned red…
Red rain, black blade, golden eyes.
A golden haired maiden awoke from her disturbing dream. She was a fragile creature with hair as gold as the sun, and eyes as silver as the moon.
"Rhea!" a voice called and a child-like creature appeared. "Come on now. The sun is up. You don't want to miss your 'special' day."
Rhea knew what she meant, but she was not looking forward for her "special" day. That dream she had was probably a message, a message that had something to do with her father…
There was a lush green valley. Creatures great and small live in peace. It was a land full of vegetation. Flowers of different variety are scattered in the tall green grass, tall trees bear luscious fruits of different shades, shapes and sizes. Among the trees, Rhea approached the tallest of all the trees, sets a bouquet of flowers in front of it, and expressed her prayers to her deceased father.
Ten years ago, her father died and left her into the care of the nymphs. With his last dying breath…
"Rhea, my dearest daughter, forgive me for I have been a terrible father and I have given birth to you with a woman who was not worthy to be called you mother. You deserve to be happy. I shall not let you fall into the hand of those driven with darkness in their hearts. May you find happiness without me. I shall leave you in the safety of the nymphs. Farewell, my precious child."
And with that final breath, he died…
A tear fell on Rhea's cheeks as she recounts her father's last words. She brushed the tears from her eyes and went to find her nymph friends. As she went, the tallest tree began to bear fruits and flowers…