Echoes of a Shattered Age by R. J. Terrell

Author:R. J. Terrell [Terrell, R. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Literature & Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
Amazon: B00TZ5ZNLC
Publisher: WordFire Press
Published: 2015-02-23T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Eight

The sun had yet to peer over the eastern mountains as the four companions saddled their horses. After saddling and securing their gear to the horses, Sensei Akutagawa spoke.

He eyed the six that stood before him with that same proud, fatherly smile. “Kenjiro, Akemi, Kita and Kenyatta. I have said this before but I feel it should be said again. You make me very proud. All of you have become true warriors and good people.”

“With a heavy heart, do I watch you depart into what lies ahead, but with a happy heart I know that you go at your best. In one night you each have mastered the new techniques I’ve taught you. Know that these techniques are unique to each of you. I have had the pleasure of watching you grow over the years and am honored to teach you techniques that would normally be physically impossible.”

He looked at Kenjiro and the two islanders on his right. “On this mission you must trust Akemi’s judgment. She is highly experienced in dealing with demons. I will stress again that you must learn to trust and complement each other’s abilities as though you are family.”

He turned to Taliah and Mira. “I have never had the pleasure of meeting you before now Mira, but I wish to say that you are an exceptional young lady and I can sense a power within you that you have not yet realized.”

He turned to Taliah. “And you, Taliah. I have known you through your brother, and like him, you have become like a daughter to me. Though your true potential eludes you for now, you will soon discover a power inside you that is like nothing the world has seen for generations. If you ever need help or guidance you need only to come and see me.” He laughed as Taliah and Mira tackled him with a fierce hug.

The four warriors looked on, smiling. Taliah and Mira were experiencing the same relationship with Sensei Akutagawa that all of them had. It was like having a second father.

Kenyatta leaned over to Kenjiro and whispered, “You aren’t getting misty-eyed over here are you?” The samurai responded with an incredulous frown, but Kenyatta could see that there was a smile behind those stoic eyes. Akemi glanced at the two and smirked. The childish islander was exactly what her brother needed.

Taliah walked to Kenyatta and Kita and gave her brother a crushing hug, then turned to the waiting Kita. Kenyatta’s lip curled back as Kita and his sister shared a rather long embrace.

“Alright, alright, man! Let’s not get carried away now! Ya wan disentangle my sister from your tentacles, ya?”

Sighing, Taliah moved to Kenjiro and Akemi, giving them each a hug. “I consider you family, now. Watch over my foolish brother, as he will watch over you.” She retreated a few steps as Mira addressed the group.

“Just as he has said, Master Iel is watching you, even now. After this is done, he will watch over you and if ever you are in need, you will find help.

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