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Prologue

Akira stared out onto the rising sun and closed her eyes. She felt cool winds rustle her hair and touch her skin. She heard the birds chirping and smelled the fresh island breeze. She meditated, letting all the sounds and smells blend into her and felt her aura sharpen and grow.

She let it spread, feeling every detail on her surroundings, from the pattern of the way the wind moved, to the etched lines and spots in the tree's bark. She sensed every creature as well, feeling the thrum of life all around her.

Today was the day she started her journey. One that would bring her closer to her parents, or her death. She would get to her goal, no matter what she had to sacrifice of her own. Even her own life. She had trained and prepared for this. She was ready.