Chapter Two: In this chapter Kina gets many surprises that change her life. She is able to take the first surprise very well, but who knows what will happen once things change between her and her best friend who she's known for 13 years.

Misato quietly approached the peaceful sleeping girl. It was time for the resurrection of the celestial powers in the crystal. She stared down at the innocent face and wondered if she was truly worthy as her master said. Misato gently touched Kina's forehead to wake her. Her eyes flickered open and Kina saw a strange woman standing over her. "A-uh, who are you? What the. Am I dreaming this? You look like someone from my drawings." Kina was shocked by what she saw in her room. She didn't believe what was actually happening.

"No Kina Sayama, this is all real. I am Misato, I come from a place you might call limbo. I'm here to deliver and message and these." Misato held out three tiny objects to Kina; a flame shaped locket, an iridescent crystal ball and key.

"What? You have to be kidding, I am so dreaming all of this."

"Kina, I realize this is hard for you to believe, and you will know later what I mean. For now though, please listen to what I have to say. I don't have much time, it's almost morning." Misato pulled Kina out of bed and suddenly it appeared that they were standing in space, looking at stars. "Kina, this is the celestial garden, and these are the celestial items. You have been chosen by the celestial court to poses these items and their powers. You will be guided through your mission by the fairy in this small locket."

"Mission? Court? Powers? Whoa, this is a lot to absorb in one night. And why me? You know, you really shouldn't just wake someone up and tell him or her all this celestial power stuff. It's kind of rude."

"Kina, please just listen. You'll be normal in the morning. It will all come together soon I promise. Just please take these items and don't freak out." Misato put the three little items into Kina's hand and disappeared with the stars. Kina was left in a daze sitting on her bed staring at the celestial items in her hand. 'What just happened? Ugh, I'll just go back to sleep and find that it was all a dream in the morning.'

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Kina woke up to find that it wasn't a dream at all. The celestial items were on her nightstand with a note from Misato. Kina picked up the little note and read:
Kina Sayama~
I am sorry for the inconvenience last night and I hope you accept these. You have been selected and they have accepted you as their master. Your mission if you wish to receive it is to hold this crystal safe until the time comes that you may hand it off to the Mistress. Use the key to open the locket and you will find a fire fairy that will help you in using the crystals powers for protection. This is all I may tell you, Good luck to you. ~Misato
She picked up the key and opened the locket. Sure enough there was a small fairy dressed in a tiny orange dress with fiery wings and a beautiful face. The little being looked up at Kina and said, "So you have been chosen to protect the crystal. I am Saya, guardian fairy of the celestial crystal. As you should have been told, I will guide you in using the crystal. What is your name?"

Kina stared down at the little fairy not knowing what to say. "Uh- My, my. uh...my name is, Kina" Saya smiled up at Kina and said, "Kina, I know you are afraid and shocked, but you need to accept what has been stowed upon you and remember this chant:
Sakura blossom,
Bloom by moon.
Celestial powers,
Sing thy tune."
Kina nodded and wondered if she would have to keep this secret. "Saya? Can I tell my friends of this?"

"Kina, you may tell two friends of your position but never share incantations and do not give them access to the crystal. You and only you are to hold it, for you have been chosen to protect it. But Kina, choose your friends wisely, only a true friend will support you in this position, this secret must be tightly kept." Again Kina nodded and said, "Of course."

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"Aoi Hitomi
Staring into nothing
Aoi Hitomi
So precious and delicate
Aoi Hitomi
Intense as a blue fire"
"Wow Jamie, that was a beautiful poem. You have a real gift with words. Where do you get your inspiration?" Kina stared at her friend in a daze wondering how she was going to tell Jamie of her experience last night. It was his plan to confess his love to her with that poem. The teenaged boy shook nervously and began to speak, "Uh, well. This is only one of the poems I've written. Most are poems describing my feelings." Kina thought this was curious of the boy who she'd known since they were both kids. "Feelings? Is there anyone special giving you these feelings?" Kina smirked at her friend.

Jamie stared the 15-year-young girl in the eyes and remembered his poem about her blue eyes. "Kina, I've been wanting to tell you this for a long time now. Kina, I , I *sigh* I love you Kina!"