The Priestess of Masou
(Rivals to the end)
By SenRyoko-Tai Hanyou
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Shappa watched on as Shiko's son had destroyed his comrads. He could not stop him. The out come would be the same in the end, just more people added to the list. He looked on as the blade of the young man's slammed into his sister's back. Then the boy known as Kohaku had run off. He was gripping his head tightly. Shappa knew he was being manipulated and that thoughts of betrayl and suffering and mostly evil had been instilled with the micro chip that was flung into his neck. Kohaku had no idea what had caused him to react so differently and he fought himself on the inside to regain his true self.
Shappa approached the young girl as her breathing became more strained. "Sango, I have come to you at your death. The scrolls say you will overcome evil and destroy it. Soon you will live in peace until your death. So now I will offer my life force to you. It was meant to be that I would die with my rival Shiko, your father. I only wish that you and Meda would not face off. We have fought with your people for years and now I will change that by giving you my life and my powers. Become stronger and win." With that said Shappa concentrated all his life energy on this girl. A bright red fire consumed his body and took shape of his spirit and entered into her. Giving her life back to her. She blacked out.
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When Sango awoke she was most confused. "Where am I?" She asked herself aloud. A deep voice spoke from the dimly lit room. "You are in my home. I have helped you, I found you on the streets almost dead. I had you healed. How do you feel?"
"Who are you? Who am I?" Sango asked worried because she did not remember anything.
"I am but a simple business man. You may call me Kagewaki and that man over there is Naraku." The young man pointed across the room to a person dressed in costume. "Do not be frightened of his, he likes to keep his privacy."
Sango looked at them both. This Kagewaki was dressed finely in a pair of slacks and a button up dress shirt which had a few buttons undone. His hair was brownish black, long, wavy and in a high ponytail. His eyes were a rich brown and his skin was pale but not ghostly white. He wore suspenders too which hung down around his sides. No doubt an old fashioned business man. The other man was wearing a costume of a baboon. She saw some type of light that eminated from them both. She did not know why.
"Can you tell me, do you know me?" Sango asked.
"Yes, I know of you but not personally. Your name is Sango Shiko." the baboon spoke.
"Where do I come from? How did I get here? What happened?"
"You are from here, and you were caught in the middle of a fight. We brought you here to heal you. You are alone in this world." Kagewaki spoke. "You will stay here from now on. We will find you something to do."
"My master I beg of you, let me work with the girl. I will help her regain her strength. I will train her."
"Naraku that is an excellent idea. Sango, do you agree?"
"I don't have a choice."
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Sango had slept the days away as her body healed. With the help and company of Naraku the time passed quickly. Each day Kagewaki would visit her privately. He would try and tell her what little he could about her. She was twenty and alone in the world. Her family had died long ago due to this epidemic of evil spreading so rapidly. She had come to the conclusion the light meant these people were good. On a day she felt better she had wandered to the gardens of the immensily huge home of this man. It was the most spectacular thing she had seen. Naraku and Kagewaki had watched her through the upstairs window of Kagewaki's home office.
"Do you think she will regain her memory?" Kagewaki asked.
"No, I will make sure it does not. We need her. She will destroy Masou and the rest of the world."
"Don't you think Kohaku will remember upon seeing his dear sister? Don't you think she would remember him?"
"Don't worry, they will not. They have been under a very powerful micro chip that erases their memories. Most do not regain it without its counterpart. They don't even know. It will be very unlikely they will."
"Excellent work, Naraku. Do not think for one second though that Masou will be easliy destroyed. Meda is now leader I am sure you have read the scrolls. When Sango comes into full powers they will rival each other. Just barely."
"My master, I will make sure Sango has no rivals. Soon the world will be at her fingertips and she is already at ours."
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Meda lit the last candle in honor of her father. She was angry he did not tell her he was going to give his life this way. She couldn't be angry though, she would miss him. He left her a scroll in his departure that told her:
The priestess of Masou.
It is told by legend there will be a woman powerful enough to destoy all evil. She will have an even greater rival in the priestess of Masou. Together they will fight with and against each other. Only one will survive at the time of the planet's destruction. The world will be revived through the life of the other. The reckoning of mankind itself will be realized by an evil man that arises from the very depths of hell itself and claims the world and universe. His power will be greater than any have seen. The very priestess will fight this man alone. The outcome of this battle is unknown.
Meda read the note attached to it. Her father had written it:
Masou himself once told me my daughter would be the priestess. Since there was no other priestess before, you will be the only one. He said you will be Meda Oya. (Priestess called forth). Make me proud of you, I know you will. I think you know the outcome of this battle and the outcome of the world. It can't be changed. Just know I am proud you are my daughter, don't think of my life being wasted. It was not. I had you and I led Masou till my triumphant end. You will do the same. You will be the last leader and the end of our era. With this knowledge I know you will succeed with what the Legends say. Go into battle with that on your heart. Do not worry about much else.
Love, Shappa Heta ,Master of Fire faithful guardian of Masou.
Meda did not cry. It was an emotion she was unable to feel, sadness. She would be happy knowing this. Her father only let her read so far into the Legends. He told her once she was not ready for the responcibilty that it would bring her once she completed it. Now it was her time. She should have gained his abilities but she only had hers. She now had all of the scrolls. There was five in all and very long. They were broken into sections. The Priestess of Masou was on the fourth scroll. She had read three since she was able to, she could not believe the fourth and fifth. They were so long and broken up into so many sections. They told so much. The fourth one continued onto the other masters of Masou. Master North, West, South and East. It talked of the powers they wielded. That told her it must be them. All of them.
Master North with his fire arrow. It was Izusa Kachina, 23, he was about five ten and built like a God. He had long red hair he tied back into a ponytail and dark green eyes that turned colors with each changing emotion. He was a handsome man, but lonely. He only talked when he had to and Meda was the only one he cared to speak with.
Master West, Kijika Mikasi, 25, he used a fire sword. He was very friendly, but tough.
Master South with a fire whip. Igahsu Kafele, 20, was only five eight and slim. His hair was short and spikey. The darkest purple hair and the lightest of pink for eyes. He looked so young but was the strongest out of the three Masters. He was a wanderer until Shappa saw the potential in him. Saw that he was to Master the South of Masou.
Master East, the priestess and healer. Meda Oya, 25. Five eight, slender. Long black and silver hair, black eyes. She was the strongest of all the Masters and could summon Masou when aide was needed. She controlls all fire type weapons. Legend says she will aide in the planets revival.
Meda read on and found the fifth scroll was exactly what she needed......
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Sango had all she could ever want from Kagewaki. He was the nicest man. She would no doubt never be able to repay him for everything he has done. She would try her hardest. They spent countless hours talking and walking through his home. He even took her out a few times. He still had time to be a busy man. Naraku was never far from them she noticed. He wasn't a bad person she just wondered why this bright light just kept getting brighter every time he came around.
"Sango, I have someone I would like you to meet. He is going to work for Naraku with you. This is Kohaku." Kagewaki ushered a young boy in the room. He was tall and had long brown hair pulled back into a ponytail. He had freckles and large brown eyes. (A man looking similar to this Kohaku flashed into Sango's mind.)
"It is nice to meet you Kohaku. You look familiar to me. Like we have met."
"No. I don't think so." Kohaku said.
"I think we will get along just fine, what do you think?" Sango asked smiling. It had been awhile since she smiled. She felt happy here even if it made her the slightest uneasy.
"Yes, as long as you don't get in my way when I am working."Kohaku said sounding like a drone. The world was full of them now. Kagewaki ushered him back out. "I am sorry, he just likes what he does."
"What does he do? What is it I am going to do?" Sango asked him forgetting the fact that they never told her.
"You are very strong and so we would like you to become a hunter of sorts."
"A hunter? I don't understand. You mean kill people?"
"Yes. There are bad people out there. They are after us and the world. We need your help. You can help us to rid the world of their vile and meaningless existence."
Sango thought about it and it made sense. These could be the same people who killed her family and destroyed her home city. They could have caused her injury. "Yes, I will help. It is the least I can do for you."
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Note from author: I like this fic. I think it is a little strange though...... I guess you reviewers out there could help me out a little........... Should i keep it the same or change it?
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Next time: Sango agrees to help Naraku and Kagewaki but who will she have to kill?
Kohaku has become a killing machine, he is being controlled some how. They don't even remember who they are or what they are to each other. Meda has discovered some secrets of the past and future she now holds the fate of the world in her hands. What does the fifth scroll say???? What has happened to the remaining Shizu Toras'?
(Rivals to the end)
By SenRyoko-Tai Hanyou
_____________________________________________
Shappa watched on as Shiko's son had destroyed his comrads. He could not stop him. The out come would be the same in the end, just more people added to the list. He looked on as the blade of the young man's slammed into his sister's back. Then the boy known as Kohaku had run off. He was gripping his head tightly. Shappa knew he was being manipulated and that thoughts of betrayl and suffering and mostly evil had been instilled with the micro chip that was flung into his neck. Kohaku had no idea what had caused him to react so differently and he fought himself on the inside to regain his true self.
Shappa approached the young girl as her breathing became more strained. "Sango, I have come to you at your death. The scrolls say you will overcome evil and destroy it. Soon you will live in peace until your death. So now I will offer my life force to you. It was meant to be that I would die with my rival Shiko, your father. I only wish that you and Meda would not face off. We have fought with your people for years and now I will change that by giving you my life and my powers. Become stronger and win." With that said Shappa concentrated all his life energy on this girl. A bright red fire consumed his body and took shape of his spirit and entered into her. Giving her life back to her. She blacked out.
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When Sango awoke she was most confused. "Where am I?" She asked herself aloud. A deep voice spoke from the dimly lit room. "You are in my home. I have helped you, I found you on the streets almost dead. I had you healed. How do you feel?"
"Who are you? Who am I?" Sango asked worried because she did not remember anything.
"I am but a simple business man. You may call me Kagewaki and that man over there is Naraku." The young man pointed across the room to a person dressed in costume. "Do not be frightened of his, he likes to keep his privacy."
Sango looked at them both. This Kagewaki was dressed finely in a pair of slacks and a button up dress shirt which had a few buttons undone. His hair was brownish black, long, wavy and in a high ponytail. His eyes were a rich brown and his skin was pale but not ghostly white. He wore suspenders too which hung down around his sides. No doubt an old fashioned business man. The other man was wearing a costume of a baboon. She saw some type of light that eminated from them both. She did not know why.
"Can you tell me, do you know me?" Sango asked.
"Yes, I know of you but not personally. Your name is Sango Shiko." the baboon spoke.
"Where do I come from? How did I get here? What happened?"
"You are from here, and you were caught in the middle of a fight. We brought you here to heal you. You are alone in this world." Kagewaki spoke. "You will stay here from now on. We will find you something to do."
"My master I beg of you, let me work with the girl. I will help her regain her strength. I will train her."
"Naraku that is an excellent idea. Sango, do you agree?"
"I don't have a choice."
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Sango had slept the days away as her body healed. With the help and company of Naraku the time passed quickly. Each day Kagewaki would visit her privately. He would try and tell her what little he could about her. She was twenty and alone in the world. Her family had died long ago due to this epidemic of evil spreading so rapidly. She had come to the conclusion the light meant these people were good. On a day she felt better she had wandered to the gardens of the immensily huge home of this man. It was the most spectacular thing she had seen. Naraku and Kagewaki had watched her through the upstairs window of Kagewaki's home office.
"Do you think she will regain her memory?" Kagewaki asked.
"No, I will make sure it does not. We need her. She will destroy Masou and the rest of the world."
"Don't you think Kohaku will remember upon seeing his dear sister? Don't you think she would remember him?"
"Don't worry, they will not. They have been under a very powerful micro chip that erases their memories. Most do not regain it without its counterpart. They don't even know. It will be very unlikely they will."
"Excellent work, Naraku. Do not think for one second though that Masou will be easliy destroyed. Meda is now leader I am sure you have read the scrolls. When Sango comes into full powers they will rival each other. Just barely."
"My master, I will make sure Sango has no rivals. Soon the world will be at her fingertips and she is already at ours."
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Meda lit the last candle in honor of her father. She was angry he did not tell her he was going to give his life this way. She couldn't be angry though, she would miss him. He left her a scroll in his departure that told her:
The priestess of Masou.
It is told by legend there will be a woman powerful enough to destoy all evil. She will have an even greater rival in the priestess of Masou. Together they will fight with and against each other. Only one will survive at the time of the planet's destruction. The world will be revived through the life of the other. The reckoning of mankind itself will be realized by an evil man that arises from the very depths of hell itself and claims the world and universe. His power will be greater than any have seen. The very priestess will fight this man alone. The outcome of this battle is unknown.
Meda read the note attached to it. Her father had written it:
Masou himself once told me my daughter would be the priestess. Since there was no other priestess before, you will be the only one. He said you will be Meda Oya. (Priestess called forth). Make me proud of you, I know you will. I think you know the outcome of this battle and the outcome of the world. It can't be changed. Just know I am proud you are my daughter, don't think of my life being wasted. It was not. I had you and I led Masou till my triumphant end. You will do the same. You will be the last leader and the end of our era. With this knowledge I know you will succeed with what the Legends say. Go into battle with that on your heart. Do not worry about much else.
Love, Shappa Heta ,Master of Fire faithful guardian of Masou.
Meda did not cry. It was an emotion she was unable to feel, sadness. She would be happy knowing this. Her father only let her read so far into the Legends. He told her once she was not ready for the responcibilty that it would bring her once she completed it. Now it was her time. She should have gained his abilities but she only had hers. She now had all of the scrolls. There was five in all and very long. They were broken into sections. The Priestess of Masou was on the fourth scroll. She had read three since she was able to, she could not believe the fourth and fifth. They were so long and broken up into so many sections. They told so much. The fourth one continued onto the other masters of Masou. Master North, West, South and East. It talked of the powers they wielded. That told her it must be them. All of them.
Master North with his fire arrow. It was Izusa Kachina, 23, he was about five ten and built like a God. He had long red hair he tied back into a ponytail and dark green eyes that turned colors with each changing emotion. He was a handsome man, but lonely. He only talked when he had to and Meda was the only one he cared to speak with.
Master West, Kijika Mikasi, 25, he used a fire sword. He was very friendly, but tough.
Master South with a fire whip. Igahsu Kafele, 20, was only five eight and slim. His hair was short and spikey. The darkest purple hair and the lightest of pink for eyes. He looked so young but was the strongest out of the three Masters. He was a wanderer until Shappa saw the potential in him. Saw that he was to Master the South of Masou.
Master East, the priestess and healer. Meda Oya, 25. Five eight, slender. Long black and silver hair, black eyes. She was the strongest of all the Masters and could summon Masou when aide was needed. She controlls all fire type weapons. Legend says she will aide in the planets revival.
Meda read on and found the fifth scroll was exactly what she needed......
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sango had all she could ever want from Kagewaki. He was the nicest man. She would no doubt never be able to repay him for everything he has done. She would try her hardest. They spent countless hours talking and walking through his home. He even took her out a few times. He still had time to be a busy man. Naraku was never far from them she noticed. He wasn't a bad person she just wondered why this bright light just kept getting brighter every time he came around.
"Sango, I have someone I would like you to meet. He is going to work for Naraku with you. This is Kohaku." Kagewaki ushered a young boy in the room. He was tall and had long brown hair pulled back into a ponytail. He had freckles and large brown eyes. (A man looking similar to this Kohaku flashed into Sango's mind.)
"It is nice to meet you Kohaku. You look familiar to me. Like we have met."
"No. I don't think so." Kohaku said.
"I think we will get along just fine, what do you think?" Sango asked smiling. It had been awhile since she smiled. She felt happy here even if it made her the slightest uneasy.
"Yes, as long as you don't get in my way when I am working."Kohaku said sounding like a drone. The world was full of them now. Kagewaki ushered him back out. "I am sorry, he just likes what he does."
"What does he do? What is it I am going to do?" Sango asked him forgetting the fact that they never told her.
"You are very strong and so we would like you to become a hunter of sorts."
"A hunter? I don't understand. You mean kill people?"
"Yes. There are bad people out there. They are after us and the world. We need your help. You can help us to rid the world of their vile and meaningless existence."
Sango thought about it and it made sense. These could be the same people who killed her family and destroyed her home city. They could have caused her injury. "Yes, I will help. It is the least I can do for you."
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Note from author: I like this fic. I think it is a little strange though...... I guess you reviewers out there could help me out a little........... Should i keep it the same or change it?
________________________________________________
Next time: Sango agrees to help Naraku and Kagewaki but who will she have to kill?
Kohaku has become a killing machine, he is being controlled some how. They don't even remember who they are or what they are to each other. Meda has discovered some secrets of the past and future she now holds the fate of the world in her hands. What does the fifth scroll say???? What has happened to the remaining Shizu Toras'?