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Ren once again was surprised by her friend’s ability to catch up to her so quickly, raising her eyebrows as he appeared beside her. It wasn’t often they could walk side by side like this, as they tended to race more around the village. But it was nice, being so close to her best friend. Ren heeded his words about passing out at the shrine. Did he get the same feeling in his chest that she had towards the shrine? Maybe, though Ren wouldn’t describe the feeling in her chest as one of queasiness, so much as she would describe it a force of warmth. In fact, it never felt stronger than it had this morning, and Ren was more curious about why that was. [color=pink]“Oh, feeling a little feint, Raiko?”[/color] Ren giggled playfully, covering her mouth with her hand. [color=pink]“Usually it is the girl that does the fainting and the boy that does the carrying… But very well. Why do you feel like you will pass out? Are you scared of spirits and ghosts that hang around the Southern Shrine, Raiko?”[/color] Ren teased, taking a moment to bend down at one of the rice fields, scooping a small handful of water, and splashing it towards Raiko. As they grew closer to the shrine, Ren felt the force stronger than ever pulling her towards the ornate building. There were plenty of interesting flowers and herbs that grew around the building, tended to usually by the High Priestess, but was now being worked on with the assistance of her mother.

Speaking of which, Ren spotted her mother and the elder High Priestess Tanaka by one of the flower beds. Ren’s mother was one her knees, bent over the shrubbery and tending to the bushes. While Tanaka stood nearby. No doubt she was so along in age that she couldn’t get up and down easily to tend to the flowers. Ren wasn’t sure why Tanaka wouldn’t ask one of the training priestesses to tend to the duty, rather than her mother. Observing the two, Ren spotted what she could only describe as the [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/86/3c/f8/863cf87b047561d464ba90adef3e7263--weapon-concept-art-love-drawings.jpg]most beautiful and oranate staff[/url] she had seen. Though, the only one she had ever seen- as Tanaka was always seen carrying it beside her. [b]“Yuu, I really wish you wouldn’t pull Ren away. Her destiny isn’t a bur-“[/b] Ren was surprised, seeing her mother’s head whip around so quickly towards Tanaka. Ren’s mother was obviously very angry- the same face she would make towards Ren if she were being disobedient. [b]“With all respect, High Priestess, I don’t want Ren to-“[/b] But both seemed to sense Ren’s approaching presence, and quickly control their voices and their facial expressions.

[b]“Ren! What are you doing here? I thought I asked you to bring the cherry blossoms to the Ito family?”[/b] Yuu, Ren’s mother, spoke quickly, rising to her feet just as fast. She began to brush the dirt off her kimono. Why did she look so panicked and worried? [color=pink]“You did. And I’ve already delivered it. I just wanted to come see the temple.”[/color] Yuu quickly shook her head, moving towards Ren, using the back of her hands to try and shoo her away. [b]“Go home and clean then. You shouldn’t be here bothering Elder Tanaka.”[/b]  But just as Ren began to turn away, Tanaka just as quickly approached, using her staff as a way to balance herself. [b]“Now hold on, Yuu. You know that everyone, neighbor and stranger, is welcome to visit me at any time.”[/b] Tanaka spoke calmly, staring at her staff. The emblems of the sun and moon that hung from their chords began to turn, even though there wasn’t the feeling of a breeze. Yuu seemed to notice this as well, and her feelings of unsteadiness increased. [b]“What brings you here today, Ren?[/b] Tanaka spoke up, her eyes moving from examining her staff, to the young girl standing in front of her.

Ren didn’t know how to describe the feeling she felt upon seeing the staff. It was probably her 3rd time ever seeing it, yet she was even more enchanted by it than the last time she saw it. But the feeling in her chest seemed to intensify. Perhaps it wasn’t the shrine that was pulling her towards it, but the staff in Tanaka’s hands. [color=pink]“Raiko and I just wanted to admire the temple and the growing flowers. They are always lovely this time of year, as our cherry blossom tree is in full bloom too!”[/color] Though Ren was speaking respectfully towards Tanaka, her eyes remained locked in admiration of the staff in her hands. Ren wasn’t sure about telling Tanaka about the force in her chest that was pulling her to the staff in her hand. But, it didn’t seem to take any words from Ren. Tanaka’s eyes watched the turning emblems begin to slow down. [b]“Yes, they really are this time of year, hm? There is so much beauty to be admired here at our temple. Why is it that I don’t see you more often here then?”[/b] Yuu quickly intervened at the last question.

[b]“Because she is still a little girl! Tanaka, I don’t-“[/b] Ren was caught slightly off guard by her mother’s sudden outburst, as it was considered very disrespectful to interrupt a conversation with the High Priestess. What was mother getting so upset about? A quick glance from Tanaka seemed to quiet her mother, and the High Priestess spoke calmly towards Yuu. [b]“She is young, but I can feel the strength inside her, as does the Chowa. My girl… do you feel drawn to this place?”[/b] Ren looked towards Raiko, not sure how to answer, as if Raiko could answer for her. What did Takana mean by the strength inside her? Raiko was the brave and strong one. What would he do? [color=pink]“I believe so… And to your staff. I- I mean. It is really beautiful.”[/color] Ren responded, turning back towards Tanaka. Tanaka smiled more, while Yuu seemed to grow more worried.

[b]“The Chowa, my dear girl, harmony, balance, symmetry. There is no good without evil and vice versa. The Chowa has many powers. Perhaps if you decided to train under me as a priestess, I could teach you much more.”[/b] Ren’s eyes traveled over the staff, admiring its many intricacies. Becoming a Priestess was her only other option in life than to become a mother and child bearer. Ren reached her hand out, touching the base of the staff. It felt cool to the touch, and for some reason Ren felt as if it belonged in her hands. Tanaka’s grin would have grown wider if it didn’t begin to waiver, at the sigh of the darkening cloud approaching. Was it really moving that quickly? [b]“It seems like it may storm. How about we continue this conversation inside the temple?”[/b] Tanaka turned, leading the group towards the entrance. Ren was about to follow quickly, but turned towards Raiko. He had mentioned not feeling well when he was here, so Ren reached for him, taking his hand in hers. [color=pink]“You don’t need to be scared here, Raiko. I’m right here, so don’t worry. Okay?”[/color] Ren smiled, leading Raiko inside as the storm steadily approached.

[b]“Young Priestess, would you please let the villagers know to finish what work they are doing and to get inside. I believe this coming storm is going to be a harsh one.”[/b] Tanaka spoke to one of the ladies walking around inside. She nodded, and hastily left the building to go into the village.
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