Kai: Hey guys :D Omg Chiro-chan your doing fanart on my fic? :o *dies from happiness*I wish I could draw but o.o I'm more of a writer then a artist. Why? Because I suck at drawing XD
Issun: Yes they do. That is why I'm the artist here.
Kai: Quit being mean to me DX
Issun: Quit being whinny -.-
Kai: *takes the poncle and puts him in a jar* MWHAHAHA
Issun: o.o;;; WHAT THE HELL LET ME OUT YOU----
Kai: Anways :D Thank you Chiro-chan, Twi, and Diva-chan for your reviews ^-^ I shall type o.o and type.. I must get 20,000 almost there . But this story is getting close to the end O___O Maybe I'll have to make the battle scenes even longer o.o. Well hopefully this one will be nice and long XD *starts typing during lunch at school while watching Aladdin* Btw this is mostly just comic relief before a epic battle lol.
Chapter 11: It just gets worse
Issun ran along behind Amaterasu and Waka as they ran across Shinshu Field, towards the Moon Cave. Unlike last time though, there was a mysterious darkness flowing out, the sand turned black along with the bubbling black water. The skies thundered and roared with darkness swirling like a black vortex. The three halted when they heard a thunderous roar that was similar to that of, Orochi. Issun muttered in annoyance as they ran towards the entrance of the cave. Of course the barrier was there but Waka soon dispersed it.
"My friend, you stay here, me and ma'charie will continue on from here." Waka said then signaled Amaterasu to follow him and he floated into the cave.
Amaterasu glanced at Issun then ran after the long blonde prophet. Issun growled in annoyance and crossed his arms while tapping his foot. He knew that Waka was probably right and if Orochi was there and Issun absorbed him, well it couldn't be good. It was best to leave it to Waka and Amaterasu, though he hated standing around doing nothing! Issun started pacing around in front of the Moon Cave worried and frustrated. What if the Moon Cave is even worse than all the other dungeons and Amaterasu got hurt and that half-baked prophet failed to protect her? No he shouldn't worry too much about it. Amaterasu could take care of herself after all. She wasn't a weakling and she was one of the most stubborn goddess or any being that he had ever met. She wasn't some damsel in distress that needed saving all the time and he should stop acting like he is the only one that can save her. Waka was a good fighter, for a pretty boy that is. It's not like him and Amaterasu couldn't take on Orochi. She did defeat him like three times on their last adventure. Wait what if she didn't have the sake?! No no no he needed to stop thinking so much. Issun gripped his head in frustration as he stomped on the ground angrily. He was going crazy! He rubbed his head gently and took a deep long breath.
"Okay okay I'm okay I'm okay. But I need to take my mind off of things. Clear my mind of all things." Issun said as he sat down cross-legged and placed his hands on his lap and closed his eyes.
First Tactic: Meditation
~30 seconds later~
"GRAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!" screamed Issun as he unsheathed Denkonmaru and sliced up a nearby rock with ease and watched as it turned to rubble. He kicked the rubble and grumbled. Obviously the first plan failed horribly, his temper getting the better of him. He tapped his chin trying to think of another plan.
Second Tactic: Take Calming Breaths
~20 seconds later~
Issun coughed taking rasp breaths and pound his fist against the ground. How could he choke on breathing?! He didn't think it could be possible! Ugh he was worrying too much that he could die from not breathing properly. He growled going on to the next plan.
Third Tactic: Exercise
~3 minutes of doing pushups~
Issun flopped down on the ground lying on his stomach with muttering. Again the plan wasn't working, only getting him even more annoyed. His hands turned to fists and gritted his teeth as he put his head on his hand in thought. He grumbled more and more as he rolled over onto his back lazily. Time for the next plan up his sleeve to distract him and get his attention off of Amaterasu and the Moon Cave, this was harder than he had thought.
Fourth Tactic: Sleeping
Issun yawned then closed his eyes as he tried to fall into a deep sleep.
~5 minutes later~
Issun woke up with a start and he sat up with wide eyes as he looked wildly around and sighed in relief. He just had a horrible nightmare. He dreamed that he was in Kamiki Village and he was small again. Everyone was there and when he met everyone, he meant everyone. All the Brush Gods were even there. Guess what they were doing? Can you guess? They were laughing their heads off hysterically like laughing hyena's! Why were they laughing? Waka was torturing him in the worst way possible. He was dressing Issun in girly clothes using his bigger size to his advantage. Issun shivered at the thought of the pink kimono on him and his hair nice and brushed out and him wearing those agonizing shoes! Oh great god those were uncomfortable! Issun was sure he was going to be tortured by that dream for a very long time, and avoid Waka. Issun sighed as he moved on with his next plan not wanting to sleep in case that dream came back.
Fifth Tactic: Talking
"I wonder what Sakuya is doing? I bet she feels better that most of the Guardian Saplings are better now. Hope the villagers of Kamiki Village aren't panicking like crazy. Then again it would be funny to see their faces! I hope the old man is alright and everyone else. They must be so sad that they thought I'm dead. I haven't seen them since before I met that dark bastard. I kinda feel bad for making them worry for a year of moping over Amaterasu. That reminds me, I wonder what Amaterasu thought when she was told that I was expected dead? I wonder if she cared at all? Don't know why she would. I mean I bet she has plenty of gods and Celestial's to talk to back up at the Celestial Plain. I'm glad I got to see her again though now I'm not sure it is best to be with her. Love officially sucks! He liked it better when he was a free man and didn't have to worry about this love crap. I hope she's alright in there and I hope that half-baked prophet is taking good care of her and isn't touching her in any way…" Issun yapped on then his aura flashed red at the thought and he stood up with a frustrated yell.
That's it! He couldn't take it anymore! Issun growled then froze when he heard another roar and Amaterasu's howl. Issun's eyes widened then he bolted into the Moon Cave. He ignored the darkness around him as he jumped across the broken bridge landing smoothly. He ran into Orochi's lair, he stopped seeing a panting weak Amaterasu, a sort of beat up Waka, and the next thing scared him to death. There he saw the great Orochi in front of him with its eight pair of blood red eyes. But that wasn't what he was surpirised about. There next to him stood Ninetails who was black with the same dark purple markings as Crimson Helm and the Spider Queen. And even Yami on Orochi's other side. Issun's jaw dropped. They were going to have to fight Yami, Orochi, and Ninetails at the same time.
Kai: DUH DUH DUHHHHH O___O Wow