Violet ran for what seemed like hours. When she thought that it was safe, she stopped running and sat her tired little body on an old stump. She looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings and sighed. She proceeded to close her eyes when something fell next to her. She quickly opened her eyes to find an apple lying next to her on the stump. She looked up to find an entire tree filled with apples. She immediately stood on the stump in an attempt to grab some, but she couldn't reach them. Violet was still unsteady with levitating, so she tried to think of another plan.

"Where have you been?" Asked a small girl, "You never came back to see me like you promised."

"I am sorry, child," the man replied. His voice sounded warm and gentle as he spoke. "It was very hard to come and see you. Please, allow me to make it up to you." He motioned for her to come to him and she obeyed. He took her in his arms and began to hum a soft tune. She snuggled up to him and whispered, "I love you, daddy." Then, she immediately fell asleep in his arms.

Violet found herself lost in the memory. She closed her eyes and started to hum the exact same tune. She felt a tingling sensation all over her body as she became illuminated in a burst of yellow light. Violet opened her eyes and gasped when she saw that the grass was now towering above her. She screamed and took off running when she spotted an ant, which to her, seemed like a monster. She looked back to see if it was following her, but when she turned around, she ran into something and fell over backwards.

"What in blazes?!" It bellowed as it tried to regain its balance. Violet stared at the creature with wide eyes and her mouth opened in amazement. He has a tail, she thought. Indeed, the creature looked human, but he had a tail and was wearing odd clothing while his hand held a long, carved staff. The man stared back in shock. It...can't...be, he thought as he took a step forward to get a better look, but when he did, Violet scrambled backwards and covered her head.

"Don't hurt me!" She cried. All the man could do was stare. Then, finally, he spoke, "Hurt you?...What makes you say that?" She unshielded her eyes and looked at him. "Aren't you mad at me?" she asked. The man shook his head, "No, I am not mad. What is your name?" He asked as he helped her up. Violet pointed to herself and smiled. "My name is Violet and I am eleven! Who are you?"

"Ah yes, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Ezlo." He bowed and smiled at the girl. She looked at him as if waiting for him to continue. Ezlo looked at her with confusion until he finally got the hint. "Oh, my apologies," he continued, "I am 374 years old and counting."

"No way!"

"Yes way, we Minish have a rather long life expectancy. A lot longer than humans. In fact, it depends on the kind of life you lead." He chuckled as he saw the astonished look on Violet's face. "Come child," he continued, "You must be famished." He led out his hand and Violet hesitantly took it.

"Mister Ezlo, sir."

"Hmm?"

"What's a 'Minish'?"

So, how was it? I had many different scenarios as to how I wanted this chapter to pan out, but I guess it turned out all right. R&R Please.