Hey guys. It may look like I'm really getting ahead of myself, but I got a plan. So don't worry if it looks like I spoil too much.

Do not own Okami

Here goes:

I woke up painfully. The fight of the previous day was still in my bones. I couldn't stand up. Ammy and Issun were still asleep. I just laid there trying to ignore the pain.

("Hey sis, can't you do anything against it?")

I could try but I'm still not really used to your powers. I might end up hurting you more.

("Fine. Then I guess I'm going to lay here for the rest of the day.")

Eventually the others woke up. "Morning." both said. I just growled. "C'mon Claire, we have to keep going." "Go on without me..."

"Hey what's up furball?"

"Are you feeling alright?"

"...Can't move...hurts..." I simply muttered.

"Oh, c'mon ya lazy wolf. Like we would fall for that act."

*power slash* *scream*

"HEY WHAT WAS THAT FOR?"

"...idiot...bug...on my nerves..."

"I'm sorry. I guess I went out a bit too much yesterday."

"...don't care...let me sleep..."

They left me alone and I immediately fall asleep again. However I woke up by a certain "GYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" and when I opened my eyes I saw the rock gone. ("Guess I have to go now.") I trotted towards my friends and asked: "So he really made it?"

Ammy and Issun turned towards me. "Ah welcome lazy bone. We thought we..."

I just stepped on him. "Before you call me lazy, look at you. You have been riding one of us from the start. And you haven't been beaten up by one of us. But we can change that."

"Claire I'm sorry I..."

"It's ok. Really. After all I really had too much energy inside me."

"Ah great Amaterasu..." came a voice behind me.

There was a woman with long black hair, wearing a pink kimono and...flying.

"Guys... who the heck is that?"

Issun jumped back on Ammy's head. "That's Sakuya the wood sprite who protected the village you lazy..." *power slash*

"HEY!"

I noticed Ammy falling asleep. ("And she's the one who' s supposed to save this world?")

We might have a problem.

I turned my attention towards Sakuya.

"I believe we haven't met." She said in a tone I couldn't compare to anything.

"Nope" I answered. " My name is Claire."

"Claire... what a strange name. My name is Sakuya. I'm pleased to meet you. Tell me Claire, are you some kind of brush god too?"

I sighed. " Do you want the short version or the long one? I better give you the short one. I'm a random girl who ended up here, not knowing how I come here, pulled into this wolf body and absorbing demonic energy." ("Wow I really got talkative.")

You forgot about me.

"Oh yeah. And that's my big sis Kuraiko."

"Kuraiko!?" she exclaimed.

Now Ammy was awake. *sweet drop*

"If you know something Sakuya would you please share your knowledge with us?"

("OK. Either way she's an good actor or she's the weirdest person/goddess that ever existed")

Sakuya looked at me with curiosity and ..fear? ("Of course. I'm still that accursed one or something in that line.")

"What I know about her great mother" ("I don't like that tone.")(Get ready to run. There's something in her pocket and I don't like it.) "is that I she betrayed you and the other gods." ("Why am I not surprised?") "What do you mean by that?" I snapped.

She looked at me hard. "You were the one who somehow removed the memories of the gods in order to bring chaos to this world."

"What?"

Watch out!

Sakuya threw some exorcism slips at me. However I was able to dodge them, even if my body was still hurting. However I was in no condition to fight her, so I decided to run away. Better save then sorry. Helped me out a lot back on earth, by some bullies. I didn't really watched were I ran. I was just afraid of the exorcism slips, 'cause of my past. When I calmed down I was on a field. Most of it was covered with dark clouds. In the middle was a large tree, which looked like Sakuya's just smaller. There was a river on the left, yet the water seemed to be polluted.

Shinshu Field (cursed)

Man this place is messed up. I hope Amaterasu can punch some sense into that bitch. Too bad I can't do that.

I nodded. I was really pissed right now. ("Looks like that Kuraiko from the past had some strange powers. I mean she erased the memories of the gods? The hell is going on here?")

Dunno. I better get used to that darkness. I may be able to think of a way to interfere in battle. SO what now? Should we wait for the others or hide ourselves? We don't know what that bitch could say about us.

("True, but Ammy trusted us without question. I guess we can only wait and see. Do you think I can touch that clouds?")

Dunno. It's a high possibility that they won't hurt you, but it's also a high possibility that you'll absorb them and I don't think I can handle that much.

("Huh, looks like the people can't handle it too good. Another statue...")

Yes, and I sense more within the clouds. Their still alive though. And that tree. I sense something similar to Sakura. Maybe it protected the area or something like Sakuya did herself with the village.

("Well, I don't see any fruit we can cut off. And I have to admit I kinda lost my will in helping, when I only get a death sentence as reward.")

True story. But it doesn't change the fact that we're screwed on our own. Man, sometimes I wish I would've a body of my own.

("Think positive. At least you don't get hurt or need a toilet.")

Wut?

*maniacal laugh*{Why? I don't know.}

("Looks like they take their time.")

I hope they'll leave something for us.

("Speaking of the devil...")

Ammy ran to me but slowed down on the last part. I was nervous but didn't showed any sign of it. Another thing I learned back on earth through live experience and animal documentaries: never show a sign of weakness. My expression was, how should I put it, neutral. None of us spoke a word. Eventually Issun broke the silence.

"So, ummm Sakuya, ummm told us that umm,-"

"Spit it out. Are you going to kill me or not? I'm really sick of this."

"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?" both exclaimed.

What do you mean by that? Your friend tried to kill us for NO REASON! And now, we don't know what she said about us, but we heard that she said that we were just actors and had powers beyond the gods. Now there are following situations possible:

You could belief her and try to kill us.

"You could belief us."

You could belief her, but still having doubts about what she said and keeping an eye on us.

"You could say that you belief us, but in truth you're waiting for the right moment to strike us down."

"So, what is the truth?!" (both)

Both seemed shocked, but I was still on guard, ready to fight or to flee to the clouds if necessary. I had learned quick to not do the same fault again. One was to trust other people to quick. And I had done it again.

("It doesn't matter if wolf, human or god. I shouldn't trust anyone so quick. Especially someone like her.")

Now it was my turn to be shocked as Ammy laid down her divine instrument ("How the heck...") and offered her neck. Another gesture from animals. I could now easily kill her in instant.

"Do you trust us?" she asked.

("Can you sense anything? More slips or something else?")

Nothing, but I cannot be sure by her. Still in my opinion she has already proven her loyalty to us. It's time we do the same thing.

("You're right...") I felt really bad at that moment to mistrust Ammy who still trusted me although my 'cv' said something else. I head/banged her and threw myself at her. Issun landed somewhere else with an: "Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!" We both laughed a bit. I hated it but I had to go to the serious topic.

"So, what did she say?" The short version is, it takes place a long time after 's part of the story. Kuraiko built up a demonic force. The gods fought her and won. But somehow she managed to manipulate their memories, so the gods forgot about it. There was also a second version in where Ammy was the only one left out, 'cause Kuraiko knew her 'mother' wouldn't lay a thinger on her.

Now you know why we don't belief in any religious things. This story has too many holes to make any sense. And you said the story ain't done at that point and there's a huge time period between her story and that from Mr. Orange.

"Yeah. You two should have seen Ammy. For a moment I thought she would turn into Orochi or something."

"WUT?" ("Make a note: never mess with the sun goddess.")

Done.

(skip the explanation of the cursed zone/ could end it here but I think I'll make it a bit longer, this'll be a loooooooong night)

"So we have to revive these saplings. Anyone got an idea?"

"Nope."

"Let's move on and see what we can do in Hana Valley."

Hana Valley (cursed)

"Man this place is fucked up." I stated.

"This is..." Ammy hesitated.

"Spit it out. You'll feel better. Trust me."

"This is ... disgusting."

"Really?" We all three commented.

"Ammy, we still have a long way to go." I sighed.

We began our travel first encountering some drunken imps. We sneaked up to them and stroke. They couldn't really do anything since we surprised them. And they were drunk. After the battle an island was revived. Or at least should have. It was devoured by the darkness within 3 seconds.

"Looks like we have to destroy the curse first." Issun stated.

Ammy looked at me, somewhat happy.

"What?" I asked.

"You did well."

"Huh?"

"You didn't let your emotions take control over you. I'm proud of you."

I looked down, blushing. "It's just because my body still hurts, 'cause of your beat down yesterday."

She came to me laying her head on my shoulder. It was supposed to be a hug.

"No, it was all because of you, my dear."

Ok you two lovebirds. It's nice looking at you, but I think we should go on now, don't you agree?

There was an embarrassing silence until Issun broke it with laughter. I ignored him and went on only to find me attacked by a tree. What the fuck? It was throwing some kinda fruit at me, so I threw it with power slash back. We passed the stunned tree only to find more. Issun meant we should just avoid the attacks to save time and energy.

Well it certainly was a good idea, 'cause after we crossed a bridge we were ambushed by a yellow imp and two green imps. The yellow imp went underground so we dealt with the green ones first. After that the yellow guy came out we attacked him from behind. He recovered fast, jumped off and used his bongo (or whatever you call that) like a bazooka. That's when I lost it. I was able to dodge, but Ammy got hit. It didn't killed her, but I still got mad, not noticing the dark aura around me. The imp was stunned. I didn't really care, all I thought off was 'DIE YOU BASTARD' and sliced him up.

After that I ran towards Ammy. Issun jumped back in shock (how the hell did he not get injured) and asked: "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." She looked hard at me. "What is this?" she asked.

Ah, that's my doing. See I wanted to help you guys somehow in battle. This aura takes a slip of Claire's energy and increases her strength and speed. Although once activated the used energy can't come back. I can now dismiss the aura and all energy would be lost or I hold it up 'till it has been used in battle.

Issun jumped back on Ammy's head. "So it's not dangerous?"

Only if Claire decides to attack you.

"Okay..."

Ammy still had her expression when I got it. I looked down.

"Guess I lost it again, huh?"

Well, at least you had a reason this time. Your secretly beloved being hit and all...

"Will you shut up about this nonsense?"

"What? Claire is on Ammy? Really? Wahahahahaha!"

"Issun if you want to survive the-"

"I don't mind."

"WHAAAAAAT?!"

"Well I can't say I feel the same way, but I like you."

"I NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU!"

But you do.

"SHUT UP!"

"What's with the noise here?" a familiar voice asked.

I turned around and saw Susano.

"Oh it's you two mutts and the bug."

"I'M NOT A BUG!"

Get lost old man, we have important business here.

"Wh- who said this?"

The name's Kuraiko and I'm a ghost possessing the black wolf in front of you, if it wasn't obvious enough.

"That... what's that around the dog?"

One of my experiments. Wanna join? I always need new flesh.

And with that he ran off.

"I'll pretend this never happened. ... Oh, great look: dead end."

"Hey Claire, come over here we might have found something."

"A painting?... Something's odd."

"The sun," Ammy stated "is missing."

"The sun huh? Let me try something..." Sun painted, path went on and found the second guardian sapling in a way worse state then the last one. It was only a little, dried, plant.

Ammy let her head down. She was really affected by this.

I looked around and found a secret passage. At the end was a sleeping bear on a round object.

Nothing surprises me anymore.

"Agreed. Sorry sleepyhead, but this will tickle a bit." *power slash*, bear wakes up, falls to the ground, continues sleeping.

And now came the freaking ball pushing physiques of Nippon. (10 minutes later, the action was still lame)

"Hey guys, found something. I think it is somehow related to our picture. Huh, where are you?"

"Over here. I think it belongs here."

After putting the 'ball' into the puddle, water began spreading out letting the ball fly about a meter high or so.

"And now the sun..."

"Let me try." Issun tried and tried again, but wasn't really successful. "Hey Ammy can't you give him your power like the other gods did to us?"

"No, no, no. I don't want any help. I'll do it on my own. You two will see."

"I believe in you." Ammy said and I think I saw a bit light coming from her body. Surprisingly Issun's next attempt was a success. I looked at Ammy and she smiled back to me.

The guardian sapling grew, but wasn't revived.

"Sheesh, the tree is still dead and I thought this would do it."

Look at the sky.

"Another brush god!" Issun exclaimed.

"Hey sis, can you get rid of this aura spell something?"

Yeah, but you'll be tired afterwards. But you're right. It wouldn't look good if a bush god would see you like that.

That done I really felt tired, but ignored it for the moment. Then I got an idea. "Hey Issun, why don't you try and fill in the missing stars?"

"M-m-me?"

"Come on you can do it."

"Okay..."

He only needed 3 attempts (he didn't get that 2 were missing).

And the brush god appeared, spinning around and holding some kind of Japanese instrument.

(Now I'm not going to quote the brush god, 'cause I hate quotes and decided to stop it as long as it is possible).

Receiving the gift Ammy decided to bloom up the sapling. What then happened cannot be said in simple words. It was like a blooming explosion and everywhere the flowers touched, the area was revived.

I looked around the valley and it was all just beautifull.

"Wow, I feel kinda misplaced here."

"Well you can say it is abstract art." Was Issun's comment.

"*chuckle* I guess so, hey can we have a short break? I'm still a little tired from the spell thing."

Oh man. I think it's upload time.