Once they step inside the tree, everything has changed. The place was quieter, the grass was green and there was a starry night above them. The two just stood there, shocked.

"Where are we? It got awfully quiet all of a sudden. I don't remember any place like this in the village. Well, we better keep our eyes peeled." Issun said.

Both Tails and Amaterasu nod, and started to walk forward. It wasn't long before Issun stop them.

"Hold on! That's an Origin Mirror! They say once your reflection appears on its surface, your memories will be stored in the mirror for all eternity!" Issun said, pointing to a mirror.

The two turn to the said mirror and Tails had an unsure look on his face.

"For some reason, I find that hard to believe." He said.

Amaterasu walks up to the mirror and looks into it. She saw herself being awoken from her statue, meeting Tails and Issun, and entering the tree before coming to the mirror.

Tails step up and saw the same thing, which shocked him.

Amaterasu just placed her hand on Tails's shoulder, and the two started to walk some more. They walk over a bridge and spotted a few jars laying around.

"Look at all those pots just waitin' to be broken! If you bust 'em, there might be something good inside. Try breaking them!" Issun said with glee.

Both Tails and Amaterasu just look at each other and shrug. They broke the jars and found what was called yen in them. As the two walked, they were stopped when Issun spoke up again.

"Whoa, whoa, hold on there, mutt! Get a load of that! That chest looks mighty tempting. Let's go check it out. Getting up that high oughtta be a piece of cake. Just jump and press yourself on the wall and jump off it to get more height!" Issun said.

Amaterasu did just that, but Tails started to think. He look at his tails and came up with an idea. He started to twist them up and soon started flying, landing next to Amaterasu and Issun, who stood in shock.

"I knew ya could do it. They say, "Good luck is found in high places." So, keep your eyes peeled. We don't wanna miss any treasure!" Issun said before turning to Tails.

"And, wow, fox boy! I didn't know you can do that with your tails." He added, surprised.

"It's strange, it felt like I could always do that." Tails said, looking at his tails.

Amaterasu then bashes open the chest and found a Holy Bone S, one of her favorite snacks. They move on until they reach a broken bridge.

"Looks like the bridge is out," Issun said.

"We can see that." Tails said, rolling his eyes.

"This shouldn't be so hard, um, Amaterasu, was it? That's kinda long. Mind if I call ya Ammy? Listen, Ammy, Ever heard of the spirits of the brush? Good brushwork has its own soul, at least that's what they say. Just watch. It'd take all day to explain, a picture's worth a thousand words, right?" Issun explains.

Tails blinks. For some reason, when he heard Issun call her Ammy, he could have sworn he hear that name before.

Both Ammy and Tails watch as the bridge appears on a scroll and Issun started to paint. Once Issun stops painting, the bridge repair itself as black ink appears off of it.

"What just happen?" Tails asked.

"Nice, huh? Just a little technique I've mastered called Rejuvenation. It's one of many brush techniques that use divine power. It's a brush god power that can restore broken or missing things. I've practiced really hard just to master this one technique." Issun told them.

This time, Amaterasu felt the name was familiar to her. Almost like it was missing part of her.

"But there are 13! Each one is a power of one of the 13 brush gods. Originally, all 13 were a single powerful deity. When the deity died, its power was split into 13 separate gods. The gods now dwell within objects all around us, but, God or no god, how could anyone have the power to master all 13!?" Issun continued.

Amaterasu could feel something inside her, but she had no idea what it was. The 13 Brush Gods? Were they her powers?

"Amaterasu?" Tails asked, snapping her from her thoughts.

"I'm fine, Tails." She said, smiling.

Tails wasn't sure but nods anyway.

They cross the repaired bridge and soon came to a hill on their right and a house ahead of them. But they had no way to the house and Amaterasu could feel something calling to her from the top of the hill. She and Tails walk up it and pass a small monument that Issun ran over to and read.

"The River of the Heavens? Do they mean the fabled stardust river? But I sure don't see anything like that around here. It couldn't be that little puddle over there, could it?" Issun asked and turn back to where they saw it.

Both Tails and Amaterasu just shrug and started to walk up the hill again. Once they reach the top, they got a much better view of the starry night.

"Wow! What a beautiful night." Amaterasu said.

"Yeah." Tails agree.

Issun caught up and saw the night as well.

"Wow! Look at the stars twinkle! I haven't seen such a beautiful nighttime sky in ages. Hey, look! Are those stars forming a pattern, or is it just me? Hmm, There's one missing. Guess I'll just have to draw the missing star!" He said.

Both Tails and Amaterasu watched as Issun painted a star on the pattern, only for it to fly off.

"Bah! Looks like I'm just not ready to draw missing stars. Why do you try?" Issun said before turning to Amaterasu.

Amaterasu look at the pattern and saw that looks to be a dragon. Amaterasu grab her brush from her Kimono and painted the missing star.

Once she was done, the Dragon more freely from its place in the sky and floated down to where she was at. The dragon had red tattoos wearing a white kimono with a red outline, red hakama, and white in his white hair, tied into a ponytail. It floated down and land in front of Amaterasu.

"Ah! Why, if it isn't Mother Amaterasu. I apologize for not contacting you sooner during these long years. Having never forgotten you, I, Yomigami, god of restoration, have eagerly awaited this day when we could meet again." The Dragon said.

Yomigami turns to Tails, who step up a little unsure. He nods at him as if it knew something about him.

"While you were away, the 13 spirits of the brush that you once possessed, including myself, have been scattered across this land of men, and now lie in disarray. I became a constellation and managed to survive until now. The time has come for you to seek out and reunite all the techniques. Your power is what is needed to restore the dried riverbed of the heavens and renew the flow of stardust." Yomigami said before turning into a writing symbol and entering Amaterasu.

Amaterasu remains still before the skill Rejuvenation appears in her mind.

Tails look ready to say something before Issun spoke up first.

"Wow! That was Yomigami, the god of Rejuvenation! Wait, so you have the power of Rejuvenation now? Can you really use it to restore the River of the Heavens? That would mean you were as good with a brush as yours truly! Nah, it couldn't be true. Who else could master this incredible god technique!?" Issun said, still in awe.

Tails sighs. He didn't understand any of this, but he did see what happen with Amaterasu and the brush god. He looks at her and notices she was looking more powerful. If the 13 Brush Gods were truly her powers, then maybe she was the deity that lost them some time ago.

Amaterasu then widen her eyes as a thought appear in her mind.

"Tails, Issun. Follow me." She said, walking back down the hill.

Both boys were confused but soon follow after her. They reach the River of Heavens and Issun spoke up.

"Wonder if drawing some stardust would get the river flowing again? Nah. It's one thing to fix a bridge, but fixing a starry river? There's no way you could pull off a stunt like that!" Issun said before doubting Amaterasu could.

"Issun..." Tails groans, not believing he forgot that just met the god of restoration.

Amaterasu wasted no time in taking out her brush, and soon the River of Heavens appear on a scroll. Amaterasu started to paint, and the River of Heavens was fixed when the black ink came off.

Amaterasu smiles as Tails stared in shock.

"Whoa! A river of stardust! So this really must be the River of the Heavens. But what I really wanna know is who the heck drew the darn thing!" Issun said.

Tails just grabs him and threw him into the river. Issun waste no time in hopping back before getting on Tails's nose.

"What was that for, fur ball!?" He shouted.

Tails ignore him and turn to Amaterasu.

"Do you need help to get cross?" He asked.

"No, but that was nice of you to ask." She said, smiling.

Tails blush a bit before they saw that the river wasn't deep at all. They cross it and saw another chest, which Amaterasu bashed open.

"Look what you found, mutt! This Astral Pouch here's amazing. It can swallow up lots of food. Then when it's full, it can revive its owner if he or she dies! Let's start feeding it with whatever food we can find around here." Issun said, explaining.

"That sounds useful." Tails said.

"Indeed. Let's find some food." Amaterasu said.

After breaking a few pots to find food and fill the Astral Pouch, they enter the gate and step into a new place. Amaterasu and Tails look around and saw it was a clear area with trees, rocks, a path, and a moon watching over it.

"Wow! This place is nice." Tails said, and Amaterasu nodded in agreement.

As they walk, Tails couldn't stop looking at Amaterasu. He didn't know why, but there was something about her, something that he couldn't figure out. Amaterasu looks back at Tails who look away in thought. She, too, couldn't understand why she felt so close to him. As if they had met before.

Tails?" She spoke up.

"Yeah?" He answers.

"How much have you remember right now?" Amaterasu asked.

"I'm afraid only my name. I'm trying to remember where I came from and why I'm here, but my mind is blank." Tails said, signing.

"I understand, don't try to rush it. I'm sure it will return one day. Just like mine." Amaterasu said.

Tails smile and the two walk on. They follow the path through the trees, past the rock, and over the bridge near a waterfall. They walk through two gates before entering a cave. Issun knew where they were as soon they entered.

"Is this, is this the legendary shrine? We must be in the Cave of Nagi! The legendary hero Nagi is enshrined here! He vanquished evil 100 years ago with the help of the white wolf, Shiranui! First the River of the Heavens, and now this place. Where the heck are we, mutt? Boy, this place is a wreck. See? That sword's in really bad shape. The gods sure didn't do much to protect this place." Issun said.

Both Tails and Amaterasu look at the shrine and saw Nagi. For Tails, he was an unknown person and the name Shiranui was unknown to him as well. Amaterasu, on the other hand, thought the two names sounded very familiar to her. Wasting no time she use her Rejuvenation skill to fix the sword.

"That really WAS your brushwork all this time! How'd you get so good?" Issun said, shocked.

Amaterasu smiles before winking at Tails. Tails blush a little before nodding, knowing that Issun wasn't questioning this time.

"Exactly who are you, anyway? Hey, there's another constellation! This one looks like a..." Issun said, looking up.

Both Tails and Amaterasu look up to what appears to be a mouse. Amaterasu then took out her brush again and filled the missing star.

Soon they were face to face with a mouse that took out a long sword and swing it around. It appear to be a child and was wearing a sleeveless red shirt with a high collar and tied in the back, red sleeves attached to his elbows, a grey hakama, and a white kusode hanging from his red obi. His hair was messy and his eyes were color black. He had a sword sheath attached to his left hip.

"Well, well, well... If it isn't Mother Amaterasu and that looks like Father Kitsune. It's been a long time." He said, sitting on the sword.

Tails blinks in confusion on what the Brush God called him as Amaterasu smiles.

"It's nice to see you too, Tachigami." She said, bowing a bit.

"With all these monsters around, the only place I could hide was in this shrine dedicated to ancient heroes. If there is anything I can do to assist you in your endeavors, I'm at your service. Make good use of this sword, as it was designed to conquer evil." He said, patting his sword.

He turns into a writing symbol and enters Amaterasu. She remembers the skill Power Slash.

"Hey, that was the god, Tachigami, master of the Power Slash technique. Wait a minute." Issun explains before a thought appears in his head.

"Wait, if you're getting all these powers, then you're just like that Shiranui! You know, the wolf who fought and died alongside the great Nagi. When Shiranui died, the wolf's power was split into the 13 brush gods. This is crazy. Shiranui and Nagi? It's just like the legend. Well, anyway, I've never seen this Power Slash technique myself. How 'bout showing your stuff off on that boulder over there? Lemme see you slice it in half by drawing a single line! I won't believe it till I see it!" He said.

Amaterasu turn to the boulder and took out her brush. In a quick movement, she drew a line, and the was boulder slashed in half.

"Wow! I didn't think you had it in ya, mutt! I'm not even in the same league as you! Guess I really overestimated myself." Issun said, shocked.

Hey, mutt, err, I mean, Amaterasu, I've made up my mind! If you're Shiranui reborn, then that means you can master all 13 techniques, right? In that case, I think I'll tag along until I'm as good as you! Lucky you!" Issun said.

"And what makes you think I'm going to let you steal my powers?" Amaterasu told him, trying to throw him off her.

However, Issun was ready and was able to stay on her head.

"Heh heh... It's no use tryin' to change my mind. There's no stoppin' me once I've made a decision! But enough about me! Now that you've mastered the Power Slash, you can cut down that thing Sakuya was talking about. Let's go back and give it a shot!" Issun said before he remind them about the task they need to take care of.

She sighs before turning to the gate that shut on them when they entered. She slash it open and was about to walk out. However, she stops when she notices Tails wasn't following her.

"Tails? Are you alright?" She asks, turning around to face him.

"It just that, that brush good call me Father Kitsune. But I don't remember that name or what it means! I can understand why they call you Mother Amaterasu, but I'm confused on why I'm called that." Tails explain with a sign.

Amaterasu looked at Tails. She was just as confused as him. She walk up to him and hugged him. Tails was shocked at first, but then return to hug.

"Don't rush it Tails. I'm sure you'll figure out what it means one day." She said with a smile as she broke the hug.

"Thanks, Amaterasu." Tails smile back.

The two then walk out of the cave together and once they step out of the cave a black and purple wall appears, surrounding them. Both Tails and Amaterasu watch as a monkey-like creature of a small frame with flesh and muscle of a sickly green shade. It also wears a tattered green outfit with fluttering sleeves. It carries an extendable wooden flute on its back.

Green Imp

"What the!? Where'd they come from!? Ah, whatever. Draw first, ask questions later, right? You know that Divine Instrument you have on your back? Well, you can use that to attack them, you can also use your back legs too." Issun said, shocked at first, then explain to Amaterasu about the object on her back.

Amaterasu grabs the Divine Instrument and started to attack the Green Imp. She was so busy attacking one, that she didn't see another Green Imp appear and got ready to attack her. Luckily, Tails saw it and quickly ran over the Green Imp and slams it away from her. It hops back to its feet and tried to attack him. Tails dodge each attack before spinning around and hitting it with his tails. He wasn't sure, but he thought he saw he had more tails.

When Amaterasu knock away her imp, she was surprised to suddenly see it turn black and white.

"What?" She asked before Issun spoke up.

"Look, Ammy! Once you've caught 'em off guard and turned 'em black and white, they're easy prey for your brush, no matter how nasty they are! Grab your brush and give 'em a Power Slash!" Issun said, explaining what happen to her.

Seeing her chance, she did just that. The Green Imp was cut in half, and she notices Tails fighting the other one. Tails duck under the flute before punching the imp away. Amaterasu blinks as she saw Tails's fur turn white and gain red markings like her. He even gains more tails. Tails jump toward the Imp and slash him with his tails. The Imp faded away as the wall did the same.

Amaterasu blinks as Tails turn back to normal, unaware of the new look he took.

'What was that?! He looks like the other brush gods! Like me!' She thought shocked.

"Tails?" She asked, shocked.

"Yes, Amaterasu?" Tails answer.

She wasn't sure what she saw. Could Tails be what she and the other are? Could that be the reason why Tachigami called him Father Kitsune? Tails look worried as Amaterasu just stares at him.

"Amaterasu? Is everything ok?" He asked her.

Amaterasu shook her head out of her thoughts. She might have to ask about it later.

"I'm just seeing if you're okay. And thanks for getting the imp." Amaterasu said.

"You're welcome, and I'm fine." Tails blush.

"Okay, enough with the mushy stuff!" Issun said, bouncing in between them.

Both of them look at Issun and roll their eyes. They started walking again and fought more Green Imps. Tails's new look didn't appear this time, but Amaterasu was still confused why Tails had that look. They soon reach the exit and step out, ready for anything.


Okay, this one had a few extra scenes added to it, and both Tails and Amaterasu are feeling something towards each other. And given Tails a "God" look was something I held on to from my old version. It going to mostly appear in the Boss Fight, only Tails will have no control over it. Because of how long the game is, I might end up spitting this story into multiple ones. So, this one is going to go until they defeat the first main baddie, Orochi.