AN: This chapter is a lot shorter purely because i cant think dammit! i dont have to have a massive even occurring in every single year of her life do i?
gyargh!
On with the story i guess fumes silently beneath fringe
Another year passed, and Arashi's motions had become graceful yes, but other than that, little had changed. There was little movement in Arashi's life and this caused her to grow restless. She was a young adult now, and the fact that she wasn't being treated as one was beginning to agitate her. There was a lack of excitement at the Ise Shrine. It was like the calm before the storm. She felt as though something beig was going to happen, but the uncertainty of what it was, began pester Arashi.
Arashi had returned to being the quiet "type" and this suited her best. Although, because she was so quite and introverted, the people around her perceived her to be satisfied with her current state of being. And this, she was not.
On her fourteenth birthday, a letter arrived at the temple.
It was addressed to Arashi, however it was Kaede who broke the seal.
The letter was formal, sealed with red wax and the symbol stamped into it was that of the Kouya Temple. Kaede's breath caught in her throat as she proceeded to opening the letter.
The paper was crisp between her fingers as Kaede read the letter by the towering black gates that seperated her and her maidens from the outside world.
The letter held instructions from the Stargazer from the Kouya Temple.
To Arashi San.
I hope you are in the best of health. I hear that you have progressed incredibly under the wing of Kaede san and Harumi san. I understand they treat you well.
I have kept my eye on you young Arashi san, following your progress in the stars my dear. I assume you already know about your destiny but you probably know very little about me and are wondering why i am writing to you.
Well let me introduce myself. Most people simply refer to me as the old stargazer, but those close to me call me ojii san. I also enjoy the consumption of bean filled buns, however one of my monks also has a fascination with them.
I am one who is quite similar to your Kaede san as i have another of the seals in my care. He is still young, but just like you, his powers have grown immensely over the last year. He has become as a grandson to me, just as you have become a daughter to Kaede san. I must explain to you your destiny, as it is important for you to know. You may be young, but it is an integral part of your future.
I interpret stars to understand the past, present and future. The stars do not lie Arashi san, and this is how i know what is to happen for Japan.
At this point Kaede felt her tears begin to prick at her eyes. She noticed that the old monk's writing had become shakey at this point and the words were blurred. It seemed that the stargazer's tears had stained the page as he wrote his letter. She read on:
There is no other way to make this easier for you than to simply state the facts Arashi san.
You will be fighting with six others. A fire caster, a wind caster, the thirteenth head of the Sumeragi clan, the boy that isat my temple and a girl from the Mitsumine shrine and your Kamui.
He has a tempestuous character, much as yourself, but he has the power to determine the future of this Earth. Fighting alongside these, you will be able to save and protect all those that you love and care for. Your destination is Tokyo and you must unite with your fellow seals within the next few years Arashi san. It is vital that you travel there as soon as possible to meet with the one they call the Dream Gazer, Princess Hinoto. She will take you from there. Your learning journey is a long andtreacherous one. You must connect with your soul in order to be open to the new way of being in Tokyo. Tokyo is a big city Arashi, and things will not be as easy as they have been at the Ise Shrine
As you have probably already estimated, you will grow to become a powerful woman, however your heart will not be so easily touched. I know that recently, you had a fondness for one, but what you will feel in the future with another, will be ten times more compelling and passionate than what you have already felt.
This story will not end with a happy ending unfortunately. This man that you will love with all your being, will return this passion, however the love that ensnares you both will ultimately be fatal.
I am sorry Arashi san. But now, it is up to you what to do with your future. I wish you the best of luck.
Ojii san
Closing the letter, Kaede headed towards Arashi's room.
'I know that Harumi will object to this. but i cannot bring myself to tell her. This will have to do'
Slipping the letter beneath Arashi's door, she left, weeping bitter tears of compassion and mourning.
'My dear Arashi,if only this didnt have to happen to you.......if only - we'd work it out now, if only.......we'll be strong, we've got to keep on holding on'
((AN: that If only bit is from Outlandish, If only, Bread and Barrels of water album))
So my dears, how did you find it?its shorter yes, but i felt that it should be as such
shuffles from foot to foot.
ANYWAY!do review! mweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
gyargh!
On with the story i guess fumes silently beneath fringe
Another year passed, and Arashi's motions had become graceful yes, but other than that, little had changed. There was little movement in Arashi's life and this caused her to grow restless. She was a young adult now, and the fact that she wasn't being treated as one was beginning to agitate her. There was a lack of excitement at the Ise Shrine. It was like the calm before the storm. She felt as though something beig was going to happen, but the uncertainty of what it was, began pester Arashi.
Arashi had returned to being the quiet "type" and this suited her best. Although, because she was so quite and introverted, the people around her perceived her to be satisfied with her current state of being. And this, she was not.
On her fourteenth birthday, a letter arrived at the temple.
It was addressed to Arashi, however it was Kaede who broke the seal.
The letter was formal, sealed with red wax and the symbol stamped into it was that of the Kouya Temple. Kaede's breath caught in her throat as she proceeded to opening the letter.
The paper was crisp between her fingers as Kaede read the letter by the towering black gates that seperated her and her maidens from the outside world.
The letter held instructions from the Stargazer from the Kouya Temple.
To Arashi San.
I hope you are in the best of health. I hear that you have progressed incredibly under the wing of Kaede san and Harumi san. I understand they treat you well.
I have kept my eye on you young Arashi san, following your progress in the stars my dear. I assume you already know about your destiny but you probably know very little about me and are wondering why i am writing to you.
Well let me introduce myself. Most people simply refer to me as the old stargazer, but those close to me call me ojii san. I also enjoy the consumption of bean filled buns, however one of my monks also has a fascination with them.
I am one who is quite similar to your Kaede san as i have another of the seals in my care. He is still young, but just like you, his powers have grown immensely over the last year. He has become as a grandson to me, just as you have become a daughter to Kaede san. I must explain to you your destiny, as it is important for you to know. You may be young, but it is an integral part of your future.
I interpret stars to understand the past, present and future. The stars do not lie Arashi san, and this is how i know what is to happen for Japan.
At this point Kaede felt her tears begin to prick at her eyes. She noticed that the old monk's writing had become shakey at this point and the words were blurred. It seemed that the stargazer's tears had stained the page as he wrote his letter. She read on:
There is no other way to make this easier for you than to simply state the facts Arashi san.
You will be fighting with six others. A fire caster, a wind caster, the thirteenth head of the Sumeragi clan, the boy that isat my temple and a girl from the Mitsumine shrine and your Kamui.
He has a tempestuous character, much as yourself, but he has the power to determine the future of this Earth. Fighting alongside these, you will be able to save and protect all those that you love and care for. Your destination is Tokyo and you must unite with your fellow seals within the next few years Arashi san. It is vital that you travel there as soon as possible to meet with the one they call the Dream Gazer, Princess Hinoto. She will take you from there. Your learning journey is a long andtreacherous one. You must connect with your soul in order to be open to the new way of being in Tokyo. Tokyo is a big city Arashi, and things will not be as easy as they have been at the Ise Shrine
As you have probably already estimated, you will grow to become a powerful woman, however your heart will not be so easily touched. I know that recently, you had a fondness for one, but what you will feel in the future with another, will be ten times more compelling and passionate than what you have already felt.
This story will not end with a happy ending unfortunately. This man that you will love with all your being, will return this passion, however the love that ensnares you both will ultimately be fatal.
I am sorry Arashi san. But now, it is up to you what to do with your future. I wish you the best of luck.
Ojii san
Closing the letter, Kaede headed towards Arashi's room.
'I know that Harumi will object to this. but i cannot bring myself to tell her. This will have to do'
Slipping the letter beneath Arashi's door, she left, weeping bitter tears of compassion and mourning.
'My dear Arashi,if only this didnt have to happen to you.......if only - we'd work it out now, if only.......we'll be strong, we've got to keep on holding on'
((AN: that If only bit is from Outlandish, If only, Bread and Barrels of water album))
So my dears, how did you find it?its shorter yes, but i felt that it should be as such
shuffles from foot to foot.
ANYWAY!do review! mweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee