Hello everyone, you must get tired of hearing me say sorry all the time that's because I am, I've dearly missed writing my stories, I've had a lot come up that has torn me from it for example I moved house, had 2 operations, family get together at Christmas, cars broke down ... and of course my laptop for some strange reason would not let me update ... weird but true anyways, I will try and keep up my writing and not let my posting chapters get too far apart.

Ok before I start my little intro I am going to be changing my Profile name from Wolf-Lover26 to Da-Wolf-Goddess so please keep your eyes open I will change it on... Let's say 26/03/2018 which may be the 25/03/2018 for others. I just thought I would give you a heads up, this is most likely the only time I will change after that it will stay that way.

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Alright now for the disclaimer: I don't own any of the original plots/storyline or characters just my own twists and characters which is the main character; Manami and other characters; Kazuya, Masao, Yoshio, Akito, and the character that was made by AnimeBunnyLover (I won't be giving the name out until she's actually introduced)...

New characters

1) Akemi

2) Isamu Kurohoshi

3) Hiroto

Alright that's it, I'll add the new characters as they come in each chapter. Enjoy everyone!

Chapter 9: Retrieving lost memories.

Manami's view:

I made my way through the field and the forest towards the mountain, something was pulling me there, what it was I'm not sure I was only hoping that it wasn't anything bad, the walk was quite and a little longer then I thought it would be, everything seemed quite, apart from the normal sounds of nature, which made me feel a little better, I felt my tail swishing behind me twitched at the slightest noise. I puffed a sigh as I walked on hoping for something to show up soon, as I got near the base of the mountain a hut came into view from beyond the trees of the forest, but it seemed familiar like I'd been here before, my head pounded a little, making me like I had a headache, I walked towards the hut "Hello?! Is anyone here?!" I called out but I got no reply. I went over to the door opening it and peered in seeing it abandoned but there was a few scents here, one recent and four old scents, the recent scent belonged to Inuyasha but I couldn't pick out the others "Yashie?!" I called out but again there was no answer, I walked in watching my step, there was furniture and belongings still here but either broken or worn, the whole place was full of dust. I followed Yashie's scent through the hut hoping it would lead me to him and the others but as I got to the back off the hut the scent was leading me to a wall, the end of the hut, I looked around seeing a fresh hand print on the floor board marked from the dust, I went over to it pulling it up as I did the back wall came up revealing a cave entrance.

"Wow..." I puffed in awe then looked around "Creepy hut place..." I murmured then walked into the cave "I sure hope your down here Yashie and that this isn't a prank" I said softly, I walked through the cave following his scent as I got further into the cave I kept getting flashes of faces and hearing words run through my head. I got to the end of the cave seeing a flat rock surface, I frowned as I shut my eyes tight and held my head as a image came to mind "Now watch carefully little one" a man's voice echoed out as I saw him pressing some rocks in a sequence then the flat wall surface opened up, I shook my head as it ended, I pressed the rocks I saw in the vision or whatever it was I saw. The wall then opened up revealing a beautiful little hideaway, a small waterfall and basin, a few shrubs and weirdly formed trees and a big cherry blossom tree on the far side opposite to the waterfall and basin, I walked further in and the wall closed behind me, I was in awe of the whole place my head started to pound more and my body felt weak, I felt like I had when I remembered about meeting Yashie and Fluffy but this time it was worse, before I knew it I'd fallen to the soft green grass and my eyes had closed.

FLASHBACK STARTS. (almost 6 in human years)

I yawned and stretched as lay in my bedding, full of furs, I gasped remembering the excitement of what today would bring, I flicked the furs off of myself and ran off through the cave to our family area, I could smell fresh boar being cocked, as I came closer I could see the fire lit and the boar roasting on a pike above it, a woman stood by the fire cooking it through, a bright smile formed my face seeing her. Her tanned skin, deep aqua eyes, and long flowing pink hair, my mother is a wolf demon from the southern wolf demon tribe "Good morning Momma!" I exclaimed as I ran over giving her a big hug then sitting myself at my spot around the fire waiting for breakfast to be ready. Mother laughed "You certainly are up early today my little pup, I wonder why that could be, hmm?" momma questioned with a smile, I just gave a big smile and giggled "No reason" I said "Akemi, my love I'm home!" my father's voice called out, I stood up instantly seeing him come into view. "Papa!" I exclaimed and ran over to him hugging him tight "Well good morning to you to Mana, what's my little girl doing up so early I wonder?" papa said as he picked me up and held me close cuddling me, I giggled "Nothing Papa" I said with a smile. "Oh wait what day is it today my love?" papa asked as he looked at mother "I believe it is Manami's ceremony in becoming an official student of yours dear" momma replied "Ah well then..." papa said as he placed me down "What is it to be a true demon slayer?" papa asked "Courage, strength, faith and most of all you protect the innocent and trust in your instincts" I said "Good girl" papa said and tussled my hair along with my ears.

"So my little slayer as my first gift to you, I'm giving you a companion" papa said my face lit up in joy "Can I trust you to take care of him, no matter if he's not what you want?" papa said "Yes Papa! I'll take care of him! I promise!" I said excitedly papa smiled laughing slightly then looked back "Hiroto come here" papa said straight after a Nekomata had walked in, he was just like a little kitten but with two tails. He has jet black fur with silver markings, crimson eyes with golden flexes in them, I gasped "Oh he's so cute papa!" I exclaimed then looked up at him "Can I play with him please?" I begged as my tail was wagging behind me fast "Not before breakfast my little pup, you know the rules" momma said. "Oh ok but can Hiroto at least sit next to me for breakfast?" I asked "Of course, Hiroto was given to me by my father before me and so on and now he is your companion, treat him well and he will return the favour" papa said "Don't worry papa, I'll take good care of him" I said then looked at Hiroto "Hiroto did you hear? You can sit with me for breakfast" I said excitedly. I couldn't contain my joy, I finally was going to begin real demon slayer training with papa, and tomorrow I would be out with momma learning to hunt, Hiroto came over to me and I ran over to my spot with Hiroto following close behind, I picked him up sitting him in my lap and patted him, stroking his soft fur, he purred nuzzling his head against my another hand.

I rubbed his ears and stroked his fur smoothing it out, "Isamu, you spoil her" momma said "Of course I do, she's our daughter" papa said "I know that but she isn't just a slayer you know, she is part demon, wolf demon in fact a very proud race" momma said "Akemi everything will be fine, we will train and teach her both our ways and once she's old enough she can decide herself what she wants to do, who she wants to be" papa said. "And what of other demons, and humans mainly slayers? What will they do if they spot her huh?" momma said "Love you are worried and I don't blame you, after what happened a few years ago, I'm scared as well but we still have Manami, let's think of her and our future together, the past is gone and we can't change things or bring him back" papa said. "I know that, but I don't want to do anything that will get our only child left, hurt" momma said I kept a smile on my face trying to not listen in, it was hard not to listen but at least I have Hiroto know, I smelt meat burning and looked to the boar "MOMMA!" I exclaimed see the boar burning almost turning black at the bottom of it's back. "Isamu help" momma said "On it" papa said, they lifted the boar off and onto a rock slab where papa held the boar still and momma cut pieces off for us and placing them on flat rocks that papa shaped for us to help me know how humans should act "Here my pup, but be careful it's hot so don't scoff it down" momma said passing me my breakfast. "I won't momma, thank you" I said as I took my breakfast Hiroto hoped off my lap and sat next to me "Hiroto here's some for you" papa said as he came over giving Hiroto a few slices of meat, momma and papa got their breakfast then sat down in their spots, we started eating each at our own pace.

After breakfast I began my first training steps with my father, fighting techniques, weapons and which would suit me as well as what each ones limits and strengths are, then before the day came to an end papa taught me how to summon Hitoro so no matter where I was or how far away we were from each other we could always reunite with each other, I was soon sent to bed. My normal routine slightly changed by Hiroto, my momma and papa would tuck me in, Hiroto now would lay curled up beside me on top of my fur blankets, momma and papa would sit next to each other while momma sung me a lullaby to get me to sleep, they would stay there sitting next to me until I completely fell asleep before leaving me, having Hiroto next to me thought made me feel a little safer now. The next day came quickly which was now my turn to learn hunting from momma, and while learning how wolf demons hunt momma also taught me so rules and traditions of wolf demons, I was egger to learn and I wanted to make both my parents proud, I wanted to show them I could be the best wolf demon and demon slayer I could be. The day soon came to an end just as yesterday and the same ritual followed of me being tucked in by my parents, Hiroto curling up beside me on top of my fur blankets, momma and papa sitting beside my bedding while momma sung me a lullaby to get me to sleep and they would stay there till I fell asleep.

Day after day passed and with each day I got better, splitting my time with my mother and father, I trained in the ways of the wolf demon and in the ways of the demon slayer, our bonds as a family drew us close making us a great team, Hiroto and I had grown close in the few days we had known each other, whether that was because we took a liking to each other or because Hiroto was passed down through generations of our family I do not know. I was happy to have him by my side though, I had gone out with Hiroto, momma and papa weren't far behind us, we went out walking to spend the day out "Hey Hiroto watch this" I said as I jumped to a log and walked on top of it without wobbling "See I have much more balance now" I said confidently "Meow" Hiroto then jumped to the lop in front of me and looked back at me. I smiled "Lead on great warrior! To victory!" I said as I held my right hand up pointing my index finger ahead of us "Meow!" Hiroto jumped down changing into his big form I giggled and hoped on his back "Onwards!" I said "Manami you be careful and Hiroto don't go to far!" momma called out Hiroto turned around for us to face my parents. "We'll be careful momma besides I'm a demon and a slayer and Hiroto and I are going to defeat the evil from this land" I said papa laughed "That's my mana, go get them my little slayer" papa said momma elbowed him "You are not helping" momma growled papa looked at momma then me "It's ok mana go play, we'll be right behind you" papa said.

"Ok, don't be too long, cause we'll need help from the best wolf demon and demon slayer" I said "You can count on us little slayer" papa said I giggled and looked to Hiroto "Come on Hiroto let's go defeat some evil" I said Hiroto let out a roar and turned around running off, I loved the feeling of the wind flowing past me, making my hair flow with it, smelling all the scents that the wind brought with it, they all seemed to mix together when the wind went this fast past you. "There! Look Hiroto the edge of the forest!" I exclaimed, Hiroto ran off and stopped was at the edge, a massive clearing with lush green grass and a free flowing river ran through the middle of it "Wow..." I said softly Hiroto growled softly "It's beautiful Hiroto, I wonder why momma and papa don't bring me here more often" I said. Hiroto growled as his fur stuck up and ears turned back "Huh? What is it Hiroto?" I asked as I looked over the clearing Hiroto growled again pacing back and forth, then I saw it, a person in the clearing the wind brought a scent of blood to us "Hiroto... Let's go back to momma and papa now please" I said Hiroto growled then turned around leaping off quickly. We reached my parents fairly quickly, I hoped off and ran to my mother "Momma!" I exclaimed as I hugged her "Oh my pup what's wrong?" momma asked I separated "There's a person in the clearing up ahead, I could smell blood" I replied in detail "Did you go into the clearing?" papa asked "No papa, we stayed in the forest" I replied.

"Ok good girl, now you stay with your mother, I'll be back shortly ok?" papa said "Ok papa" I said "Hiroto pro..." papa started "No, take Hiroto with you, I can take care of Manami, just come back to us" momma said "Alright, stay here and if anything happens, run I don't care where just get yourselves safe" papa said "Papa?" I said papa knelt down. "It's ok mana "my little slayer, I'll come back" papa said then kissed my forehead, he stood up and kissed momma then went to Hiroto hoping on his back "To the clearing Hiroto, quickly" papa said Hiroto sprinted off, momma and I stood patiently right next to a tree "momma, papa's gonna be ok right?" I asked "Of course my little one, your father is the strongest slayer I know besides you" momma replied. Almost an hour went by and finally we saw Hiroto and papa come back but they had someone with them, papa was holding onto an injured man the one who I saw and smelt in the clearing, "Isamu..." momma said papa hoped off helping the man off afterwards, he has bluish-grey coloured eyes and well-kept medium to light brown coloured hair and was wearing fancy human clothes. "Masao... Isamu what happened?" momma asked "My people, the other nobles... They tried to kill us" the man 'Masao' said as papa laid him sitting against a tree "Why?" momma asked "Because no one wants to believe demons and humans can get along, why else Akemi?" papa said slightly aggravated, my ears went back as I watched them.

"Do not get snappy with me Isamu" momma growled "I'm not! but it's clear what has happened isn't it? This war between humans and demons will never stop! They don't want us joining and there is nothing to change their minds!" papa exclaimed "Stop shouting at me and go tell your slayers that then!" momma shouted as she growled "STOP! PLEASE STOP!" I yelled I could feel tears running down my face, I was scared. They all looked at me "I want to be both, I can be both, I'll make everyone see" I said momma and papa looked at each other then at me "My little pup I'm sorry, we didn't me to upset or scare you" momma said "Everything will be ok Mana for now you concentrate on being a kid, we'll take care of this" papa said "I have a way to get past this fighting" Masao said. "What do you mean?" papa asked "We found a mage, he's sending us to a new era, all three of us, Emiko and Kazuya, you can all come too" Masao said "Give us a moment to talk about it please Masao" momma said Masao stood up "There is no time Akemi, my wife, your sister is pleading that you all come with us, your tribe has begun to attack they plan to come after you all next" Masao said. Momma and papa looked at each other, Momma looked at her bracelet and took it off and knelt by me placing it on my wrist then picked me up and held me out to Masao "I wish to stay and reason with them but I want you to take my daughter, take Manami and keep her safe" momma said "NO! MOMMA!" I cried "Hush Mana" papa said I looked at him. "My brave slayer" papa said with tears in his eyes "When you return we will be here, just don't give up" papa said "And remember that we love you" Momma said, I couldn't stop the tears "We love you, stay safe Mana" papa said as he covered my mouth and nose with a cloth he used to make people sleep, "Momma... Papa... Hiroto..." I murmured as I drifted off.

FLASHBACK ENDS.

I fluttered my eyes open seeing a cave roof above with some light shining in for the bright crescent moon above, I could feel tears running down my face from all my memories returning to me, I sat up slowly looking around seeing I was in the same place I was before I passed out, before the memories came flooding back to me, I wasn't Kazuya's sister, I'm his cousin, I'm half wolf demon but I'm also part human demon slayer. So many things raced through my head, the memories seemed to overwhelm me, "Momma, Papa, Hiroto..." I said softly trying to stop my tears, I wipe the tears away with my hands but more came I grabbed my sleeves then wiped my face again "Ugh..." I puffed as more seemed to come the more I wiped them away "STOP! JUST STOP!" I yelled. More now flooded out, like a rushing waterfall "Please... Stop..." I sobbed as I placed my head in my hands, I sat and cried for ages, soon it became cold, the breeze whipped around me, "Why? Why give me up? I could have helped..." I said softly trying to find a reason, I wanted answers, they didn't discuss things, it was one look at each other then they gave me up to my uncle, Kazuya's father. "No... No I won't do this, I can't sit here feeling sorry fro myself" I said then stood up "I'll find you Momma and Papa just like I promised, first I'll get Hiroto and then I'll find you both" I said aloud I can do this, I know I can "Once I've found you both, we'll be a family and help Kazuya get his parents, wherever they area" I said softly as I looked up to the moon.

Okay so chapter eight is now up, another thank you very much to my first and only reviewer at this stage!

AnimeBunnyLover

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