A Place Called Home

"Beautiful isn't it?" Father used to say when he took me for walks after dinner. He loved to stare down at the floating glaciers and rising waterfalls below our village.

"I guess." I answered back, trying to keep up with his long strides. Being only six, I didn't always look at things as well as Father did. Father liked to observe and really put some thought into his findings. We walked in silence for a while, passing by the tents and huts of other village residents.

Our village was quite small, and very overcrowded. Mother had found it difficult to plant her garden without it going into the neighbors' property. Father had his share of troubles too. He had problems trying to find room to practice fighting with his sword. Father used to be a great warrior and traveled a lot before I was born. When he met my mother and had me, he retired from being a warrior and moved to the village. Although he was no longer a great warrior, he still managed to keep up his fighting skills. Mother had once told me that Father and her were a lot happier since we moved to the village. She told me that this village had changed their lives. This village was called Hallow Bastion.

"Dad," I said, breaking the silence between us. "What was it like going to other places?"

Father chuckled, for we had this conversation time and time again. "I told you many times before Mierie." He walked on, hoping to change the subject.

"Tell me again!" I said as I followed close behind him. Father sighed and closed his eyes, going deep in thought.

"It was…interesting." I looked up at him, raising an eyebrow.

"Just interesting?" Father stopped on the path to think. He couldn't help but smirk at the curious face that looked up at him.

"I'm not so sure I can tell you Mie." Father said as he got out of his thinking position. My mouth dropped.

"Why not?" I said as Father walked past me.

"Well, I suppose it is something you are going to have to find out for yourself." He said while watching the sun set on the horizon. I then held my head high and marched alongside Father.

"Then I will!" Father smiled and silence fell once again as we neared the end of our walk. It wasn't long before I asked another question.

"Dad," I said, looking up at him. "Do you think I could go farther…like, to other worlds?" Father stopped walking and looked down at me. He scratched his chin and looked very serious about it.

"I suppose you could. I mean, if you can go to other places, why not other worlds, right?" I looked back up at him and smiled. Father was like my best friend. I could confide in him and have serious conversations with him.

"I'll see all the worlds Dad!" I took his hand in mine and walked toward our hut. "And when I do, I'll tell you all about em'!"

Father smiled. "I'll be waiting Mierie. I'll be waiting."