Two Summers passed by and the bond between the 9 young Koi Fish grew stronger with each days sunshine rays. Each day they would swim the rivers and lakes which surrounded the Imperial Palace Gardens taking care not to venture into the closely guarded waters, for fear of reprisal and punishment from the Imperial Palace Guards.

‘The waters surrounding the Palace are forbidden to Koi’ said Etsuko ‘the elders tell tales of Koi who have strayed into the Imperial Lakes and have never been seen again…they are known as the phantom Koi, it is said that they are banished to patrol the skies around the Palace for eternity, informing the guards of any approaching Koi! This is there penance for entering the forbidden waters!’
‘Rubbish’ snapped Eko ‘the elders tell you these tales just to make sure that you do not stray too far from their sight, these are just nonsense stories to keep you close by’

‘Maybe so young one’ replied Juri, the oldest of the fellow Koi Fish ‘but therein lies a truth that should not be sneered at, be aware of the guardian Koi at the Imperial palace, it is a well known phenomena that the skies are protected by Dragon who were once Koi! These are no phantom Koi, they are as real as tomorrows sun rays and moon light, an honour bestowed upon them for their long journey to Dragon Gate’
‘What is this Dragon Gate Juri? And where can it be found?’ quizzed Akihito ‘I have also heard of this tale of the Koi’s journey along the rivers and streams to the mystical waterfall, but it is only a story…isn’t it?’
‘Believe what you will Akihito, I only know that the elders who tell this tale have only failed in their journey to Dragon Gate and returned to these waters to tell their stories before they die.’
‘and, of this journey, do they have maps of the waters? Can they remember the journey with such detail that they can recall the routes that they once took?.’ Naruhitos imagination was also alight with adventure…
‘You wish to take this journey one day Naruhito?’ Akihito asked his second in command who was by now in a frenzy of excitement over the thought of such a great adventure…’perhaps we should visit the elders and enquire further into this tale to satisfy your foolish taste for adventure’
‘I agree’ replied Naruhito ‘we should go now’
As Naruhito turned to make his way to the elders ponds, Akihito sensed danger in the water, a kind of vibration that he had never felt before, his Koi Warrior instinct became stronger and stronger, the energy was coming from the direction of the forbidden Imperial Lakes. Akihitos instinct spurred him into action, the courageous Warrior had gone in a flash…to the Imperial Palace Lakes’…

this story is foretold in Akihitos Tale which is told in chapter one, and was the beginning of the wondrous journey that Akihito made which brought good fortune to all Koi fish and dispelled the myth surrounding the forbidden Imperial Lakes, Akihitos heroic and courageous rescue of the Princess paved the way to a magical bond between Koi and Mankind from that day forward…

Koi Fish Tattoo - Destiny - (Chapter 6)

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