天使の物語 (tenshi no monogatari)

chapter one

第1章;難しい挑戦

(dai1 akihiro ;muzukashii chousen)

Sterlying returned to his room that night, and went back to rest. When he awoke, the warm sun tickled his soft pale skin, as he twitched and groaned, slowly sitting up and stretching.

"What a dream.." He muttered. He blinked and saw that dark figure in front of him. He flinched back as he looked up at the beast with terror. The beast looked confused,

"What's wrong? Have I startled you?" The beast's voice sounded worried and sympathetic. Sterlying shook his head,

"No, no." He reassured, "I'm fine, just wasn't quite expecting you yet." The beast nodded, and let off a warm smile,

"Well then, why don't we get ready? We have a long day ahead of us." The beast extended its hand out to Sterlying,

"Hm? What are we doing today?" Sterlying tilted his head, gently placing his hand into the beasts.

"We are going to educate you, first on your powers." The beast said, lifting Sterlyng up and softly putting him down. Sterlying bowed,

"Thank you." The beast lifted Sterlyings head,

"There's no need to be so formal, I should be the one thanking you." The beast stood Sterlying up,

"You don't need formal attire either, anything comfortable will do." Sterlying nodded, and began to walk to his silver lined closet.

"No need for that, think of what you'd like to wear and I'll make it appear on you." The beast smiled, and led Sterlying away from the closet.

"So," the beast began, "What attire would you like?" Sterlying paused,

"Hmm..." He muttered. "I'd like a hoodie and shorts." He finished.

"Alright! Close your eyes please." The beast placed its hand onto Sterlyings shoulder, as Sterlying hesitantly closed his eyes. In a flash, a warm soft gray sweater covered his body. And baggy black sweatpants dropped down, and hugged his lower waist.

"Is that what you meant?" The beast asked with a smile. Sterlying looked down at the clothing he was wearing, then looked back up at the beast.

"It's very warm and comfortable. Thank you." The beast took Sterlyings hands and pulled him close. He looked down at him,

"Ready to go?" The beast asked. Sterlying nodded, and closed his eyes, tightly clinging to the beast.

Within a flash of ethereal light, they were in a white cloudy place, somewhere in a different realm. There were tall white long trees with white delicate blossoms forming around its branches. The smell was like lightly scented roses. The white grass was freshly cut and was softer than silk. The fluffy clouds resided above their heads, dripping crystal-like raindrops that lightly fell onto Sterlyings soft skin. Sterling looked up at the poise clouds, he admired the beauty of this otherworldly white place. The architecture was detailed with venust gold lining. Tall castles along with white animals peacefully roaming around. Doves soared below flocculent clouds with ease.

"This place is divine.." Sterlying mumbled. The beast looked down at Sterlying, and placed his claw gently onto Sterlyings velvety blonde hair.

"This is where we will train everyday, in the calm presence of kuuki no you nani yume.(Ethereal Dream.)" Sterlying slowly sat in the gentle grass, letting the pleasantly cold breeze flow through his hair, and glide across his face.

"The name of this place, Ethereal Dream, is it really a dream? Or was it given that name for its dream-like beauty?" Sterlying looked up at the beast as he asked. The beast shook his head,

"We are inside a god's head right now. The god of peace. That is why it is called the Ethereal Dream." Sterlying gazed around him,

"The god of peace's head?. Is that why it's so calming here?" The beast nodded and sat down next to Sterlying.

"Indeed it is," The beast closed its eyes and relaxed its muscles. 

  "You never stated your name," Sterlying said. The beast chuckled,

"It's Aiko." He tenderly responded.

For hours they sat in the grass of kuuki no you nani yume and relaxed.

"Master Sterlying, it's time for us to begin our training." Aiko stood up and extended his hand out to Sterlying. Sterlying blinked a few times and placed his small hand into Aikos, with Aiko pulling him up to his feet. They walked into a Victorian styled library.

The ambience the library gave off was a pleasantly calming aura, one of comfort but the reassuring sound of intelligence. The smell was irresistible, and alluring. It made Sterlying feel the urge to learn as much as possible.

"Aiko, why does this place give off such an interesting aura?." Sterlying questioned, looking up at Aiko.

Aiko smiled at him, "It's meant to persuade people to want to learn to their full potential." He paused, "Does this answer your question my dear?" Sterlying nodded, with a flustered expression glowing off his face, slowly beginning to walk further inside.

"This place is absolutely astonishing..." Sterlying said, his eyes widening in amazement and great interest. He scanned every detail of the building, from the historical architecture to the way the books were placed. From head to toe the building was beautiful and warm, with intelligence radiating off its walls. Sterlying took a deep breath to take in details of the gorgeous place he had walked inside of. Aiko chuckled,

"The God of Peace sure has its way of designing things." Aiko pat Sterlyings had to tap him back into reality. Sterlying shook his head,

"My apologies..." he said with a genuine sweet voice. "This place is so captivatingly beautiful I got lost in its charm."