Chapter 9

Looking up I noticed the same clear, blue sky, green grass, and clouds that I had seen previously in my past dream states. Leaping to my feet I reveled in this untainted version of nature. There was nothing for miles. It was quiet – no traffic, no beeping; truly peaceful.

"Ariava," Yavanna's voice echoed. Whirling around I saw my mother.

"You are back again, my child," Aulë said.

"Why?" I asked curiously. They both laughed.

"Because you are going to awake soon." Aulë said.

And we still need to tell you something," Yavanna murmured. They exchanged long glances.

"Is this going to be the last time I see you again?" I asked, feeling disappointed.

"No, darling," Aulë said.

"But we do have an important task for you," Yavanna interjected. "You can't stay here forever as much as we'd love for you to."

"So we will give you a task." Aulë said. "One in which you'll be able to find and give growth to your own life."

"Don't be so harsh with our daughter!" my mother scolded him.

"Sorry, dear," Aulë kissed the side of her head. "Anyway once you are almost healed you need to get a flight to Glasgow, Scotland."

"Get a hotel, or an apartment. But the one thing you must do is go and enjoy yourself without any inhibitions." Yavanna smiled at me kindly.

"In due time your life path will open itself to you." Aulë finished.

"Now Ariava, you must be patient," warned Yavanna.

"It might not happen immediately. But it also might." Aulë gave me a stern look. "So just be patient." Their forms were beginning to fade.

"Always's remember we love you," My mother's voice was surrounding me.

"Stay safe daughter," Aulë finally said. The light was fading as was the warmth of the place that I came to love. Frowning I tried to stay there. But I couldn't. I could hear a beeping in my ear. It was annoying. God, did I want it gone.

My eyes slid open. To view white. White ceiling, white walls, white bedding. Blonde haired man in chair. Wait what? My eyes focused again on him. He was smiling kindly at me.

"Hello, Miss Aria," His voice was deep and like silk.

"Um, hello?" My voice cracked from lack of use and water. He kindly handed me a cup of water, which I gratefully drank. "Who are you?"

"I'm Finn. A relative of Lee," he said. Then he pressed a button on my bed. I raised an eyebrow in confusion. "The nurses and doctors need to check on you." He finally explained.

"Oh, Ok." I was silent for a moment. "Where's Lee?"