Calliope's POV
The leaves crunched below my feet as I walked through this mysterious forest. It was unlike any other I had ever seen. It felt different. Magical somehow. There were what appeared to be tiny houses carved into the trees. It was more like a city than a forest. Little lights flitted about me as I heard laughter among the trees. I heard a twig snap and turned to see a man not much taller than me with curly hair that resembled mine. He had the same green eyes and a smile I vaguely remembered.
"Daddy?" I said to him.
He smiled widely at me. "My dearest Calliope," His voice was a little high pitched. "It is time for you to return home and lead our people." He reached towards me, and I tried clasping his hand, but he disappeared.
"Daddy!" I called for him, and the l
