Sakaki lounged in the sun, surrounded by kittens and puppies and all manner of adorable little animals. She even saw a baby giraffe. It had been weeks since her bizarre guest-appearance, and until now she hadn't had a pleasant dream since.
So it was that she was a little upset when Chiyo-dad descended out of the sun and landed in the grass next to her.
She sighed. "Yes?"
"I forgot to mention something earlier."
"Yes?"
"Wait for a little while before you do anything with my daughter, okay? She's a little young, yet."
"What on Earth are you talking about? I still haven't figured out what you meant from earlier, about being 'worthy!'"
Chiyo-dad turned slowly towards her, shimmering different colors. "My, you are a dense one, aren't you? Tell me, what do you think of Kaorin?"
"Kaorin? She's a nice girl, I guess. A little strange sometimes."
"You haven't… noticed anything about her?"
"Nnnnnot really."
Chiyo-dad shook his head, which was an eerie sight because he had no head. "Okay, never mind. Chiyo-chan is safe… for now." And he rocketed away into the sun.
Sakaki stared after him for a long while, then shrugged and went back to petting the baby giraffe.
"Oh, great Mystic One," Chiyo implored, "Grant me your wisdom."
"Ask, and I will answer," James Brown replied.
"I've been having strange dreams lately."
"Ah… yes. You are the Chosen One. It is you who will lead humanity to its salvation in its darkest hour."
"Really?"
"Just remember, there is no spoon."
"No spoon…?"
"And if a face appears on your tongue, that's perfectly normal."
"What?"
"The destiny of mankind is on your shoulders."
"R-really?"
"No. In all honesty, I'm just screwing with you."
"Oh."
"Listen, just don't worry about the dreams. Dreams don't mean anything."
"Not even this one?"
"Not even." James Brown said, and vanished.
Chiyo sat alone in the temple, staring at the empty dias in complete confusion. "What have I been eating?" she asked.
Even with the Godfather's assurances, however, Chiyo was never able to shake the feeling that something important had come of her dreams.
Don't worry; I'm here to protect you. I'll be here for you always.