What's happened to me?

Elliane T.P.O.V.

Zin shouts "no!" Zin grabs the collar as he grunts pulling at it. Finally the collar snaps and Laicy instantly turns back to herself. Zin turns to see the man not far infront of Elliane. Elliane slightly steps back as she screams putting her arm up and suddenly branches pop out of her wood bracelet. Zin starts running and Elliane's eyes widen as she shouts "get out!" Her eyes fall a deep blue as a thick branch shot out hitting the man in his stomach and taking him back to the doors pushing him out. Zin stops running as the branch passes him and turns to see the branch completely taking over the doors, it even gets thicker. As Elliane brakes off her bracelet from the branch Zin turns looking to her. The blue in her eyes fade as she drifts backwards. Zin gasps as he dashes forward. Yet Elliane hits the stone floor as Zin slides to her.

Elliane F.P.O.V.

As I crash into the wet grass the screaming behind me got louder. I awake, suddenly to Zin over me. I gasp as I push myself up I think "what was that it felt like I was in a forest?" Zin asks "are you alright?" I softly respond "yes." Zin's eyebrow raised and I look pass him to see the branches that completely covered the door. I gasp as I say "I'm so sorry." Zin replies "why? You fought back." I smile and look down to my hands as suddenly Zin grabs my hand. My face burns as I look up to Zin he states "I got you, Elliane." Instantly my mind races as Zin pulls me up onto my feet. Zin comments "you really did a number on the door." I chuckle slightly as I respond "it does seem that way." Zin replies "does it?" I couldn't hold it in and I laugh, as I stop I find Zin staring at me. My eyes widen and I look around. Laicy was kneeling talking to the two chained people. Zin taps my arm as he asks "did you leave Nile?" I turn looking to Zin but he is looking pass me. I turn to see Nile running to me. I gasp as I run to Nile he instantly hugs me. Nile asks "why did you run to it Elliane?" I respond "I don't know." Nile squeezes me tighter as he replies "that was reckless Elliane." I respond "I know, I'm sorry." Nile sighs and he slightly chuckles as he asks "so you have gotten close with Zin huh?" I respond "no, he was just on health duty."

Nile let's out a breath when suddenly Al shouts "what happened?" I turn to see Al walking up followed my Nuylje and more people in amor. Zin responds "we were almost invaded." Laicy marches up as she snaps "they only came because of her!" pointing to me. My eyes widen as I look to Al. Al has a blank expression and he looks to Zin. Zin sighs as he nods he continues to say "yes technically but,-" Laicy interuped Zin by saying "how many have to fall before you realize she is a problem!" Zin asks "did you just interrupt me?" Laicy responds "we all know she has Lord Vemiku Vriamri mark we should get rid of her!" Zin looks furious as he shouts "enough!" Laicy's eyes widen and Zin states "I've given my whole life to keeping everyone safe and I'll do it for Elliane to." Laicy responds "you're killing yourself for nobody!" Zin replies "I'm not talking about my death I'm talking about my entire life!" Laicy looks to Al as she asks "how many of us have to die? Huh? Me, you? What about our mother!" Zin snaps "enough Laicy!" Laicy scoffs as she turns running off. Nile pulls my arm as he says "we should go." I clench my fist as I step forward I state "you don't have to think about me anymore, just focus on safe zone and you're family remember you're off health duty Zin." Zin's eyes widen as I turn walking away. As I walk I start walking faster and turn. Once I see the doors I run to them, pulling it open and dashing in. As I run down the hall tears fill my eyes. I turn a corner and my eyes widen as I think "I went the wrong way?"

I sigh and turn walking down the other hall. I sniff as I turn another corner I gasp, thinking "where the? Where is my room?" I sigh running down the hall and turning once more. As I turn down the wrong hall I sigh, I walk down the hall and a light glow rolls onto me. I turn to see the large room with the tree in the middle. My eyes widen as I hold my hand I walk into the room. As I slowly reach just before the tree I stop walking. I wipe my cheek as I sniff I think "why am I still here?"

I clench my fist when someone clears their throat. I spin around to see Zin not far before me. I ask "what are you doing here?" Zin responds "I could ask you the same, I thought you would be in the off limit hall." I reply "what does that matter? I'm sure you're busy." Zin's eyebrow raised and he asks "what's the matter Elliane?" My eyes widen as I respond "what? That's not the point I,-" I sigh and look down. Zin replies "fine I'll leave you be." As Zin turns he walks away making me turn back around.

When Zin asks "would you like to join me in the library tonight?" I think "why is he doing this?" I respond "no I won't be here." As Zin's footsteps stop I spin around. Zin sighs as he turns looking to me. Zin asks "what is wrong Elliane? Have I done something wrong?" My eyes widen as I think "he is blaming himself?" I gasp as I respond "you did nothing how could you think that?" Zin starts walking to me as he replies "then tell me." I slightly step back as I respond "I can't." Zin stops not far from me as he replies "just say it." I sigh and look down. Zin states "once you do I'll go if that's what you wish." My eyes widen as look up to Zin I respond "I don't get it." Zin asks "you don't get what?" I respond "You! Everyone normally runs from me but you, you run to me! I keep pushing you away yet it seems like you actually want to be around me. I don't understand you were stuck with health duty, forced to be around me, you actually never wanted me here!" Zin has a blank expression as he steps forward to me. My eyes widen as I slightly back. Zin states "this whole time I've been fighting myself, unable to decide but I can say the one thing I always knew was." Zin steps forward grabbing my hand as he leans into my face he states "you're beauty never really scared me." Zin suddenly grabs my chin as he leans more forward. I gasp slightly as our nose's lightly touch before Zin kisses me deeply. Instantly my heart races as Zin steps closer he puts his hands on my waist and pulls me closer. As Zin pulls back my face burns and my mind races. I ask "what about you're family or safe zone?" Zin smiles as responds "I'm not going far." I reply "what about,-" Zin interuped me by asking "If I kiss you again will that prove something?" My face burns as I quickly look down. Zin adds "I'm sorry princess I prove things I don't explain." I nod as I reply "I see that." Zin grabs my hand as he says "I hope that was alright Elliane, you have been acting different I do hope it's not because of me." I sigh as I respond "no, no it's just when you found me outside the green portal." I pause and glance to Zin to find him staring at me. I continue "I found my real father in there but he rejected me." Zin's eyes widen and I look down as I add "I have no idea why but I do know it was him." Zin clenches his fist and suddenly Al yells "Zin!" Zin sighs as his grip tightens on my hand he softly asks "can we please continue this later?" I respond "of course, go." Zin replies "I promise after this I'm all yours." I blush as Zin turns shouting "father?" I hold my hand as I think "that was something." I smile and spin around before walking to the door. I look down the halls as I think "now where was it?"

After wandering the halls for what felt like forever I think "I wonder what Zin is doing right now?" I blush as I smile more I turn a corner suddenly crashing into something making books spill onto the floor. I gasp to see a furious Laicy as she shouts "you!" I respond "I'm sorry." I kneel, reaching for a book and Laicy kneels grabbing the book before me. My eyes widen as I ask "is something the matter? I'm just trying to help." Laicy snaps "oh you did, just look at everything you did!" Laicy stacks the books and stands, walking off. I sigh as I stand I look down the hall to see double doors.

I think "the library?" I walk down the hall towards the doors, I push the door open to see the library. I gasp as I step in I smile more. I spin around as I look up walking towards the bookshelves. I turn, looking to the bookshelf before me as I think "now where was that book?" I run my fingers across the bookends as I think "what was the title?" As a black book caught my eye I pull it off the bookshelf. The book had no title on the cover so I open to the first page which read "this is a story of the caged bird, oh how it longed to be free once more so it's beautiful red-orange feathers could shake in the wind, due to its fast flying. Also how it's deep purple eyes wishes to see the bright sun one last time." I shut the book as I think "sounds like a deep book." I push the book back onto the bookshelf in between books as I sigh. I think "I completely forgot which book I was looking at last time."

When the door opens. I spin around to see Zin with a stack of books. I ask "what are you doing?" Zin responds "just some last things I have to do." I think "last things?" Zin stops by the table as he sets a few books down before walking to the bookshelf. I ask "what are you doing after?" Zin smiles as he pushes a book onto the bookshelf in between books he responds "actually I wanted to know if you would like to join me for this next one." My eyes widen as I ask "where to?" Zin glances to me as he continues putting books back on the bookshelf he responds "the off limit hall." I gasp I reply "I would love to join you." I step forward happily with a bright smile. Zin smiles as he looks forward pushing the last book in. Zin states "well this way." Zin turns, walking to the door as I follow.

Zin pulls the door open for me and I step out as I spin around. Zin steps out with a smile as he asks "how do you feel?" I respond "wonderful!" As I continue to spin I ask "and you?" Zin responds "great." I smile as I stop spinning to look at Zin. Zin grabs my hand as he says "this way." Zin starts walking as he lightly holds my hand. I blush and hold Zin's hand as I follow.

Soon we step into the darken hall as I ask "so where are you going?" Zin responds "the nymph world." I stop walking as Zin stops he looks to me asking "is something wrong?" I respond "no, uh what did you have to do there?" Zin pulls my arm lightly as he replies "to show you where you're from." My eyes widen as Zin pulls me he stops before the green portal. My heart starts to beat as I clench my fist Zin asks "is this okay?" I respond "of course." Zin slowly steps into the portal pulling me slightly. I lean forward into the portal to see Zin standing on a stone. Zin states "don't fall into water alright." I smile as I respond "I know." As Zin steps onto the next stone I step on the stone. Zin turns slightly looking to me as he says "I'll lead the way but if you see something just let me know I don't mind changing paths." I reply "thank you Zin." Zin continues down the stone path and I slowly follow. I jump to the next stone, stepping out from underneath the large tree above us I look up to see a massive tree. I gasp as I think "that's one big tree!" I turn back looking to the tree behind me, Zin asks "something wrong?" I respond "no, just I didn't realize there was a tree this huge." Zin explains "apparently there's levels inside of it, well then again it's the main tree the source of all nymph's power comes through here." As Zin jumps to the next stone I look up to the top of the tree, there was a bright glowing yellow light.

I smile when thump!

My eyes widen as I ask "what was that?" Zin asks "what do you mean?" I respond "you didn't hear that?" As Zin looks to me he looked quite confused as he replies "I didn't hear anything yet I do believe we hit a problem." I ask "what do you mean problem?" Zin responds "no more stones." I look pass Zin to see no more stones. I think "last time I was here there was a path." Zin sighs and my eyes widen as I jump to the next stone I say "I got it." Zin turns slightly as I jump onto the same stone he grabs onto my waist. I slightly blush as I explain "all the way down, below the water are these massive tree roots if I touch it maybe." Zin responds "no too dangerous, what if you can't come out the water?" I ask "what should I do then?" Zin asks "can't you make the root come up to you?" I respond "no I have to touch it." Zin replies "well you know it's there, would that not work?" My eyes widen as I look down into the water. I sigh and respond "no, I have to touch it but if I'm being honest I'm curious as to why he hasn't came yet." Zin asks "who?" I clench my fist as I respond "Atlas, he came last time I fell into the water." Zin replies "maybe that's why he hasn't came." As Zin turns to the water I respond "wait,-" Zin jumps into the water making a splash. I gasp as I kneel Zin looks up at me, just like last time he is now trapped under. As my mind races I shout "are you insane?"

When someone shouts "you!" I turn looking down the stone path to see a furious Atlas standing on a stone. I look around as I ask "how did you?" Atlas runs towards me dashing from the next stone to the next. Once Atlas stops infront infront of me he kneels, instantly reaching into the water and pulling Zin out. As Zin grabs onto the stone he coughs out water. Atlas instantly jumps over me and I turn to see thick branches shoot straight up out the water making a path to the tree before us. Atlas lands on the branch as he turns glancing to me he yells "leave now!" Before turning and dashing down the tree path. My eyes widen as I think "he made the branches," I stop and I turn to Zin, I ask "are you alright?" Zin sighs as he responds "go, go after him!" I turn back to see the tree path still before me. I clench my fist and jump onto the branch. I gasp as I think "alright don't fall in the water." I look up to Atlas and dash forward stepping on the branches. Once Atlas jumps onto the tree he pauses and I jump to the next branch yet it starts to turn black and fade. My eyes widen as I fall I scream.

When a branch caught me I gasp and look up to see Atlas staring at me. Atlas yells "turn back, go home." I shout "no!" Atlas's eyes widen as he sighs the rest of the branch path turns black and fades. I gasp and turn to see only the path back to the stones. I look forward to see Atlas running away. I clench my fist and look down. My eyes widen as I kneel touching the branch I'm standing on. I look forward as I smile instantly branches shoot out and straight into the tree branch infront of me. I stand straight and let out a breath before stepping on the path I made. Instantly I start running to the massive tree branch. I get to the branch and grab on, climbing up. I roll onto the branch as I let out a breath.

I turn as I push myself up I look around. The main base of the tree is to my right yet I'm standing on a branch that wraps around this massive tree. I run up the branch as I think "I just want answers!" As I turn around the massive tree I run faster. When I hear "Hey Atlas, did someone else come in on your side?" Atlas sighs and responds "hey Denari, what do you think?" I peek around to see Atlas walking up to to man with blonde hair and green eyes who I'm assuming is Denari. Denari replies "I'm just teasing." Atlas responds "I had to take that rock home." Denari laughs and says "he always goes into the wrong port,-" Denari's eyes widen as he asks "Do you feel that?" Atlas flinches as he spins around looking to me. My eyes widen and Atlas clenches his fist as he shouts "how did you? Ugh, I said to leave!" I gasp as I step forward I respond "I want answers!" Atlas sighs as he pushes his hair back. Denari asks "who is this?" Atlas responds "someone, who can't get to the top of the tree." My eyes widen as I step forward I state "I am the daughter of Adaillene a elf and you are,-" I'm instantly interrupted by vine shoot up over me. I gasp as I push at the vines Atlas says "you got this right, it's the green portal by the blue." Denari replies "I don't know this seems personal." As I push the vines fully off I sigh and say "Atlas Leon." Atlas sighs yet suddenly his eyes widen. I turn slightly to see Zin walking up. I couldn't even think when suddenly branches shoot up blocking Zin as his eyes widen. I gasp as I spin around I shout "hey!" Atlas shouts "you aren't welcome here end of discussion." Zin responds "is that so?" Atlas's eyes widen as he sighs he says "of course you are just not her that's final." I clench my fist and shout "no!" Atlas looks shocked and I continue "you will tell me what I want to know!" I step forward stomping on the branch, instantly making a sharp branch shoot out straight to Atlas's neck. Atlas's eyes widen as he softly states "you have my power." My eyes widen as I respond "I'm sorry I didn't mean that." Atlas pushes his hand into his lips as he shakes his head. I ask "why won't you let me in?" Atlas grunts before shouting "no, I won't do this again you need to leave!" I ask "again?" Atlas responds "no, enough!" As branches grow before me straight up, blocking me, I instantly grab on. I shut my eyes and suddenly the branches disappear from my hands as Atlas gasps. I open my eyes and state "if you won't answer my questions then I'll go to the top!" I dash around Atlas, running straight up as Atlas screams after me. As I turn the corner around the massive tree branches grow right infront of me. I gasp and instantly raise my arms. Instantly branches shoot up and I jump onto them, jumping over the branches as I slide my hand against the branches they turn black and fade. I drop onto the branch and turn as branches grew up boxing me in. I gasp and instantly push at the branches when Atlas shouts "enough!" My eyes widen as I spin around the branches open to show a seriously furious Atlas. I clench my fist and Atlas sighs as he asks "did you really have to do this?" I ask "did you really have to push me away?" Atlas's eyes widen and he looks down as he replies "I have to." As I hold in tears I state "all I want is answers I've spent my entire life wishing for anything that could lead me to where I come from. Now I actually found you and you push me away!" Atlas clenches his fist and finally a few tears brake out and roll down my cheeks. I put my hand on my chest and say "just answer a few questions and I will go forever." Atlas sighs and suddenly the branches turn black as they fade yet he seemed shocked. When a woman asks "Atlas what is going on?" I spin around to see a woman with slightly raised long blonde hair and bright green eyes, she has very pale skin only noticeable due to her deep blue robes, with a light green trim, that looked weightless as it lightly floats on her. As Atlas instantly steps before me he states "someone just got lost,-" the woman interrupts Atlas as she states "I felt someone new bend my tree." Atlas clenches his fist as the woman peeks over him staring at me she asks "who is this elf?" My eyes widen as Atlas studders the woman smiles and she says "why hello Zin." I turn to see Zin walking to us as he responds "hello I do hope my unannounced visit isn't intruding." The woman replies "of course not just a minor problem I have to deal with." Zin responds "actually she is with me," as he grabs my waist I look to Zin. Before the woman could respond Atlas clears his throat and asks "could I speak with you privately?" The woman's eyes slightly close and she smiles as she asks "you're not a full elf?" I smile and respond "no I'm not but I'm Elli,-" Atlas interuped me by says "no, nope I apologize but I can't let her-." The woman puts her hand up making Atlas pause and she states "show me." Atlas clenches his fist and raised his hand, he lightly touches her hand and instantly her eyes go blue.

My eyes widen and Zin tugs my arm lightly as he asks "you alright?" I softly respond "yeah." Zin sighs as he replies "don't lie to me Elliane, I'm here for you." I ask "can't they hear us?" Zin replies "nope it's due to him showing her." I think "Zin you know so much about this, why?" I open my mouth when the woman's eyes fell green and I instantly shut my mouth. The woman sighs and playfully says "then you have to stop me." Atlas's eyes widen as the woman turns she continues "as you should know this is the nymph's world which holds our most precious treasure, the great tree." I smile as I follow after the woman when suddenly Atlas softly grabs my arm. My eyes widen as for once he looks sincere. Atlas asks "do you really have to go up there to get you're answers?" Before I could respond the woman suddenly taps his head as she states "we'll meet you at the top." Instantly Atlas disappears. I gasp as I look up to the woman, she smiles at me. The woman turns continuing walking as she continues to say "I'm sure you're confused, so allow me." I follow as Zin walks beside me the woman continues "the great tree gives us power however it's temporary, you may live you're life however after you pass you then serve for the nymph's world." I ask "so what exactly do you have to do?" The woman responds "well anything I need done if I'm completely honest however most is keeping the animals alive I'm sure you remember the water is deadly." I smile as I reply "I do." As we turn a corner the woman briefly stops and states "I completely forgot I'm Trnaely the queen of the nymph's." My eyes widen as I think "did she just say queen?" I respond "that's right I did too, I'm,-" "Elliane!" Shouts Atlas. Looking pass Trnaely to see Atlas running to us. Trnaely sighs and asks "do you wish to see the top of the tree?" Before I could respond Atlas dashes infront of me as he asks "what if I walk you back we could talk? I could show you the lily traps." Trnaely replies "my it almost sounds like you don't want her to go up here Atlas." Atlas responds "I don't." My eyes widen and I state "I'm going up there." I walk around Atlas and he asks "are you ready to give everything up?" I spin around looking to him as I respond "what?" Atlas sighs and replies "you won't want to leave, the life you have will be long gone." I clench my fist and respond "I'm half elf I do have a life to get back to so don't worry about that." Atlas clenches his fist and I turn following Trnaely.

When Zin taps my shoulder. I look to Zin and he asks "are you sure about this?" I respond "yes, look how far we've gotten." I smile more and throw my arms around Zin as I continue "all thanks to you Zin." Zin hugs me tightly and I lean back, quickly leaving a kiss on his cheek. Zin's eyes widen and I blush as I look forward. As Zin glances back Trnaely looks to me and she smiles. I stop just before her and Trnaely asks "have you you felt the beat of a plants heart?" My eyes widen and I respond "yes!" Trnaely continues walking as she replies "I knew it, your power just seems different." I follow after her as I ask "really?" Trnaely just smiles more as she looks up. I look up to see just before me is this massive space before us with the tree still continuing above us. With spiral staircases and beautiful flowers everywhere. I gasp as I step forward, suddenly I feel weird and Zin yells "Elliane wait!" Then darkness. I gasp as I find myself on the branch I push myself up. I could hear Zin shouting yet it's fuzzy. I respond "I'm fine I just tripped I think." I stand fully, turning and my eyes widen to see Zin kneeling beside a unconscious me? I gasp as Zin looks to Trnaely he states "you could have mentioned this!" Trnaely responds "I didn't think she would split." Atlas shouts "this is exactly why I didn't want her up her!" I ask "what happened to me?"