So who can guess what I've been watching? ;; I'm sorry for starting another story, but I could NOT get this idea out of my head!
Also, cookies to anyone who gets what game I've added elements from! :D Please enjoy!
Prologue:
Death Of A Great Demon
"The crimson-stained sun has illuminated everything;
now and the past is what i have imagined within this twilight
more than my own hands can accomplish?"
Crimson flames.
Her time left grew short as the darkness moved closer. She needed to hurry before it consumed them both. The woman turned to the light in front of her, tears flowing from her eyes and landing on the small child's cheek. Large violet eyes met her own pair, shining with the light of the flames and glistening with her own tears.
"It is alright, precious one." Her voice trembled in fear, the thought of separation eating at her heart. She brushed her fingers gently on the child's neck, a small magatama necklace forming under her fingertips. "As long as you wear this charm, I will always be by your side."
The small child cried out, but vanished before further objections could be made. Whatever energy the woman had left had vanished with her child. She turned to the other side of the castle courtyard, slowly making her way to the stone tombstone as the flames parted ways for her. They licked her kimono, threatening her life which they could not touch. Even as her power weakened they could not harm her, her barrier flashing to life with a slight wave of her hand. If nothing else, she would save this courtyard from destruction.
The woman sat against the stone tombstone, raising her head to the full moon that watched her. The glow from the red markings that covered her body began to fade, signalling how much time she had left.
"Milady!" She turned slightly to the noises. A man kneeled beside her, several more behind him, unsure of how to move. The older man wore pelts of wolves, his own tail flicking at the sight of her. "Milady, you…"
The woman smiled gently at him, reaching out a hand to welcome the tiny flea. "Myoga, you brought the wolf tribe to me."
"My lady, please don't move! You're too weak!"
She could see the concern in the wolf demons face as well. "Milady, we apologize for how long we made you wait. We came as soon as the flea told us your warning."
Shaking her head, she lowered her hand from exhaustion. "It is alright, Yorozoku. My fate was sealed long before this. My younger brother has always lusted after my power and my life." She flinched, the battle wounds finally taking their toll with the disappearance of her power. The woman had never before felt such pain, and yet it was impossible to breathe without hurting herself. "I am glad you both are here; I must leave you with my final wishes."
The tiny flea began to object, only to be silenced by a small swirl of light that leaked from her chest. A small soft pink orb shone through the light for a quick second before the light formed a wooden box around it. Similar markings as on her skin burnt into the wood as it floated towards the wolf demon who took it in his hands.
"Milady, was that…?" he questioned, eying the box no larger than his palm.
"Yes. What you saw was the Shikon Jewel, a power which I have kept pure for a long time now." In fact, the woman had taken it from a demon who had stolen the jewel after the priestess who created it passed on. She had kept it sealed within her own powers since. "Take it to the village of the slayers. Show them the markings, and they shall let you pass. Tell them only a human with spiritual powers may break my barrier and purify that jewel. They will understand."
She flinched again, clutching at her stomach. The white kimono she wore slowly turned red from her own blood. The wolf demon offered her the box. "Please milady, take it back. Use it to heal yourself!"
"He's right!" The flea agreed, jumping in his own panic. "I cannot stand to lose both you and the master at once!"
The woman gave a small chuckle. "Myoga," she started gently. "Inu Taisho and I owe you a great deal for your service, and I apologize for making you continue even after we pass on." The poor flea had long served both the Great Dog Demon and herself, never objecting to anything they asked of him. "Tell Totosai to seal my Tsumugari, in case my child was to return. I'm afraid I have no strength left, so please lead her in my stead."
They called for her, watching her light fade away. She found she could barely keep her eyes open, her body numb with pain.
"Myoga… my final wish to you…" Ignoring their cries, she gave in to her weak state and closed her eyes. "Tell Izayoi… tell her that her son mustthink my child is dead. If he seeks her before the time is right, she will die… Please… " Her voice trailed off into silence, her essence fading along with the light of the moon. Yorozoku's cry echoed through the night.
"Lady Amaterasu!"