T H E

U N I V E R S E

O F T H E

F O U R G O D S

This is the story of a girl,

who made her DREAMS come true,

upon SHE CAME TO POSSESS THE SEVEN STARS OF Byakko,

AND many powers are bestowed upon her.

The story itself is a spell…

Because the story begins and becomes real

The moment the very first page is turned…

"Why are you doing this…?"

"Because this is what I should be doing…."

The innocent, yet firm reply beclouded this guardian god's mind. Such a young human girl, has stated strong words, something, that I have never ever heard before.

This world is truly an interesting place, far different from the world from where I originally came from. But, I found a specimen that truly captured both my mind and my heart. A little girl, carrying a wooden stick, attacked a group of armed men to save this little white tiger. I am the little white tiger. She didn't care for her life at all. It's out of pure innocence, or, perhaps, stupidity. But it vexed me… why she risked her life for such a puny thing called principle, called ideal. She was so interesting that I decided to show my true form… I showed her my true appearance. The little white tiger suddenly turned to a man with long silver hair and emerald eyes. It's no surprise that they would all be frightened at the mere sight of me. I knew so well that my appearance is most unusual in this world. With the powers bestowed upon me by the heavens, I finished the group of men off, saving that stupid little girl who risked her life to protect a tiger.

Her round brown eyes still staring at me when I slowly approached her. No wonder she would be surprised, but she is not scared at all. Did she not realize that I can kill her with a mere flick of a finger?

"Who are you?" She asked with a trembling voice, more of wonder than that of fear.

It was funny. She could have just asked "What are you?"

"Don't worry its okay. I won't hurt you." I assured her while patting her head.

"The tiger was a human?" She once again uttered which made me laugh.

"No, the tiger was a god." My voice had a hint of arrogance. "I am Byakko, the guardian God of the west, Sairou." That was also a stupid thing to say, for a god to reveal his identity in front of a human, worse, a little girl.

"Byakko. Byakko. Wow." Her confused face shifted to a smiling one. "I am Freyja!"

"Freyja… I'll remember that name very well."

My visits to that world became more and more frequent. She loved hearing stories about my world and about Sairou, and that little girl, treated me as a friend, as her one and only friend, according to her. In spite of her boyish and strong disposition, I would always find her crying and suffering in a pain that even I cannot understand. But even though I cannot fully comprehend. One day, she came to me bearing a small gift. It was a necklace, with a bird's feather on it. Surely, it looks like it appears to be made by a five year old girl. But, that was also the first time that a god like me ever received a gift, and that is what made it so special…

"Lord Byakko…" I heard one of my servants call on to me while I was sitting in my throne.

"What is it?" I asked with my usual serious tone, trying to hide my spaced out self.

"The other Lords have come to see you." She said while opening the door.

"Oh it's you three…" I said casually upon seeing the other gods.

"For you to decide to do something like this, that pet of yours on earth is really dear to you…" The lord of the south, Suzaku, uttered with his all knowing look.

"Are you sure about this Byakko? Remember, all your god powers will be sealed until some other celestial being takes your place. Why won't you tell us the reason?
The Lord of the north, Genbu, warned me. Come to think of it, this is the first time that a god would give all of his powers up.

"Just let him do what he pleases. It's his decision, he may be a lot younger than us, but he knows the consequences of his actions." The lord of the east, Seiryu added.

For the last time, I came back to that world, and there she was, innocently waiting for her friend's return. "Byakko!" I can still hear her cheerful voice calling my name out. I stretched my hand out to hers and gave my favorite pendant, a gold and silver pendant with a white gem in the middle. It was a status symbol in the celestial Kingdom, it was the symbol of the power of the god Byakko. And with no second thoughts, I bestowed it upon her.

"I will surely, come back for you, so wait for me." Were my last words.

I smirked, then, with eyes full of determination, I nodded. They all gathered around me, while I stood in the middle of the magic circle ready to get my God-Byakko powers stripped from me. I have asked the other three guardian gods to seal off my powers, together with my memories as the god Byakko, and send me to the human world so that I can live with my friend as a human… Yes, as a human.