Ren, Miru, and Hikou gathered in the large shrine that was in the center of Tenkou's fortress. It was underground so there was barely any light. Just a few candles that flickered here and there. In front of the big altar, were four smaller tables with circles drawn in the center of them. In Hikou and Miru's hands were fancy wooden boxes. Ren took the first one from Miru and opened it. Inside was the Priestess of Genbu's Shinzaho, the beautiful necklace that Miaka had received from the warriors of the Genbu seven just a year earlier. He placed it on the first table, in the center of the circle. Next he took the box from Hikou and opened it. Nestled inside was the Priestess of Byakko's Shinzaho, the hand mirror which Tatara himself had handed over to Yui and Miaka. He did the same with this object. Another person appeared in the room, cloaked and with no visible face except for his mouth.
"I didn't think that you were going to show up" Ren replied as the person held out another box.
He took the box from him and opened it. This one contained Yui's necklace from the ceremony when she summoned Seiryuu. It was her Shinzaho. He placed it on the third table.
"Miru" he said, "You still have the ring?"
"Yes" she replied.
"Hand it over," he said, which she complied.
He placed the ring on the last table.
"Now" he smiled, "Concentrate all your life force on the four objects," he commanded the others.
They all closed their eyes and the Shinzaho's began to glow a dark sinister light. From behind the altar a throne was illuminated by a new candle, which had lit itself. Four lights connected in the air, and the wind began to blow as it surrounded the throne. Ren and the others opened their eyes as a figure came into focus. When the wind had died down, he stretched out his hand to move it. Miru, Hikou, and the cloaked one all fell to their knees in respect as Ren bowed.
"Welcome back" Ren smiled, "Master Tenkou."
(Till Next Time)
Authors Note: Well that's it! I told you it would be short! See you next week for Book Five!
Next Chapter: Miru Makes her Move
Miru comes after Tamahome! Find out what happens next time on Book Five: Journey Almost Complete!
