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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