Once we get to a training room, I test out the bow and its amazing. Overwatch members that pass by stop and watch me. Everyone's in awe, amazed that I can just create arrows out of thin air. This is my weapon of choice, so I gotta be able to do cool things like this with it. Torbjörn was truly amazed at my abilities. We started talking and I ended up telling all in the room that I was a dragon. Of course some were skeptical, even after watching me. I wanted to give them more proof, though ended up deciding that I shouldn't and just let it be. Those who believe me will believe me.
Hours pass by before Genji gets Hanzo, Kazu, and I together. He tells us that we should go before it gets too late. Kazu asks if we could stay, which Genji answers no to. Then I ask him if we could come back, which Genji said that we would see. The ride home was quiet, though Kazu tried to break the silence several times. Each time was unsuccessful and it became awkward every time. When we were close to home, Kazu made one final attempt, he said something about going to see shrines tomorrow. That seemed to peak both brothers interest. I basically glared at Kazu when he brought it up, though he ignored me. He said that we should go early so we can see a few of them in the other regions of Japan. By the time we got to Hanamura, both Hanzo and Genji were excited for Kazu's little field trip.
We get back to Shimada Castle late, Kazu and I say out goodbye's to the brothers before going home. On the way back I decide to confront Kazu about the trip tomorrow. "Haven't the boys already seen the shrines?" I ask, "Why do we need to bring them?"
"They have, but I have other plans." He replies with a huge smile on his face.
"Meaning?"
"I wanted to introduce them to the gods. I think it would be good for them." I instantly stop walking. Kazu turns to me, "Come on Ichiro, wouldn't be nice to see them again?" I stay quiet, that's one thing that I didn't want to do. People walk past us, some bump into Kazu and I as we just stand there. It's almost like we're just an obstacle to them. Kazu sighs, "Can we just go home? It's getting cold." I nod slightly but don't move. Kazu rolls his eyes before grabbing my arm. He practically drags me home. When he opens the front door, he pushes me towards the couch. "I'll make some tea," He tells me. I just sit on the couch. I'm quiet the rest of the night and end up sleeping on the couch.
Kazu wakes me up in the morning. He has a change of clothes for me. I glance up to him and he tells me to quickly shower and get changed. Once I finish we head out to get the Shimada's. Both of them are really excited. Kazu says that we'll be flying them to each shrine so we can try to see a few of them across the country. Kazu takes Genji's hands, soon taking him to the sky. Genji's laughing, clearly enjoying the experience. I look over to Hanzo, Hanzo extends a hand to me. I take it, following Kazu's lead. Kazu leads us out towards the Kanto region. I suppose Kazu wanted to bring them to shrines there.
I notice that Kazu starts flying closer to the mountains. "I have a bad feeling about this..." I say.
Hanzo looks up to me, he must feel my concern. "What's so bad?" He asks.
"We're flying too close to the mountains."
"What's so bad about that?"
I see something fly up, my eyes widen, "Kazu!" I yell but he doesn't seem to be able to hear me. This isn't good. I fly to the ground and drop Hanzo off. I tell him to stay put, he nods then sits down. I fly back up, instantly transforming. I roar, making the thing that flew up at us, Ten-Gu, and Kazu look at me. Kazu notices Ten-Gu then quickly makes his way to my side. "How did you not notice him." I say to Kazu, noticing his utter panic.
"I-I guess I zoned out." Kazu replies.
"Don't let it happen again."
Kazu takes Genji down to the ground and stands with the boys. The boys watch me in awe. Ten-Gu simply flies to me. A huge grin is on his face. "Well, well, well. I can't believe what I'm seeing." He says, his grin only growing. "The grand Dragon of the South making an appearance in my neck of the woods. I feel so 'honored'. I would ask what brings you here, but that would be rude. No one's seen you in centuries. Why return now." He starts to laugh, "Did you finally wise up? Have you come to confront the others? Hm, maybe you should be in China for that to happen."
"All I want is safe passage through."
"Oh? Is that all? Do you really think that I would just let you pass without harassing you first? Now, now, my dear dragon, you are something rare. I truly hope the others don't catch wind of you being here." He laughs some more. "See what I did there?"
"The others won't know."
"On the contrary. You haven't shown your face in centuries, do you really think that I wouldn't tell? This is something that I positively can't keep to myself. After all, you are the reason for so many of the gods problems. You had nearly destroyed everything and the gods have still been angry with you."
Of course they're still mad, Japan was basically in ruins. That was centuries ago, they had their chance to do something about it years after it happened. "Why did they not take action sooner."
"How should I know? A lot of their shrines were in ruins or in bad condition. Maybe they were all trapped in Takamagahara and couldn't take immediate action. Anyways, I would watch yourself dragon. They probably know you're alive and well, so they'll be looking for you. Let's hope your friends stick up for you like they have in the past." With that he leaves me. Great, not only did I not want to do this, I now have a better reason for not wanting to see the shrines. As I go down to the boys and Kazu, I become human again.
"What did he say?" Kazu asks.
I shake my head then smile, "Don't worry about it. Let's just get to our first shrine." I might as well act like I want to go, I don't want to ruin the fun. That doesn't change the fact that I don't want to go. Maybe I'll just stay away from the shrines, let Kazu bring them there while I look for a place for lunch. We soon take to the skies. I feel uncertain, I don't know what I'm going to do. Kazu and I both secluded ourselves, kept away from the gods. I feel like we're making a mistake by going 'shrine hopping'. I just hope that Ten-Gu isn't right, and if he is, I hope that I still have some friends.