Chapter 2
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Warnings: Use of Japanese, mentions of death, a very grumpy tiger, slight oocness
A/N: Another chapter? Woo!
Ahem...
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I know it says "Use of Japanese" in the warning. I will provide translations at the end and it will be written in the Romanized form. Otherwise this fic will be in full English...Woo...
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Before first meeting...
All was calm in the Celestial Planes.
Too calm if you asked Lady Ameterasu. She longed for the days when she could travel the lands of her beloved Nihon and be amongst the mortals she had grown to love. She missed it.
She had to give it all up to keep the peace of her home.
After her battle with the dreaded demonic being known as Yami, Amaterasu had to take her role of Great Mother seriously...or at least that is what Gekigami would remind her.
She knew that her genraltigerchild had meant well, but Amaterasu could feel the pull of adventure calling her.
With a heavy sigh, she fell into the role that her father gave to her (and the one she would pass onto her son): being the ruler of the Celestial Planes.
Until one day, an unusual visitor paid her court a visit. Sensing the newcomers arrival, Amaterasu smiled when she caught sight of a familiar purple cloak.
"Well, now, it is not everyday my court is honored by a visit from the Keeper of Time himself," She said. "How can I help assist you, Lord Jikan?"
Clockwork looked at her and returned the smile he was given.
"I am doing well, my lady," the Master of Time replied. "It is an honor to see you again."
"Oh please, Jikan," the Great Mother answered. "You know there is little need for such formality with me."
Behind her, she could hear her general's low growl. She wished her little tiger would calm himself.
"I have come to ask for a favor, my lady," Clockwork continued. "It concerns a mortal."
Amaterasu's ears perked up.
"This must be one special mortal for you to come to me, Jikan." She replied.
"He is." The Master of Time answered. "Though he is but a babe, young Daniel holds the future of all realms in his hands."
Calling forth a viewing gear, Clockwork showed Amaterasu an image of a raven haired boy sleeping restlessly. It pained the Great Mother to see the small child being plagued with terrors instead of dreams.
"My brother, Yume, has been doing his best to help the boy," Clockwork sighed. "But I fear that is not enough to keep the dark shadows of his possible futures at bay."
"Jikan..."
"I know, my Lady." The Master of Time said, sounding defeated. "I of all beings should know the consequences of messing with possible futures. But this boy..."
He sighed.
"He is special," the temporal being continued, "Daniel has a multitude of possible futures. He is a child of time."
Amaterasu approached him.
"Jikan, it is not everyday that a child of time appears." She stated. "And even more so for you to care so much to come and ask for my help."
A gentle laugh escaped from her lips.
"I knew what my answer would be the minute you entered my court." She continued. "And you should know it as well."
"Thank you, my Lady," Clockwork replied, relief washing over him.
"So..."Amaterasu replied mischievously, "when do I get to meet him?
That night. She was meeting the child that night. As Yume greeted her and allowed her access to the realm of dreams. The Ancient keeper of Dreams told her of what was plaguing little Daniel.
The boy was being haunted by the shadows of his possible futures that fill his nights with terrors no child should ever go through. This led the poor child to not wanting dreams or sleep (which in turn angered her both as a mother and a protector).
Amaterasu knew what she had to do. She began her work by creating a space that was safe for the child: a room of potential. To help ward off the darkness, she summoned her brush and used it to call the golden warmth of the sun. To make sure that that no evil spirits would follow him in, Amaterasu called upon a young Baku. The little spirit would eat the boy's bad dreams and help keep him safe when she couldn't. The young spirit looked at the Great Mother, chirruped and awaited for its appointed duty to begin.
It wouldn't be long before a child no older than 3 came into her den, with curiosity filling his face. She could see why Jikan was attached.
"Good evening, little one," she said warmly. "I was wondering when you would visit me."
Carefully, she wrapped him up in a hug and Amaterasu could smell the scent of cookies, starlight, and fresh air roll off the child.
"Sun Lady!" He called her, almost as if he knew her true nature.
"If I am Sun Lady, then you are my Star Child, little one."
For many more nights, Amaterasu kept her Star Child, Jikan's child of time, safe in her den. She doted on the boy as much as any mother would.
Every night he would come and tell her of his day to day life. and she would never grow bored of it (It reminded her of the peaceful times in Kimiki Village).
Amaterasu relished in the fact that she could watch the Star Child grow and to be able to learn of his dreams. He had told her that he wanted to be a astronaut and explore the stars. She went and added all of the stars and constellations she knew to her den. She had never seen a child happier.
He shared everything with her. And she gave him love in return.
Amaterasu felt proud when Danny could name many of the constellations in the night sky, sad when he failed a test and made his parents sad (I'm sorry mom, I'm not dumb, he had cried as Amaterasu soothed him), angry when she had heard that there were those that hurt him in the Living Plane, and happy when he added two new members to his pack.
In time, she also introduced him to the young Baku who gaurded his dreams. Danny named it Rigel. it was happy. She was happy. They were all happy.
However, the passage of time kept the boy going along its path.
Soon her Star Child needed her less and less. Amaterasu knew this day would come, but she continued to keep her faithful watch over him until he could walk his path alone (Rigel stayed with the boy, honoring the Great Mother's wishes).
When the day she had been dreading came, Amaterasu cried. She felt as though she would never see her Star Child again.
Her 12 children tried their best to help console her, but they knew nothing of the love she had for the Star Child.
It wasn't until Jikan came busting into her court with a look of terror on his face, that she knew that the Star Child needed her guidance amd protection once more
"Shi said that he can hold Daniel as long as he can." The Master of time said, leading her to the boy's location in Yomi. "But he needs your help to bring the child back home safely."
Amaterasu would honor that duty.
Maddie Fenton was shocked to see what had happened to her baby. His dark hair was now snow white and he looked to not be breathing. Green ectoplasm leaked from his closed eyes.
"D-danny...?" Her voice was barely above a whisper as tears stung her eyes. Was she going to lose her baby boy?
"No," came a voice that was ancient and young, calm and wild, harsh and gentle all at the same time.
A figure appeared next to her son. It was a woman.
"Your son is safe and will wake soon." The lady said. "I was able to reach Star Child in time,
"Mommy, you would like Sun Lady!" Came the voice of a memory. "She is nice, smart, and calls me Star Child!"
It then occurred to Maddie, she knew who this woman was; Sun Lady.
"I..um, thank you." She managed to say.
"It was my honor," Sun Lady replied. "Star Child...,no Daniel is a very special boy."
Maddie could not argue with that.
"In order to save him, I had to honor a deal." Sun Lady continued. "Daniel is no longer fully human."
It didn't take a rocket scientist (sorry, Danny) to figure out that her baby was no longer human. The ectoplasm from his eyes was proof enough for her.
"What am I supposed to do?" Maddie asked.
"Keep this secret to yourself." Sun Lady advised. "He will come to you in time."
Looking at the child in she held in her arms, Sun Lady placed her fingers on Danny's forehead.
"But for now, let him sleep." Sun Lady continued. "His path lays before him and he will not be without a guide."
End of Chapter 2
A/N: So much Dialogue...
Ahem.
Translations:
Jikan: Time
Yume: Dreams
Shi: Death
Yomi: Japanese name for the underworld.
Baku: Good spirit. Protects humans by eating bad dreams.
Rigel: Star in the Orion constellation. 7th brightest star in the Milky Way galaxy.
As to why the names for names are in Japanese: I thought it would be a nice touch.
Hope you enjoyed reading this chapter.
See you in chapter 3!
