Welcome to my fic ya'll, have fun. If you don't like Sheena, I would not recommend reading this fic, because basically this is her life story. Well skipping around in the earlier days up to right after the end of the game. At this moment, I'm not sure about couples. It will most likely either be Sheena & Zelos or Sheena & Lloyd. However I do like Lloyd & Colette, so I'll probably lean toward that with Sheena being with Zelos, or maybe I'll do something off the wall and make Sheena & Regal, Oo That'll be a new one, or it might be Sheena & Orochi, anyhow we'll see. So happy reading everyone!
Disclaimer: Yeah, I definitely don't own ToS, so don't sue me...you won't take my copy away!
The Summoner
Prologue
The Gaoracchia Forest was said to be haunted, and it looked the part. Tall dark trees with thick foliage filtered out the light, making it look as if it was in a permanent twilight. The paths were narrow and maze like, and it generally felt as if the forest was closing in all around. To make things even worse, monsters were often found in the forest, exacerbating any horror tales that might come from wary travelers.
For these reasons the Gaoracchia Forest was barely ever infiltrated by anyone except for the people of Mizuho. This would explain why none knew the location of Mizuho, except for the ninja tribe themselves. The people of Ozette and others traveling there took the sea route, leaving from the nearby dock instead of chancing the forest.
These reasons being said, it was not surprising that Chief Igaguri and a few select ninjas traveled the forest without any encounters. They were returning from Melthokio. The King had sent word to Sybak and Ozette knowing that the agents and spies of Mizuho would hear word of the Chief's summons to the King. It turned out all the King wanted was to use the Mizuho intelligence to find a missing priest from the Church of Martel Cathedral. It seemed that this priest was of some importance and was the most probable choice for the new Pope. Chief Igaguri returned to focusing on the task of getting through forest. Another monster materialized out of the hazy darkness, but it was quick work for the experienced ninjas of Mizuho and Chief Igaguri knew he wouldn't have to worry about using the Guardians of Mizuho.
It was as they were nearing the exit of the forest to go to Mizuho that they heard a strange sound. Chief Igaguri raised his hand to halt the ninjas.
"Chief?" One questioned, looking around uneasily.
"Listen...what is that sound?" He replied softly. Ever since he had become just recently widowed, Chief Igaguri barely spoke and when he did it was always in a soft, mellow voice. There had been dark circles under his eyes and his face often spoke sadness, and most of the villagers couldn't remember the last time he smiled. And yet he continued to be strong for the village.
"It sounds an infant's cry but," Another ninja said, looking quite confused and trailing off. "I believe it's coming from over there."
The others looked to where he nodded too. And indeed he was correct for the noise was coming from that direction. The three ninjas made to approach the source. It was a large willowy tree, on a bend in the path. The tree's branches were hanging down near to the ground, creating some sort of leafy shelter. The tree itself looked less ominous than the rest of the forest did, but perhaps that was because a shaft of sunlight fell through a gap in the canopy overhead and highlighted the tree.
Chief Igaguri noiselessly approached the tree, stepping cautiously.
"Chief, be careful, there's always the possibility of a trap," The last group of the party announced.
Igaguri nodded his head, already understanding the probability of it. He was ready to call for the Guardians if need be. The other three backed him, and he reached out with a steady hand to sweep the leafy branches aside. He could feel the shift in the air as the ninjas behind him readied themselves in a fighting position. He tensed up as well, the crying had stopped now, and the Chief determinedly moved the branches aside and was ready to look death in the face.
Luckily death wasn't there. But something else was.
Chief Igaguri looked down and beheld the sight of the maker of the earlier cry.
The other three couldn't see what had stopped their chief in his tracks because of his back and leafy branches. They watched apprehensively as he bent over.
Righting up, he turned toward them, a bundle in his arms. "It is an infant...but...what is it doing here?" He finished and then showed them the child.
It was staring up at the three ninjas with wide, curious eyes. A shock of dark hair covered its head and it gurgled up at them in happiness. The infant looked oddly healthy for being left in the Gaoracchia Forest and was wrapped up in a blanket.
"It's a female." Chief Igaguri said softly. "I will take her back with me. We can send messages to our intelligence network and see if they've heard anything about this."
"Why do you think...?" One ninja began to question, but trailed off.
"I do not know." The Chief answered, picking up on what he meant. "It is most remarkable though, for a child, an infant to be left here of all places.
"Do you think someone left her here on purpose for us to pick up?" Another remarked.
"It is possible." Chief Igaguri replied looking thoughtful, "Come, let us head back to the village."
Yeah, I know that wasn't very exciting and short, but it's the prologue. Leave a review if you wish, flames will be laughed at, but constructive criticism is good! : D
Um, most of the stuff I gathered for like this chapter was from when Sheena becomes the successor to the Chief. And most of the stuff from next chapter will be like from skits and conversations, and with Zelos is totally made up on my own.
Next chapter, lessee, Not much fun stuff for Sheena, the original failed Volt summon, meeting Corrine, Elemental Research Laboratory, Zelos, and in the beginning possibly childhood stuff with Kuchinawa and Orochi.
See you next chapter!