This is my first take on writing a Fantasy AU. Enjoy.
I do not own Love Live.
On a warm day, the sun shines its light on a land saturated with thick forest, where the ground was barely visible when viewed from above.
Standing on the top of a tree was a petite girl with her back facing the sun.
She had dark, black hair tied into pigtails, with short, pointed ears twitching to nearby sound.
The girl was wearing a short sleeved, pink overlapping jacket tucked into her black pants with black tabi boots and socks. The hairs on her brush-like tail stands on end as she scanned her surroundings.
Found you. Soon enough, her crimson red eyes spotted her target, a pink alpaca grazing in an opening of the forest. She slinks down the tree and begin to slightly move to close the distance between the two.
As soon as the creature noticed her presence, it bolted into the scrubs.
In response, the girl jumps between the trees at graduate speed until she could gather enough thrust to launch herself to where her shadow would tower over the running creature.
She landed on the creature's back and in one swift action, covered the alpaca's head with a blanket. After minutes of struggling, the creature finally calms down and its movement coming to a stop.
At that moment, the chase was over.
Thank you for finding Pooka-chan for me, a stout man said, hugging the pink alpaca.
Not a problem, just make sure to reinforce the locks to keep her from escaping again. Who knows what would have happen, Nico said.
After acknowledging her words, he handed her a silver coin and Nico waved goodbye to the man as she headed towards home.
Nico started walking down a visible dirt path, putting the coin in her pocket when she heard a voice.
I see that you are having a good time, Yazawa Nico.
Nico turn to her left and spots a figure leaning against a tree.
He looked like a man in his 40s with white hair and dull blue eyes, along with ears and a tail of a wolf.
He was wearing a dark green vest and dark blue pants.
Oh, hey Shirou-sensei. How long have been watching? Nico said making a smirk.
Not very long although your tracking could have been more subtle, Shirou said sarcastically.
Shirou is an old friend of her father whom she began to work under as his student a few years back.
What are you doing here? You're not here just to check up on me, are you? Nico glared at him.
Shirou made an amusing smirk. Actually, there is something that I want to talk to you about.
Is that so? Nico raised an eyebrow to his words as he walk closer to her.
Just a moment ago, I was asked by the head to look after a young member of Hyou tribe.
Nico remained silent. The Hyou tribe consist of people with features similar to leopards while the Ookami exhibits wolf-like features. The head is considered the leader of the Ookami tribe, where her orders are absolute. It must be serious if the head personally asked Shirou of this task.
Shirou continued, due to certain circumstances, she is going staying in this village for a few weeks under my supervision and I was hoping that you can help her adjust to the new environment since you two are nearly the same age.
Hmmmmm said Nico
In addition, I was asked to be her instructor in fighting, so you two are going to be working together, Shirou said.
Ehhh! Nico said, her eyes widened.
Working alongside members of a different tribe is not uncommon in our village. Sometimes they received requests from other tribes in resolving conflicts. Nevertheless, the Ookami and the Hyou have always been at odds with each other, especially since their nations are relatively close to one another, separated only by a large river.
Nico sighed. As long as it doesn't interfere with my daily life and there is nothing dangerous involved, I am fine with that, Nico said after giving much thought.
Shirou has done a lot for her family, so this is the least she could do for him.
Shirou smiled. Ok, then. let's will meet near the customs office at about 1:00 pm, so you can meet her.
Nico made a slight nod.
At the time of the meeting, Nico was waiting outside the office. The village itself was located at the base of a mountain on one side and surrounded by a massive wall made out of solid wood in order to prevent potential attacks from enemies. The building was located next to wall inside the village. For security purposes, members of other tribes undergo a screening process before they are able to enter the village.
Sorry to keep you waiting. There was some paperwork that I needed to finish, Shirou said as he ran to her location.
Don't worry about it, so where is this person? said Nico
She is waiting for us inside in Room 102, He said as they entered the building.
The two arrived outside the room, where Shirou opened the door.
Let me introduce you to her. She is-
You kidding me. Nico spoke the words unevenly in a deep voice, interrupting Shirou.
Inside the room was a young girl sitting on a chair, with eyes shining like amethyst, focusing on a book.
She had darkish red hair coupled with leopard ears, and a long, red tail.
In the short moment when the two girls made eye contact, one word came out of Nico's mouth.
Maki….
The story began as a thought and somehow ended up with this development, so I am working on the narrative and details as I go. Thus, the updates and pairings of the story may vary.
Also, I am working on potential antagonists and character development of both Love Live members and OCs as well as the first names of the parents of u's, particularly Nico's dad, so please provide feedback.