Chapter Two: Okinawa

One cannot become God when one has no realms to rule. When Kaine chose me, I created my four realms then. He told me it was not wise to make more than one rather quickly, but that was one of the reasons he chose me. I wanted to take care of as many people as I could. I wanted to give them somewhere to prosper. So Kaine taught me how, and even he was stunned with the amount of energy I put into creating each one.

One benefit from creating such beautiful realms is the complexity that comes with them wasn't all me. I create a platform for life. They don't even know I exist. The few people I do have a hand in creating have their own lives, thoughts and feelings that don't concern me. The balance to such power is that I cannot control them or their feelings. However, that doesn't stop me from being deeply intrigued about the lives of my "main characters". Just like the world you know, my realms are not perfect. It is necessary for each to have balance. All of my realms struggle in their own battle of good and evil.

The first realm I created was Okinawa. I visited Okinawa in my search of the first Saint, I knew who I wanted to fight beside me. I had read his information from my Sakura. His name is Haji. A strong and talented warrior who recently almost lost the love of his life and was still recovering from a war that took place in this realm just a few months ago. All of my realms flow through time differently. I had to make sure to stay accurate with what would happen in each at its correct pace.

Haji is a Chiropteran, something like what you might consider a "vampire". Simply put, he needs blood to live and is much stronger than an average human. However, he was wounded pretty badly in that previous battle but I knew I could help him. I could make him stronger. His beloved, Saya, I read has a medical condition that causes her to sleep for decades on end. All of those years he tends to spend alone, but during her sleep this time I wish to offer him company and strength in return for his help. I don't believe he would deny me after I explain how his precious Saya depends on me.

I found him exactly where I thought I would: sitting outside her tomb playing his cello. It was the first encounter with someone other than the Six or Kaine since my existence. I decided to let him finish the verse before I approached him. It was beautiful, I had never heard music before. I read that's what it is called. I wanted to learn more.

I had learned from my Sakura that Haji has a rather detached demeanor and can be oblivious to most things when regarding feelings and thoughts. Also, he was very good at hiding his emotions that was until Saya.

"Haji." I said, barely above a whisper. I knew he would hear me; his hearing was exceptional.

It sounded like my Saya, but it couldn't be. It had only been a few months since she had gone to sleep.

He turned his head and looked up at me with pale blue eyes that were nearly hidden under his dark black bangs. A hint of disappointment in his eyes. Then it was gone.

It isn't my Saya, I haven't seen this woman before. She has black hair just like Saya. Saya's wasn't as long. This woman isn't as tall, but she gives off such a feeling of strengthen and determination. One that would make a normal person shake with fear.

"Who are you? How, may I ask, do you know my name?" Haji asked skeptically.

I should have known he would react with distrust. He doesn't know who I am or what I want. He has been taught to always be on guard, ready to serve and protect Saya. However, I wished no harm upon this man. Only requested his help.

"My name is Nikki, Haji. I have come in need of your assistance."

"Assistance in what, Miss Nikki?" He asked as he rose from his seat. His eyes narrowed slightly, as he put away his cello. His stance became rather tense as if ready for an attack that would never come.

"Saving your dear Saya, and the Okinawa you have come to know."

I saw his eyes grow just slightly in size and a wave of surprise cross his face before he could hide it. I knew his weakness and wasted no time to use it. I need his help, desperately. However, little did I know how important Haji would become to me and not just as a Saint. At that point in time, I didn't know I had just made my first true friend.