Yet again, another attempt at a story here. My best stories seem to come from ideas and storylines I've been thinking up for a while, and luckily, I've been making this one up for a LONG TIME. It's got a mixed flavor to it, with a couple different themes tied up into one. It has some Yu Yu Hakusho characters, a lot of LotR characters, places, events, and themes, and some Pokemon stuff. (I know that trend died, but I originally came up with this idea when I was in 4th grade. Sad, huh?) Anyway, read and enjoy. (hopefully...)
Disclaimer: I do not own Fushigi Yuugi or any affiliations, Yu Yu Hakusho or any affiliations, Lord of the Rings or any affiliations, or Pokemon or any affiliations.
Chapter One: Storm
Thick clouds were building in the purpling sky. On a large lush island in the middle of an unknown sea, the inhabitants were enjoying the lingering balmy weather. In the close cover of the forest, a family of Ninetails were playing happily. The mother was watching her five kits romp around with a careful eye. Beside her sat two adult males. The bigger one was on guard duty, his sleek, lithe body tense and ready for anything. The smaller one watched his kits fondly, his ruby red eyes separated by a large black star-shaped marking on his face. As the family enjoyed the cool afternoon, the clouds continued to threaten the peaceful atmosphere.
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Out at sea, two small crafts were being bucked by the growing waves. One was a royal Chinese vessal, and the other was a modern ketch. The crew on the two vessals were as different as their boats. They gamely faught the onslaught of the sea as the sky opened up and rain started pouring in buckets.
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On the island, the Ninetails seemed undaunted by the storm. The forest they were in gave them ample cover. The bigger male remarked to the female "Your kits certainly growing into fine young Vulpix. It won't be long until their tails split again." She nodded in agreement. "Yes, it seems like just yesterday, they were helpless and as big as my paw. Now they're so adventurous, I'm surprised my fur isn't all grey! Granted, you don't help matters, Matthias. As their uncle, you should be looking out for them, not getting them into more mischief!" Matthias merely chuckled as he settled down next to his sister-in-law, Jade. "You worry too much, green-eyes. I merely try to make life more fun, and you accuse me of mischief! I'm offended that my dear little brother's mate would ever say such a thing! C'mon, Star, aren't you gonna help a brother out?" he asked pleadingly. The smaller male rolled his eyes playfully. "Matthias, you're a sad excuse for a Ninetails..." The three Ninetails laughed as the storm continued on above them.
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The two little boats had capsized. The crews were somehow washed together as they clung to any piece of material they could come across. The only girl, a teenager of about 15 years, was crying and hugging a dark haired man as he tried to keep afloat and hold her at the same time. A purple haired man suddenly shouted out as the island loomed into view. Pushing their tired, soaked bodies to the limit, they set out for the island.
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In another part of the woods from the Ninetails family, a rider galloped through the trees atop a white horse. As the rider slowed the horse down, closer inspection showed that the animal was actually a unicorn. The rider stroked the steed's neck, murmering encouraging words. Lowering the hood of her cloak, the rider was revealed as a lovely auburn haired girl. Her bright green eyes shone as she urged the unicorn back into a gallop, savoring the feel of wind rushing past her.
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The shipwrecked crews flopped greatfully onto the sand. After swimming for what seemed like hours, they had finally made it to the island. Dragging themselves up the beach, they searched for anything they could find to shelter in. Finding a cave, they crawled inside and started to get comfortable.
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The young woman slowed her unicorn down to a trot as she spotted the Ninetails family up ahead of her. Her smile turned into a look of horror as she saw a wild cat creeping towards Martin, one of the kits. Before she could yell out, the cat tore out of its hiding spot and came right at Martin. The little Vulpix cried out in terror and sped off. Just as the cat was about to take over the kit, the girl whipped off an arrow that struck the cat between the shoulder blades, killing it instantly. Martin, before he could check himself, skidded to the edge of a steep cliff. Scrabbling at the edge, he clawed vainly at the air for a few seconds before disappearing from view. His mother let out an anguished howl as she rushed towards the cliff, but the girl stopped her. "I'll take care of this, don't worry. I'll get Martin, no matter what it takes." With that, she nudged the unicorn into a full-out gallop as she tore into the woods.
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Reaching the base of the cliff in no time flat, the girl peered through the thick sheet of rain for the little Vulpix. She sighed with relief as she spotted him clinging to a small bush with all of his strength. She climbed up and hooked him off of the vegitation. Returning to the unicorn, she was about to mount when she spotted a light through the rain. Being careful to be quiet, she led her steed towards the light, wrapping herself and Martin up in her cloak. She looked at the small cave curiously, wondering what was emitting the light. She muffled her gasp with her hand as she looked in onto fourteen bone-tired, soaked shipwreck victims, huddling around a tiny fire in the center of the cave.
Interesting cliffie, ne? Don't worry, the story will definately pick up in the next chapter. For now, ja ne!