Sixteen years… That's how long it had been, she thought bitterly. Sixteen years since her daughter had been born and whisked off to some foreign land by the Mother. Not that anyone knew it was her daughter of course. In fact, only three people really knew. But soon, she would be home. Yes, that is what her mother had to believe. Soon her not-so-little girl would be home where she belonged.
Wake up little one…A voice said in her head. Today is your day. You will go home…
Shaking her head at her folly, the girl got up. 'What is up with you Luce? Hearing voices definitely does not qualify as normal.' She thought to herself. 'Plus, I am home, I mean its not like I'm adopted or anything.' With that thought Lila Lucia Potter went downstairs for her annual birthday breakfast.
"Good morning, darling. Did you sleep well?" That was Lucy's mama all right, always making sure everyone is alright.
"Of course, mama. I'm so excited! My sixteenth birthday party will be the best ever!" Digging into her breakfast Lucy looked up at her mom, noticing a small frown cross her face.
"Sweetie, there's something I've been meaning to tell you. About today…" Her mother looked sad. "You won't be having a party. Actually, you'll be leaving today."
"But mama, why? I don't understand."
Taking her daughter's face in her hands, her mother smiled at her. "I have been so lucky little one. I was able to have you as my daughter. But now, its time for you to go home. Sweetie, I guess what I'm trying to tell you is that you were adopted. Your parents, there were complications with them keeping you. So, I was able to raise you for sixteen years as though you were my daughter. But, at the end of those sixteen years, you were to return to your birth country. I'm sorry darling. I wish I could do something, but it was decided the day of your birth."
Suddenly, the doorbell rang. As they opened the door, the girl saw the most beautiful woman in the world standing in front of her. Her voice sounded like hounds, yet it was very melodic at the same time. "You have raised her well, Melly, just as you promised. It is a shame that she must leave, but it is time for her to return with me. I am sorry, my child."
Bowing her head, Melly hugged her adoptive daughter. "Be good darling. You're strong. Remember all I've taught you, especially the weapons training you've been through. I love you little one."
"I love you too, mama. I'll be good and I promise I will keep practicing."
"Come child, we must go." It was the woman.
"Yes, ma'am. Bye, mama! I'll miss you." With that, Lila Lucia, daughter of warriors, was swept off to a land she never knew existed before.
