Ebony And Ivory: Dawn And Dusk

CH.4 Mothers' Blessing

Nobu

11/24/XX58

12:34 P.M

Sweets' Sadie,

Sadies' Dining room

The sweetest woman I've ever met. Lady Sadie welcomed all of Akira's people into her home with no questions asked. Her Estate is significant enough to house all of Akira's people instead of camping outside of her Estate, feeding our troops along with adequate rest and equipment repair. Lady Sadie is ready to speak her piece and tell Akira what should be his next move. Her troops are very disciplined and well-trained in battle, even fighting alongside Akiras grandfather. I can wait to see what she has a plan. I could learn a lot from her.

Saide: Oh, I'm so happy to see you, Ida.

Ida: (hugs Sadie) I told you we would be back soon, Sis.

Sadie: Sooner than I thought (looks at Delphine) Ida.

Ida: She did fine, Sadie.

Sadie: (walks up to Delphine and holds her) I was worried.

Delphine: I'm fine, Mama.

Akira: Sadie. I would like you to meet Nobu.

Sadie: (looks at Nobu)...

Nobu: (thinking to himself) uh-oh. (shows respect) I'm Nobu from the Gray Void.

Sadie: ...! Gray Void?

Nobu: Yes, My Lady.

Sadie: (holds Nobu) You're just so cute.

Delphine: MAMA!!!

Sadie: (looks at Delphine with a compelling look) ...

Delphine: Mama!...

Sadie: Not to worry, my love. (walk to Akira) Your father will be proud of you, Akira. You escaped your exile and took your people back home to get back what's yours.

Akira: I'm honored by your words, Lady Sadie.

Sadie: As a promise to Delphine and Tanya, I can only give you troops.

Delphine: Wait? Are you not going to help us?

Sadie: Not for now. Fortunately, the new friend you just made has the one piece I need to complete our quest for the elemental tree.

Nobu: (takes out a pouch with one white and black seed.) Do you mean this little thing?

Saide: (takes the seed from Nobu) If you don't mind?

Nobu: How did you know I had that seed?

Sadie: You said you were from the Gray Void. You needed this seed to pass through.

Nobu: My people use these seeds; when attempting to pass the Gray Void. For the people who should plant the seed-

Sadie: Can never come back to the island of DayDay. You were willing to give up your place in your land.

Nobu: (shows respect) Yes, Ma'am.

Akira and Delphine: ...!

Sadie: A selfless move, Don't you think, young Nobu?

Nobu: I've heard so much about this land. I wanted to see its beauty for myself. The Hondas' made this land in their image of beauty, sadly taken from the people it feeds. I know I can't return to my home, but I'm willing to help Lord Akira get his land back.

Akira: Nobu...!

Sadie: ...!(smiles) It seems it wasn't selfless at all. As I said. I Can not assist you now, but I know where you should attack first. (on the map next to Sadies Estate) East from here is Dragons Pass, where Akira's Family Bloodline originates.