What happened to Waka you may ask...well you'll soon find out.
Shinshu Field is Cursed
"Whoa furball where are we?" Issun asked after they arrived to a place that looks like an island in space with loads of stars in the sky. "Why did it get so quiet all of a sudden?"
Because we are in a different word poncle. Amaterasu said but Issun didn't understand her. He was mumbling about some stuff about his home and Amaterasu was taking that time to think about the one person she truly cares about. The more she thought of him, the more eager she became to finishing her mission and run off to find him no matter what. She reached an origin mirror and Issun told her about them.
I know more about origin mirrors than you do bug. Amaterasu said but she knew Issun won't understand her. She acted like she didn't know what she was doing so Issun would tell her what to do and explain things. She would use that time to think of her lover, Waka. She was trying to imagine what was under his wig that he always wore.
Amaterasu reached a broken bridge and she remembered something about one of her powers.
"Oh great the bridge is broken," Issun complained. "but not to worry I'll fix it. Look it will take all day to explain this so I'll show ya. A picture is worth a thousand words right?" Amaterasu looked and she then sensed that Issun was using a power she used to have. The bridge was then looking like it had never been broken. "See I was using the power of the brush to fix it. It's called the Celestial Brush. It took me ages to learn to use this one technique but there are 13 all represented by the 13 brush gods. Once they were formed into a single powerful deity but when the deity died their powers split up and the gods were scattered across Nippon." Issun then mumbled about how anyone could learn to use all 13 brush techniques. Amaterasu noticed he was talking about her. She was the deity and now she knew the gods are all in Nippon.
Amaterasu crossed the bridge to find the River of the Heavens but it wasn't as big as it was supposed to be. She only saw a little puddle on the floor and looked forward to see a puddle on the other side on the other island in front of her. She ran up a hill nearby and looked up at the night sky. Just then she saw the stars forming to make a constellation of a Chinese dragon but there was one star missing and Issun tried to fill it in. Only a dead leaf came out of it and he cursed silently and complained about how it took him ages to use the power of the gods. Amaterasu became annoyed with him and filled the star in for him. It worked and a Chinese dragon god came flying down towards them. The area then turned godly yellow and her conversation with a god had started.
"Ah if it isn't great mother Amaterasu." The god dragon said. "I apologise for not contacting you earlier but I lost contact with you. While you were away the 13 brush gods separated and are now lying in disarray. You must find and retrieve all 13 brush techniques for the darkness to be lifted. I, Yomigami god of restoration, give you the power of rejuvenation to heal the River of the Heavens" the light faded and Issun was complaining even more about how the star didn't appear for him.
Amaterasu used her technique to bring the River of the Heavens back to normal and Issun just looked on speechless as water just appeared in front of his eyes. She crossed the river and saw another door like portal thing and walked through it.
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The darkness was intense and it brought joy to Orochi's heart. He made himself god of the underworld and he felt like dancing but he was evil and evil doesn't dance. He also was glad that his plans had worked, that he finally got the person to release him from his coffin. All he had to do now was to make the person ask for darkness to cover the world forever.
His joy was cut short when he found that several imps had been attacked by a white wolf near Nagi's cave. He wasn't sure but he thought he did sense a divine being had returned to this world to put an end to the darkness earlier on but now he was certain. The white wolf goddess was back but this time he knew her weakness. He remembered the look on the prophet's face when he saw her panting heavily and left Nagi to end Orochi's life. They had a strong relationship of love and thinking of that word made Orochi shiver. He needed to put an end to their lives but he wanted them to suffer first. Let them come to him and he will kill one and let the other watch their lover die in pain. Orochi chuckled at this and went back to sleep.
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The imps were coming from nowhere but they were easy to kill, like ants. Every few steps they would appear and die quickly. Amaterasu was wondering if this was some sort of game of Orochi's but it didn't look like it. She was getting annoyed by them and ran quickly back through the portal…back to the darkness.
The darkness in Kamiki village hadn't loosened up at all but now she could. With her power slash technique she cut the fruit down off Konohana and the darkness was sent away packing.
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When Waka regained consciousness he didn't recognise the place known as Agata Forest anymore. All the trees had disappeared and there were no animals. He later noticed the worst part out of all the bad things. The sky was black. There was no sun, no stars and no moon but he knew that the moon hasn't shined in Agata forest since the big fish swallowed the moon reflected on the surface of the lake he was sitting by. Waka turned to see a statue of the boy who fished in the lake often but his dog was nowhere to be seen.
Waka stood up after his headache passed by and he started cursing at himself for making yet another big mistake. Ah contraire! Why does this have to happen to me of all the people? Once again I have failed the god's mission for me to prevent darkness from taking over. What would ma chérie think of me know if she were here? Waka then jumped off to find the boy's father to see if it affected him also.
Waka did find the father but he was also a statue. He didn't really like the guy much because he thought the father was copying his wig style with bear skin. My wig keeps secrets from people monsieur. Waka thought. Yet your wig is just for show that you killed a bear. I still remember when ma chérie tried to take my wig of by force but of course she failed. One day she will see what secrets I keep under my hat. One day I shall remove it to show the statue of Shiranui my secret. Waka then jumped off in the direction of Shinshu Field.
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Amaterasu noticed that everybody had turned to stone and she ran up to the highest point in Kamiki village.
"This is bad the sun is not even shining." Issun said and wished that the sun would return.
Your wish shall be granted you mosquito sized person. Amaterasu said and the sun appeared and the darkness disappeared.
"What…how…?" Issun left the question hanging in the air. "Hm…your name is Amaterasu so I guess you would have the sunrise ability first since you are the sun god. Now lets go back to find normal people in the village."
"Who are you?" a voice behind asked and Amaterasu turned to see an elderly man with an orange on top of his head. "A white wolf? Not the one who defeated Orochi all those years ago. You can't be since the story is 100 years old but still you look an awful lot like the statue of Shiranui. But you don't look as smart…"
WHAT!? You're saying I'm stupid!? Amaterasu growled at the man and he started to back away. She then saw 3 imps jump down and run towards her. Issun got his sword out ready for battle but he was sent flying by Amaterasu. Out the way bug I'm ready to kick demonic ass! I need your help old man. Amaterasu grabbed the man and swung him like a bat and hit all three of the imps. The orange landed back onto the man's head and Amaterasu threw him out the way. That's what you get for calling me stupid orange grandpa! She attacked the imps and they disappeared into a puff of flowers. The pond nearby also came back to life.
"Wow furball you get really dangerous when you're mad dontcha? That mister Orange you threw was the elder of the village so let's go check up on him." Issun said and Amaterasu ran down to find him unconscious on the floor. A man playing a flute wasn't surprised by his fall as he just continued to play his flute. The flute reminded Amaterasu of her lover and she had to fight the urge to steal his flute.
She ran to find the village and tried to go to Shinshu Field if it wasn't for the huge rock blocking their way. A man was trying to push the rock and he seemed to be under a demonic trance. Just then a red imp with some other imp buddies appeared and Amaterasu attacked them. She made light work of the battle and nature returned to the small area.
"Ah I feel much better, I feel as light as a feather now." The man said when he returned to his senses. "Sadly that doesn't make it any easier to move this boulder. Hey pooch your owner lives in this village yeah?"
Owner? I'm nobody's pet…well almost nobody. Amaterasu's cheeks went slightly red but nobody noticed.
"Do you know a guy named Susano? He's the descendant of the great Nagi; he could move this boulder with ease."
"Susano? I've heard he was the descendant of Nagi but he is too lazy and laid back to be a descendent of a great warrior."Issun said.
You haven't met Nagi. Amaterasu said. He was just like that and he lost against me 365 times! What kind of hero is that? Amaterasu ran off to find Susano's house. She went inside and underground to find Susano asleep. Jeez he's just like Nagi was. He would say he feel asleep while he was meditating. Amaterasu pushed him and Susano woke up.
"Ah…I feel refreshed. I must have fallen asleep while meditating." He said and then saw Amaterasu wagging her tail "Even the bests know of my heroicness?"
Excuse me Susano. Amaterasu asked. Can you help me fight off the bastard Orochi? I would like to kill him myself but he cheated last time he killed me. Susano mumbled something and went back to sleep when Issun angered him in an argument. Amaterasu got fed up of waiting and grabbed Susano and ran back to the man.
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Waka reached Shinshu Field and it was in just as bad a state as Agata Forest. The sun had returned but Waka didn't know how. He wanted to go and see if the statue of Shiranui was still there but a boulder blocked the way to Kamiki village. Who put a boulder in the way? He thought. How can I pray for ma chérie with this in the way? Maybe the shadow that released Orochi did this out of fear. He lives in Kamiki village then. Waka heard voices talking on the other side and listened carefully.
"Why you mangy mutt! Did you bring me all this way just to challenge me?" Waka then heard some yips and barks that could have meant no I want you to move this rock so I can go kick demonic ass!The barks sounded familiar but Waka couldn't think where.
"Whoa wait are you Susano?"
"Yep the one and only and by the way…never interrupt warriors in battle."
"But I need your help to move this boulder out the way.
"What?"
"Aw c'mon you're the descendant of Nagi so a rock this size would be no problem right?"
"…it certainly isn't beyond my capability."
"Great well no time like the present go for it."
"Wait!...a rock this size is hard to move even for me so I shall retreat to my training ground and come back when I'm fully prepared." Waka heard footsteps walk away and the other man mumbled quietly. He also heard a tiny voice similar to his friend Ishaku's voice. Waka heard dog footsteps walk away and he heard no more. Waka jumped high and landed next to the dojo and watched and waited for someone to move the boulder.
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Amaterasu found Susano lying on his side and he complained that he ran out of sake. He also mumbled about moving the boulder tomorrow when he has more sake. Amaterasu can't wait that long so she ran to find the Sake brewer called Kushi. When Kushi saw Amaterasu she petted her and told her about her problem. Kushi let a monster try her sake when she was threatened and the monster broke her water wheel. Amaterasu used her rejuvenation to repair the wheel and she got some sake called Vista of the Gods.
Amaterasu gave Susano the sake and he began his training by slashing the dummy demons with his sword Tohenboku. Amaterasu could see that he was going to end in failure so she used her power slash to make him think it worked. After repeating it 4 times Susano ran off to slash the boulder. Amaterasu used her power slash one last time and the boulder was cut in half. Susano then ran off to fight the demons outside the village and Sakuya appeared behind Amaterasu.
"Great mother Amaterasu," She said in a weak voice. "it brought joy to my heart to see you help that man out. My heart skipped a beat seeing the boulder cut in half."
"Yeah do we get a reward or something?" Issun asked.
"I don't think your presence affected anything bug."
"I'm not a bug! I'm a wandering artist! I'll climb back into your kimono if you say that again!"
"My word!" Sakuya put her hands by her chest to 'protect her chest'.
"Ah don't worry furball here is more comfortable anyway."
Glad you think so but don't think you'll stay there all the time even if you've vowed to yourself you will stay with me. Amaterasu said and fell asleep through the rest of the conversation and dreamt of her lover.
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Waka waited for a while until he spotted a man running towards Hana Valley like a madman. Waka recognised him as the man who released Orochi from his coffin and he wanted to chase him but something stopped him. He could hear people talking, a girl and the tiny voice that sounded like Ishaku's voice. He couldn't hear what they were saying but he waited patiently until someone walked into view. It was a white wolf who carried a divine instrument and had red markings. Her tail seemed to resemble a brush and when Waka saw the tail his heart skipped a beat.
"No it…it couldn't be…she…" Waka said to himself and he couldn't believe it if it was really her. He must've blacked out for a second because the wolf had moved on. Was it truly her? He thought. She was killed by Orochi and I saw her die in my arms. Could that really be her? Is ma chérie alive? As if to answer the wind blew and he heard a voice answer his question. My life has returned. My prayers were answered. Leaving the Moon cave was a good idea after all. hold on ma chérie, I'm coming.
To be continued...again.
Aww ain't that cute? I'm happy for Waka to be able to see Ammy again.
Next chappie comin' soon so keep an eye out for it.
Review please while I think of how Ammy will react when Waka makes his appearence to her.