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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHrz6xrQ5l
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡRwSC0h7QoN
The emperor stays as quiet as he can so not to startle it and listens to the beautiful song.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEvSPPJ3anR
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTyCtF9Vve
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnL9ZMr7DP
Amazingly the little bird happily hops on to his index finger and tweets a few times.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡVhlN6axalU
“So sweet, yes you are,” says the emperor, listening to it sing once again.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1wOA8ighdL
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡwu8hE835fG
The guard clears his throat and says, “My Lord, are you all right?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡUaYgX5qufM
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡphidRrw7JJ
The guard’s eyes look down at the ground to see again nothing is there, this makes him ask, “What bird?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡTfe2wSaAXq
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSAf8ykz3z
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡmsREGJ6cQP
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡWK4aMB2Xb0
“Yes, your grace,” replies the guard, performing a deep bow.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡnsSYH1x1AA
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡBW2sBJbIV2
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡxRNC2Ad4xo
Again he follows it to the abandoned shrine to see it perched on the roof.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4VRXUyYrAz
“Hello again little one,” he says in a soft voice.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bv4E7NQPI
This time the little bird flies to land on the palm of his left hand.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡSnAGZCgcHN
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡBMJtJD1I5C
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡh6NNarUYhK
“Are you wanting to show me something?” the emperor asks, walking up the steps of the shine.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡHa7iQ7U6kC
The little bird disappears through a gap in the doors and starts to tweet.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWoEp7irQn
The emperor pushes them open to see all that lies within is a small stone table covered in leaves.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ37tRUEjPDA
Then out of nowhere comes a strong wind making all the leaves swirl around up to the ceiling.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡAkLICCPxJa
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9E6xivFBXw
The little bird lands on it, gives it a few pecks then flies to his hand and back again.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0DsSy6bnK
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡMY4xGHaveT
The bird hops up and down on the peach as it tweets.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡFoyMWRiCsf
“I don’t think I should just take it,” says the emperor, turning to leave only to have the doors close on him.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8qgLS8jZjH
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ5FODmvOSK
“Did you do that?” the emperor asks, turning back to face it.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡHy8gk47CGz
The little bird seems to shake as if to say no and looks in the direction of the window.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡSO09AThUTB
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCHhrlDX9v
“Hm? What are you trying to tell-” copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡHR3Q7oUf0B
Then he hears someone whisper his name, “Asahi.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTqP20IkVB
“Hugh? Who’s there?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡWxeEOFZsC9
“Asahi,” come the same softly spoken voice.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡYk12a9q5or
The bird hops down and starts to peck the front of the peach.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡGdl63n7LI3
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡnEACiohiRU
“Is there something in here?” he asks the bird, his eyes shining with curiosity.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQfuSpDju2
The little bird gives him a happy tweet.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbg5ijtq5b
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡtsQ349smsj
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡhU9wo2W2lr
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45CkbUEFkJ
The god asks them to tell him exactly what has been happening.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNcGRhPjEh
The guard tells him about the abandoned shrine in the garden where he first heard him talking to something.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡCWcMtBOpDa
“Show me,” comes a handsome voice that can melt women’s hearts and can even make men blush.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡQIgs3rnI6I
The guard has to quickly compose himself and says, “Please follow me.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡrXvEEmVuGA
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡMjwY5ZAUoe
“I’m sorry... My lord, I do not know.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4fWlI0N6IU
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaRkOwHK0n
The shrine doors open and he takes a look inside.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡkMGRLMQmHf
“Oh it’s empty... What’s that smell?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMvx7dxUjg
The guard also has a look and asks, “Smell my lord?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡO8qGsfc90d
The Dragon sniffs the air and replies, “Sweet, like blossom. But I do not see any. Now that is interesting.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡxkZdcL027H
“I... I cannot smell anything.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡiItNfA1Nvl
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jtv0VKc5K
The guard performs a deep bow and replies, “Endo Yuuto.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡpC5pQhbQkj
“It is nice to meet you. And there is nothing to worry about for this is a good place.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡyC21qhCr57
The guard looks at him all shocked and gasps, “Really?!”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9rgErcpEi
Ake smiles and replies, “Trust me. Now let’s go and see Asahi.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡa4VfuLxFCR
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZau1cVjOno
“What have you got?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡVaynrdODCt
Asahi quickly looks up with a shocked squeak and gasps, “My lord!”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMxQ21CzHf
“Sorry dear boy,” says the Dragon, patting him on the arm.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡrGpWIBR1qe
“It’s all right. Let me guess everyone thinks I have gone mad?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡplpYJQbyuN
The god nods and the emperor continues, “You see I found this peach.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1pzzgCATbi
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8CYyzGaqHA
Asahi goes on to tell him all about the little bird leading him to the shrine and the peach appeared.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7W55FVgdp
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ePEN6goZr
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡG84FHDmR44
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡrKboPh3Kyg
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡaCvZgj6xI6
The bird does a few tweets whilst the god gives it a stroke.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZpe34WHqNM
“I would very much like to know what is going on. Do you know of anyone who can help us?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡvfwGDmYH7w
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡYh9uhpNnXw
Asahi gives him a sharp nod and watches the huge god rise.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡuWVJZ0FHrt
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡuWI1DmnB3u
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ71Mgv4GjsD
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWALFzMkhd
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLawMNTaoW
“Heiwa, just the man I need,” he says, dropping down on one knee.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEwYrNuvuOX
The young man laughs, he places a hand to his chest and asks, “You need me? What for?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8EUIqzicUz
The Dragon goes on to tell him everything which had been happening at the palace watching his friend frown and mutters, “Yellow bird?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡqIlAe8n8iM
“Yes, a tiny yellow bird which only Asahi and I can see. Do you have any idea what it could be?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Xi3o6yUAn
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡSI1MqrmIEg
Ake bows his head and replies, “I apologise.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5ZDFeL3m4
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡQr18vpf3kP
“Thank you Heiwa.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcxsZYUlGz
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡCZEBCkPonb
The young man soon returns holding a small bag and says, “Right, I’ve got what I need, let’s go.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡsdCtm7TBbe
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡrCqZ5pX0LE
The emperor is walking around the garden when he sees the huge Dragon come into land and appears to carrying a child.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡznDdYgxNEV
“Asahi, please allow me to introduce you to my good friend Heiwa,” he says as he gently puts him down.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡY79BBvJu7V
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡIyx9xDzvDk
Heiwa giggles and replies, “Well spotted. Hopefully I will be able to tell you more about your peach.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9cHMqF2YsH
“Yes. Please follow me,” says Asahi, escorting them inside.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡTrO22pyLUG
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡGDeeMMRlhv
The emperor looks to the Dragon and asks in a whisper, “What’s he saying?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqHnd82g6v
“I have never seen this before. Can you tell if it came from the other realm?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡX0WM3YbCK6
Heiwa nods and replies, “Yes, it is from the other realm as it is glowing.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqJwEvjwRA
This makes Asahi’s eyes open wide and he mutters, “Glowing? It’s not glowing.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1x1JVeRXvY
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡtsZpe2oqE8
“Heiwa, can see beyond a Dragon’s capability, the outer pupils allow him to see into the other realm.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXzgteMMKD
The Dreamer taps his friend’s arm and says, “Stop that, you’re putting him on edge.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡnMbow6Dn48
Ake places a hand over his mouth and emits a soft, “Oops.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxBlXQomg2
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡvN043tjPg3
The emperor snaps his right fingers and replies, “The bird, will that be able to tell you?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡtEQF3mMGKQ
“Yes, it might... Where is it?” asks the Dreamer, looking around.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡP6oqsmgQIx
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡTdkTionBdE
Heiwa’s eyes open wide and he says with a hint of shock, “Xiānnǚ.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHiwmlS82D
Ake watches the bird land on his friend’s hand and asks, “It’s a fairy?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRKohcKx2t
“Yes, she is a forest spirit. Mala insa-ca unta ne?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4WHpPZNdB1
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡRgJ9N5vGex
The Dreamer frowns and repeats, “Kunta?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡjdo3BFgmdj
The fairy nods, she then flies over to the peach and says, “This is a gift to make him happy.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡPifwI5wvi7
“Ki sa? Mi sa unla inkana ki sa?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡx9ogjbmORB
The fairy shakes her head and places her right index finger to her lips.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡlbPKerpuND
“Oh su ma li,” replies Heiwa, raising his eyebrows.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡODW39E8Far
Ake has been translating for the emperor who says, “It’s a secret gift from who?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡNHAbYTnlIe
“Why the Forest Spirits of course, because of your kunta.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4qLOEde90
“Misfortune,” whispers the Dragon.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXDN1NrasB
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡBfjcri6ODO
Asahi looks to the Dragon who says, “He is asking is it human?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3AStlG8yVi
All the fairy does is giggle and shake her head.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡzMgdAh02rt
“Ah she is not going to tell me, we are just going to have to wait and see. Mira talin sa omsi?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡE3JYfaglZT
“The next full moon.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ92t2wPJEoE
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡWYqcb1uc4W
The emperor places his hands together and asks, “Please can you stay?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡGIZpHeAXzA
The Dreamer nods and replies, “Yes, as I am just as curious as you to see what’s inside.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡRJClL9bvNz
“Same here,” says Ake, patting his friend’s shoulder.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KyAXKBrWG
“Heiwa, please can you ask the fairy why she keeps disappearing?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡnCon26BD3b
“Of course, cata ima slaki oma tena?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡdVUQgGZrbN
The fairy goes all shy and she quickly hides behind the peach.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lxzVvjxXg
“La ki ma li, insa un ta ne,” says the Dreamer, placing a hand to his chest. “Ne sa mena clake.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡdlTCIVIjyM
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡvMHpCX6Bpi
“La ki ma una sa. Pla ke?’copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqDX0zsk6p
The fairy flies down to Heiwa’s hand and gives him a happy nod.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡAkKtWsoFMX
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhJ8Hm6OYv
“Kika ne ba,” he says, holding it out towards her.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nWLkWkMgr
“All for me?!” the fairy gasps.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRLXkIqJnd
Heiwa nods and replies, “Mi, taka ne.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡHOurXcN30L
“Thank you.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡz88vTssdfJ
“Ola kamali.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsAqpV9QFw
The emperor is shocked, he places a hand to his chest and says, “I feel terrible... I never offered her anything.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3mkxNiKAlL
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡmVTurMXU0d
“I wish I had your eyes,” says Asahi, quickly placing his hand over his mouth, “Can’t believe I just said that.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡDFFe65afVP
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡMYb7wYpgzL
“I understand,” says the emperor looking over to the door as it opens, “Lunch. Please join me.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1VGUq7Hn1H
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFngTum4Kh
Asahi also makes a place for the fairy, he gives her some rice and a piece of Asian pear.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡTwg4DN323D
“She says thank you.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5yu0YBImD
“How do you say you’re welcome again?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡqXiNdciAg2
“Ola kamali.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9z8ecVifZ
The emperor has ago but it comes out as, “Ola kema li.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡV34ux5s9NP
Heiwa laughs and says, “No, no. Ola ka ma li.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡMdM410gjAx
“Oh sorry, kama li.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡmsGVAV8vdo
The gods give him a clap and the Dreamer says, “That’s it.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡu9rzDZF69t
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVGH0IHh2h
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡOoKvkkrtQF
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡRkOjUsjAys
The room is filled with a bright white light making them all use their hands to shield their eyes.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3uoKbpsTGu
When the light fades they see in place of the peach is a small floating vile.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡbvTV1efsH5
“He is to drink it and he will have a happy long life,” says the fairy, pushing it over to the emperor.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8yqXRlpaVY
When Heiwa informs Asahi, he stands up in shock and asks, “What’s it going to do to me?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZs1JDqbx7
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡGIDAEEOT7v
“It’s not going to make me like a god?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZf4qcVMC6I
Ake and Heiwa shake their heads.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKH2LqGcCd
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡkjWXUACIuJ
He takes a deep breath and ask, “How will I know it is working?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡetZiUbeHNl
“She says, you will know,” replies Heiwa, watching the fairy start to disappear.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡpo56qRx64a
Then the bird and vile vanish.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡkougmoQY6k
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡIlOHEJTSqH
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡdP5jWwauDf
In the following spring they are married and are soon blessed with a son. This is when the Dreamer pays him a visit.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEXE8e0w4ZD
The moment Heiwa sees him he asks, “Are you happy?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHZepDYivo
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJe53bBeFe
The Dreamer follows him through to the sitting room where he sees a beautiful lady is watching over a baby.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjc7sq8Zv7
“Sana, please allow me to introduce you to Heiwa.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡCUPB9ef7xL
The moment the empress looks up the Dreamer gasps, “You!” quickly placing himself in front front of the emperor.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxuKCyVeMA
“What’s wrong?” Asahi asks his voice full of panic.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡtgUGom6wlB
The woman rises and says, “So we meet again.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEYwtAFIPNf
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjM53pEYEq
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡz7HtN5QUBc
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡwga2JLIsAw
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbPvhSUVRz
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡlrH3Uv8LpJ
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡXV08YJTHct
“No what have I done?” Asahi shouts, dropping to his knees bedside his sleeping son.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡdUF3qWVkRN
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡUdeBg96oUw
The woman laughs she seems to float towards them, her slender left hand points at him and she replies, “You will never understand.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Rr8ZqSS84
Heiwa folds his arms and says, “Try me.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡmmZ1ppXlKP
“All I want is also be happy. I won’t, I swear do anything to him... I love him.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8E2mgivmHq
“Love?! Ha you’re incapable of love.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡSPhkYhLQaU
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxgVyGlw15
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡl9Kow1H2no
Asahi’s hands turn to fists he grows angry and shouts, “Get out! Leave me you witch!”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡsgeKBc2n3c
“Now look what you have done. He is afraid of me,” says Hōzuki, clutching her hands to her chest.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYJyUiefPf
“Ha good, it is about time a man stood up to you and told you get out.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡlap5zV6gXu
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEpLTan5cK9
Heiwa’s eyebrows rise, he smiles and says, “In-sa-le minta ga-sa.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡo188z2rOhg
Then there is a flash of bright light and the woman is gone.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3DrsI0oPgl
The Dreamer drops the smouldering stone and says, “Ha didn’t see that coming,” then he collapses.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVL6OVtU7d
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wfcFPe6Dw
This brings his servants in to the room to see he is holding the Dreamer within his arms and the empress is gone.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡnG9O9SPxI5
“I said call a Dragon. Now!” Asahi shouts.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡT21E9QACKI
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡQOf50VVf1y
The emperor comes running over to him saying, “Ake, thank goodness it is you. It’s Heiwa, something is wrong with him.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡLpfUdpN2Wv
They both head inside where Asahi goes on to tell him everything which has happened.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Qy9uH05kL
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaz3gAYbP0
“Is there anything I can do?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡKApZvDojGl
“Yes, check on your son.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡOObnYG5ZMp
Asahi nods, he trots over to him, picks him up and says, “He seems fine.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡKAAjERUD3J
Ake nods and replies, “Heiwa, will know, if there is anything wrong with him.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡENk4NQHc9o
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡxYdJmcprbc
Even so Asahi keeps his eyes on either his son or Ake.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡQVMrfri94l
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJ9dNW3v8d
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGc6qyiQZu
“Don’t you think you should let one of us do that?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2QpPiEgAOl
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡWG46US2Ynb
The maids both giggle.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡbhSooiWH8W
The Dragon goes on to take another cloth wets it and asks, “Is that the stone he used?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡbbMA05fhG3
“Yes. My goodness it is still smouldering,” says the emperor.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDKHJEALCY
“Here throw this over it,” says Ake, handing him the wet cloth.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡXOfQcD88kh
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5vsS6tXlKD
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡpng95ZOFLq
The emperor looks at the hissing cloth and asks, “Where do they come from?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJfTzrxHAR
Ake laughs and replies, “Don’t ask me as that is part of the Dreamer world us Dragons know nothing about.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZFnsxtVuPG
“I see, they seem to have a lot of secrets.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8f4op9odPa
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEuTTnskUaV
Asahi sees the Dreamer’s eyes are beginning to open, he smiles and says, “You’re right old friend.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9A9C8DxDt
The Dragon gently pats the side of Heiwa’s face and asks, “How do you feel?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡeLIia7szki
The Dreamer coughs and replies, “I’ve been better.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡJZMCSa4d4f
Ake helps him to sit up, then Heiwa quickly gets to his feet and runs off outside.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9QpJ01SDzv
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6NgP6rWz0h
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡRJhEm9OrnT
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡGwK5gK78oG
“Hopefully nothing. I just need to see his eyes.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvuUkAmh9m
The emperor comes trotting over to them and says, “He is waking up.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡz16QGt0vUo
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡoBV8HbTOkh
“So that means nothing is going to happen to him?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYMYT7zfpJ
The Dreamer shakes his head and replies, “I hope not.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡCYLIPrcQW6
The baby starts to cry and Heiwa says, “He is hungry, here I’ll feed him whilst you find a woman who can.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡelI9tplndF
Asahi looks down at the gods full round chest and whispers, “Are you sure a mortal baby can have your milk?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEIErHxzgMY
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0oXL7NdjDa
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡqSv82ZxomL
Heiwa offers his breast to the baby and he immediately takes to it.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31uHtbf2s1
“Hungry boy,” says Ake, stroking the back of the baby’s head.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1tqZexMsQq
The Dreamer nods and replies, “He sure is. Let’s head inside.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡCgj7pl6XJt
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡINudvXpKZR
“No don’t touch that,” says Heiwa, making her flinch. “Sorry, it’s just that they are unpredictable. Let me.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡM1kc0zJM1A
They watch the Dreamer crouch down, he gives the stone a tap before he picks it up and holds it into the light.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDRwLgSRdB
Ake leans down and asks, “Is she in there?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡlWpP9VMyGM
“Yes, and you can stay there for all eternity,” replies Heiwa as he places the stone inside his cloth bag.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsNKEOkoBm
The maids help him take a seat on one of the floor cushion and another pours them each a cup of tea.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOZQkL6cDj
The baby stops feeding, Heiwa sits him upon his knee and starts to wind him until he releases a little burp.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡOYgeNp9AXQ
“Pardon you,” he says, wiping the brought up milk from his little chin. “Ooh dear a bit rich for your little tummy, hey?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡmoia8XYtmz
The baby starts to hiccup.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡPloPbIAhVd
Ake strokes the baby’s face and says, “The poor little man, what have you done to him?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡBKbRZZg9ze
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWCi7Lf5fB
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡF4W3T8MupI
“It’s all right,” says Heiwa, holding him to his chest.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡH1tTStS9Cs
The baby soon calms down and his hiccups have stopped.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡoCo1UvMaB2
“What was that?” Ake asks, watching the baby smile.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡLh6Il0Q8ug
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡQchk5aNYjq
“I’ll have to remember that,” says the Dragon frown.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡrI2PJXlw7W
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡyTdECzFtHa
“This is Mrs Okamoto, my cook’s wife, she has agreed to help feed my son.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡJxm1SsbGrv
The lady kneels down in front of the gods and says, “My lords.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7SdaHW73sf
Heiwa laughs as he repeats, “Lord?” he shakes his head and continues, “No, no I am merely a Dreamer. Please call me Heiwa.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ18dGKNldu
The lady bows and says, “I’ll take him off your hands.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡvX2SYUk9BL
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEIESSlO0ph
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpjnCZ8qlm
“Good idea and are you sure about this?” Ake asks.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQkWJiR3ss
The woman frowns and replies, “Quite sure.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡP7atZ3PO3e
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6iDpGgpOGK
Mrs Okamoto starts to laugh, she nods and replies, “Yes, plenty.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡbABvxkOoog
The Dragon smiles and says, “That’s good to hear.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡQdo1Ho4xd7
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡLjppJ5G8Um
The lady looks at him all surprised and asks, “Yes. How did you know that?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5XtBuNpSc
“Ah secret, secret,” sings Heiwa and says, “My children are at home with my brothers, my youngest are ten.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡGJp5K7tOEG
“How many do you have?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡVq0lPKrwSl
“Six, but I have only been pregnant three times.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡSKrQe2l2se
Mrs Okamoto gasps, “All of them twins!”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡe8XEdHMHwq
The Dreamer nods and replies, “Quite common in my family. I myself am a twin.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡosRoNH8fd1
“My goodness. I don’t think I could cope with twins,” says Mrs Okamoto, with a slight shake of her head.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡB5M2W15h3x
“Oh it is easy,” says Ake, watching his friend look right him.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡviFtXTbJAH
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Y91nXIwcV
The lady laughs and says, “That’s you told.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡxN1kQXlVfo
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡsLH8eE1pnC
The Dreamer shakes his and replies with a laugh, “That’s true.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xAgyYeguq
Mrs Okamoto looks at them all shocked and mutters, “Fire?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2edm5bI0q
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6tbOCqsEPP
Ake laughs and says, “That’s Dragons for you when they have no control over the gland in their mouths.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡgWmRdVPrck
The Dreamer nods and smiles in agreement.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡSom6BJcMrc
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡdyGpmiPOWF
“A month old is when the gland forms inside the mouth,” replies the Dragon, raising his scaled eyebrows.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEdC14PWUg8
Both the mortals are shocked and they both say, “So young.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡe8xBf8krVM
The gods both nod and Heiwa quickly places his hand over his mouth to hide his yawn.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9klyHEowB
“You need to rest,” says Ake, patting his friend’s arm.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aOGcTv8NM
“Not until I have gotten rid of that stone.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡh1VODbXXDT
“I’ll take you.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡKi25DAMhYi
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2tHJFAeOo
Asahi nods and replies, “Yes, that will be fine.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ16pXU28S0M
“All right, see you in a month,” replies Heiwa, with a wave of his left hand.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡLK4NQIoCZm
“Any problems, just send up a flare.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSppA84bnT
“Will do Ake. Thank you both for all your help,” replies the emperor, performing a deep bow.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpZZmT1vM2
The gods head out into the garden where the Dragon goes on to pick his friend up and then takes off.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxNmlD4Jg4
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6cXvBxEFI1
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡyirxhNrjje
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBL9X7M2Q3
Asahi places his hands together and asks, “Can you both get him out of it?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Wf3sQB6wk
The gods shake their heads and the Dreamer replies, “We need an ancient, one who has a guardian.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ85CzCTn4cG
“I know just the man,” replies the Healer, “Kioku.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyh4Hebuh2
Heiwa looks at him all amazed and asks, “How an earth do you know him?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡxnYMrqC2x9
“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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFe0fRUCW7
“No way, you’re the Healers who helped him to get home?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡieFzjnOvR5
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡxptwbUWOXu
Heiwa shakes his head and says, “Sorry. Wait you know where he is?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlaclp3f1Z
Th Healer nods and replies, “Yes, he is living with the Grey Dragons Yuci and his father Yūhi.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡmje2TypI3h
Ake places a hand to his chest and offers, “I’ll go and fetch him?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBGh7Sc4H9
“Thanks old friend,” replies the Dreamer.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFuIRP7V59
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡUrt9tmHT5L
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTmRatKmyr
“There is something hanging over him,” he says, reaching out with his hand towards the baby’s head.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡw671PZRXUW
“Can you help him great aunty? Heiwa asks, growing concerned when he sees him frown.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6PoAYRWGL2
Kioku nods, he smiles and says in his own language, “Raijin, it is good to see you. What do you make of this?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡrWVNN6hxtP
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZW60M5SK0
“Yes,” comes a deep voice, “I might be able to.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡORPcrN4ntP
The ancient Dreamer places his hands together and says, “Please do your best.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVMlIzr07U
The guardian nods, he then starts to chant, holding his hand out over the invents head and closes his eyes.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6UNcVziNj
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡiBa7NCVS0p
“There, it is broken. He should awaken.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡIqkuL33c4b
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Uh1HuWhNK
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡA5lLd9n92n
The emperor nods and hands his son to Mrs Okamoto who performs a light bow before she walks out of the room.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡyKNTezXiM1
The guardian rises, he starts to look around making Kioku ask, “What is it?”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡtTVLVDgSU3
“I was going to take a look around.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡCu8Ygm8Eva
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24UQX9pUrb
The huge guardian lends down and replies, “Please lead the way.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡWV5SG1vWTp
The young Dreamer gives him a nod and shows him the abandoned shrine in the garden.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwU8vbuDP0
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡNR4IH1R7Wi
The guardian laughs and says, “Please slow down, daughter. Take your time.”copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTdoLUpgRj
The little fairy takes a deep breath and begins again, this time in a much slower manner.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQQAZlLuYB
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡuMtyubAlix
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBqR0bMpsD
“Raijin says, she is please to hear you say that,” replies Kioku, watching his guardian’s huge gun appear.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ8uzJtUuYS
“I must go,” says Raijin.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6sEz08KBu2
“Thanks again for all your help,” replies the ancient Dreamer, watching him disappear into the other realm.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88Ey0EKM3d
They all make their way back to the palace where the emperor goes on to ask some maids to clean the shrine.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNlUm4ogzm
The gods decide to stay the night to make sure nothing else happens to the baby.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9GPOfPXZrr
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zzG8zkTmo
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6NbsHxx6O7
The women all thank him with deep bows.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXNiL28I1z
Once everyone is back at the palace the gods decide to leave as there is no reason for them to stay.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡa49JKhj4aG
Asahi makes sure they each get a gift of the palace finest tea and some sweet biscuits.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡthtEJbcgh0
All the gods thank him and they walk out of the palace.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡnLYa3Jdbsf
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡLCjUm3cF8m
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBEPgn0tEi
It carries on like this for years, the child grows into a young man who goes on to marry a princess.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡt24rd7bqjE
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡF4gZZC2bib
The Dreamer stays by his side and by the following morning Asahi has past away with a smile on his face.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡyEMcu3Avwe
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0hSsuZDVj
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 protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡhBoyAnbDyu
The end.copyright protection98ＰＥＮＡＮＡO79BjDEU9b
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