1. My friend wanted me to go bowling and go to her 16th birthday party.
2. The computer which had the chapter on stopped working and couldn't fix it until today.
Damn this annoying things! My computer can be such a bastard sometimes!
Now that that's out of the way I included Abe on this chapter I can't leave him out now can I? Not after Anna-Jay's good stories on Waka and Abe, keep working on those stories please.
I was listening to I'm Holding Out for a Hero while typing the last bit so it may be a bit dodgy so sorry. Enjoy people for this chapter may get a bit juicy!
Reunited at last
"What's up with that guy?" Issun asked after Waka introduced himself.
"Hm…those crimson shadings and divine instrument on your back, you look kinda weird but I reckon you pack a punch baby." Waka said and he obviously made the mistake of blushing slightly but luckily nobody noticed.
"Hey think your special way up there! Come down face to- wait did he say crimson shadings? Can he see Ammy's true form?" Issun asked.
Yes he can. Amaterasu answered. It has been ages since I have seen him yet he hasn't changed a bit. Amaterasu was pretty much traumatized by the fact that Waka called her his baby. She felt her cheeks go red but Issun was too interested in Waka to pay any attention. Unfortunately for Amaterasu, Waka did notice as he jumped down and landed on the water. Yes you heard me right ON the water. Waka's wig lifted slightly and Amaterasu blushed even more. Her traumatized state ended when Waka pulled out his green sword Pillow Talk.
"Hey he drew a sword!" Issun shouted.
I bet he wants to fight me so he can have a closer look. Amaterasu thought and she pretended that she didn't know Waka but it was too late to fool Waka but she could fool Issun for the time being.
"Oui this is how I get my point across pun intended." Waka said and Amaterasu crouched down ready to fight. "Just when the curse was cast I saw the shadowy figure that removed Tsukoyomi flee into Kamiki Village and block the way with a huge rock." Waka lied about seeing the figure move the rock as he fell unconscious before that happened but he knew he was right. "You guys know anything about that?" Waka asked and pointed Pillow Talk at Amaterasu.
"This guy gives me the creeps, better keep your eye on him." Issun said and looked at Amaterasu. "Ammy you're getting all worked up again?" Waka smiled, he was enjoying this but the battle was yet to come.
"Tres bien, I wouldn't have it any other way. Now you shall get a taste of my beloved sword. Behold, Pillow Talk!" Waka said and did a few tricks with his sword.
Nice is that your way of flirting? Amaterasu asked but Waka didn't understand her completely but he did smirk to show he knew what she meant. I'll take that as a yes. C'mon then lover boy!
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Abe had come back on the Tao Troopers HQ and a Tao Trooper stopped him at the door.
"Are you the new Tao Trooper?" He asked and Abe nodded. "We just had an order from the queen telling us to stay in HQ. Nobody is allowed to go down to Sei-an city from now on."
"How can we save people when we are stuck up here?" Abe asked.
"Beats me but orders are orders. If you ask me something is going on out there. I heard a giant monster was reawakened by someone and that all of Eastern Nippon is cursed." The Tao Trooper said and Abe was glad that he wasn't there.
"Could it be one of the monsters Capt. Waka has pictures of on the computer?" Abe asked. Every Tao Trooper knew the pictures but only Capt Waka knew what they are or what they meant.
"Could be but it seems like the end of Nippon as we know it at the moment." A Tao Trooper came running to join in the conversation.
"Have you guys heard what happened in Ryoshima Coast?" He asked and both Tao Troopers shook their heads. "They say a whole cargo ship was sunk by a monster!" Both Tao Troopers gasped.
"What kind of monster?" Abe asked.
"They call it the Water Dragon but he used to be god of the sea. What is going on down there?" It was confusion all around. Abe shrugged and went back to his post inside the ship. Abe always wondered what the statues were. He would look at them and wonder. The statues were all girls with wings on their heads. He thought they were goddesses but Capt Waka didn't know a goddess did he? Abe sighed and decided to check the history list of the Tao Troopers.
He looked at it and he was sure there must've been a mistake in the list. Out of the Tao Troopers 200 year history only one captain was on the list: Capt Waka. That would make Capt Waka over 200 years old! Impossible! Abe checked again and again but there was no other captain on the list. Abe ran back to the other Tao Troopers and showed them the list.
"Have you seen this?" Abe asked and all the troopers nodded.
"What about it? All it shows is the list of the Tao Trooper's history." One Tao Trooper said.
"How many captains are there in the list?" Abe asked.
"Only one." Another Tao Trooper answered.
"That would make Capt Waka quite old." Abe said and the other troopers gawp at him.
"Why didn't we notice that?" Some of the troopers muttered. "200 years old! Obviously the list has made a mistake." Little did they know that the list was actually correct.
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Waka was pushed back and he wiped his mouth.
"It has been quite some time since I've tested your power Amaterasu. That's enough for now." Waka said.
"Too late you're the one who started the fight." Issun said eager for Amaterasu to fight.
I think I'll stop there Issun enough fighting. Amaterasu said and stood up normally.
"Wait you know this guy Ammy?" Issun asked and Waka chuckled.
"Well that was pretty task less excusemoi baby." Waka said and lowered his sword back into a flute. He turned his back to Amaterasu. "You see I was looking into the cursed zone that plagued this area, it consumed everything in its path even the light of the sun." Waka turned to face Amaterasu and had a serious look on his face. "It is the curse of Orochi the legendary eight-headed serpent."
You mean that bastard who tried to kill you and then eventually killed me? Amaterasu asked. He is a dead serpent the son of a bitch! He will be sorry that he came back from the ground! Next time he will stay there! Nobody took notice of Amaterasu.
"O…Orochi?" Issun said and a cold wind blew.
"Do not utter that name without reason." Waka warned the Poncle. "That alone could curse the weak of mind."
Say it one more time mosquito and you will soon become a small garden statue. Amaterasu joked which Waka smiled at. His smile quickly vanished as he explained what was happening with Orochi. Amaterasu couldn't help but yawn and lye down like a dog would.
"It seems things are afoot even I didn't prophesise." Waka said turning back to find Amaterasu sleeping on the floor. Why is it that when he tells people a plan or tells them what is going on that they always fall asleep? Even some of the Tao Troopers had fallen asleep when he spoke to them about something when he doesn't notice until they are fast asleep. Issun though hadn't fallen asleep and was as jumpy as ever.
"We've got it covered pretty boy. We have been dispelling the curse left and right. That Orochi is gonna be mincemeat when we're finished with him." Issun then whacked Amaterasu out of her sleep.
Huh? Wah? Demon killing time already? Amaterasu muttered as she woke up but pretended to go back to sleep again. She wanted to hear Waka's voice and cover her blushing from Issun.
"Hm…so you're the ones who have revived the trees in this area. A lot of time has passed since Orochi's return. You better pick up the pace ma chérie." Waka said but deep inside he was glad Amaterasu was doing her job instead of spying on him besides he was the one who did the spying not the other way around.
"What!?" Issun wasn't happy about Waka's comment.
"I'm sorry to say our battle earlier was a big disappointment. You're not what you used to be Amaterasu. You may have defeated Orochi long ago but one cannot dwell on past glories. You have weakened greatly during your 100 year slumber." Amaterasu could spot the concern in his voice.
"That's enough!" Issun pulled out his sword. "Now tell me about the shadowy figure you saw flee into Kamiki Village! How do we know it wasn't you!?"
"Relax my little bouncing friend." Waka said calmly waving his flute around. "Oh…I almost forgot time for a prophecy. I can see into the future you know." Waka twirled around and twirled his flute around causing glitter to spread. "I foresee a log and big thrills. You'll know what I'm talking about when the time comes. Well I must be off. The work of a prophet is never done."
Especially when he helps the gods and is flirting with his lover. Amaterasu thought.
"Au revoir baby!" Waka said and jumped off out of the forest. Amaterasu felt sad about Waka leaving but he was right. When the demons found out they loved each other she lost her life. Hiding their emotions was the best way.
"What a freak!" Issun said once he was out of earshot. "Who does he think he is!" Issun stopped once he saw Amaterasu looked asleep. Issun jumped on her head and woke her up. She barked a protest but jumped off to the Deep Abyss.
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Waka landed in Taka Pass and was going to Kusa Village but he decided to take this time to calm down. He was actually glad he left, another minute there and he might've lost it and blush. He had to get used to controlling his emotions, as the demons would kill him if he couldn't. The demons seem to be able to sense his love of the goddess and he must hide it. He cleared his thoughts and focused on the task at hand.
Waka then remembered about the last time he went to Kusa Village and knew going back wasn't the best of choices. A girl called Kaguya was there and he gave her a Fire Tabulate to help her remember about her past but it was all he could do. Telling her about her past was not an option, as he didn't want to talk about the Moon Tribe or even think about them any more. She must be a member as it was the clothes that she wears that really gives it away and her blonde hair also was a sign. Waka didn't want to be asked questions if he bumped into her.
Waka had nothing else to do and Amaterasu was going to come this way anyway so Waka decided to see what she was up to. Spying was what he was good at but spying on a goddess was a different matter. Amaterasu would know he was around if he did even the slightest of mistakes and he would get into complications of answering questions and putting up with the little artist's complaints. The Poncle reminded him of Ishaku an old friend with Amaterasu and he did tease Waka about falling in love with wolf but Ishaku knows that Amaterasu is a goddess. Ishaku was old now but still stubborn because he wants other Poncles to become Celestial Envoys and forces them to do painting lessons at least once a day.
Waka smirked at the thought of spying on Amaterasu and jumped off towards the Tsuta Ruins. This was going to be fun.
More to come so don't panic!
I think Kaguya is a member of the Moon Tribe since her dress shows a rocket flying to the moon plus she looks up at the moon often so I kinda thought she was.
Anyway review please and Anna-Jay please do another chapter of Chest Pain I can't wait even if its WakaxAbe.