[i]Because he does know more. It is something that will make you happy though, don't worry.' she said. 
'At any rate, you should go check it out. I'll come along if you want me to.[/i]

Viran smiled as he grabbed another fruit from the table and turned towards the woods. "I would appreciate that Mina. And thanks for giving me a bit of a warning as to what might be waiting for me."

Viran headed towards the woods and raised an eyebrow as he saw groups of other Valkorians approaching the settlement. Many of them carried various machines and others carried bundles and crates full of food. Viran's eyes were drawn to a basket that seemed to be filled with some sort of cooked meat that to be honest smelled quite delicious. He could see more and more of them coming out of the woods carrying various supplies. He looked ahead and saw Rikelis and a female Valkorian who was almost as tall as he was. That was something that caught Viran's interest but the other thing that caught his attention was how similar the way their faces looked to each other. Viran slowly approached and looked at the two Valkorians.

"Uh...You wished to see me?" He asked carefully. The female Valkorian stepped forward and hesitantly let her hand reach towards him.

Viran. Do you recognize me?" Valis asked carefully. She knew that it was most likely a shot in the dark but she had to try.

Viran thought for a moment. Something about her voice was familiar but it was faint. Something from very long ago. He nodded slightly. "I do not recognize you personally, but your voice is...somewhat familiar. Have we met before?" He asked carefully

Valis smiled as tears of joy came to her eyes. "You were sent away when you were but a baby. You may not recognize me after all these years but I still recognize you. I recognize you as a mother recognizes her son."

Viiran's eyes widened in abrupt shock and he almost fell backwards due to the shock but Valis managed to grab his arm and hold him up.

"Mother?" He whispered in a shocked voice as he turned to look at Mina and then back at Valis.

"You...I...You're my mother?" He asked again in the same shocked tone.