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The Unseen World
Fuu gaped at what she saw before her.
A bustling city past strange gates, and beyond that, behind a wall, an old eastern castle like one from Japanese stories, but grander in a way.
“Welcome!” shouted a voice nearby. Fuu turned to see a woman in a pale green and white uniform, “The ministry has sensed a mortal presence that just entered the Immortal realm. I was sent to investigate under article 27 of the Prohibited Persons Law.”
“This is my daughter.” Apple said holding out her hand. In it a small ball of light formed, “Here are my papers.”
The woman took the ball, and she closed her eyes for a moment. She reopened them and smiled.
“Welcome, Lady Erikson. Can you state your business here today?”
“I’ve come to have Fuu claim her birthright, and titles.” Apple said, “We are meeting my brother, “Lord Aireon -------- at the Hall of Records.”
“Any weapons today?” the woman said smiling brightly, “In accordance with the Illegal Arms Law, I must ask.”
Apple moves back her cloak to revile her two swords.
“Just these.” Apple said narrowing her eyes, “That and a Sealed Weapon.”
The woman nods. “That will be noted upon file.”
The woman gives back the ball to Apple, and it disappears. The woman bows low.
“I am sorry for the inconvenience Lady Erikson.”
“It’s your job.” Apple said smiling, “Do not worry.”
Apple bows, and then stands. She turns to Fuu. Fuu nods, bows quickly to the woman and follows Apple.
“Oh.” Apple said turning back to the woman, “Please keep my presence here secret from the royal family....I intend to avoid them at all costs.”
“I shall try my lady.” the woman bows again, “However, if her majesty asks, I shall have to tell.”
Apple nods and then turns away.
Fuu follows Apple past the gates. Apple pulls up a hood on a cloak she is wearing. They enter the bustling town, one that looks like something out of the 17th century. Stalls of food and wears line the streets, while people with different colored garbs buy items. They pass what looks like a smithiery, where men in black capes laugh out loud while clanging comes from inside. In the window next to it, swords and disho’s were on display with young men looking inside.
Fuu stop walking and looks inside the window attracted by some of the wears. As she was looking at some particularity nice dagger and ninjitsu sets she felt a hand on her shoulder.
“After we get done with the Hall of Records, you can come back.” Apple’s voice said softly behind her.
Fuu, reluctant to turn, did so watching them out of her eyes. She suddenly became aware that the young men beside her were eyeing her with fascination.
“Women are not really interested in such things at that shop.” Apple said as the walked on past some cafe’s, “That was the royal smithy, dedicatedly tended by one of the masters in the art. He makes weapons and armor for select individuals really.”
The rest of the way, Fuu had to keep up when she wanted to stop and look around. So many new things, but she knew, and somehow felt that Apple really did not want to be here.
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As the neared the Hall of Records, a tall white building in the middle of town surrounded by a court yard where people enjoyed the afternoon sun, Fuu could feel Apple’s uneasiness, especially when they neared, what Fuu took to be, an Imperial guard.
As they reached the steps, Fuu and Apple crossed the street, and darted through carriages and horses.
“You always knew how to dodge them Sister.” a voice said near them.
Fuu turned and saw Aireon standing near a pillar. She smiled as he crossed to them
“Uncle Aireon!” she said happily, “How did you show up so quick? And what about Jiro?”
“Is that you Fuu-chan? You are too beautiful to be Fuu-chan...” Aireon smiled. Fuu made a mocking face and he laughed, “ Don’t worry about Jiro. I am watching him. I can travel, like Apple here, through time with ease.”
“Time travel?” Fuu gasped, “But-!”
“It’s highly restrictive.” Apple said, “You must take classes first before allowed to time travel freely.”
“Oh...” said Fuu somewhat disappointed.
“Don’t worry about that now.” Aireon said smiling, “You shall be getting instruction about that from you master soon enough.”
“Anii-chan....” Apple said in a warning tone, “Let’s get this done first, I want to get out of here before the royal family knows I’m here.”
Aireon smiles. Apple glares at him. Fuu is confused.
Aireon bursts out laughing, “Come Sister, let us go.”
Apple follows him into the hall, still glaring at him, with Fuu in tow.