Vallance opened his eyes, staring around himself at the peaceful meadow that stretched out as far as his eyes could see, the lush grass waved lazily in a soft breeze that fanned across his face, teasing him with a familiar scent. ‘It’s beautiful isn’t it child’ came a soft voice from his left, turning quickly, he took in the ethereal beauty stood next him, her face ageless, her eyes as blue as the deepest ocean. She smiled calmly as she continued to gaze out at the world around them, seemingly happy to stand in silence. Her simple white dress fell to just above her bare feet that rested comfortably on the springy grass around them, her long golden hair fell loose about her shoulders in cascading curls. ‘Who . . who are you?’ Vallance stuttered as he struggled to gaze at the woman besid