Odyssey Chapter 1: Finding Zephyr by find yourself

The gate looked inviting, especially since there seemed to be light on the other side.
The place she was standing at the moment was cold and much too wet for her taste.
On the other hand, she had no idea what was on the other side.
Maybe she liked cold and wet?
A bitter smile ran across her face.
Who was she to decide what she liked?
She didn't even know who she was!
Perhaps "Zephyr" could bring the answer!

That settled it, she was going through!
With great care she stepped to the other side of the gate.
The shift of temperature was almost shocking, but not as shocking as the sound of the gate closing behind her.
"Well, no turning back I guess..."
With an uneasy feeling she moved forward, expecting to be startled any time.

Ten minutes later her step had gotten lighter.
This didn't look like Tokyo but it sure was a nice place.
Butterflies, singing birds, the smell of cut grass, it was wonderful.
One thing was disturbing though, she didn't seem to make any process.
The village in the distance stayed in the distance, the woods never came closer.
It could be an optical illusion, but still…

Suddenly the horizon started to shift and move.
Strands of static ran through it, as if she was watching an old-fashioned video-tape.
Her face became pale when a laugh echoed around her and a voice said: "You think you can find me when you do not even know who you are? Didn't you learn anything from the LAST time?"

"What last time? Who are you?"
"Who do you think? I'm Zephyr of course!"
By now the surrounding was just white static; empty, except for her and the voice.
"To find me you must first find yourself."