Short Stories

Development - Anju

I feel broken. Lost after failure to a master that has so much faith in me. And that guy Gyro, he helped me. He recovered all that was lost. All would have been lost without him. My actions... I just wanted to help but I put the world in danger with my leap of faith. I fight for what's right but it just crumbles before me. I only hope that my Master can forgive me. That my new friend will live happily and safe. What is my purpose. Perhaps my master can guide me to it. Or maybe it just all falls - Anju

Anju tends to the garden with the help of her butterflies awaiting her Master Sanji. She had sent for him through the nature around her. She hung her head a bit. She did not feel happy even after her success. She felt that she had not done enough. That she had endangered the forest and if it weren't for Gyro and Blossom she would have lost it all. She was disappointed and felt Sanji would be as well.

Anju: I wonder what my new friend is up to. I hope she is alright. Those bad people should leave her alone. Maybe one day when you are born you can meet her.

She says lightly rubbing her belly. The blossoms in the field began to resonate and the butterflies flutter along the fields. Sanji forms of energy meditating above the blossoms. Anju bows to him but keeps her head low.

Sanji: Anju how are you feeling? The child is full of life I see.

Anju: I am so sorry Master.

 Sanji: Sorry for what?

Anju: I have failed you.

Sanji: you have failed me?

Anju: I endangered the fields. If it wasn't for me bringing her th-

Sanji: It sounds to me that you have failed yourself. If it weren't for you there would be one more soul of purity lost in this world already littered in turmoil. You saved a life that may save many others and you only lost a single blossom. A blossom that was returned to us. That does not sound like failure to me. Shame yourself not for mishap and devote appreciation to your progression. The adversary you faced was no small task yet you stood tall in defense of your faith. You fail yourself when you allow disappointment in an effort worthy of praise

Anju looks up at him.

Anju: You are not upset with me?

Sanji: I am proud of your efforts. You saved a life today Anju and many more I'm sure in its fortune. There was no failure here.

Anju: I wonder what my friend is doing now master.

Sanji: She is doing exactly as I would want for you.

Anju: Protecting the garden?

Sanji: No she is seeking a life outside of the cage life has given to her. She is seeking out Gyro. Anju I will watch the garden for you. I want you to seek Gyro as well. What he moves to build could be a great life for you.

Anju: But master I can't just leave you here. You have much to take care of.

Sanji: You being one of them.  It's ok. I will always be here. You can visit whenever you like. I want you to have a life beyond this plane. More importantly I want you to build. Interact with people, makes friends, have a family.

Anju: Will you come with me?

Sanji: No my place is here with the peace and quiet of Earth's nature. My bonds are already aligned. Surely I will visit you my apprentice.

Anju: Where will I find him master?

Sanji: The ever growing city of Talus. You will want to find his place of business, The Red Eagle. From here the adventure is yours.