New Beginnings
Chapter 21
Written by rachel76m
Edited by Don Kaufman

Ronin Warriors, known in Japan as Yoroiden Samurai Trooper, means literally, “Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers". It is a Japanese anime series and manga adaptation created by Hajime Yatate.

The story line picks up after the very last Episode No. 39 “Triumphant Warriors”.

The list of characters mentioned in this story belong to the various authors that created them. This a fan-fiction story.

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In the Andromeda Galaxy, on a particular planet that is very similar to Earth with the same history as Earth, but with some minor differences in certain events.

Lady Kayura is seen walking and pacing around the dojo complex. She has in her hand, The Ancient’s Staff. She is in deep thought on what to do next. She looks up at a clear blue sky with a few white clouds from time to time. Somehow, I get the feeling that Talpa is not totally defeated yet. I think someone put him back together after he exploded into many pieces. He knew I was related to the Ancient’s Clan. Fortunately Anubis figured out what was going on. He sacrificed his life so I can be free from Talpa’s grasp. For that, I am very thankful. Now I have his armor as a remembrance of his sacrifice.

She enters the main dojo in the middle of the complex. There are nine smaller dojo buildings built around it. She places the end of the staff in a wooden hole in the floor. She crosses her legs as she sits down. She looks within herself and speaks out loud.

“Ancient, please hear my plea. I fear that Talpa is not totally vanquished. What am I to do, Ancient?”

The small golden gem glows in the top part of the staff. An image of the Ancient with his familiar straw hat appears before Lady Kayura.

“Yes, Lady Kayura. You are right, Talpa is not totally vanquished yet. But, I know what is needed for the nine Warriors to achieve the ultimate power. You will need nine dragon spirits. Then their weapons, when used all at once, will certainly vanquish Talpa and his demon followers to the Lake of Fire permanently.”

“There are nine dragon spirits, Ancient? How come that story has not been told yet?”

“The reason is that I was on another world that is very far from here. The world’s name is called Earth. That is where I was born. Interestingly, it has the same history as ours, but with some minor differences. Talpa invaded that world more than a thousand years ago. I immediately knew no Earthly power would be able to defeat him. But, I did hear rumors of a power that could defeat him. I sailed the seas to the other side of that world. I found a gem smith deep in the heart of the Pict people of the Isles. The gem smith fashioned nine gems for each of the nine weapons I had with me. Then we found nine dragon spirits there as well.”

“You found nine dragon spirits, Ancient? Where they ever alive?”

“They were, Lady Kayura. However, their bodies were killed by a group known as the Eleven Magi about a thousand years before I arrived there. In that northern Pict valley, there is still great magic there. However, the people there would take great pains to keep it secret from the rest of the world. I was told there used to be magic widespread on that world. However, it was abused by the people over six thousand years ago. They told me, the Creator of the Universe removed it from the people. But, then the Creator told me, it will be returned when a promised King and Queen will reclaim the crown years later in the Isles. However, the magic won’t be abused this time. It will be weaker than what it is was.”

“So, these nine dragon spirits became part of your armor at one time?”

“Yes, they did. When I came back to Nippon, I found Talpa creating great destruction there. Once I engaged Talpa and his demon followers, he knew he found a worthy adversary. We fought for many days in Nippon and Zhonggua. Some of the battles we had created some fantastic landscape features. The locals referred to them as natural landscapes. But, I know better. I even went to the mainland of Zhonggua and did the same damage there in two mountain vista locations.”

“Nippon is now called Japan. Zhonggua is now called China. I entered a cave system on the mainland. I asked the nine dragon spirits to please leave the gems.”

“Did they ask you why?”

“They most certainly did. I told them, I didn’t want them to be corrupted by Talpa. Because, I foresaw Talpa wanted my armor for himself. So, the nine dragon spirits left the gems. I promised them I would return to them.”

“They will be sad Ancient when they hear the news of your demise.”

“Yes they will, Lady Kayura. But, they will have great anger with great patience to finally vanquish Talpa and his demon followers through the nine armors.”

“I thought we achieved the ultimate power with what we have.”

“You did that within yourselves, Lady Kayura. But, there is another ultimate level that is greater than that.”

“Hmm . . . that’s interesting. How will I get to your home world, Ancient?”

“Underneath this floor of the dojo is a blue stone pillar. For within the gem of my staff is a small piece of ore called the Ethereal Space ore. When you concentrate on the gem to activate the magic. It will create a natural transporter to my home country. You will need White Blaze, the eight warriors and yourself. For you have ninth armor from Anubis.”

“Can we call our armor to us if we are there, Ancient?”

“Yes, you can, Lady Kayura. Be sure everyone brings their helmet.”

“That’s a good thing to know.”

“Yes it is. You will appear in a park in Nippon that is dedicated to the people who gave their lives during the Second World War there. For deep underground within that park is another blue stone pillar. When you arrive there, you will meet six people there. They are waiting for you there. It will be five men, a wife and a young boy child in a carriage. One of them will be your host. He will have the title of the Omega Unicorn Dragon. You will follow them to the coast of a large city. You will sense there is a problem in my birth country. For it is the same problem here. There, you will witness the power of water to shame a demon Lord and his minions. Hopefully, the problem you are sensing will be put down so that peace can rule in my country. After this defeat, you will travel with them to the mainland to find the nine dragon spirits. This group knows where I hid the nine dragon spirits.”

“How long do I have before we arrive there?”

“You will leave here in six months. More will be told when you get everyone here. You will need the six months to get their minds prepared. More will be explained when you are there, Lady Kayura.”

The image fades in front of her as the gem returns to its usual golden color. “Well, I need to contact the eight warriors and White Blaze. Fortunately, all three Dark War Lords are here at this moment. They were able to bring peace to the Nether World.” She stands up from the floor. She exits the dojo and leaves the compound. She walks to a nearby village. She enters the central building that houses the communication lines. She takes out a small booklet. She opens it to find the numbers of the eight warriors. She calls the homes of the eight warriors in their hometowns and villages. She doesn’t have to worry about White Blaze. The white tiger is always with Ryo. Hmm . . . I thought for sure, Lord Saberstryke’s black tiger, Black Blaze had turned White Blaze into his twin brother. But, when I saw Ryo the last time, White Blaze is still a white tiger. Something is going on here strangely. Maybe I’ll get an answer while we are doing this quest.

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It is three weeks before Christmas, December 25, 2111. It is December 4, 2111. Christmas is on Saturday that year. In the North Carolina prison, Darren returns the book back to the library.

“How many times did you read it, Darren?”

“I read it five times, JT. That book certainly opened my eyes.”

“I’m sure it did, Darren. So, let me shake your hand for finishing that book.”

“Sure, why not, let’s shake hands.” Once Darren and JT shake hands, all of a sudden Darren’s mind becomes more open. “Uh, who is talking in my head, JT?”

“That’s the Creator’s voice. If I were you, I would listen to him. He has a lot more experience in relationships than we ever did. Did you ever hear him when you were younger?”

“Sigh . . . not really, JT. I was in a dysfunctional family. My dad was drunk a lot. He killed himself on the road when I was eleven. My mom raised me and my brother the best she could. She worked in the restaurants a lot. She finally became an assistant manager at a good restaurant. She helped the both of us to get to college. Then I met, Brent Morgan at V-Tech.”

“You do realize, Brent is the last one in your group to hear the Creator’s voice.”

“Heh, heh, heh, that’s right, JT. His mind will really sour that he is alone now. I can imagine he will take another year or two until he admits there are better programmers out there.”

“Heh, heh, heh, that’s right, Darren. So, are you ready to attend some Sunday Services? I will also get you connected to the cage. Michael and Brian are learning some better martial art moves than what you tried to pull on Richard.”

“That’s great, JT. I am definitely looking forward to it. Put it in motion, JT.”

“I’ll definitely do that. Come back here in two days. I’ll have the message here for you.”

“Thanks, I’ll be back for that. Heh, heh, heh, . . . The Creator’s voice is a much better voice to hear than Brent Morgan’s voice.”

“He certainly is, Darren.”

Darren leaves the library humming a tune and returns to his cell to relax.

How long will it take for Brent Morgan to hear your voice, Creator?

It will probably take about two to three years, JT

Well, we’ll just have to keep reminding him.

Yes, everyone will, JT. However, he will be floored with awe when the next generation of the 3D-Server will come out. Then he will finally humble himself before me. Have a great Sunday Service, JT.

Thank you, Creator.

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December 19, 2111, the day after our visit to the Avatar World.

We wake up as usual. Just when I sit on the edge of the bed, I feel a familiar feeling in my womb. “Oooh . . . Brianna, I think I’m pregnant again.”

Quickly, all of the fairies fly in and gather around me.

“Lean back, father. We’ll check it out to make sure.”

Brianna quickly prop up three pillows behind me. I lean back carefully as I lift my night shirt. All of the fairies have their turn in checking me out.

“We definitely hear two heart beats, mother.”

“What are the next two sashes to learn father?”

“They are the birds, Tiger and Tigress. I will need to learn how to fly without my wings. That means, I will be like Camulus who is an air bender.”

“That’s interesting, father. That means your next pair of fairies will be very fast fliers in the air.”

“Another problem, you will be six months pregnant during our trip to Japan and China in June.”

“Let’s hope nothing happens to you seriously while we are there, father.”

“I hope it is not serious, Emeril. But, we must be prepared for anything there.”

“Yes, we must, my love.”

Brianna goes to Robert’s room. She picks up Robert from the crib and carries him to our master bedroom. She sits on the edge of the bed carefully and hands Robert to me. She gets into the bed next to me. We put Robert between us. Then the rest of the fairies gather around us to find their favorite position to sit and lay with us.

We lay there for an hour. We are all bonding ourselves together. We are all praying the trip to Japan and China will be a safe adventure.

“Creator, we hope the trip to Japan and China will be a successful adventure. More so, we hope and pray we are received well in China. But, if we are presented with a problem, we pray that it can be solved. I will be six months pregnant with my next set of fairy children. I pray for their well being that they don’t get harmed in my womb. Keep us all safe Creator. Thank you for your wonderful blessings.”

Then everyone hears the Creator in our minds. When you arrive in China, your horse sense will warn you of a big problem that is about to happen. Heed your horse sense and be prepared. All I can say now is this. When Leviathan breathed upon you, the Omega Dragon was born. When you are in China, the Omega Dragon will be awake. Remember the yin yang symbol and its meaning.

“Thank you, Creator. We will wait patiently until then.”

You’re welcome, my servants.

When the hour is up, Brianna carries Robert back to his crib. We stay totally relaxed on Sunday.

Brianna and I start do some shopping for Christmas on the 20th, which is a Monday. We decided to get a real fir tree this year. So, that means buying the support bucket to keep it erect in the house. I also make sure it can hold water as well. I will add some honey to the water so the leaves will stay longer on the fir tree.

We buy gifts for each other and Robert. Brianna and I promise to have at least one surprise gift for each other.

We all gather around in the living room to discuss what the fairies can get each other.

“This is really the first time we are celebrating Christmas by ourselves father. What can we give to each other?”

“Well, let’s discuss it, Tiger. If the item is a real object, it needs to last a long time.”

“That’s a problem in itself, father.”

“Yes it is, Rubio. Another tradition is giving clothes and food to each other.”

Then all of the fairies cheer in hearing that second suggestion! “Yes! We can give our favorite seeds and fruit to each other. We can make clothes for each other as well!!”

“Now here is a suggestion fairies. If you make a clothing item for each other, soon you will have a big wardrobe that is more than your cedar clothes boxes will hold.”

“Yes, that is a problem. How about we make a clothing item for our own brother and sister and soul mates?”

Quickly, the fairies agree to that idea from Esmeralda. Soon, they are discussing among themselves ideas for a clothing article they can make for each other.

I drive to a local lot that has Christmas trees for sale. I purchase a nice fir tree that is about five feet high. I make sure it has a natural green color to the needles. I bring it in and set up the Christmas tree in the living room of the house near the fire place. For tinsel, we decided to string unsalted popcorn threaded through them. The fairies really enjoyed in creating those strings of popcorn. Also, when we take down the Christmas tree, the fairies will eat the popcorn so it is not wasted.

For the ornaments, we copied the idea we saw at the Rescue Mission a couple of years ago. We put pictures of my family on the ornaments so they are not forgotten. We also hang several other ornaments there as well. We put pictures of our family and the Wilsons on the ornaments as well. Yes, that includes pictures of our fairies. For the top of the Christmas tree, we put a very beautiful white star with rays of clear plastic light emanating from it. For the lights, we decided on the small lights with different colored flower petals around each one.

Brianna and I also purchased ten more flower potted plants for the greenhouse. We also purchase three more edible herbs as well. That would be dill, oregano and basil. I programmed the butterfly tunnel to allow bees come in as well. Once we set them in the greenhouse, the natural butterflies come fluttering through the butterfly tunnel to take a sip of sweet nectar from the flowers and pollinate them at the same time. Once the butterflies leave, about ten bees come buzzing in to do the same thing and leave.

I burn some logs in the fireplace. We all gather in the living room while we watch some special Christmas shows on TV. We giggle and laugh when we see the characters for Santa Claus in animation. We remembered that we met the real Santa Claus himself on Christmas World. We also watch the traditional movies as well. They are still popular after a hundred years. That would be Scrooged, The Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story to name just a few.

Brianna realizes she will have to purchase fabrics and threads for the fairies. She decides to purchase a mid-size tailor shop table for the fairies. The shop table is set up in an empty bedroom. There are posts for at least thirty spools of thread. She makes sure, the right colored fabrics are chosen for each fairy couple. That would include fabrics of particular colors like white, blue, rainbows, red, green, tiger to name just a few. For fabric choices, she purchases several different colored felts, short napped-furs and cloths.

The fairies quickly change into butterflies and fly through the butterfly tunnel. They search the area for thorns to use as needles for sewing. They bring them back carried by their feet. They brought back at least seventy thorns and drop them off in a metal tin. Once they collected enough thorns, they carry the tin to their shop table.

Also, Brianna sets up about twenty spools of different colors on the posts of the shop table. For knives, they will be using their own flint knives for cutting.

Once I see the fairies using their flint knives, it occurs to me, I need to purchase some flint pieces so my future fairies can have their own flint knives. So, I did some internet searching for flint. I couldn’t find any flint stone stores any where in the Jacksonville area. I then did a general search on the internet. I found about six companies that sell obsidian flint spalls scattered in the USA. I do a purchase for six obsidian spalls that is reasonably priced in the Southeastern part of the USA. It will arrive late in January next year.

During the next three days, the fairies each have a chance to make a clothing item for their brother and sister and soul mates. I see all of them making warm hats and coats for the wintery days that we have from time to time in the Southeast. Of course, for the coats, they design it like my armor with the side latches. This allows them to put it on and still fly around. When they change into butterflies, their bodies appear extra fuzzy and warm.

During the days leading up to the Christmas weekend, we see Robert crawling around very well. He tries to stand up a few times, but he quickly lands on his butt. Soon, he has the confidence and the leg strength to stand for a whole minute. We all cheer that he is able to do it that long. He has a big smile on his face. He then sits back down and crawls around on the floor again.

Then we hear his first set of words out of his mouth. “Dada” and “mama”.

We all have tears in our eyes this time. We wipe them away with tissues. We are very thankful that he is learning how to talk. The next set of words from his mouth are the four fairies nearest to him. He speaks, “Lava, Bana, Cash, Rose.”

The four fairies hover in front of Robert, “Yes, that is our name, Robert.” Robert has a smile on his face. “Eventually, you will speak our names correctly.”

Then Robert gives a short raspberry at Lavan, “Ppppbbbtttt . . . !”

“All right, Robert. I guess you are trying to tell us to accept your best try at it.”

Then Robert gives a short ‘laugh’ while he is laughing and smiling, “heh, heh!”

“Uh, huh, I thought so, Robert.”

Soon everyone is laughing and giggling from the conversation we just heard between Robert and Lavan.

The days roll on until Christmas. The fairies make little packages of their favorite nuts and fruits. They use pieces of folded up Christmas wrapping paper. There is no tape used at all. Each package contains five different nuts and five different dried fruits. They even wrap up their newly made warm coats and hats in the Christmas paper as well. They realize they won’t be surprised, but they are very thankful for their own brother, sister and soul mates in making their warm clothes.

Come Christmas morning, everyone has a smile on their faces. I set the video camera on the tripod. I make sure the Christmas Tree and the fire place are in the center of the viewing screen. The fire in the fireplace is ablaze once more. Everyone wishes each other a very merry Christmas. We focus on the fairies first. Everyone of them has great time in exchanging their favorite foods with one another. When it comes to the warm clothes, they hug their own brother and sister. Even the soul mates are very happy for the warm clothes.

Then it is our turn. Robert gets several more clothes and warm tops and bottoms to keep him warm during the winter. He has a big smile on his face. For Brianna and me, we give our presents to each other. Our surprise gifts to each other are perfumes and colognes. I give her a perfume set that she really likes. Brianna gives me a cologne set that she really likes. We also give each other sweaters that are holiday theme for Christmas. Of course, when it comes to the underwear, we decide to buy our own and throw out the worn out undies.

We nibble on the snacks through out the day. We start cooking the turkey at 1 PM in the oven. About two hours later, we’ll start cooking the vegetables and making the salads. Everyone has a hand in making the salads. The fairies cut up the fresh herbs and drop them into the salad. At 4 PM, the turkey is done. When I pull it out, it smells wonderful. We used the spices from our homeland on the Isles. I do a simple cut to make sure the breast is well cooked. I don’t see any pink flesh at all. It is well cooked through. We set the large pad on the counter. I lift the pan and place it on top of the large pad.

I start cutting the slices of the breast meat onto a larger plate. The rest of the turkey will be cut up and saved in the freezer. We’ll make additional meals from the left over meat until it is all gone in about two months. The two vegetables are put into two separate serving bowls. That would be peas and carrots. For desert it is warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream scooped on top.

After dinner we walk outside to watch the sunset. We enjoy watching the sky and clouds change colors as the sun sets. Then we see the stars slowly come out. We don’t see the moon in the night sky, because it is the New Moon phase right now. We clap our hands and give praise to the Creator for another beautiful day.

Then we see a streak of light in the night sky and comes to a sudden stop. Then it changes direction and takes off very fast. “The last time Brianna and I saw that, I asked the Creator what we saw. He told us it was Santa Claus.”

Everybody cheers out loud. “Yeah!! Praise to the Creator!! Santa Claus visited Earth!!”

We enjoy the rest of week following Christmas. We are totally relaxed and well rested.

On December 31, we stay up late to watch the fire works on TV. We decided to avoid the mad dash of watching the live fireworks in downtown and on the beach.

On January 2, 2112, we take a drive on Sunday to arrive at the dojo in Jacksonville at 2 PM. We see only one car in parking lot. It belongs to Qiang. We enter in the dojo. We see them sitting on the mats with their legs crossed. Brianna and I take off our shoes and leave them on a nearby chair. We sit down with them on the mats. The fairies join us as well.

Then Sensei Chou speaks, “We are here only for an hour. We need to discuss what needs to be accomplished for the next pair of sashes.”

“Yes, Sensei.”

“There are six birds. They are the swallow, the crow, the advance form of the Crane, the owl, the eagle and the hawk. The weapons are the Eagle claw with your own hands, the peacock feathers with knives, butterfly knives, and fans with knives.

“Qiang, I have a question. Are you going to be learning these next two sashes with me?”

“Yes, I am, Richard. We’ll push ourselves to fly.”

“Then perhaps it is best, that I teach you both the three elements before we get started on the birds, Sensei.”

“Yes, that is wise, Richard.”

“Also, I am now about two weeks pregnant with the next pair of fairies, my friends. It happened on the 19th of December. I will be six months pregnant when we are Japan and China. We prayed together as a family for a safe adventure. In response to our prayer, the Creator told us what will happen while we are there.”

“What will happen, Richard?”

“When Leviathan breathed upon us off the Carolina Coast, the Omega Dragon was born. When we are in the China, the Omega Dragon will be awake.”

Quickly, Sensei Chou and Qiang look at each other with concern faces. The nod their heads up and down solemnly. Then they look at us.

“There is a very old tale told in the oldest Shaolin schools in China, Richard. When the Omega Dragon is awaken, the Omega Dragon will display all four elements at nearly the same time. It is also rumored the Omega Dragon will finally heal the five hundred year battle between the Assassins and the Shaolin Monks.”

“If that’s the case, the last words the Creator told us, I must remember the meaning of the yin yang symbol when it happens. Our horse sense will kick in very hard before it is about to happen. I am guessing, it will be a major test of wills of who will win.”

“Yes, Richard. You must be very aware of everything around you. Since you are not Chinese born, that will infuriate anyone against you. So, beginning tomorrow at 7 PM, we’ll begin with the first bird on the list. We’ll continue with Brianna earning the Blue Sash. Brianna, what do you sense when you learn the beginning moves.”

“The one thing I noticed, you are fighting two people at once.”

“That’s right Brianna. The blue sash is learning how to fight against two people at once. The green sash is learning how to fight against three people at once. The purple sash is learning how to fight against four people at once. From that you can determine how to fight against five or more people at once. So, for the first hour, we’ll teach the blue sash. Then the next hour, Richard will teach us the air moves for the first week. The second week will be the water moves. The third week will be the earth moves.”

We get ourselves up from the mats and leave the dojo. Sensei Chou and Qiang makes sure the front door is locked before they leave. We return back to our homes and apartments. Tomorrow begins a brand new week for 2112.