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The Celestial Kingdom, the keepers of the illuminates of the Heavens, the sister Goddesses of the Sun and moon, is a wide and beautiful realm, ruled by two beautiful and supreme Goddesses. To the East, The Golden Palace, home of one lonely and light filled Goddess, Amaterasu, The Sun Goddess. To the West, The Moon Towers, the home of the Goddess of the Moon. Seperating the two, an ocean of stars, the deserts of the clouds, and a swift running river of the planets, however, this story starts, in one lone golden tower, where the golden goddess waits for dawn. Within a circle of celestial handmaidens, known as StarLadies, she sits, her long white-blond hair, in two single plaits down the side of her perfectly heart shaped, deep gold face. The ornaments of the Eastern star, shining in threes upon her brow. The veil of the innocence, wrapping her softly clad form, as she lays back on soft downfilled pillows. Music, echoes softly through the room, and the sky outside the brillant sunburst shaped window, bellies the night. A small smile plays about the serene, angelic face, as she looks with pride upon her sisters majesty. Her fingers, clutch softly, the large ruby pendant she wears, as she wakes slowly, from her nighttime slumber, to bring about the dawn. "Mia, some tea if you will please?" Her musical voice proclaims, as she stands slowly from the floor pillows and moves from the sitting chamber into the hall leading to the bathing rooms. Her brillant saphire eyes, cast low as she moves, a group about her, carrying her clothing, shoes and oils, as she begins her day.

The bathing chamber- a candle lit filled room, that is centered by a large majestic pool of what seems to be liquid gold water. The fragrance of chamomile and sunflowers drip with the rolling steam, as she removes her voluminous robes and enters the pool. Relaxing against the stone edge, she does bath in the golden power of her own light, filling her pores with the golden aura and washing away the sleep that had claimed her the night before. Once more stepping from the pool, she is wrapped within a thin golden chamber robe, to sit, alone, once again, at a neatly set table, a hot cup of tea immediately in her now brightly Golden hand. The elegant finger encircle the delicate china, as she sips softly of the sweet brew. Her hair, is gently brushed by her StarLadies, till it shine with amber lights, a jewel and golden burst crown is set about her head, as she finishes her meal and stands to dress. Everyday, is the same. At dawn, she bathes, dresses and rides, her chariot across the sky, settling within a nest of clouds, to await the report on the weather- Then at Dusk she sets sail once more, and falls to the kingdom to rest once more. Alone.

Ama, settles within the confines of the golden chariot, Nin and Nor, ready to dance across the sky- but her heart is silent, as once again she makes her decent, her eyes falling to the realms below- wondering, waiting. Wishing to leave the Golden Palace, even for a short few days. Nor and Nin can pull the stored light for a few days, can they not? She wonders to herself, as dawn descends across the sky, breaking away the night time, and kissing her sister into her own slumber.

Amaterasu felt it in the wind- the gentle almost urgent wrapping of the clouds about her body, as she sat in the Northeasterly sky. Her fingers wrapped tightly about the thin arm of gold on her solar staff, the bright amber globe at its topmost center, filled with the glorious afternoon light. However, below her, the very atmosphere changed- No blue with swirls of white but almost a blood red typhoon warning sky, that sent chills up her spine and a fine mist to appear about her skin. For days now she had sensed unrest; yet she had no word- not a peep from the council of the seven deities or from the neo-immortals. Then, of course, most believed her powers only lay within the Celestial Plane, unlike her sister, who although was the Goddess of the moon, was also quite powerful amongst the Oceanic planes. Amaterasu laughed, “ She who goes by many forms and names, she who sits upon a Golden Cloud and gives life to all below, must be nothing more then a beckon of light.” Her bitterness appalled her, it was her own fault- She knew. Of course she had been a passive warrior in the recent centuries, her and her twin Brother, Ra, sitting in the Golden Palace alone for all time, guiding and giving life. She wondered at herself, most of her legends had never been printed; for so ancient were they, man did little more then draw upon cave walls. Only the Council knew of her power.

Sighing, she shifted as her clouds changed again, and an elegant voice dripped softly on the Breese. It was a summoning, a whisper on the winds, from her Sister of the Winds herself. She would never deny her air! For of all her sisters, The Goddess of the Wind had been one of her soul. However, this summoning made her wonder at the uprising, ‘ Could we be falling once again, The Creator perhaps fighting for power as we once took ours back from the Human mages, pagans and sorcerers?’ Her deep blue eyes narrowed as she thought on those ancient battles that almost washed out humanity as well as the kingdoms of the Gods themselves. Then, without further thought she pulled the egg shaped ruby from her neck, tossing it into the air, sparks flying, as it appeared the gem shattered into millions of tiny pieces, floating endlessly about her. With a wave of her solar staff, Amaterasu shot out light toward the terra, and her Golden Phoenix played its role, announcing her aid before the light disappeared, shooting back to the Celestial planes. With it’s warmth, the shards of the ruby merged and here is when Kami was reborn, his large Scarlet and gold scaled covered body glinting with the tiny lights, his golden head lowered at her feet. “Mistress.” His warm and whiskey thick voice echoed in her head. “Kami, my most loyal and trustworthy friend, we must aid our brethren. Nin and Nor, know what to do in my absence, so we shall help with all of our power.” She paused, looking toward the East, toward her Golden Palace. “Are you with me friend?” She asked softly, their eyes meeting. Kami’s scarlet eyes blinked at her before he reared his front claws, his wings spread, fiercely letting out his thunderous battle cry. He too, was feeling restless after all these years of staying low and keeping to their kingdom. He calmed, standing erect before her, “Forever Mistress. As we were born as one, so shall we end as one, only to rise from the ashes again.” And with that The Sun Goddess transformed, her golden hair disappearing beneath and full-headed crown of Golden spikes. Her body covered in thin yet impenetrable gold plated armor, a sword at her back, the solar staff at her side, Waiting for her sisters returned battle cry.