And Find Your Own Song ~ by SaralynArati

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"Good," Summer Wind replies, and that is the last time they speak, as they are now on temple grounds. Kanu leaves her at the threshold, vanishes into the trees, and she is alone. For a long while the girl sits and meditates, and nothing unusual happens. Then she stands and paces, and still nothing happens. She drinks some water from the fountain, and there are... reflections? Afterwards Summer Wind can't say what she saw or heard or felt, but she does recall a melody, hauntingly familiar.

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"Do no harm. And believe me, you will be tempted. The greatest victory is to come away from this trial clean and content. Not everyone can do so..." Kanu further clarifies. "Did you?" Summer Wind blurts out, and immediately blushes, for this seems an intrusive thing to ask. "Not entirely. Hence I sought the Academy. It has been very good for me... better even than I had hoped." He stops walking then, and takes her hand, giving her an extremely real and grown-up kiss. "For luck?" "No."

10 years ago

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Summer Wind hopes for more concrete guidance from Kanu, and realizes that she would instinctively have turned to him anyway, without the words of his mother. It isn't far, less than a day's walking since horses here would be too vulnerable to survive, yet the guardsman's nearness is a comfort in itself, regardless of instructions or weapons to defend her. "Sit and listen," he tells her, "or stand, or pace, or dance, but be open to whatever comes. You may see or hear things, not all pleasant."

10 years ago

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"Your song need not have words, or be lengthy. If it is not a happy song, this does not mean that your life will not be joyous. I tell you this especially, because I know that you have deep personal shadows which may never clear. That is all right. A shadow is not a darkness, and a darkness is not necessarily an evil. Go now, with my blessing." Even for Syura, this is not a very detailed explanation of "how", but Summer Wind harkens to every nuance that might aid her in this endeavor.

10 years ago

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"We have a sacred place, a temple, where you must keep vigil for two days and two nights. There will be water, but no food; don't worry, though, you will probably not feel like eating anyway," says Syura wryly. "Kanu will take you there and even show you the way as best as he can. My son will remain outside and ensure that you are safe from external dangers. Beware, however, since this inward journey will be more difficult for you, as it is for all who carry their own magic within them."

10 years ago