Welcome to Yukari's storybook, a collection of short stories from Gensokyo. Most stories will probably only be one chapter long, though some may be longer, this is a side project from my main story Cirno's apprentice. These stories will not contain any OCs. Since this is a side project updates here may be very slow. Without any futher delay let's start the first story. Our first story stars two very beautiful ladies Tenshi Hinanawi and Youmu Konpaku.
Yukari's story book
Story one) clash in the netherworld
Youmu Konpaku looked at the garden and smiled. The work she had spend half the day doing had paid off. The garden was beautiful and all the flowers were perfectly arranged and there were no weeds.
Yuyuko had left with Yukari that morning. Somehow lady Yuyuko had convinced Yukari to take her on a food tour of outside worlds. Youmu had decided to stay behind and tend to the garden, after all if anything happened Yukari was more the capable of taking care of Yuyuko.
Though now that she was done tending to the garden the question was what to do next. What she really wanted was someone to train with, though Yuyuko always declined and the spirits there could not swordfight. they couldn't even hold… what was that.
Youmu's thoughts were interrupted by a loud crashing sound and the ground vibrating just a little.
"Intruder!" Youmu stated before flying towards the source of the sound.
She was unsure who or what caused the noise, though she was very sure they did not belong there and must be chased away or cut down.
"How fortunate of me, just the person I was hoping to see." was the greeting Youmu got by the intruder.
Youmu looked at the intruder and saw that it was none other then the beautiful blue-haired celestial Tenshi Hinanawi smiling while holding on to the sword of scarlet thought.
"What are you doing here? Have you come to slay ghosts again?" Youmu asked defiantly.
"You should be honored I chose to grace you with my presence. It's not everyday you get a visit from a celestial." Tenshi replied.
"I don't know what you're planning, though it's not going to work. Now leave or I will cut you down!" Youmu exclaimed her hands already on her swords hilts.
"Glad to hear it, that's exactly what I want." Tenshi replied grinning.
"You want to be cut down?" Youmu asked surprised.
"NO!" Tenshi exclaimed just before Youmu unsheathed one of her swords. "That's not what I meant, I came here to battle you again. Of all the people I battled during the weather incident…"
"Which was your doing!" Youmu remarked.
"I know, as I was saying of all the battles I got myself into because of that yours was the one I remember the most, it was the most exciting and toughest of all the battles. You were even tougher then the red-white miko." Tenshi recalled thoughtfully.
"Really?" Youmu asked surprised blushing just a tad.
"Yes, and well I want another battle with you so I demand you battle with me now!" Tenshi declared before stomping the ground with her right foot.
"So you came all the way over here just to challenge me?" Youmu inquired.
"See, I told you that you should be honored." Tenshi replied. "Besides I'm pretty sure you enjoyed our past battle just as much as I did and you want to battle me just as much as I want to battle you. You just don't realize it yet."
Youmu thought about there past battle. She wasn't to pleased with how Tenshi got her to fight her, however Tenshi was right, the battle was fun. There was something about battling Tenshi that felt different. Youmu wasn't sure what it was though thinking about the battle did make her happy. Also this celestial did have a sword, maybe just maybe she could benefit from this.
"I should make you leave right now, however since I'm in a good mood I'll make you a deal." Youmu offered.
"What kind of a deal?" Tenshi wondered aloud.
"I'm a skilled swordfighter, however I have no one to spar against. So I'll accept your challenge, however it will be a swordfight and I will show no mercy." Youmu informed her.
"I accept." Tenshi replied happily before getting into a defensive stance.
Just as Tenshi expected Youmu unsheathed one of her swords and quickly ran towards her opponent. Once she got close she swung her sword at Tenshi aiming for her gut. Tenshi was prepared and was able to block Youmu's attack with her own sword.
Before Tenshi could even think about launching a counter attack Youmu leapt into the air. She then quickly came back down with her sword held out. Tenshi was unable to block in time and got slashed in the shoulder. Youmu's sword easily tearing through the sleeve of Tenshi's dress in the process.
"You got me already!" Tenshi gasped while holding her hand over the wound Youmu gave her slowing the flow of blood.
"Seems like you've gotten tougher since the last time we battled." Tenshi admitted.
"I'm always training when I get the chance. maybe you should do the same during your free time." Youmu told her plainly.
Without saying another word Youmu again charged towards Tenshi attacking quickly with her sword. Tenshi leapt back putting ample space between herself and the half-ghost gardener.
This move left Youmu a little puzzled. How did the celestial expect to accomplish anything by running away. Youmu leapt into the air and begin to chase after her opponent, however she had done exactly what Tenshi wanted her to. The instant she started to chase after Tenshi she pointed the sword of scarlet thought at Youmu and fired a big red beam of energy at her.
By the time Youmu realized what was happening it was too late to dodge the attack. She tried to block it with her swords, however besides protecting her face from the blast her attempt to block was unsuccessful. The massive discharge of scarlet energy threw her back, Youmu landed on the ground on her feet skidding back a couple feet.
When the energy disipated Youmu was still standing, however there were several burn marks on her clothes and she looked slightly winded.
"Looks like the swordswoman forgot that my sword has special powers." Tenshi joked jovially .
Youmu sighed before declaring in a clear tone of voice. "you're right I did make a mistake. A very careless mistake."
She then exclaimed "And it won't happen again!"
Youmu took a deep breath before once again leaping into the air and flying towards the celestial who was still floating in the air. Youmu attacked quickly slashing at her opponent again and again, forcing Tenshi to defend, blocking Youmu's attacks with her own sword.
Taking the fight to the air did little to slow down the half ghost gardener. It even seemed Youmu was tougher now. Was she better at aerial combat or maybe she was fighting harder to make up for the mistake she made. Either way Tenshi knew she had to do something. She could not block Youmu's attacks forever and she already almost failed to block a few times.
Tenshi knew she needed to time this right otherwise she would leave herself wide open. She blocked a few more of Youmu's swings. Suddenly she clashed her sword with Youmu's pouting all her strength into the blow. This only cause Youmu to be off balance for a split-second, though that was enough time for Tenshi.
The celestial took one step back then she then stated swinging her sword at Youmu attacking quickly and blindly. Youmu had to react quickly to block Tenshi's rapid and erratic strikes. Youmu did her best to dodge the swift strikes before parrying one that came close sinking her sword into the celestial's chest. Youmu Mercilessly pulled her sword away some blood following after.
Youmu wasted no time and unsheathed her other sword as well. Then she swung both swords at the same time releasing a green wave of energy that easily struck Tenshi considering the attack was pretty much at point blank range. Tenshi was knocked back by the attack. The Energy Wave hurt, however the celestial clenched her fist and took a deep breath to avoid screaming from the pain.
Youmu launched another attack with her swords, though this time Tenshi flew backward into the air to get out of the range of her deadly blades. Recalling what happened the last time she charged Tenshi, she approached hesitantly. Though the half ghost gardener was surprised when Tenshi threw her sword at Youmu with a heavy flick.
The sword of scarlet thought spun though the air towards Youmu. The half ghost gardener leaned back the sword flying by over her. She straightened up and looked at the celestial with a confused expression on her face and asked "Why did you do that? Are you giving up?"
Youmu's question was answered by a sharp pain in her side. The sword had cleaved a deep gash on her side during it's return trip to Tenshi who easily caught her sword when it returned to her.
Youmu dropped to knees holding her wound as it bled, wincing from the pain. When Youmu looked up at her opponent she saw that Tenshi was standing over her with the sword of scarlet thought pointed at her head.
"Looks like I win this little contest, I guess you don't need to train to win after all." Tenshi remarked casually.
"That would be true, though you forgot one little detail." Youmu commented.
"And what would that be?" Tenshi inquired impatiently.
"It's right behind you." Youmu calmly replied.
"I'm not going to fall for that, now just admit…" Tenshi stated to say before something smacked her side.
Tenshi instinctively turned around and saw Youmu standing there. She had hit her with the hilt of the sword she was holding.
"How did she do that?" Tenshi thought before quickly glancing back to where Youmu was. She was still there and had just gotten up off the ground.
"Let me explain, while you were claiming victory my ghost half transformed into a replica of myself. though I was nice and didn't stab you in the back." Youmu informed her.
While she explained Youmu's ghost half returned to it's ghostly form.
"Very clever, though can you still win?" Tenshi inquired grinning.
Both girls stood still staring at each other while holding onto their swords both waiting for the other to make the next move.
Youmu made the first move and quickly darted towards Tenshi and attacked with a vertical slash. Tenshi blocked the attack then quickly descended to the ground and thrust her sword in the ground. She quickly removed the sword from the ground just in time to use it to block an attack from Youmu. The half ghost gardener was fighting very aggressively now swinging her sword at the celestial repeatedly, however Tenshi was content to just fight defensively concentrating only on blocking Youmu's attacks.
Youmu slashed furiously, though Tenshi was able to block and parry each strike. Soon the ground beneath their feet begin to shake, Tenshi leapt atop one of her floating keystones and made a face at Youmu as she stumbled and fell down.
Tenshi wanted to decisively end this, so she floated up off her keystone pointing her sword at her foe. Soon scarlet energy began accumulating around her blade and she got ready to unleash it. Youmu took heed to the impending attack and attempted to move out of the way. To her dismay however she was thrown back to the ground by the ongoing shaking of the ground. Then a massive burst of scarlet energy poured from Tenshi's sword. The celestial grinned wickedly as the attack poured over Youmu entirely enveloping her.
The beam only lasted a few seconds though Youmu's screams of pain were proof of the attacks power. Youmu's shirt and skirt were singed all over from the beam. Though somehow Youmu got up off the ground and stared defiantly at her opponent though it was clear she was exhausted.
"How are you still standing, I blasted you twice already!" Tenshi Roared, annoyed By Youmu's persistence.
Youmu took a deep breath, focused what was left of her strength and charged at Tenshi as fast as she could.
Tenshi was caught completely off guard as Youmu raced past her faster then her eyes could track. Before she knew it she was thrown back covered in cuts. She landed in a heap her blood staining the ground around her.
Youmu Landed nearby exhausted from the battle. She looked down at Tenshi. Her outfit was in ruins, hanging in shreds. She was covered in wounds which were bleeding profusely. Tenshi began struggling to rise.
"Are you OK?" Youmu asked helping Tenshi up.
Tenshi Cringed as she rose and put her arm around Youmu to support her.
"I'll be fine, I'm a celestial." Tenshi reassured her.
"Sorry about ruining your dress, I got a little carried away." Youmu admitted.
Tenshi looked down and gasped when she saw the condition of her dress though she was surprised that it had not fallen apart or off yet.
"It's a good thing I'm wearing a bra." Tenshi joked pointing to said pink article of clothing which amazingly did not have a scratch on it.
"How about I do something about those wounds and make you some dinner, it…" Youmu stated to say."That would be wonderful." Tenshi commented interrupting her.
Tenshi imagined what sorts of yummy dishes she would prepare as Youmu helped her to the netherworld shrine.
Tenshi had just finished her dinner, Youmu had given her one of Yuyuko's robes to wear in place of her destroyed dress as Tenshi did not bring a change of clothes with her. Youmu had also changed into a fresh set of clothes.
"Now that's what I call a meal, your cooking is just as good as your swordplay is." Tenshi remarked jovially before drinking the last of the tea Youmu had given her.
"Thanks." Youmu replied blushing a tad. "Maybe you should come train with me some more, you have some talent with that sword, though you could get better."
"Why not, though next time I'll remember to bring a change of clothes." Tenshi remarked.
"That would be wise." Youmu replied with a nervous giggle.
"Youmu." a voice called out from behind her getting her attention.
Youmu turned around and saw Yuyuko floating there holding what was left of Tenshi's dress in one hand and a large bag in the other.
"A souvenir from an intruder? not exactly to my liking." Yuyuko joked mischievously.
"Actually that was mine, we got a little carried away during our sparing match." Tenshi admitted.
"Is that a friend Youmu? Bring out the sake, we'll have a drink to celebrate." Yuyuko told her grinning.
"Right away Yuyuko-Sama," Youmu said rushing to fetch the sake.
"Well I should get going now, I'll return this robe the next time I visit." Tenshi commented as she made her way to the exit.
"Won't you stay and drink with us?" Yuyuko Offered.
"No thanks, I really must be going, maybe some other time." Tenshi offered.
"Remember to bring some peaches when you do." Yuyuko told her as she left.
"Sure I can do that." Tenshi replied smiling.
"So how was your trip?" Youmu asked returning with the sake.
"It was great, so much delicious food, I even brought some with me so you could have some," Yuyuko said as she placed the bag down on the ground.
"Thanks lady Yuyuko." Youmu replied happily.
"Youmu now that you have a sparing partner you don't need to ask me anymore, right." Yuyuko stated.
"I guess that's fair." Youmu replied.
Although she was disappointed that she would not get to spar with Yuyuko, she was anxiously awaiting the next visit from the blue haired celestial.
(the end)
Well there it is, I have to admit it was interesting, it was my first time trying something like this. I was going for something sweet but not lovey-dovey. When that kind of stuff takes over the story to the point where they are not being themselves it's just bad. I had a strict set of rules for this (one being no kissing) and I think it turned out pretty nice. Also a big thanks to the youkai of endless possibilities for beta-reading and turning this good story into a great story, you rock dude. My current idea for the next story is a day with Koakuma, though that may not be the next story. Thanks for taking the time to read this short story and have a nice day.