Henry Von Elfehim's first breath in this new realm was filled with the crisp scent of ancient forests and the faint whisper of magic in the air. His eyes fluttered open, revealing a canopy of emerald leaves swaying gently above him. The warmth of the sun on his skin was a stark contrast to the cold, dark void he had left behind.
He sat up, confusion and awe swirling within him. His hands instinctively touched his chest, feeling the steady thump of a heart that now beat with a newfound vigor. This body felt different—stronger, more agile. He noticed his hands were slightly larger, with a faint glow emanating from his skin.
A soft, melodic voice broke through his reverie. "Henry, my dear child, you are awake."
Turning his gaze, Henry beheld a woman of ethereal beauty. Her golden scales shimmered in the sunlight, and her eyes, a deep sapphire, held both warmth and wisdom. She was his mother—a dragon in her true form.
"Mother?" he whispered, the word feeling foreign yet natural.
"Yes, my son," she said, a tender smile gracing her lips. "Welcome to Elfehim, your true home. Here, you are destined for greatness, though the path will be fraught with peril."
As she spoke, memories of his previous life as Kyle flickered in his mind—a life of loneliness and insignificance. But now, a new identity was being forged, one that bore the weight of two powerful bloodlines.
Before he could process more, another figure approached—a tall, graceful man with pointed ears and an aura of serene strength. His father, an elf, radiated an otherworldly calm.
"Henry," his father said, placing a hand on his shoulder. "You carry the legacy of both dragons and elves. The journey ahead will not be easy, but we believe in you."
Henry's heart pounded as he tried to grasp the enormity of his situation. A second chance, a new world filled with wonder and danger, and parents who believed in him. For the first time, a flicker of hope ignited within him.
"Why me?" he finally asked, his voice trembling.
"Because, my son," his mother said, her gaze piercing yet gentle, "you are the forgotten heir, destined to bridge the worlds of dragon and elf. And in doing so, you will discover who you truly are."