Redemption Song by Henry A. Burns

Author:Henry A. Burns [Burns, Henry A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781480847903
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Published: 2017-07-07T04:00:00+00:00

The princess walked to the Temple of Light. Like the last time, it seemed empty and deserted. A wry smile came to the princess’s face. “Another test,” she told herself. She clapped her hands together twice. “Spirits of my ancestors, I am the Princess Kasumi,” she said. “I have learned what thirst is. I have learned what hunger is.” She removed her fine robes. “I stand before you naked.”

“To what end, Granddaughter?” came a familiar voice.

The princess turned and bowed to the old monk. “Greetings, Grandmother,” she said. “To what end?” she asked, repeating the question. “No end other than to speak with you.”

“What? No plea for advice?” the old woman asked. “No demands to enter the temple?”

“I have no need to enter the temple,” the princess replied. “I am already home.” She smiled slightly. “As for pleading for advice, I would hope you would offer me counsel if I needed it.” The old monk snorted in amusement. “No, my only reason for being here is to do what I have not yet done.” She bowed again. “I have never properly thanked you.”

“What I did does not require thanks,” the old monk replied, “but it is a measure of your growth that you offer it.” She returned a bow. “Still, I see there is a question in your heart,” she said after a moment.

“Yes, Grandmother,” the princess replied. She waved a hand. “This … is a dream,” she said. “And yet … it is not.”

“Tell me of the Teacher,” the old monk said.

The princess blinked and then bowed. “As you wish, Grandmother,” she said. “The Teacher is well, though I believe he thinks he’s lived overlong.”

The old monk snorted. “He always was a fool,” she said. “An honorable and true fool, but still a fool.” She raised a hand palm outward. “Tell me what you see,” she commanded.

The princess narrowed her eyes and looked at the hand. “There is a scar,” she said in realization.

“Tell the Teacher what you have seen,” she said. “And then tell him I will be angry if he leaves you before his work is done.” She smiled. “Now. Say my name.”

The princess bowed. “Mei Lin.”

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