Life of the Warrior: Prologue
Once, many years ago, there was a land far away. The land was prosperous, as it had been for many years. The king was a kind-hearted man. He ruled his people with a gentle but firm hand. The people were happy.
But one was not. This man desired the king's daughter, not only for her beauty for the throne as well. He had been turned away many times. The last time he left for good.
For many years the small country lay untroubled.
One day the sky grew dark, and all was thrown into turmoil. The people prayed to their gods for deliverance from this evil.
Just when all hope seemed lost a warrior appeared. This warrior defeated the evil man and saved the people.
The warrior became known quickly throughout the land for his bravery, quick wit, and strength. He was said to wield a sword that could kill one hundred demons in one blow. Many sought to speak to him, hoping he could solve their problems.
But no one had seen the warrior since the battle with the evil man. After a number of years, most people forgot about the warrior. Those who did not became devoted to keeping the memory alive. There would be a time when the people would need to remember. The story was passed down to their children who became known as Keepers.
Thousands of years passed. Many Keepers had given or had been killed. Only four survived. These four met often to discuss politics and such. They also talked over how they would spread the story of the warrior if the evil man returned.
That day, the sky grew dark, just as it had so many years ago. The Keepers tried to tell the story, to help the people remember. The new king was a harsh ruler though. He did not believe in any of the old tales. He forbid the Keepers or anyone else to tell them. All the Keepers could do was pray.
Many people prayed to their gods to save them, but nothing happened. The people soon fell into despair.
All hope was lost…
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One hundred years later, only one Keeper survived, her name was Kagome.