*** Third Heaven
The goddess Inari stood at the edge of the heavens and looked down into the second. She watched as the three began moving on their journey, headed deep into the second heaven.
"Are you worried about him?" a soft voice called out to her.
Inari turned to see the goddess of the heavens draped in her long dress, as it flowed downward.
"I really don't know if I should be worried... I feel he is a strong one, and he has all the tools he needs to succeed."
"Yes, he has all he needs." The goddess smiled as she came closer to Inari
"The fate of the world depends heavily on him."
"Don't worry, you have chosen a worthy champion." With those words, the red-draped, dressed goddess stood up to leave. As she did, a crow flew over to her and came to whisper something in her ear.
Inari then turned back to look at Dan with his companions. Her face turning a bit grim as she watched them go.
****Second heaven
