Standard Disclaimer: As usual, it's applied strictly to any fics. I don't
own Slam Dunk. But I love Slam Dunk so much that I'll die for it!
Author's Note: Nothing much to say. Only hope that you enjoy it! Ja!
~ When will I see you again? ~
Kaede was dumbstruck. He could hardly move for shock. What had just happened a few minutes ago was now slowly registering into his mind. Tears welled up in his eyes but he did not cry. He knew he had to go, he had to run to save his koibito, but where should he go?
But deep inside him, there was an element pushing him to move. And so, subconsciously, he got up, pulled on his clothes and cloak, and dashed out into the cold night air. In his heart, he whispered: " I will find you no matter where you are!"
On and on he ran, for 7 years, never stopping and never looking sideways, in case he missed a single feather and could never find his beloved again. Once in a while, a single silvery, white feather will fall along his path, showing the way he had to take. This he took it into his hand and kept it lovely in his pocket. He would also make sure that the dove was still above after receiving the feather. Looking up longing, he would always be certain to see that it was still in the sky.
At long last, the 7 years spell was nearly coming to a close, and he will soon see his beloved again. Though he was very tired, dead exhausted after running for nearly 7 years, the feeling of great joy and excitement suppress every other feeling in his heart and hope was the only emotion that was keeping him strong and sane. He knew, deep inside his heart, that this was the journey's end. He quickened his pace.
But, a sudden disaster happened! As he was running, he missed a single feather floating down and when he looked up, he could not see the dove anymore. He stopped, collapsed onto the ground because of exhaustion and broke down into tears of despair. Why must it happen now that he was so close to success? So close, yet so far! How can he ever live without the one he loved by his side?
" No mere, ordinary humans can aid me now. I will resolve to the elements of the world and heaven above!"
And so, he travelled up onto a little hill and shouted loudly to the bright golden sun:
"Oh Morning Sun, the star that shines golden rays of light, have you seen a silvery white dove flying by?"
"No" answered the sun. "I have not seen any such dove. But I can give you this golden casket. Open it in times of need."
The sun gave Kaede a golden casket. He didn't know what to do with it, but on hearing the sun's advice of using it when in need, he thought it might come in useful when saving his beloved. On he travelled until night sell and the moon rouse from its sleep. Then he called out:
"Oh Full Moon, brightest star in the night, have you seen a white dove fly by any chance?"
"Forgive me, young man, but I have not seen any dove. I will instead give you this silver egg. Break it, when in need of aid."
Once again, our traveller journeyed on into the night with a heavy heart but with some very good advice. When the night wind blew, Kaede lifted his voice so as to be heard by the wind:
"Oh North Wind, thou that blowest in the night, have you seen a dove fly by?"
'No. But I can ask my other three brethren winds if they have seen the dove anywhere."
And so the North Wind called for his three brothers and asked if they have seen a white dove fly by. None of them had seen it except the West Wind, as he answered:
"I have seen the white dove. It has flown to the West Sea and has changed back into a golden lion where it is now battling a silver, green dragon at the beach."
"I will give you some advice. When you have reached the West Sea beach, you'll find, on your right side, many rods sticking out of the sand. Count the rods until you have reached the eleventh rod. Break it, and then kill the dragon with it so that the lion will have the victory. Both will return to their true form and you must immediately take your king and leave before the enchanted prince. If not, you'll never see your king ever again!"
With this wonderful advice, Kaede couldn't wait to go to the West Sea to save his beloved king. He was now very anxious to leave.
"I will volunteer to bring you to the West Sea," said the West Wind.
And with that, Kaede was on his way to the West Sea. Heart filled with hope, they journeyed into the night until they reach their destination by early dawn, ready for the day ahead of them.
Author's Note: Nothing much to say. Only hope that you enjoy it! Ja!
~ When will I see you again? ~
Kaede was dumbstruck. He could hardly move for shock. What had just happened a few minutes ago was now slowly registering into his mind. Tears welled up in his eyes but he did not cry. He knew he had to go, he had to run to save his koibito, but where should he go?
But deep inside him, there was an element pushing him to move. And so, subconsciously, he got up, pulled on his clothes and cloak, and dashed out into the cold night air. In his heart, he whispered: " I will find you no matter where you are!"
On and on he ran, for 7 years, never stopping and never looking sideways, in case he missed a single feather and could never find his beloved again. Once in a while, a single silvery, white feather will fall along his path, showing the way he had to take. This he took it into his hand and kept it lovely in his pocket. He would also make sure that the dove was still above after receiving the feather. Looking up longing, he would always be certain to see that it was still in the sky.
At long last, the 7 years spell was nearly coming to a close, and he will soon see his beloved again. Though he was very tired, dead exhausted after running for nearly 7 years, the feeling of great joy and excitement suppress every other feeling in his heart and hope was the only emotion that was keeping him strong and sane. He knew, deep inside his heart, that this was the journey's end. He quickened his pace.
But, a sudden disaster happened! As he was running, he missed a single feather floating down and when he looked up, he could not see the dove anymore. He stopped, collapsed onto the ground because of exhaustion and broke down into tears of despair. Why must it happen now that he was so close to success? So close, yet so far! How can he ever live without the one he loved by his side?
" No mere, ordinary humans can aid me now. I will resolve to the elements of the world and heaven above!"
And so, he travelled up onto a little hill and shouted loudly to the bright golden sun:
"Oh Morning Sun, the star that shines golden rays of light, have you seen a silvery white dove flying by?"
"No" answered the sun. "I have not seen any such dove. But I can give you this golden casket. Open it in times of need."
The sun gave Kaede a golden casket. He didn't know what to do with it, but on hearing the sun's advice of using it when in need, he thought it might come in useful when saving his beloved. On he travelled until night sell and the moon rouse from its sleep. Then he called out:
"Oh Full Moon, brightest star in the night, have you seen a white dove fly by any chance?"
"Forgive me, young man, but I have not seen any dove. I will instead give you this silver egg. Break it, when in need of aid."
Once again, our traveller journeyed on into the night with a heavy heart but with some very good advice. When the night wind blew, Kaede lifted his voice so as to be heard by the wind:
"Oh North Wind, thou that blowest in the night, have you seen a dove fly by?"
'No. But I can ask my other three brethren winds if they have seen the dove anywhere."
And so the North Wind called for his three brothers and asked if they have seen a white dove fly by. None of them had seen it except the West Wind, as he answered:
"I have seen the white dove. It has flown to the West Sea and has changed back into a golden lion where it is now battling a silver, green dragon at the beach."
"I will give you some advice. When you have reached the West Sea beach, you'll find, on your right side, many rods sticking out of the sand. Count the rods until you have reached the eleventh rod. Break it, and then kill the dragon with it so that the lion will have the victory. Both will return to their true form and you must immediately take your king and leave before the enchanted prince. If not, you'll never see your king ever again!"
With this wonderful advice, Kaede couldn't wait to go to the West Sea to save his beloved king. He was now very anxious to leave.
"I will volunteer to bring you to the West Sea," said the West Wind.
And with that, Kaede was on his way to the West Sea. Heart filled with hope, they journeyed into the night until they reach their destination by early dawn, ready for the day ahead of them.