Author´s notes: okay in my last story I said I wouldn´t copy anything. But since I got no clear idea how to continue it I decided to write another story (by stealing ideas but what gives? better good stolen then bad invented; don't worry, I won't steal anything)
Okami and ALL characters of Okami belong to Capcom and Clover Studios
SPOILER WARNING
Claire and her soul belong to me, although I don't know what to do with it...
So here goes:
Claire never had an easy live. She doesn't know anything about her parents, since they gave her away after she was born. She lives in an orphanage in New York. The other children always laughed about her because of that fact. And even in the orphanage itself the kids would laugh about her, but this time because she never talked much. She always closed herself up from others. Being all alone she did her most favorite hobbies. Studying and playing video games. She was pretty smart and so she was able to win a price from a radio show. It was a small tournament about answering a question faster than your opponent. The price was a video game and a console after her decision. She wanted a PS3 with Okami HD. Since Okami HD is only a download title, it took a while until it was delivered. But just a few minutes ago it arrived and here begins our story.
New York at just some random orphanage;
Claire took the package up to her room. Lucky for her most kids were outside so no one would try to steal it this time. "Another price?" asked a familiar voice. Claire turned around and saw sister Sandra, who worked at the orphanage. Claire just nodded with no signs of feelings on her face. It wasn't the first price she won. She won quite a lot from quiz shows and so on. She even won a flat screen! (I want that thing but I forgot to made that part with my contract with Claire) "You are really lucky. No not lucky. You are quite smart. You will sure bring it in live. Oh that's right I wanted to-", but Claire just went on. She was not interested in talking with the sister. Quite the difference was the case. There had been a time where she liked sister Sandra. She even SMILED when she was around. But that time was long over. Not after... Claire shook her head to force the memory away which was coming up. In her room she unpacked the stuff and started the PS3. After some installation and configuration she started the game... and passed out. (lol I'm myself surprised how CREATATIVE that was -,-)
Somewhere else;
He had seen it. His end. He had seen the future. He had to be sure this would not happen. He had prepared for this day. Now finally his plan could proceed. Although SHE still doubted that it will work. "You'll see" he muttered, fully aware she was watching him and reading his mind every second. "You'll see" he repeated and proceeded. He had much to do.
River of the Heavens
The first thing Claire felt was an extreme headache, followed by extreme dizziness. She couldn't even open an eye. But she could hear a tiny, maybe a bit annoying voice. The voice said: "Hey, there's something over there." Claire finally managed to open her eyes. A white wolf with crimson markings, a green glimmering ball on its head and a rotating disc on its back, ran to her and looked at her with curiosity. "Hey are you okay?", asked the green ball. Claire stand up not only shocked by a talking ball and a strange wolf but also by the fact she was a wolf. Black with neon purple markings, same as the wolf. (Neon purple? What was the Author thinking?) Claire looked around, and saw that she was on an floating island with beautiful flowers. The sky was full of stars and behind the wolf was a shining portal. "Hellooooooooooo-oooooooo, I'm talking to ya!"
"Are you alright?" The wolf spoke this time. Claire looked at it. The voice was defiantly feminine. ("Of course, since I'm a wolf I can understand her"). "Hey answer us!" The tiny man (Claire, now having a closer look, saw a silhouette of him) turned red, as if he was dreaming. ("So he can understand wolfs, maybe all animals")
"Am I dreaming?", asked Claire. The man and the wolf looked at her. The man said:" Uh, nope, don't think so furball."
"I take that as a yes."
"What?"
No answer.
"I am Amaterasu.", introduced the Wolf. ("Like the sun goddess from ancient Japan?")
"Mines Issun. The great wandering artist."
"...Claire."
...
"So what are ya doing here eh- Claire? You 'now what this place is?"
...
"Hey answer me!" "Don't worry you can trust us.", Amaterasu said gently. Claire stared at her. What was this feeling she had? ...
"Nostalgic..." she mumbled. Amaterasu and Issun looked at her confused. "You can accompany us, if you want." "Seriously furball?"
"...okay. If this is a dream it is a strange one. If not..."
"Huh what?" Issun jumped at Claire's nose. "Whaddaya talking 'bout?"
Claire sneezed. Issun flew a few inches away.
" Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!"
Amaterasu ran to him, letting him jump on her head. Claire smirked.
"Very funny..."
Amaterasu looked at Claire. Claires face didn't show any signs of feelings any more.
"Are you alright?" asked Amaterasu. Claire answered: "Yes ... just a little confused... Amaterasu right?"
"You can call me Ammy."
"..."
"Let's go."
