The bright light lasted for what seemed like an eternity. I felt weightless like I was drifting on a lake, staring into infinite whiteness.

Thoughts of anger, revenge and frustration entered my mind. I saw faces. Faces of my family, of my companions and of course enemies - the Great Demon Emperor and above that…Turino.

A golden light pierced me and my soul started to burn. I felt I was being branded.

I saw written high above me letter that burned with golden flames - [This is your one chance to change your destiny]

My agony did not last long and my consciousness soon fled from me.

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The first thing that came to me was birdsong.

Chirp chirp chirp

What a refreshing sound.

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I then felt the softness enfolding me. It smelt clean.

I opened my eyes and the warm morning light entered my sight.

Ahhhh - my soul felt at ease.

I was in my room lying on my bed.

Carefully, I sat up. My hands were soft without calluses and my body moved without the deep fatigue brought on by tense battles.

The door opened and soft footsteps entered. I turned and there she was. Curly dark brown hair cascading to her shoulder, a petite round face with two almond-shaped eyes. She had a mischievous smile on her face. It was my daughter - Lylia.

Tears came spontaneously and I found it hard to breathe. The ache in my chest threatened to crush me. Oh how I missed her.

She ran to me like she did every single morning and threw herself into my arms.

“Why are you crying daddy?” she asked innocently.

I blinked through my tears while caressing her face.

“Because I missed you so so much. I had a dream Lia. I dreamt that I was never going to see you again.”

She looked at me and then hugged me again, “Its ok daddy, it's just a dream.”

“Yes”, I replied in a voice choked with sobs, “It's only a dream,”