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 protection179PENANA1CpsMuCai8
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 protection179PENANApZXVeK78Cb
The emperor stays as quiet as he can so not to startle it and listens to the beautiful song.copyright protection179PENANAdJsjKesXIX
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 protection179PENANAbENgkv9tev
“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 protection179PENANAqomfXW1rgY
Amazingly the little bird happily hops on to his index finger and tweets a few times.copyright protection179PENANAK0QMyOvdhs
“So sweet, yes you are,” says the emperor, listening to it sing once again.copyright protection179PENANAOa2Rds1Z78
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 protection179PENANAv5wBGuj1kY
The guard clears his throat and says, “My Lord, are you all right?”copyright protection179PENANAX0LAVEULha
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 protection179PENANAEN8kKbTuik
The guard’s eyes look down at the ground to see again nothing is there, this makes him ask, “What bird?”copyright protection179PENANAW1lMO94Uih
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 protection179PENANAswEJB9Ptu2
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 protection179PENANA6lXvWrdLzK
“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 protection179PENANAsNnFzIhY5H
“Yes, your grace,” replies the guard, performing a deep bow.copyright protection179PENANActElDU0S0O
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 protection179PENANAT5Qscuk7L1
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 protection179PENANA84NazkGPLe
Again he follows it to the abandoned shrine to see it perched on the roof.copyright protection179PENANAUK70PNotz8
“Hello again little one,” he says in a soft voice.copyright protection179PENANAmUmCHGV40Q
This time the little bird flies to land on the palm of his left hand.copyright protection179PENANA3vYdzGg14X
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 protection179PENANA5n73QrkC5T
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 protection179PENANAdPrOCCT0xg
“Are you wanting to show me something?” the emperor asks, walking up the steps of the shine.copyright protection179PENANARUyJLG8tz1
The little bird disappears through a gap in the doors and starts to tweet.copyright protection179PENANAdDxUpuxKfc
The emperor pushes them open to see all that lies within is a small stone table covered in leaves.copyright protection179PENANASld6AUZxKn
Then out of nowhere comes a strong wind making all the leaves swirl around up to the ceiling.copyright protection179PENANAHEA3TtGZRP
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 protection179PENANADZCQrZQ1Lp
The little bird lands on it, gives it a few pecks then flies to his hand and back again.copyright protection179PENANA4vYKLRvLpP
“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 protection179PENANAUrPeNOibol
The bird hops up and down on the peach as it tweets.copyright protection179PENANAt0oUQH4x9p
“I don’t think I should just take it,” says the emperor, turning to leave only to have the doors close on him.copyright protection179PENANAgjvcwgHXQq
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 protection179PENANA7OCZ8JqJ7w
“Did you do that?” the emperor asks, turning back to face it.copyright protection179PENANA10Ak4kDCuc
The little bird seems to shake as if to say no and looks in the direction of the window.copyright protection179PENANAZIQjFMY3my
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 protection179PENANAaT0UGeQwx8
“Hm? What are you trying to tell-” copyright protection179PENANAUZWGvl40wF
Then he hears someone whisper his name, “Asahi.”copyright protection179PENANAg7TTyK2MeL
“Hugh? Who’s there?”copyright protection179PENANA7bjPGbm9zU
“Asahi,” come the same softly spoken voice.copyright protection179PENANAIlJZbI0c5n
The bird hops down and starts to peck the front of the peach.copyright protection179PENANADZOyDjzg8H
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 protection179PENANAFxT3L30AIV
“Is there something in here?” he asks the bird, his eyes shining with curiosity.copyright protection179PENANAHnbSaJvfnA
The little bird gives him a happy tweet.copyright protection179PENANA7qdwYs70Ly
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 protection179PENANAssQE0h3Z73
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 protection179PENANAe9IJmpbDoB
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 protection179PENANA5EqBRdAnMS
The god asks them to tell him exactly what has been happening.copyright protection179PENANALRx0VwVWNP
The guard tells him about the abandoned shrine in the garden where he first heard him talking to something.copyright protection179PENANA4QYoHkxReD
“Show me,” comes a handsome voice that can melt women’s hearts and can even make men blush.copyright protection179PENANApTfxIDk2kq
The guard has to quickly compose himself and says, “Please follow me.”copyright protection179PENANAvy375eLbRm
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 protection179PENANAtT5czB5P2p
“I’m sorry... My lord, I do not know.”copyright protection179PENANAdf0Lonu2TC
“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 protection179PENANAe7tFvcu0kN
The shrine doors open and he takes a look inside.copyright protection179PENANAPmiaagl0B5
“Oh it’s empty... What’s that smell?”copyright protection179PENANARgIKCGENQ0
The guard also has a look and asks, “Smell my lord?”copyright protection179PENANAQaQLGD8XwC
The Dragon sniffs the air and replies, “Sweet, like blossom. But I do not see any. Now that is interesting.”copyright protection179PENANArgP7hvoWOx
“I... I cannot smell anything.”copyright protection179PENANAvpZR75zTT7
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 protection179PENANAIOhOSLob5o
The guard performs a deep bow and replies, “Endo Yuuto.”copyright protection179PENANASnf9Ep4U53
“It is nice to meet you. And there is nothing to worry about for this is a good place.”copyright protection179PENANAvge6JFzROy
The guard looks at him all shocked and gasps, “Really?!”copyright protection179PENANAVLUUGNiVyZ
Ake smiles and replies, “Trust me. Now let’s go and see Asahi.”copyright protection179PENANATQSOVE4LSm
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 protection179PENANACUzziZR8HK
“What have you got?”copyright protection179PENANAipRsi6h92A
Asahi quickly looks up with a shocked squeak and gasps, “My lord!”copyright protection179PENANAQfl7DVS7qI
“Sorry dear boy,” says the Dragon, patting him on the arm.copyright protection179PENANA29KcObh3qC
“It’s all right. Let me guess everyone thinks I have gone mad?”copyright protection179PENANA49dcnhoAUx
The god nods and the emperor continues, “You see I found this peach.”copyright protection179PENANArPAYLeIpyg
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 protection179PENANADOnO4toMGX
Asahi goes on to tell him all about the little bird leading him to the shrine and the peach appeared.copyright protection179PENANA1XHOfv5Hni
“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 protection179PENANAz9DVGwil60
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 protection179PENANAbSF6V5s6lz
“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 protection179PENANA6uQkowRwRg
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 protection179PENANAmeZbyvq0Iu
The bird does a few tweets whilst the god gives it a stroke.copyright protection179PENANAiPhUYwZmhx
“I would very much like to know what is going on. Do you know of anyone who can help us?”copyright protection179PENANAWLrCf4h2a3
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 protection179PENANA7kMZJWY4LR
Asahi gives him a sharp nod and watches the huge god rise.copyright protection179PENANAGikI2N97Zr
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 protection179PENANAvPIuZzZsLj
“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 protection179PENANApwZCv08UsG
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 protection179PENANAug1RVKW2gm
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 protection179PENANALBuncBscEl
“Heiwa, just the man I need,” he says, dropping down on one knee.copyright protection179PENANAeiAKQQ0h4i
The young man laughs, he places a hand to his chest and asks, “You need me? What for?”copyright protection179PENANAhSlINFolYR
The Dragon goes on to tell him everything which had been happening at the palace watching his friend frown and mutters, “Yellow bird?”copyright protection179PENANARnbwE6xGXS
“Yes, a tiny yellow bird which only Asahi and I can see. Do you have any idea what it could be?”copyright protection179PENANALSlS0P2O3S
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 protection179PENANAnzDAuEXxoD
Ake bows his head and replies, “I apologise.”copyright protection179PENANA5wbHzV1RWF
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 protection179PENANAYZbKxZnlEx
“Thank you Heiwa.”copyright protection179PENANANEZsv1r6bw
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 protection179PENANAp7odUKPNgz
The young man soon returns holding a small bag and says, “Right, I’ve got what I need, let’s go.”copyright protection179PENANA2rLb2EjNXQ
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 protection179PENANAoJDnBBFwVk
The emperor is walking around the garden when he sees the huge Dragon come into land and appears to carrying a child.copyright protection179PENANA4JwGSQwfpX
“Asahi, please allow me to introduce you to my good friend Heiwa,” he says as he gently puts him down.copyright protection179PENANA23jebD0RyQ
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 protection179PENANAK3W8689m5i
Heiwa giggles and replies, “Well spotted. Hopefully I will be able to tell you more about your peach.”copyright protection179PENANAmlwxr0V5dk
“Yes. Please follow me,” says Asahi, escorting them inside.copyright protection179PENANAOTmaeD3lK5
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 protection179PENANAPZAoGfG6zJ
The emperor looks to the Dragon and asks in a whisper, “What’s he saying?”copyright protection179PENANAellZuOxULh
“I have never seen this before. Can you tell if it came from the other realm?”copyright protection179PENANAo77wGvtN3n
Heiwa nods and replies, “Yes, it is from the other realm as it is glowing.”copyright protection179PENANAQfTv381aHv
This makes Asahi’s eyes open wide and he mutters, “Glowing? It’s not glowing.”copyright protection179PENANAegKSM7c2rn
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 protection179PENANAYo8u45Y1TW
“Heiwa, can see beyond a Dragon’s capability, the outer pupils allow him to see into the other realm.”copyright protection179PENANApQ9iOWML8s
The Dreamer taps his friend’s arm and says, “Stop that, you’re putting him on edge.”copyright protection179PENANAKb5EcrZPWM
Ake places a hand over his mouth and emits a soft, “Oops.”copyright protection179PENANAQkGLE4qLZ1
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 protection179PENANARMO57bN2Os
The emperor snaps his right fingers and replies, “The bird, will that be able to tell you?”copyright protection179PENANAZwu2J0d1aq
“Yes, it might... Where is it?” asks the Dreamer, looking around.copyright protection179PENANAU9WcXRotns
“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 protection179PENANAGLZjPz3tsQ
Heiwa’s eyes open wide and he says with a hint of shock, “Xiānnǚ.”copyright protection179PENANAN5Ojwk4RHO
Ake watches the bird land on his friend’s hand and asks, “It’s a fairy?”copyright protection179PENANANPRAEbV3ai
“Yes, she is a forest spirit. Mala insa-ca unta ne?”copyright protection179PENANAbjX4547Ajn
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 protection179PENANAVZSqgqtXm0
The Dreamer frowns and repeats, “Kunta?”copyright protection179PENANAx3TvYO9UPg
The fairy nods, she then flies over to the peach and says, “This is a gift to make him happy.”copyright protection179PENANAXKNzNVKsjK
“Ki sa? Mi sa unla inkana ki sa?”copyright protection179PENANAAgcy3bszRn
The fairy shakes her head and places her right index finger to her lips.”copyright protection179PENANAUzUibWAvoI
“Oh su ma li,” replies Heiwa, raising his eyebrows.copyright protection179PENANAkwRWh30OKC
Ake has been translating for the emperor who says, “It’s a secret gift from who?”copyright protection179PENANA4RGraJT87f
“Why the Forest Spirits of course, because of your kunta.”copyright protection179PENANAmHkXpmh9oh
“Misfortune,” whispers the Dragon.copyright protection179PENANAxwjyU4UpaQ
“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 protection179PENANAMeNMAqbTD9
Asahi looks to the Dragon who says, “He is asking is it human?”copyright protection179PENANAhNla2hoSya
All the fairy does is giggle and shake her head.copyright protection179PENANA82SUgK7Jse
“Ah she is not going to tell me, we are just going to have to wait and see. Mira talin sa omsi?”copyright protection179PENANA3XhtGN3FhP
“The next full moon.”copyright protection179PENANAnupkgCLRVV
“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 protection179PENANAcpnpmeA5x7
The emperor places his hands together and asks, “Please can you stay?”copyright protection179PENANA6Hc6Snc49N
The Dreamer nods and replies, “Yes, as I am just as curious as you to see what’s inside.”copyright protection179PENANALg8zT6qqRd
“Same here,” says Ake, patting his friend’s shoulder.copyright protection179PENANAHWFys9OL5l
“Heiwa, please can you ask the fairy why she keeps disappearing?”copyright protection179PENANAY6baZYbVF4
“Of course, cata ima slaki oma tena?”copyright protection179PENANAxPlyOygn8P
The fairy goes all shy and she quickly hides behind the peach.copyright protection179PENANAM66Zoy6U9x
“La ki ma li, insa un ta ne,” says the Dreamer, placing a hand to his chest. “Ne sa mena clake.”copyright protection179PENANA6iNllInlMV
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 protection179PENANAHWokovs78X
“La ki ma una sa. Pla ke?’copyright protection179PENANACe4i7Cw7y1
The fairy flies down to Heiwa’s hand and gives him a happy nod.copyright protection179PENANAh8jLXUt5vJ
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 protection179PENANAKOQKfVmtob
“Kika ne ba,” he says, holding it out towards her.copyright protection179PENANAOSMUbU7189
“All for me?!” the fairy gasps.copyright protection179PENANACgjz8JCtcc
Heiwa nods and replies, “Mi, taka ne.”copyright protection179PENANASJlM2LuiNJ
“Thank you.”copyright protection179PENANA1qdCEe3a6B
“Ola kamali.”copyright protection179PENANAkp9zRyxuoK
The emperor is shocked, he places a hand to his chest and says, “I feel terrible... I never offered her anything.”copyright protection179PENANAl7jOt8R5Lm
“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 protection179PENANAJjG7YJzh7L
“I wish I had your eyes,” says Asahi, quickly placing his hand over his mouth, “Can’t believe I just said that.”copyright protection179PENANA34cHlKyQS5
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 protection179PENANAAbSuMvEzxc
“I understand,” says the emperor looking over to the door as it opens, “Lunch. Please join me.”copyright protection179PENANAtrTsYXI6Bz
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 protection179PENANAA9jCrBEGHt
Asahi also makes a place for the fairy, he gives her some rice and a piece of Asian pear.copyright protection179PENANACZ0MA5Kxhi
“She says thank you.”copyright protection179PENANAmEBJYmG1NE
“How do you say you’re welcome again?”copyright protection179PENANAIuDgCX5vHG
“Ola kamali.”copyright protection179PENANAjfFZneGkPW
The emperor has ago but it comes out as, “Ola kema li.”copyright protection179PENANAZEvtfNzrId
Heiwa laughs and says, “No, no. Ola ka ma li.”copyright protection179PENANAYfAXpvx0UR
“Oh sorry, kama li.”copyright protection179PENANAQ439LlXR0I
The gods give him a clap and the Dreamer says, “That’s it.”copyright protection179PENANAD7G6LUxb6P
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 protection179PENANAH5znZsAqoq
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 protection179PENANAXZDiFd2jsn
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 protection179PENANA3v0FJtXnIf
The room is filled with a bright white light making them all use their hands to shield their eyes.copyright protection179PENANAEto9JUDcCd
When the light fades they see in place of the peach is a small floating vile.copyright protection179PENANANt0xVpZRzW
“He is to drink it and he will have a happy long life,” says the fairy, pushing it over to the emperor.copyright protection179PENANA0FgTDf2ts1
When Heiwa informs Asahi, he stands up in shock and asks, “What’s it going to do to me?”copyright protection179PENANAvQIVSwCmbu
“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 protection179PENANAoLoIOZsbHi
“It’s not going to make me like a god?”copyright protection179PENANAnqrzVeDcV1
Ake and Heiwa shake their heads.copyright protection179PENANA4d9KqlwPP7
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 protection179PENANAKmdwtpRzyr
He takes a deep breath and ask, “How will I know it is working?”copyright protection179PENANA1BR4sfq2Xt
“She says, you will know,” replies Heiwa, watching the fairy start to disappear.copyright protection179PENANAIUre72WviT
Then the bird and vile vanish.copyright protection179PENANAS2EiInaZmE
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 protection179PENANAHgMTBv4Flz
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 protection179PENANAYjv7ABjltu
In the following spring they are married and are soon blessed with a son. This is when the Dreamer pays him a visit.copyright protection179PENANAXyojX8DjZ3
The moment Heiwa sees him he asks, “Are you happy?”copyright protection179PENANAdwuqMfaJ6q
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 protection179PENANAKhnGaVZckk
The Dreamer follows him through to the sitting room where he sees a beautiful lady is watching over a baby.copyright protection179PENANA3L9EhLZXb2
“Sana, please allow me to introduce you to Heiwa.”copyright protection179PENANAv14R3U6SHg
The moment the empress looks up the Dreamer gasps, “You!” quickly placing himself in front front of the emperor.copyright protection179PENANAjoZWbwhIIH
“What’s wrong?” Asahi asks his voice full of panic.copyright protection179PENANAtOyO5EzYo4
The woman rises and says, “So we meet again.”copyright protection179PENANAUybiP1pVWu
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 protection179PENANA9gvkvxeJva
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 protection179PENANAj3yLJTvDsu
“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 protection179PENANAFrs2UTZjPP
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 protection179PENANA8xmGVunNlz
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 protection179PENANA2Uv9Cr1pjd
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 protection179PENANAW9vMBAAW98
“No what have I done?” Asahi shouts, dropping to his knees bedside his sleeping son.copyright protection179PENANARZvCdRdEfR
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 protection179PENANAL9KHAjj8BX
The woman laughs she seems to float towards them, her slender left hand points at him and she replies, “You will never understand.”copyright protection179PENANAxiKY13P9tD
Heiwa folds his arms and says, “Try me.”copyright protection179PENANAHg1NxVgX4K
“All I want is also be happy. I won’t, I swear do anything to him... I love him.”copyright protection179PENANASqrE1DTMYz
“Love?! Ha you’re incapable of love.”copyright protection179PENANAO74g5DTWxn
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 protection179PENANAqWXePWntCM
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 protection179PENANAIh1V2di0pp
Asahi’s hands turn to fists he grows angry and shouts, “Get out! Leave me you witch!”copyright protection179PENANAlMqINWWCyY
“Now look what you have done. He is afraid of me,” says Hōzuki, clutching her hands to her chest.copyright protection179PENANAO4em29rKVI
“Ha good, it is about time a man stood up to you and told you get out.”copyright protection179PENANASWk29rJqLe
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 protection179PENANAQ9e34npxbd
Heiwa’s eyebrows rise, he smiles and says, “In-sa-le minta ga-sa.”copyright protection179PENANAl4oCRNJv9u
Then there is a flash of bright light and the woman is gone.copyright protection179PENANAJCEP0CJjS7
The Dreamer drops the smouldering stone and says, “Ha didn’t see that coming,” then he collapses.copyright protection179PENANADuXk2SYgkU
“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 protection179PENANAuOnTcqHB0F
This brings his servants in to the room to see he is holding the Dreamer within his arms and the empress is gone.copyright protection179PENANADVnmMUwQNk
“I said call a Dragon. Now!” Asahi shouts.copyright protection179PENANAEOo9I2nWVT
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 protection179PENANAEvF1ZCDhZN
The emperor comes running over to him saying, “Ake, thank goodness it is you. It’s Heiwa, something is wrong with him.”copyright protection179PENANAKtWQCKgeQp
They both head inside where Asahi goes on to tell him everything which has happened.copyright protection179PENANALnIXcQfYxa
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 protection179PENANAeDMn1ZIQWi
“Is there anything I can do?”copyright protection179PENANAv18cKxw8XD
“Yes, check on your son.”copyright protection179PENANAZDgmBPZ4je
Asahi nods, he trots over to him, picks him up and says, “He seems fine.”copyright protection179PENANAsSP5K7bLaF
Ake nods and replies, “Heiwa, will know, if there is anything wrong with him.”copyright protection179PENANAaN3S31KIk3
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 protection179PENANASXZuDvdWLh
Even so Asahi keeps his eyes on either his son or Ake.copyright protection179PENANARnvmZi9XbQ
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 protection179PENANA8BMzc1WMpI
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 protection179PENANAFaSUOFC22C
“Don’t you think you should let one of us do that?”copyright protection179PENANASdMzdoNONt
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 protection179PENANAkK7fDLa7Hx
The maids both giggle.copyright protection179PENANA7vOwOpVsQY
The Dragon goes on to take another cloth wets it and asks, “Is that the stone he used?”copyright protection179PENANA9HZyFXVo8I
“Yes. My goodness it is still smouldering,” says the emperor.copyright protection179PENANAfhF1bO1F4k
“Here throw this over it,” says Ake, handing him the wet cloth.copyright protection179PENANAOmnY6uP0Sb
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 protection179PENANArJf4KSRnpM
“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 protection179PENANAuQMA9p6TF1
The emperor looks at the hissing cloth and asks, “Where do they come from?”copyright protection179PENANAO0ndSfriuB
Ake laughs and replies, “Don’t ask me as that is part of the Dreamer world us Dragons know nothing about.”copyright protection179PENANAFlIwJld2sg
“I see, they seem to have a lot of secrets.”copyright protection179PENANAukU5IQeXP9
“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 protection179PENANAhFyE8ABis1
Asahi sees the Dreamer’s eyes are beginning to open, he smiles and says, “You’re right old friend.”copyright protection179PENANAbdSbpRJsew
The Dragon gently pats the side of Heiwa’s face and asks, “How do you feel?”copyright protection179PENANAlXruJ9J1Oc
The Dreamer coughs and replies, “I’ve been better.”copyright protection179PENANAUqbjLDn7mO
Ake helps him to sit up, then Heiwa quickly gets to his feet and runs off outside.copyright protection179PENANAzzwpPHePG6
“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 protection179PENANAQOWlVi4haX
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 protection179PENANA3sYB92Xpjt
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 protection179PENANAebreB8N6uR
“Hopefully nothing. I just need to see his eyes.”copyright protection179PENANAbOEC3jpv8B
The emperor comes trotting over to them and says, “He is waking up.”copyright protection179PENANACiTKLcEFqW
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 protection179PENANA5ytsFaziyf
“So that means nothing is going to happen to him?”copyright protection179PENANAFV5FaDW9rW
The Dreamer shakes his head and replies, “I hope not.”copyright protection179PENANA4R6Pl9Op3p
The baby starts to cry and Heiwa says, “He is hungry, here I’ll feed him whilst you find a woman who can.”copyright protection179PENANAPKUbRRkMZE
Asahi looks down at the gods full round chest and whispers, “Are you sure a mortal baby can have your milk?”copyright protection179PENANAJ9eNzNcFbK
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 protection179PENANATdKaRq15Qs
“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 protection179PENANAWZkWqunTxe
Heiwa offers his breast to the baby and he immediately takes to it.copyright protection179PENANA7YEScdvM6o
“Hungry boy,” says Ake, stroking the back of the baby’s head.copyright protection179PENANAgTZ9Hw6e75
The Dreamer nods and replies, “He sure is. Let’s head inside.”copyright protection179PENANAOrWyZ9ExXp
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 protection179PENANAbtOuOkim3D
“No don’t touch that,” says Heiwa, making her flinch. “Sorry, it’s just that they are unpredictable. Let me.”copyright protection179PENANA0YSTI101TN
They watch the Dreamer crouch down, he gives the stone a tap before he picks it up and holds it into the light.copyright protection179PENANAqY0bQaDjjo
Ake leans down and asks, “Is she in there?”copyright protection179PENANAmKSAO4hv3w
“Yes, and you can stay there for all eternity,” replies Heiwa as he places the stone inside his cloth bag.copyright protection179PENANATPzOl07l1q
The maids help him take a seat on one of the floor cushion and another pours them each a cup of tea.copyright protection179PENANA7wB8zS7UU0
The baby stops feeding, Heiwa sits him upon his knee and starts to wind him until he releases a little burp.copyright protection179PENANAaz5b7D8GYP
“Pardon you,” he says, wiping the brought up milk from his little chin. “Ooh dear a bit rich for your little tummy, hey?”copyright protection179PENANAKxmMYDYPbU
The baby starts to hiccup.copyright protection179PENANA3bRLFiBrWO
Ake strokes the baby’s face and says, “The poor little man, what have you done to him?”copyright protection179PENANAC0zh1wZBVa
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 protection179PENANAZ5uDSSF5xM
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 protection179PENANAqxtSCeRpBr
“It’s all right,” says Heiwa, holding him to his chest.copyright protection179PENANAOtVahug9SI
The baby soon calms down and his hiccups have stopped.copyright protection179PENANAJpLFox2pPL
“What was that?” Ake asks, watching the baby smile.copyright protection179PENANADdC9ebF0uw
“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 protection179PENANAK6eElz6ylh
“I’ll have to remember that,” says the Dragon frown.copyright protection179PENANAvOjmx1dp8c
“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 protection179PENANAk98RmxwZ4W
“This is Mrs Okamoto, my cook’s wife, she has agreed to help feed my son.”copyright protection179PENANATwEOkEZexk
The lady kneels down in front of the gods and says, “My lords.”copyright protection179PENANAvh57VPfPdK
Heiwa laughs as he repeats, “Lord?” he shakes his head and continues, “No, no I am merely a Dreamer. Please call me Heiwa.”copyright protection179PENANARm7Mc23B1g
The lady bows and says, “I’ll take him off your hands.”copyright protection179PENANAjK6Zr9IA1R
“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 protection179PENANAPugdPICtVf
“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 protection179PENANALECm9T17xF
“Good idea and are you sure about this?” Ake asks.copyright protection179PENANAvdnOuHEUfV
The woman frowns and replies, “Quite sure.”copyright protection179PENANAGipKIUNH30
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 protection179PENANAyBxhWBnv4r
Mrs Okamoto starts to laugh, she nods and replies, “Yes, plenty.”copyright protection179PENANAahdIFJAJQ2
The Dragon smiles and says, “That’s good to hear.”copyright protection179PENANAlEky2vEjwh
“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 protection179PENANAvTbFhDpumB
The lady looks at him all surprised and asks, “Yes. How did you know that?”copyright protection179PENANAiahsqQplsm
“Ah secret, secret,” sings Heiwa and says, “My children are at home with my brothers, my youngest are ten.”copyright protection179PENANA1xpVoKOHQm
“How many do you have?”copyright protection179PENANA5G2sGFuCtV
“Six, but I have only been pregnant three times.”copyright protection179PENANAcaALx8irZE
Mrs Okamoto gasps, “All of them twins!”copyright protection179PENANAxwpaHwHlSh
The Dreamer nods and replies, “Quite common in my family. I myself am a twin.”copyright protection179PENANAEn2j93yRPk
“My goodness. I don’t think I could cope with twins,” says Mrs Okamoto, with a slight shake of her head.copyright protection179PENANAur2tJpAuJr
“Oh it is easy,” says Ake, watching his friend look right him.copyright protection179PENANAN45rg9vNTa
“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 protection179PENANAMMW00WXONS
The lady laughs and says, “That’s you told.”copyright protection179PENANAx4GNh5yxIE
“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 protection179PENANAoKyTcKt6Cc
The Dreamer shakes his and replies with a laugh, “That’s true.”copyright protection179PENANAGohB5RfTww
Mrs Okamoto looks at them all shocked and mutters, “Fire?”copyright protection179PENANASDmh9h5dD1
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 protection179PENANALXtEn3g3A1
Ake laughs and says, “That’s Dragons for you when they have no control over the gland in their mouths.”copyright protection179PENANAFtV9Gix19S
The Dreamer nods and smiles in agreement.copyright protection179PENANAlbUD7xk8X1
“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 protection179PENANA9GKCp9bfkn
“A month old is when the gland forms inside the mouth,” replies the Dragon, raising his scaled eyebrows.copyright protection179PENANAqh5cO5itW5
Both the mortals are shocked and they both say, “So young.”copyright protection179PENANAU8v5cq7zcZ
The gods both nod and Heiwa quickly places his hand over his mouth to hide his yawn.copyright protection179PENANASLWqxNV4W5
“You need to rest,” says Ake, patting his friend’s arm.copyright protection179PENANACyDkeOQjoG
“Not until I have gotten rid of that stone.”copyright protection179PENANAEQA3ukGNpK
“I’ll take you.”copyright protection179PENANAfyUp3GopNo
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 protection179PENANAqwgRxNa2G6
Asahi nods and replies, “Yes, that will be fine.”copyright protection179PENANAaeyuYYeq3y
“All right, see you in a month,” replies Heiwa, with a wave of his left hand.copyright protection179PENANAlRFXTjOCkq
“Any problems, just send up a flare.”copyright protection179PENANAUTFN5t23FU
“Will do Ake. Thank you both for all your help,” replies the emperor, performing a deep bow.copyright protection179PENANANzKBxZWdRi
The gods head out into the garden where the Dragon goes on to pick his friend up and then takes off.copyright protection179PENANAtdoXvGgj3f
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 protection179PENANAWfkh4lgEvD
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 protection179PENANA0vcKjjkR0n
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 protection179PENANAeQ9cDWSDX0
Asahi places his hands together and asks, “Can you both get him out of it?”copyright protection179PENANALFt73zTv7X
The gods shake their heads and the Dreamer replies, “We need an ancient, one who has a guardian.”copyright protection179PENANAM1yZoSG7GI
“I know just the man,” replies the Healer, “Kioku.”copyright protection179PENANAn4SRTUBg9m
Heiwa looks at him all amazed and asks, “How an earth do you know him?”copyright protection179PENANA8TEtdkpXht
“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 protection179PENANA68ws4dZV3M
“No way, you’re the Healers who helped him to get home?”copyright protection179PENANAZR3SChVFyS
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 protection179PENANAzDsE1KChPe
Heiwa shakes his head and says, “Sorry. Wait you know where he is?”copyright protection179PENANAfycFBrbaJV
Th Healer nods and replies, “Yes, he is living with the Grey Dragons Yuci and his father Yūhi.”copyright protection179PENANAgV9EEuuGFG
Ake places a hand to his chest and offers, “I’ll go and fetch him?”copyright protection179PENANAJu1EWIvaEG
“Thanks old friend,” replies the Dreamer.copyright protection179PENANAIifCU3UrPq
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 protection179PENANAbSCNRditwq
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 protection179PENANAOqXOJB3zbN
“There is something hanging over him,” he says, reaching out with his hand towards the baby’s head.copyright protection179PENANAQ0NtEmRfMs
“Can you help him great aunty? Heiwa asks, growing concerned when he sees him frown.copyright protection179PENANAbvUzptAFn6
Kioku nods, he smiles and says in his own language, “Raijin, it is good to see you. What do you make of this?”copyright protection179PENANA9gzYN2jRXh
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 protection179PENANA4Xv6q2gmMf
“Yes,” comes a deep voice, “I might be able to.”copyright protection179PENANA6pRjGM0S5k
The ancient Dreamer places his hands together and says, “Please do your best.”copyright protection179PENANA3HumyTAC1w
The guardian nods, he then starts to chant, holding his hand out over the invents head and closes his eyes.copyright protection179PENANAe20pgXAYn0
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 protection179PENANA180SspuHVF
“There, it is broken. He should awaken.”copyright protection179PENANAXh52tbekV4
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 protection179PENANADRMeX6zhTB
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 protection179PENANAoec5UjzSZT
The emperor nods and hands his son to Mrs Okamoto who performs a light bow before she walks out of the room.copyright protection179PENANATLtkfYpPNZ
The guardian rises, he starts to look around making Kioku ask, “What is it?”copyright protection179PENANAPjLk9QVnpg
“I was going to take a look around.”copyright protection179PENANA5Vj6eIfmEY
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 protection179PENANAQoVVOYCyB4
The huge guardian lends down and replies, “Please lead the way.”copyright protection179PENANANhxzVoN34C
The young Dreamer gives him a nod and shows him the abandoned shrine in the garden.copyright protection179PENANAUh9ZOm7mkh
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 protection179PENANAAjyYAyrWzF
The guardian laughs and says, “Please slow down, daughter. Take your time.”copyright protection179PENANA11VbbCoF5D
The little fairy takes a deep breath and begins again, this time in a much slower manner.copyright protection179PENANAZUHYGtncp7
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 protection179PENANApyByFkKdez
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 protection179PENANA3fMut3q66j
“Raijin says, she is please to hear you say that,” replies Kioku, watching his guardian’s huge gun appear.copyright protection179PENANAoclCaoM8km
“I must go,” says Raijin.copyright protection179PENANA3MuThZF2eF
“Thanks again for all your help,” replies the ancient Dreamer, watching him disappear into the other realm.copyright protection179PENANAig1WnB6q7o
They all make their way back to the palace where the emperor goes on to ask some maids to clean the shrine.copyright protection179PENANA9hIh10kVP4
The gods decide to stay the night to make sure nothing else happens to the baby.copyright protection179PENANAXjmJLXTKkB
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 protection179PENANACZvJnfY15U
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 protection179PENANAWJ1X3TcrIW
The women all thank him with deep bows.copyright protection179PENANAVIvZDHWtW8
Once everyone is back at the palace the gods decide to leave as there is no reason for them to stay.copyright protection179PENANAOXLMlJVrfq
Asahi makes sure they each get a gift of the palace finest tea and some sweet biscuits.copyright protection179PENANAkDizltOoLP
All the gods thank him and they walk out of the palace.copyright protection179PENANAjMhq51eLnF
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 protection179PENANAlK5p0mmG0o
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 protection179PENANAqbWSmHRFta
It carries on like this for years, the child grows into a young man who goes on to marry a princess.copyright protection179PENANAVFUm49YfPo
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 protection179PENANAGLpUAJTsEN
The Dreamer stays by his side and by the following morning Asahi has past away with a smile on his face.copyright protection179PENANAWDmVPV1zHh
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 protection179PENANAacqqQF3Unk
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 protection179PENANAaxWTTa61AK
The end.copyright protection179PENANAeP9XrbX8jM
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