Before We Begin (You Must Read Before Continuing!)
Why Am I Doing This?
Well first off, this is a bit of an experiment I wanted to try. This is to strengthen my knowledge of what I have learned through research from my computer (I don't possess any books and I don't have the time to visit the library) on Japanese mythology. This is also to spread the knowledge to you readers as you read this RotG fanfiction. And hey, I might learn a little something from some of you as well.
I got inspired through a game called Okami and is one of my most favorite games ever! And I am a Sonic fan! There are just SO many references from Japanese mythology, to folktales, even references that come from outside Japan! There is just so much to learn that it makes my head spin. Mostly, the characters involved. Almost every character in the game is referenced either in some myth or fairytail.
I'm not sayin that Okami is the only game that has this stuff, there are many other. I'm just saying that this one is my most favorite.
Why am I crossing this over with the movie Rise of the Guardians?
Well, simply because I like RotG! I've been wanting to watch the movie the moment I saw the trailer. My dad said we'd see it some other time when it came to theaters. He didn't keep his promise…
So it was until two weeks ago on my birthday after visiting Little Tokyo with my friends that I took it upon myself to buy the movie. Luckily there was only one left on the self, so I quickly got the sucker. BEST decision I ever made! Ended up watching it twice in one night with my huge slice of chocolate cake, which was a bad idea since the cake was four layers and had so much chocolate icing I thought I'd die of diabetes. But I'm still alive.
So many ideas came up and since then, it took me till now to construct how I wanted this particular story to go; a lot of reediting the plot, rereading through sources, blood, sweat, and tears to finally cook up something to my satisfaction. I am usually not this dedicated, but as a person who plans to be an illustrator, animator, and story teller, this is by far necessary to test my skills.
To those of you new to Okami or has never heard of it
You don't HAVE to know the game to understand this plot. Just pointing that out you so you won't freak out. There are very few connections between the game and this story other than the characters involved, which you will get info of as the story goes along. Think of this as a Rise of the Guardians sequel; there are more characters involved, but in THIS story, they are not OCs, they are just from somewhere else but you'll know what they look like if you take the time to look them up through images instead of leaving it to your imagination. That's the best I can explain it.
To you gamers that know Okami
DO NOT SPOIL ANYTHING! Just because you know something doesn't give you the right to blurt it out and ruin the mood for others. This is something for everyone to enjoy and for those who don't know Okami, to get a little interested and have a look at the game themselves.
Also, another thing… you may know the sequel to the game, Okamiden. I just wanna say… the game doesn't tie into this story. (Hides in broom closet) I'M SOORRY! I tried to make it fit but I just couldn't! PLEASE don't hate me for it!
Last things I want to add
First off, I do not own RotG or Okami and the characters that take place in them. All I own is my imagination and a few OC's here and there that don't have big roles but liven up the story just a bit.
Secondly, my research and references might not be exact and may be wrong. If, heaven forbid, it does happen, do not hate me for it. I am not Japanese and I am not perfect. If you see anything wrong in my research info or anything I left out that is of importance, let me know without all the hate. I will fix my errors without complaint.
Lastly, I hope everyone enjoys this little project I made. I took me a while and I hope all my work has paid off.
