AN: I've gone back and fixed up the previous chapters. They should be a bit better. :)
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Chapter 6
In which there is a great fight
Long ago when the world had lost its innocence, Ichibi challenged Kyuubi to a fight. Kyuubi accepted, and the fight began.
It was their greatest, most destructive battle yet. Winds howled (courtesy of Ichibi) and fire raged (courtesy of Kyuubi). The other Bijuu, even the ever curious Nibi, steered clear of the fight. (Ichibi's winds weren't always as disciplined as the others would like). It lasted for ten years, a long battle even between two immortals. A vast wasteland (later known as Wind Country) was revealed as the dust and smoke cleared, and miracle of miracles, Ichibi stood in the center victorious over Kyuubi.
"Ichibi," Kyuubi panted, "you have finally beaten me. Now you will be known as the strongest." (Kyuubi was still too dignified to be a sore loser).
Ichibi laughed. "Oh Kyu-chan, you never did understand why I fought you. I don't want to be known as the strongest and constantly challenged. I'm happy being the weak and pathetic Ichibi no Tanuki. In fact, I'm going to tell everyone that you won the battle. Do you want to know why, Kyu-chan?" At this Ichibi leaned forward and whispered, "I want you to know that there is a stronger Bijuu, that there is someone above you to fight, and not really be able to do anything about it." Ichibi rocked back on his haunches, grinned widely, and disappeared in a gust of wind to tell the others how Kyuubi beat him yet again.
From that day forward Ichibi never challenged Kyuubi again, and Kyuubi hated him for it.