Tsuzawa
Chapter 1: Prologue
Tsuzawa is a small island in the middle of the Nihon-Kai. However, no mortal has ever visited there. The realm is entirely inhabited by duel monsters. It is protected by magical spells that allow it to remain invisible to the eyes of mortals. In the center of the island is a town called Takakumo. It is a friendly and peaceful town enrobed in light. Directly adjoining Takakumo in the West is the town of Shinzokumo, a town sweltered in darkness. While most of the monsters there are pretty kind, there are some that are less than friendly, so the inhabitants of Takakumo make it a point to avoid there. To the North is the Gaia Forest. Not a lot is understood of the mysteries the forest hides. In the East is Nanshima-Ko, a beautiful lake ruled by the Serpentine Princess. The South is filled with the Kietakuno Mountains, at the heart of which lies Oda-Yama, a huge volcano that is constantly overflowing with magma.
The Mystical Elf lives in Takakumo. Needless to say, she very happily has never ventured to the other, less than pleasant, spots of the island. Especially Shinzokumo! Who knew what kind of savage creatures lurked among the darkness of that city?
This morning, like every weekday morning, the Mystical Elf begins her day by going to the Shibukawa Shrine to pray. The duel monsters worship the Wingweaver who is their goddess as well as ruler. Not that anyone has ever seen her though; her will is done through Ancient Elf, who lives at the shrine. He has lived longer than any of the duel monsters can remember and is greatly respected for his wisdom as well as spiritual power. After she finished her prayer, Mystical Elf was surprised to hear a voice from behind her.
"The goddess welcomes you, sweet elf."
Mystical Elf stood up abruptly and bowed, her long golden hair draping around her. It was the Ancient Elf.
Why does he speak to me so much? She wondered to herself, amazed. I am just an insignificant girl who is not even out of training yet.
"Good morning, Your Holiness." She said, rising and looking at the Ancient Elf. He looked quite young despite his rumored age and Mystical Elf, even with her not fully trained magic abilities, could see the shining aura of power that surrounded him.
"The goddess is always pleased that you visit her every morning, he replied with a calm, soothing voice. "And you may call me Ancient Elf."
"Yes, Your Holi–I mean Ancient Elf. I really must be off to school. Farewell."
"May the goddess be with you." He replied as she retreated out of the temple.
"Whew!" she thought once out in the fresh air, "that was quite nerve-racking."
Hi! Mew Kristina here! I realize this might be a little short, but I figure if I keep my chapters short I can update more often. I hope you enjoy it. I will try to write as often as my busy schedule will allow. Please review!