Chapter 5: Eternal ties.

When they opened their eyes, they found themselves in a navy cave bathed in a sweet silver glow. Astonished, Taro exclaimed: "But where are we?" »»

Rika, observing the place, asked, "How did we get here?" »»

Haru then added: "We are in a cave, it's really curious. »»

Suddenly, a voice echoed: "Taro ... Finally, you're there. »»

Surprised by this voice, they turned around and saw, in front of them, a woman of supernatural beauty floating graciously above the waters.

With surprise, Rika exclaimed: "She floated on the water!? »»

Haru, amazed by what he saw, whispered: "It is not possible!" We are facing a spectrum. »»

The woman approached them. By distrust, the children will back down slightly to protect themselves, but the woman, in a soft voice, tried to appease them: "Do not fear, I don't want any harm to you. »»

Intrigued, Taro exclaimed: "Who are you?" And where are we? »»

The woman then presented herself: "My name is Yaohime, the former princess of Wakasa. »»

Hearing this name, Rika exclaimed: "Are you Yaohime, the princess of the kingdom of Wakasa? »»

Haru added: "But it's incredible! How is it that we can see you? »»

Yaohime replied gently: "I was waiting for you, my dear Taro. How you grew up! »»

Taro, a little lost, exclaimed: "What do you mean by that?" I don't understand anything! What is going on, exactly? Why do my friends and I see a spectrum? And how do you know my name? »»

Yaohime replied gently: I understand your concerns and your lack of understanding in the face of the situation, but we will move forward step by step to better understand the story.

Haru, somewhat surprised, asked: what story!?

Yaohime continued: the reason why I call on Taro in this place and the very unique link that you have with the sea.

Taro remained surprised and amazed by these revelations, then Yaohime began to share his story: a long time ago, when I was only 15 years old, a banquet took place. That day, the guests were just as surprised to discover that the fish served during the meal had a human head.

“Billing, our guests who did not eat fish hid their portions in towels to throw them later, so as not to offend our hosts. Unfortunately, my father had forgotten to get rid of this strange food.

In the night, I suddenly felt a little hunger and I went to use. Inadvertently, I tasted this mysterious flesh, which turned out to be that of a mermaid, and I received immortality as punishment. »»

"I crossed eight centuries, seeing those who were dear to me disappearing, helpless, while my husband aged and left me. My children, frightened by my appearance frozen in time, were moving away.

Rika, surprised, exclaimed: he was really terrible.

Yaohime continued his story: in a state of despair, I decided to browse the country, like a nun, and I planted trees at each stage of my life. Then, one day, I had the chance to meet a real mermaid.

Haru, amazed, exclaimed: you met a real mermaid!? »»

Yaohime replied gently: yes, I apologized to have consumed the flesh of one of his fellow men, and I begged him to allow me to age. With compassion, the Ningyo accepted and gave me two hundred years of life.

I thus returned to Wakasa, at the age of eight hundred years, and I was finally able to find rest in this sea cave. But before you go out, I gave birth to a son ...

Taro: ...

Haru then added: Don't tell me ...

Yaohime confirmed Haru's fear: "You understood, my child, this child is you, Taro. »»

Taro remained frozen in the face of this revelation. In a trembling voice, he asked, "I'm your son?" Are you really my mother? »»

Yaohime, with a look full of happiness and sadness, approached Taro and hugged him in his arms. Tears in eyes, Taro finally realized that he had the opportunity to meet his mother.

Rika, with astonishment, exclaims: "Taro is the son of a princess ... the former princess of Wakasa. »»

Yaohime replied slowly: "I have never taken my eyes off you. I saw how much you suffered in solitude because of me, and I am really sorry, my little taro. »»

Taro replied with sincerity: “It's really not your fault. I am happy to finally meet you, mom. »»

Yaohime is moved to find his son, and it is then that Haru asks a question: "But what is the taro link with the sea?" »»

Yaohime replied slowly: "Taro has in his veins the heritage of the sirens, which allows him to feel the sea, predict his whims and understand his language. »»

Rika exclaimed with enthusiasm: "I suspected that you were not a boy like the others, you are a really special child. »»

Then, with a certain gravity, Yaohime added: "However, this heritage also makes it a target ..."

Haru wondered: "A target? »»

Yaohime: Taro's blood has a unique power, that of opening the door of the abyss, a flaw sealed for millennia, where the devourers of worlds are retained.

_ It is imperative that it is in no way released, which is why you will have to be very careful, my son.

Taro then said to him: Tell me, mom ...

Yaohime: ...

Taro: What does my father look like? And my brothers and sisters, what did they look like? Will I have one day the chance to meet your descendants?

Yaohime replied: I understand your curiosity. I want to tell you that you look a lot like your father; You are just as courageous and adventurer as him.

Taro: ...

Yaohime: If your grandfather had had the opportunity to know you, I am convinced that you would have become his little favorite. You look like him a little, moreover, you both have the same hair color as me.

Taro was touched and delighted to learn this. This story had dissipated the thick mist that obscured his mind. With tears in his eyes, he smiled and declared: "I am really happy, I had an extraordinary mother. »»

Rika approached and added: "You are really lucky to have had a mother like Yaohime. »»

Yaohime, in turn, replied: "My son was also very lucky to have friends like you. I am happy that he has crossed your way. »»

This moving reunion was really intense, but they had not realized that a shadow hovered over them during their exchanges. A stranger had heard all their conversation and finally discovered the secret of the little Taro.

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