What Transpired 18 Years Ago (Part 1)

18 years ago

Location: Sachile, Treskilaya (Aselia's hometown)

"Here, all done," Silah's mother had just made two ponytails of her daughter's long golden hair. She decorated them with red ribbons. 

"Mom, do I look pretty?" Silah asked with a twinkle in her eyes, flicking her ponytails. 

"You look like a princess, so very beautiful. Now go wash your hands and help me set up the table, your father will be home any second," her mother kissed her forehead and ushered her forward. 

Once the table was set, the door opened and her father entered. His turquoise eyes, which Silah had inherited from him lit up seeing his daughter rush towards him. 

"My princess," he spread his arms and she ran straight into them. 

"Father, did you bring paints for me," she asked kissing him on his cheek. 

"Of course, I did," he replied with a kind smile and handed her a small box with paints in it.