There was once an emperor who had nothing but misfortune in his life, most of his family had been killed in an earthquake and he was mo good when it came to love, he just did not know how to talk to women, he felt so awkwaed around them. copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡcsTlAkdwyl
One day whilst out walking the grounds of his summer palace he hears the song of bird he has never heard before. This makes him start to look up at every tree in desperation to see it and soon finds himself in a part of the garden which is all overgrown and there sitting on the roof of the small shrine is a bright yellow bird singing away.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1dPKOK69uC
The emperor stays as quiet as he can so not to startle it and listens to the beautiful song.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡUq76wXdNNb
The little bird becomes aware it is being watched, it flies down to land around a foot from the man and does a few happy tweets.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0DblewzK4
“Aren’t you lovely,” says the emperor in a soft voice, watching the bird title its head from side as it listens to him. “You don’t seem to be afraid of people, do you?” holding his hand out towards it.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡULhKw6uCfZ
Amazingly the little bird happily hops on to his index finger and tweets a few times.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9pngVltI9
“So sweet, yes you are,” says the emperor, listening to it sing once again.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡE19iduwJ4h
The palace staff start to worry when they are unable to find the emperor anywhere within the palace or the gardens, one of the guards begins to wonder if he has discovered the abandoned shine which lies in a garden that is meant to be haunted. He decides to go and take a look to find him crouched down talking to something, this makes him look over him to see nothing is there, and he starts to wonder if the stories were true?copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡNY25Jzbebr
The guard clears his throat and says, “My Lord, are you all right?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrBCPRxalg
The emperor quickly stands up and replies, “Yes, I’m fine, Yuuto. I was just listening to this bird. It has such a lovely song.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡjZitivYPf2
The guard’s eyes look down at the ground to see again nothing is there, this makes him ask, “What bird?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ63198KIkYU
When the emperor looks back he sees the little yellow bird has vanished and he can no longer here it’s song. This makes him feel a little embarrassed and says, “Never mind. I bet you’ve been looking for me?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbmnObfmmA
The guard performs a slight bow and replies, “Ye,s my lord as I was concerned something had happened to you... after all this place is meant to be haunted.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡCFAV8Sq6IG
“Haunted?” the emperor gasps, looking around, he starts to laugh and say, “Yes, it may look that way because the over grown. The trees do cast the place in a dull light. But haunted, I think not. You really shouldn’t allow your imagination get carried away.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9OJaYSVGcT
“Yes, your grace,” replies the guard, performing a deep bow.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡBY5XmU8Cgu
They both head back to the palace where the emperor goes on to have his lunch and his mind starts to think about the little bird as he hopes to hear it again.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdSaNNjGeqo
For two days it does nothing but rain all day long forcing the emperor to remain indoors. However one morning he awakens to bright sunlight coming through the blind, this makes him quickly throw on a robe and head out into the garden and it is not long before he hears that same bird song.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡUzdEKbwFRJ
Again he follows it to the abandoned shrine to see it perched on the roof.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡzsIFp4zyHP
“Hello again little one,” he says in a soft voice.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3UIeHwxoLY
This time the little bird flies to land on the palm of his left hand.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡMGyZkibRY2
The emperor gives it a stroke, he can feel how soft it’s tiny feathers are and says, “You’re no spirit are you little one, for you seem so real to me.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyvieVnNu4
The bird seems to respond with a few happy tweets, then hops off to land on the ground and starts to hop towards the shrine, looking back to make sure the man is following.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxYmLGSj4E
“Are you wanting to show me something?” the emperor asks, walking up the steps of the shine.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhRkPRF72x6
The little bird disappears through a gap in the doors and starts to tweet.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47EApSvNGZ
The emperor pushes them open to see all that lies within is a small stone table covered in leaves.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡRkxQGiwzCB
Then out of nowhere comes a strong wind making all the leaves swirl around up to the ceiling.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTsyIjeQlL
All the emperor can see through his hair is something glinting on the table. He uses his hands to sweep it all back and notices it a golden peach.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqSC1ivw5b
The little bird lands on it, gives it a few pecks then flies to his hand and back again.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXw4NcnkLZ
“Are you trying to tell me I can take it?” the emperor asks, reaching out with right hand, only to quickly draw it back as he starts to wonder should he really take it?copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZSoxBIMs4
The bird hops up and down on the peach as it tweets.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡxpuq2wIx3O
“I don’t think I should just take it,” says the emperor, turning to leave only to have the doors close on him.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡJzMfDAs0Ud
A cold wind starts to blow around his feet and he gets an overwhelming feeling he is being watched. Glancing over his shoulder only to see the bird is still perched on the peach watching him.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0QdSfLuXxW
“Did you do that?” the emperor asks, turning back to face it.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ15mwvo2dW5
The little bird seems to shake as if to say no and looks in the direction of the window.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2FFOVjonkj
The emperor is a little afraid to take a look, but curiosity gets the better of him and turns to see there is nothing there.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkaOdpAHm7
“Hm? What are you trying to tell-” copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡEnc1UIqWWm
Then he hears someone whisper his name, “Asahi.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Y1INW1ckl
“Hugh? Who’s there?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡvVGFKT4kBr
“Asahi,” come the same softly spoken voice.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡsgPFhJnHGj
The bird hops down and starts to peck the front of the peach.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Jh5r52shm
The emperor cautiously approaches the table and listens to hear the voice again coming from within. He gently picks it up and starts to look all around it to find it is completely seamless.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡOMhvs2oxm0
“Is there something in here?” he asks the bird, his eyes shining with curiosity.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOgNtyxQfd
The little bird gives him a happy tweet.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡajWrooxrRO
The doors of the shrine suddenly fling open making the emperor flinch and stare at them for a moment. Then he emits a soft laugh and walks out of the shrine.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡNFA5a37zAu
Once back at the palace he places the peach on cushion by his bedside and the little bird takes a seat on the desk. copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyiQlMoTDE
The servants grow concern when they hear the emperor talking to something which is not there, word is quickly sent to the Japanese Dragon Order and it is not long before a huge Dragon comes in to land in the palace courtyard.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6NX3fmrMNi
The god asks them to tell him exactly what has been happening.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡAAYbG9eNJP
The guard tells him about the abandoned shrine in the garden where he first heard him talking to something.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjnAaJmzC0
“Show me,” comes a handsome voice that can melt women’s hearts and can even make men blush.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdJNaM3xeQk
The guard has to quickly compose himself and says, “Please follow me.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡxqVvCBFRpo
The Dragon follows him to the place he spoke of, he can sense it is a special place, he points his hand at the shrine and asks, “Which god is it dedicated to?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡGGH4hSOErq
“I’m sorry... My lord, I do not know.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡEEasPXvmbl
“Bless, there is no need for you to sound so worried. I’ll take a look,” replies the god as he gives his left hand a flick.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡHJMCfpdUhC
The shrine doors open and he takes a look inside.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡiXj02ASQfk
“Oh it’s empty... What’s that smell?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTYrmOoSbA
The guard also has a look and asks, “Smell my lord?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡeSj0uyqItH
The Dragon sniffs the air and replies, “Sweet, like blossom. But I do not see any. Now that is interesting.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLFEMHfFyu
“I... I cannot smell anything.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPoYhKMGCY
The god emits a soft laugh, he taps the side of his small narrow nose and replies, “I guess you need my keen sense of smell. Forgive me, I have not told you my name, Kaze Ake.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQQBRl9h3C
The guard performs a deep bow and replies, “Endo Yuuto.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡZooE2bmhRU
“It is nice to meet you. And there is nothing to worry about for this is a good place.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQK9P2UCIw
The guard looks at him all shocked and gasps, “Really?!”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0nqBfMKxP
Ake smiles and replies, “Trust me. Now let’s go and see Asahi.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡnweMagYwyP
Yuuto nods and walks with him back to the palace where the god tells everyone not to announce him, he quietly enters the emperor’s chamber to hear him talking away to something.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡrkGbuveo7W
“What have you got?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡVHWj8yyVi5
Asahi quickly looks up with a shocked squeak and gasps, “My lord!”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡLGBZtMgsjO
“Sorry dear boy,” says the Dragon, patting him on the arm.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhK9XWDta2A
“It’s all right. Let me guess everyone thinks I have gone mad?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Xi4grCOmV
The god nods and the emperor continues, “You see I found this peach.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡT8Cv76hnyA
The moment he shifts to one side Ake sees a lovely golden peach is lying on the cushion making him ask, “How did you come by this?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPllNiZgt1
Asahi goes on to tell him all about the little bird leading him to the shrine and the peach appeared.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAYaFfCi3Z
“It called my name... Please tell me I did the right thing by taking it? But you see it would not let me leave until I did.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdX7QseWKCu
Ake gives a nod and replies, “Yes, as I believe it is a gift. But why you have been given it is a complete mystery. Tell me what colour was the bird?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡlPkHa7Zaos
“Yellow as the sun and sung so beautifully. It stills comes to me. Ah here it now,” says the emperor, pointing his hand to the open window.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡbg39qIo20s
The little bird lands on the god’s left hand and he says in a soft voice, “Hello little one, if only you could tell me which god or guardian you belong to. Sweet little thing aren’t you?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2eq95To1D1
The bird does a few tweets whilst the god gives it a stroke.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZQQG1XFbm
“I would very much like to know what is going on. Do you know of anyone who can help us?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mCaw3TU6U
The Dragon nods and replies, “I do and I will return as soon as I can with the help we need. In the meantime keep that peach warm, you know, treat like a baby.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡn88NidGGfk
Asahi gives him a sharp nod and watches the huge god rise.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡHLjxBZyzFK
Ake walks out of the room, he takes a moment to inform everyone what is going on and one of the maids replies, “I’ll fetch a warm blanket.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡWM6yXCCRxI
“Bless you daughter. I will be back soon,” says the Dragon and carries on down to the main entrance to slip on his sandals and heads off outside.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVRUI97pPn
The emperor does what Ake told him to do, he makes sure the peach is warm and just hopes nothing happens until the god returns.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡJw824K2DjH
Ake flies to what is known today as Tokyo, he comes into land in a small village and starts to walk over to a house when he hears his name being called making him turn around.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfutOr6qiE
“Heiwa, just the man I need,” he says, dropping down on one knee.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ94z0Yh96HZ
The young man laughs, he places a hand to his chest and asks, “You need me? What for?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqwBtAlwdF
The Dragon goes on to tell him everything which had been happening at the palace watching his friend frown and mutters, “Yellow bird?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdBUH5J9b9s
“Yes, a tiny yellow bird which only Asahi and I can see. Do you have any idea what it could be?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡPiwojvGsBn
Heiwa shakes his head and replies, “You’re wanting me to investigate? That’s why you came, not to spend time with an old friend ay.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡr4OXGiy1OM
Ake bows his head and replies, “I apologise.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡG1nBJskTEu
The young man gives him a pat on the arm and says, “Forget about it. I’ll grab a few things and come back with you.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡmuMTS5ozyZ
“Thank you Heiwa.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡX04LYK3xLS
They both head inside the house the tall Dragon has to watch his head on the low ceiling and doorways, he decides to take a seat in the sitting whilst his waits.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡjsTH3DaowO
The young man soon returns holding a small bag and says, “Right, I’ve got what I need, let’s go.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡSTiFMbLaLj
Ake nods, they both head outside, where the Dragon goes on to carefully pick up his friend and they take off for the palace.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡaIkeuiYyQK
The emperor is walking around the garden when he sees the huge Dragon come into land and appears to carrying a child.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9ckRgX1Eu
“Asahi, please allow me to introduce you to my good friend Heiwa,” he says as he gently puts him down.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡQxn9c9lXk6
This when the emperor sees the child has a full round chest, he is dressed in a light green robe with a blue belt that is covered in stars and crescent moons, when he looks into his eyes and sees he has meltable pupils he gasps, “D-Dreamer!”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhuPCIjVHSL
Heiwa giggles and replies, “Well spotted. Hopefully I will be able to tell you more about your peach.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡriVECMUAOz
“Yes. Please follow me,” says Asahi, escorting them inside.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4E6sOjB9hV
The Dreamer kneels down in front of the peach all wrapped up in the blanket and says, “Tala ka insa ma, lun ta ce.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyq6a9p5Qh
The emperor looks to the Dragon and asks in a whisper, “What’s he saying?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡQiALWcyRMm
“I have never seen this before. Can you tell if it came from the other realm?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡqR1xjPRUZ8
Heiwa nods and replies, “Yes, it is from the other realm as it is glowing.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡQfHhlRqLXh
This makes Asahi’s eyes open wide and he mutters, “Glowing? It’s not glowing.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3OzDAwQ8nC
The Dreamer laughs, he places his hand on either side of his handsome young face and says, “Of course you won’t be able to see it as you need my eyes.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡvOtwmNldIk
“Heiwa, can see beyond a Dragon’s capability, the outer pupils allow him to see into the other realm.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyA2QWUgIS
The Dreamer taps his friend’s arm and says, “Stop that, you’re putting him on edge.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLG7phDfp1
Ake places a hand over his mouth and emits a soft, “Oops.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUPlrb8MoQ
Heiwa shakes his head and says, “Listen to me Asahi, it is obvious this peach was given to you for a reason, we just need to find what that is.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7KpINfEHwm
The emperor snaps his right fingers and replies, “The bird, will that be able to tell you?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡz48gcxxQMX
“Yes, it might... Where is it?” asks the Dreamer, looking around.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡRESGZjS86g
“I don’t know, it takes off and seems to vanish for a little while then returns... Ah there it is,” replies Asahi, pointing his hand to the open window.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡZd1pWOFAwb
Heiwa’s eyes open wide and he says with a hint of shock, “Xiānnǚ.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6g5mtDUjp
Ake watches the bird land on his friend’s hand and asks, “It’s a fairy?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡSb4KS44Kca
“Yes, she is a forest spirit. Mala insa-ca unta ne?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1co2BkRgVn
The fairy flies over to sit on the emperor’s shoulder and replies, “To help him as he has had too much misfortune in his life.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡsStJYQdBLx
The Dreamer frowns and repeats, “Kunta?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1DI5oBaslm
The fairy nods, she then flies over to the peach and says, “This is a gift to make him happy.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnz1qamhrh
“Ki sa? Mi sa unla inkana ki sa?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡFUa8D9ZQLK
The fairy shakes her head and places her right index finger to her lips.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡoMn6SLH2e3
“Oh su ma li,” replies Heiwa, raising his eyebrows.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡpRqZTRaf8B
Ake has been translating for the emperor who says, “It’s a secret gift from who?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡxNvHW9QV0B
“Why the Forest Spirits of course, because of your kunta.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡGoo3vhPdk4
“Misfortune,” whispers the Dragon.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJVHJPyT4G
“Yes, that. All I can think of is they have been watching you for some time and saw how unhappy you were, they wanted to help. It is going to be interesting to see what lies within,” says Heiwa, looking back to the fairy and asks, “Ika sin ka ma?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡuBu0jqa9ma
Asahi looks to the Dragon who says, “He is asking is it human?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡL2z964rWiL
All the fairy does is giggle and shake her head.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1yvXfeMN7R
“Ah she is not going to tell me, we are just going to have to wait and see. Mira talin sa omsi?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡuBtZCMqMWM
“The next full moon.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡXHPxRWCiTU
“Ah we have not got long to wait as it will hatch on the next full moon, that’s two days away,” says Heiwa.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3UtyRIMDwU
The emperor places his hands together and asks, “Please can you stay?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡu1wX08KqVG
The Dreamer nods and replies, “Yes, as I am just as curious as you to see what’s inside.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTo3rfZ4yT
“Same here,” says Ake, patting his friend’s shoulder.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCNraFaXjH
“Heiwa, please can you ask the fairy why she keeps disappearing?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡSOIoLIxw9t
“Of course, cata ima slaki oma tena?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmmBpORpSp
The fairy goes all shy and she quickly hides behind the peach.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡjR16icMta5
“La ki ma li, insa un ta ne,” says the Dreamer, placing a hand to his chest. “Ne sa mena clake.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2TSrFBYbK
The fairy’s head pops up from behind the peach, she flies over to whisper in the god’s ear, “Eat and you know?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡro7OZxCQXu
“La ki ma una sa. Pla ke?’copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡgglhnEu97E
The fairy flies down to Heiwa’s hand and gives him a happy nod.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡeiH8b8NM6Y
The Dreamer gently places her back down on the table, then reaches inside his bag to pull out a small clay pot, he removes the cork stopper, setting it down on the table, then places his hand inside the pocket of his half coat to bring out the top of an acorn the cupule which he fills with a dark clear brown honey.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡxynFmmdYda
“Kika ne ba,” he says, holding it out towards her.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡttrPLOufYC
“All for me?!” the fairy gasps.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡUdUBl5J8SQ
Heiwa nods and replies, “Mi, taka ne.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7qou6LRjJ4
“Thank you.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡudyV3jKxyI
“Ola kamali.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡasV54gbOp3
The emperor is shocked, he places a hand to his chest and says, “I feel terrible... I never offered her anything.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwu31AOSTy
“It’s all right as you were not to know, Forest Spirits love honey. I have often seen them brave the bees to get some, but they are always happy to give it... Well most of the time,” replies the Dreamer, with a smile spreading across his face.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnMvjQP3no
“I wish I had your eyes,” says Asahi, quickly placing his hand over his mouth, “Can’t believe I just said that.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyRHDVYOKn
The gods laugh and Heiwa replies, “It’s all right as you’re not the only one to says that, even the other gods sometimes wish they had Dreamer eyes, and I often say you don’t as there are somethings in this world you don’t want to see.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡSpTmtVWhNQ
“I understand,” says the emperor looking over to the door as it opens, “Lunch. Please join me.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKeDgxt5BR
The gods nod and they all take a seat at the table, they are treated to a lovely meal, steamed rice, vegetables and fruit.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡunpl43h3R1
Asahi also makes a place for the fairy, he gives her some rice and a piece of Asian pear.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJqk6Tf3b3
“She says thank you.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡU2O8F4G9ah
“How do you say you’re welcome again?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0FEq0JthNl
“Ola kamali.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡid5IybCOfN
The emperor has ago but it comes out as, “Ola kema li.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9PFhvKXEV
Heiwa laughs and says, “No, no. Ola ka ma li.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡfFAU5BEzSr
“Oh sorry, kama li.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbFZUebw2r
The gods give him a clap and the Dreamer says, “That’s it.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUA9ASElQj
Asahi smiles, he looks down at the little area he made for the fairy and says with a voice full of confidence, “Ola kamali.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡg5YR04sEDl
He notices Heiwa smiles and nods making him wish he could hear her voice instead of her tweets, and thinks, The next few days are going to be interesting.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xwMxq0JW3
The night of the full moon seems to come around quickly they all sit in front of the peach waiting for something to happen, but it is not until the moon has reached the highest point in the sky it starts to open like a flower.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡagXLqyD5Tt
The room is filled with a bright white light making them all use their hands to shield their eyes.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡoaym1yqud4
When the light fades they see in place of the peach is a small floating vile.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡPkCm69M6TJ
“He is to drink it and he will have a happy long life,” says the fairy, pushing it over to the emperor.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡa408PqGsvz
When Heiwa informs Asahi, he stands up in shock and asks, “What’s it going to do to me?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTKugL3Hgg
“She says it is perfectly safe. You will never suffer misfortune again, it will bring you the happiness you long for,” says the Dreamer, pointing his hand towards the vile.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡL6AnsHxfOr
“It’s not going to make me like a god?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYvZ6kpMNV
Ake and Heiwa shake their heads.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡmIP6c6SfN9
The emperor kneels down, he takes hold of the vile, removes the glass stopper and places the rim to his lips, but hesitate a moment before he drinks the entire clear liquid, in one.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzf7XIOuXC
He takes a deep breath and ask, “How will I know it is working?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡWXArWHMmuz
“She says, you will know,” replies Heiwa, watching the fairy start to disappear.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡiQi7XvdQL1
Then the bird and vile vanish.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhBepyXd3V
The gods decide to stay another day to make sure the emperor has no unpleasant side effects and the next morning they head home.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZSqrP8dcC
The year goes on as normal then one day just as the first snow covers the ground a princess is brought to the palace who the emperor falls instantly in love with and finds he is able to talk to her. Making him wonder, Could this be down to the gift?copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡNut6BrBPhm
In the following spring they are married and are soon blessed with a son. This is when the Dreamer pays him a visit.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡRgEsv30sh3
The moment Heiwa sees him he asks, “Are you happy?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡo73gxu5GIh
Asahi gives him a happy nod and replies, “Very happy. I never thought this would ever happened to me. Come and meet my wife and son.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡiwMLCocddu
The Dreamer follows him through to the sitting room where he sees a beautiful lady is watching over a baby.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡz4LexghxJy
“Sana, please allow me to introduce you to Heiwa.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7FEod9tTR
The moment the empress looks up the Dreamer gasps, “You!” quickly placing himself in front front of the emperor.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡLcnxYZVad9
“What’s wrong?” Asahi asks his voice full of panic.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNeq1LHjiq
The woman rises and says, “So we meet again.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUyxzWLIqF
The Dreamer shakes his head and his face turns angry, leaving the Emperor wondering what is going on and how do they know each other?copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡAcRYJPYF0b
Heiwa laughs and replies, “Hm, that we do. This leaves me to question did you not listen to me, to not do this again to a mortal.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡOFZ360ONj7
“I did, but he was so lonely, so unhappy, I thought I would give him some joy,” replies Sana, as she strokes her husbands face.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡeb1NJAJuja
The Dreamer releases another laugh and says, “Joy? Ha that’s new coming from you. Wait are you trying to convince me you have changed your ways? Ha I would not believe that in a thousand years.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTm1R6QQMR
The empress places her long slender hand to her chest and replies, “Oh but I have, I would not harm him or our son.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Bw0EC1tql
Heiwa points his hand at her and snaps, “You’re nothing but an evil twisted woman who feeds on men until they have nothing left to give, then you leave and the children start to die one after another.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡAExCrgdbLw
“No what have I done?” Asahi shouts, dropping to his knees bedside his sleeping son.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡmVpJWhQN7C
The Dreamer goes to him and says, “None of this is your fault, we were all deceived. I want to know why Hōzuki, have you done this?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9ebaTObme
The woman laughs she seems to float towards them, her slender left hand points at him and she replies, “You will never understand.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXT3zkkMw6
Heiwa folds his arms and says, “Try me.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡiS1IBY0sM7
“All I want is also be happy. I won’t, I swear do anything to him... I love him.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4rhjCrcrCy
“Love?! Ha you’re incapable of love.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9wzd5UxRq
This makes the emperor stand up, he points his hand at the woman and asks, “What are you seeing? Tell me please are you seeing a beautiful woman?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡDajFTVDTnq
The Dreamer nods and replies, “Yes she is beautiful beyond words, but it is her eyes which give away what she is, nothing but a black heated fiend who feeds on venerable men, in my tongue sulaki hunsa, sorrow fairy. I know she is not the one who gave you that peach, she has just waited until the liquid has taken effect so you fall in love with her from the moment you saw her.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0rRiLuJXVl
Asahi’s hands turn to fists he grows angry and shouts, “Get out! Leave me you witch!”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBv2aI84f0
“Now look what you have done. He is afraid of me,” says Hōzuki, clutching her hands to her chest.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡuTbOy4JcX6
“Ha good, it is about time a man stood up to you and told you get out.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡCYyugjYZhT
This make the woman rush over to grab the Dreamer by the throat only be stopped by something glowing within his hand and she shouts, “No, you wouldn’t dare!”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡlNuQQFyZJO
Heiwa’s eyebrows rise, he smiles and says, “In-sa-le minta ga-sa.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡZeIa2heLtb
Then there is a flash of bright light and the woman is gone.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6aqAqJzp0
The Dreamer drops the smouldering stone and says, “Ha didn’t see that coming,” then he collapses.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡsKOXBFCaEm
“Heiwa,” says the emperor, carefully turning him over to see his brow is covered in sweat and he is breathing heavily. “Quick someone call a Dragon.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDBHODY2ps
This brings his servants in to the room to see he is holding the Dreamer within his arms and the empress is gone.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡehyoH9OrIe
“I said call a Dragon. Now!” Asahi shouts.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbZh8BWLLB
This makes one of the guards run outside to let off a flair and it not long before he sees a huge Dragon coming into land.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KfJr3nq6M
The emperor comes running over to him saying, “Ake, thank goodness it is you. It’s Heiwa, something is wrong with him.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡSk4qJMAydi
They both head inside where Asahi goes on to tell him everything which has happened.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡNGtMXCnUo9
All the Dragon has to do is take one look at his friend and orders, “I need cold water, cloths and open all of the windows.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡvwTKglNDLU
“Is there anything I can do?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEeu5YhFxu
“Yes, check on your son.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkas684u2t
Asahi nods, he trots over to him, picks him up and says, “He seems fine.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡDx0xigS6UE
Ake nods and replies, “Heiwa, will know, if there is anything wrong with him.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0kjfPod63K
The emperor looks away when he sees the Dragon is opening the front of the Dreamer’s robe making him laugh and say, “It’s all right he is decent.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡB24MubUyGX
Even so Asahi keeps his eyes on either his son or Ake.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ju2QNiJTc
Two maids come over, one carrying a large bowl and the other a pile of cloths and they both kneel down beside the Dragon.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡoTxH8n5mt9
Ake places a couple of cloths into the cold water, taking them out one at at time, wrings it out a little bit before placing the first one on his friend’s forehead and is about to place the other on his chest, when the maid stops him.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ75bcRFnMe3
“Don’t you think you should let one of us do that?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡJgneie1BXU
The Dragon laughs, he winks his right eye and says, “I’m a woman too, it just that my breast is not in the same place.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡOlOm2WJ8jd
The maids both giggle.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqisCa80Wm
The Dragon goes on to take another cloth wets it and asks, “Is that the stone he used?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3FDrUWFVxC
“Yes. My goodness it is still smouldering,” says the emperor.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡQmYEI0Br8U
“Here throw this over it,” says Ake, handing him the wet cloth.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqlXSX71X4
Asahi allows the cloth to fall from his hand onto the stone and asks, “Do you know what it is? As that is no ordinary stone.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1K1sEX8zv
“You’re right it’s not, it is an entrapment stone. Dreamers use them to get rid of bad spirits or demons. But as you have witnessed they take a lot of energy.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpSI4AJF2S
The emperor looks at the hissing cloth and asks, “Where do they come from?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡAHiVFbSNdQ
Ake laughs and replies, “Don’t ask me as that is part of the Dreamer world us Dragons know nothing about.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBSCClgAtQ
“I see, they seem to have a lot of secrets.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6dgYWkzG0B
“Yes, they do. Only because they know majority of us will not have a clue what they are on about, is that not right my good friend?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAjSvZ4oNh
Asahi sees the Dreamer’s eyes are beginning to open, he smiles and says, “You’re right old friend.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡeFS7hvsy6V
The Dragon gently pats the side of Heiwa’s face and asks, “How do you feel?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡpd9Fb6ZKM0
The Dreamer coughs and replies, “I’ve been better.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡmmAGe5Giut
Ake helps him to sit up, then Heiwa quickly gets to his feet and runs off outside.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJ9tQrZiZ5
“It is all right this is normal when a Dreamer has used one of those stones. I’ll go and check on him,” says the Dragon and heads off outside to see his friend is crouched by a rock. “Daft question, feeling better?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdoin4ut4ff
Heiwa uses a cloth to wipe his mouth and replies, “I am now. Damn things. I really hate using them... I just couldn’t allow her to continue.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CBEiQKZ9e
The Dragon kneels down in front of him and says, “I know you had your reasons. But what’s going to happen to the baby?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJYCcO3b73
“Hopefully nothing. I just need to see his eyes.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhlsAIw4bAj
The emperor comes trotting over to them and says, “He is waking up.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡrEV3jeT4d3
The baby’s eyes open they look straight up at the gods and Heiwa says, “Congratulations, he is mortal. I don’t see any trace of his mother in him.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡiHMhjZ5nbc
“So that means nothing is going to happen to him?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtyT3gp8s0
The Dreamer shakes his head and replies, “I hope not.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡrTFnWZCQ3Q
The baby starts to cry and Heiwa says, “He is hungry, here I’ll feed him whilst you find a woman who can.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡTmxGDQGIeR
Asahi looks down at the gods full round chest and whispers, “Are you sure a mortal baby can have your milk?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFltyoKYwc
The Dreamer nods and replies, “I have done it before for a short time. You see my milk is very rich and this little one will become fat, yes you will.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡYY5Em2DYTG
“Ah I see,” replies the emperor as hand his son to him. “I’ll get a wet nurse as quickly as I can,” and heads back inside.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡPM2mtFd9or
Heiwa offers his breast to the baby and he immediately takes to it.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1k6mOFLyDi
“Hungry boy,” says Ake, stroking the back of the baby’s head.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBgRgDTTCN
The Dreamer nods and replies, “He sure is. Let’s head inside.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡzrzBO3g2cF
The Dragon helps his friend up and together they head back inside the sitting room just as one of the maids is about to pick up the stone.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡueZBANgllT
“No don’t touch that,” says Heiwa, making her flinch. “Sorry, it’s just that they are unpredictable. Let me.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡD7vUYLyREa
They watch the Dreamer crouch down, he gives the stone a tap before he picks it up and holds it into the light.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡEeCePqi6su
Ake leans down and asks, “Is she in there?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWJLyjyOFU
“Yes, and you can stay there for all eternity,” replies Heiwa as he places the stone inside his cloth bag.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡIj1deZZMRE
The maids help him take a seat on one of the floor cushion and another pours them each a cup of tea.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwSzLI03Ot
The baby stops feeding, Heiwa sits him upon his knee and starts to wind him until he releases a little burp.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAqimYBUMh
“Pardon you,” he says, wiping the brought up milk from his little chin. “Ooh dear a bit rich for your little tummy, hey?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡPuBRIPRHCJ
The baby starts to hiccup.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡmzfe91W95L
Ake strokes the baby’s face and says, “The poor little man, what have you done to him?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡCEm2WI0yDN
The Dreamer laughs and replies, “It’s not my fault, he drank it too quickly, didn’t you, little one? I’ve got the perfect thing for that.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡPthqk0gcIS
The Dragon watches his friend lay the baby down on his knee and pours something into his little mouth which makes screw up his little face and he start to cry.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡV4sbiBcfKi
“It’s all right,” says Heiwa, holding him to his chest.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nXopT6qsK
The baby soon calms down and his hiccups have stopped.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdievJzwZLe
“What was that?” Ake asks, watching the baby smile.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡSGikSBV5RG
“Oh just some kapa it’s great for getting rid of annoying hiccups, isn’t it, yes,” replies the Dreamer as he, lies the baby once again upon his knee.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡnS3kgtenTH
“I’ll have to remember that,” says the Dragon frown.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ87ZnDJW9II
“I know a new face. Ah but here comes daddy,” says the Dreamer, just as the emperor enters the room with a young lady who is holding a baby.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡnBoGVhhRm9
“This is Mrs Okamoto, my cook’s wife, she has agreed to help feed my son.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJ2B4j4jGY
The lady kneels down in front of the gods and says, “My lords.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0P50cJJ9Ss
Heiwa laughs as he repeats, “Lord?” he shakes his head and continues, “No, no I am merely a Dreamer. Please call me Heiwa.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡRf3gWZxeQT
The lady bows and says, “I’ll take him off your hands.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡnoDp0II51p
“No, it’s all right, I’ll put him down as my milk has made him sleepy,” replies the Dreamer, gently laying the baby down on a floor cushion, then closes the front of his robe.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ32f92sSLBL
“Bless him, in that case I’ll leave him to sleep along with my daughter,” says Mrs Okamoto, gently placing her baby down beside the prince.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡds0hJXggb7
“Good idea and are you sure about this?” Ake asks.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡaywOYwwHCx
The woman frowns and replies, “Quite sure.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6FAmPCOInp
Heiwa gives his friend a tap on the arm and says, “I don’t know you’ve got all concerned. Why don’t you ask her have you got enough milk to feed two?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡtBSuSBr8SD
Mrs Okamoto starts to laugh, she nods and replies, “Yes, plenty.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡg3bMRainRU
The Dragon smiles and says, “That’s good to hear.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡVXAwkq889w
“It sure is,” says the Dreamer, pointing his hand at the lady and continues, “I know that look, you’re wondering where my baby is, right?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡxD8q801A9U
The lady looks at him all surprised and asks, “Yes. How did you know that?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpXobPyudq
“Ah secret, secret,” sings Heiwa and says, “My children are at home with my brothers, my youngest are ten.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9o0FIrNQA
“How many do you have?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡknesOmtPWC
“Six, but I have only been pregnant three times.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡK92Iyex7JK
Mrs Okamoto gasps, “All of them twins!”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡx8UV9zDBnt
The Dreamer nods and replies, “Quite common in my family. I myself am a twin.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡbHRp9FMCvI
“My goodness. I don’t think I could cope with twins,” says Mrs Okamoto, with a slight shake of her head.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgRhYqwwxf
“Oh it is easy,” says Ake, watching his friend look right him.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4nbZxKD87
“Yes for you it is,” he says, patting him on the arm, “No emotions come in handy when dealing with two, no tantrums or arguing because one gets the biscuit and the other doesn’t all because poor mother only has one and getting them to share can be at times a nightmare when they’re young.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kPYKZEwCa
The lady laughs and says, “That’s you told.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡfRq79oxFU4
“It sure is,” replies the Dragon and laughs. “Well at least you don’t have to deal with them causing fires as one sneezes and the other coughs.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡUb9in9Q7MY
The Dreamer shakes his and replies with a laugh, “That’s true.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTi5S34wzG
Mrs Okamoto looks at them all shocked and mutters, “Fire?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡHOy7VIwtor
The gods nod and Heiwa replies, “Oh yes, I myself have lost a robe to a baby Dragon when something irritated his little nose and puff.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡxiDGB0Qr7C
Ake laughs and says, “That’s Dragons for you when they have no control over the gland in their mouths.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡqnwJsoMxVm
The Dreamer nods and smiles in agreement.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCaMK6ugzS
“I never knew a Dragon was that young when he gets his fire,” says the emperor as he takes a seat next to the gods.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡH7bkONkEes
“A month old is when the gland forms inside the mouth,” replies the Dragon, raising his scaled eyebrows.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhEQNojcaQ8
Both the mortals are shocked and they both say, “So young.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡw4LHQvOlMo
The gods both nod and Heiwa quickly places his hand over his mouth to hide his yawn.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡduvpPjcaYr
“You need to rest,” says Ake, patting his friend’s arm.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡDf6t3uMfED
“Not until I have gotten rid of that stone.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡobH9SxFHTs
“I’ll take you.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57XAwMUJWS
The Dreamer stands up, he takes a deep breath and replies, “Thanks old friend. And there is nothing more I can do here. How’s about I return, say in a months time to check on the little one?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡaA7g3bKQqp
Asahi nods and replies, “Yes, that will be fine.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPAbZtJFbC
“All right, see you in a month,” replies Heiwa, with a wave of his left hand.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7gJ4RfRLYO
“Any problems, just send up a flare.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡD9oLprWain
“Will do Ake. Thank you both for all your help,” replies the emperor, performing a deep bow.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMdbXcEGRQ
The gods head out into the garden where the Dragon goes on to pick his friend up and then takes off.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZ614XhVIg
The baby continues to grow heathy and strong and when Heiwa returns a month later he finds the child to still be mortal there is nothing to suggest he ever came from a sorrow fairy.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡJmp78Pz5ZR
Asahi is also pleased to hear his dear son is fine and he treats the god to a good meal before he heads home.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡtzDGKATpgK
Everything seems to be going well, too well, which the gods never like as it means there is trouble on the horizon and they are right just before the prince a year old he is found dead, Ake brings not only his good friend Heiwa but one of the top Healers Balam to investigate the body and find to their horror the child is not dead but rather in a deep sleep.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzKmAOkSJ3
Asahi places his hands together and asks, “Can you both get him out of it?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8spyAyn9En
The gods shake their heads and the Dreamer replies, “We need an ancient, one who has a guardian.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ07XEOHfH7w
“I know just the man,” replies the Healer, “Kioku.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡsn5cKG04yK
Heiwa looks at him all amazed and asks, “How an earth do you know him?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7HdxfN5DWJ
“Oh from out of nowhere he happened to land one day on the shore near my home. He told my father he had got thrown way off course by a storm and his ship had suffered damage. The main sail mast was broken cleanly in two.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0XRXCFFRmM
“No way, you’re the Healers who helped him to get home?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡnPas1U92YH
Balam places a hand to his chest and replies, “Yes, but I was a young man then, I wasn’t even immortal. Now I am feeling suddenly very old.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5pZCENIhK
Heiwa shakes his head and says, “Sorry. Wait you know where he is?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡsiHjfjYUal
Th Healer nods and replies, “Yes, he is living with the Grey Dragons Yuci and his father Yūhi.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxaR0cM9fK
Ake places a hand to his chest and offers, “I’ll go and fetch him?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1Qg1tVObd
“Thanks old friend,” replies the Dreamer.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡyEwgXLAWGK
The Dragon gives a nod then walks out of the nursery into the garden and takes off the islands which lie between Japan and Korea to return with Kioku.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnisfjF1tU
The emperor sees this Dreamer is completely different to the other one, he seems some what shy and speaks in a soft feminine voice.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡMkWCBY6xMi
“There is something hanging over him,” he says, reaching out with his hand towards the baby’s head.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡLlWhCT2cQI
“Can you help him great aunty? Heiwa asks, growing concerned when he sees him frown.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡX76gAlzgm2
Kioku nods, he smiles and says in his own language, “Raijin, it is good to see you. What do you make of this?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9n6LY5SvR
Heiwa watches a huge cat like beast come stepping out of column of the swirling mist, he is dressed in fine armer that is decorated with jewels, he keels down to take a closer look at the baby.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡahd7yQ1A2R
“Yes,” comes a deep voice, “I might be able to.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡjZZpgzLPP8
The ancient Dreamer places his hands together and says, “Please do your best.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡS0hf73dcVJ
The guardian nods, he then starts to chant, holding his hand out over the invents head and closes his eyes.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ460idy8e9a
The next thing the Dreamers see is something going pop and tiny sparkly glitter rains down to disappear before they reach the child’s forehead.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ta4TqEEgu
“There, it is broken. He should awaken.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡM8u4nB7BO2
Just as the guardian has said that the baby starts to cry, Asahi gently picks him up and says, “Thank you so much, mr?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡkS8lamUiA4
Kioku smiles and says, “You have him laughing now, for he is no mr, just Raijin and he says you’re welcome, he was glad to help. By the way he is hungry.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡtGyDLr4q6k
The emperor nods and hands his son to Mrs Okamoto who performs a light bow before she walks out of the room.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡUTspXP04rP
The guardian rises, he starts to look around making Kioku ask, “What is it?”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6LHf7SB1ac
“I was going to take a look around.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ESEhE5m4c
Heiwa walks over to him and says, “Let me show you the shrine as I would like to know who gave Asahi the peach.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡGY58o2Yp7p
The huge guardian lends down and replies, “Please lead the way.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡeebVtjN5lY
The young Dreamer gives him a nod and shows him the abandoned shrine in the garden.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrCa5UObgS
Raijin looks around to see the little fairy is standing on the roof of the shrine, he holds out his hand towards her and she begins to tell him everything.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡoWRt5gw4FE
The guardian laughs and says, “Please slow down, daughter. Take your time.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡuTSFPlZDrk
The little fairy takes a deep breath and begins again, this time in a much slower manner.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡCILeSR9H3p
Raijin opens the doors of the shrine, he leans partly inside to see it is completely empty. “What a shame,” he says, “This once belonged a forest guardian, she hoped that the emperor would start to believe in her again, but when she saw the shine remained the same she gave up on him... She feels terrible about what happened.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡArmsVsIsxn
Heiwa has been informing Asahi of what the guardian has been telling them and he says, “Please tell her, from tomorrow I will do this place up and make sure there are fresh flowers every day.”copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ61gYH6kGJL
“Raijin says, she is please to hear you say that,” replies Kioku, watching his guardian’s huge gun appear.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0luMAnEJ4I
“I must go,” says Raijin.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9F9w75ZPxw
“Thanks again for all your help,” replies the ancient Dreamer, watching him disappear into the other realm.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDytCfAWWj
They all make their way back to the palace where the emperor goes on to ask some maids to clean the shrine.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡIXEdJeAoYF
The gods decide to stay the night to make sure nothing else happens to the baby.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67kgErlDhT
The next day the maids get to work on the garden and the little shrine doing everything they can to make it look lovely, once they are done the ancient Dreamer places a beautiful stone on the table that sparkles like clear water and the emperor places a vase of flowers next to it.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9uxHY9Xy6T
Asahi thanks all the maids by giving them the rest of the day off and makes sure they get a duck to have for their evening meal.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡSPQw2ALDYJ
The women all thank him with deep bows.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5RDlw5H9m
Once everyone is back at the palace the gods decide to leave as there is no reason for them to stay.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡBjR81QiYpo
Asahi makes sure they each get a gift of the palace finest tea and some sweet biscuits.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡSheJOgjzTi
All the gods thank him and they walk out of the palace.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡjcobPKHUrR
Over the years which follow Asahi’s son continues to grow strong and he also keeps is promise to the forest guardian he places fresh flowers to fruit and honey within her shine.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡh3a8bcZtbo
The Dreamer Heiwa pays him a visit at least once a year to make sure he and the child are all right. The emperor is always pleased to see him and is happy for him to stay for as long as he likes.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡS3F6Mum63g
It carries on like this for years, the child grows into a young man who goes on to marry a princess.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡpntNzixgcZ
The last time Heiwa sees Asahi is when he is an old man holding his first grandchild, he tells him how thankful he is and hopes to move on into the next realm in peace.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7u2iDduCHF
The Dreamer stays by his side and by the following morning Asahi has past away with a smile on his face.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1zJHFvb2Cf
Heiwa looks up to see the emperor is standing along side the forest guardian who gave him the peach, she returns his youth to him and escorts him into the other realm.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡj1CMOc5lsi
The Dreamer helps the family to lay him to rest in the garden along side the shrine where even to this day a red flower that is found nowhere else in Japan grows there.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡlAMnSpAm2i
The end.copyright protection58ＰＥＮＡＮＡ23RLKxhWAT
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