The Legend of Shiranui
(Kurama Love Story)
Chapter. 4
Amaterasu's Lost Memory
I awoke to a large group of dogs, and a woman staring at me, which, was kind of a weird thing to wake up to. But, what bothered me more than anything else, was I didn't remember anything, my name, where I came from, nothing. "You mean, you really don't remember anything at all?" A lady with long, black hair, and oragnge, and green robes dawning her body. "No, but, who are you? Where am I?" I asked. The woman looked down at the floor, I sensed a hint of great sadness, and disapointment in her heart, I could see it in her eyes, and her face, I could practically feel it. "Your name is Okami Amaterasu, but, we'll just call you Ammy, for now." The woman replied, smiling sweetly. 'She's trying to hide how she's really feeling behind a false smile. I feel sorry for her. I wonder what could be making her so unbearably sad.' I thought, looking around the room to the large group of dogs sitting around me. "Ammy, my name is Princess Fuse`, but, you can just call me Fuse`, and these lovable dogs are the Satomi Canine Warriors, your protectors, as well as the protectors of this village." She replied, turning her attention to the large group of dogs around us. "Satomi Canine Warriors, introduce yourselves." The woman, Fuse`, commanded. "I'm Jin, and I stand for Justice." A light pink Shiba Inu with an orange bandana around his neck, and a curly tail replied. I jumped back in slight suprise. "They can talk?" I asked, slightly shocked. "Yes, they all can, but, don't be alarmed, they're you're friends, and they mean you no harm." Fuse` reassured me, sitting beside me, and placing her hands on either of my shoulders. "Ok." I answered, knodding my head. "I'm Gi, and I stand for Duty." A grey husky with a blue bandana around his neck replied. "I'm Tei, and I stand for Brotherhood." A big, red mastiff with a dark-orange bandana, and only one eye replied. "I'm Chu, and I stand for Loyalty." A brown Shiba Inu with a purple bandana around his neck replied. "I'm Rei, and I stand for Honor." A big, light-green Pointer replied, wearing a light-yellow bandana around his neck. "I'm Ko, and I stand for Wisdom." A brown, and white collie with a dark-purple bandana around his neck replied. "I'm Shin, and I stand for Faith." A large, black, and white Boxer, wearing a light-green bandana around his neck replied. "And I'm Chi, and I stand for Knowledge." I light-pink Japanese Spitz with a light-orange bandana around her neck replied, she appeared to be the only female in the group. 'It must get lonely.' I thought sarcastically. "So, now that everyone knows one another, I suppose it's about time to eat, don't you think?" Fuse` asked, smiling sweetly at me. "Yes." I answered, knodding my head in response. We all headed to the main room, and ate breakfast together, before Princess Fuse` ushered us all out of the house. "I've got some things to attend to here, at the house, so, Satomi Canine Warriors, why don't you all go down to the village, and show our dearest Ammy around, show her a good time." Fuse' replied. "Yes, Princess Fuse`." The Canine Warriors all answered at once. "Protect her." Fuse1 replied, as she watched us leave. "We will, not to worry, Princess Fuse`" Tei answered, leading the way to the village.
When we reached the village, I couldn't help but notice how calm, and peaceful, yet, exciting the village was all at once. And the wind blew strongly here, causing the fish-shaped kites to fly, and dance with it. "Wow, it's so pretty here." I replied, looking to the Canine Warriors, who all appeared to be smiling at me, just like they would a young child. "Ammy, welcome to Kusa Village, your home." Gi replied, looking around. I couldn't believe my eyes, there was so much going on, the people were all busy, and there was so much to see, and so much to do! I couldn't help but to be very excited, and so, the Satomi Canine Warriors, and I all wandered the village in search of fun things to do.
~`*Meanwhile, (Back at the Satomi House)*`~
~`*Princess Fuse`'s .P.O.V.*`~
After watching Amaterasu, and my beloved Satomi Canine Warriors leave until they were out of sight, I entered back into the Satomi house. 'I must speak with Queen Himiko of Sei-An City, she'll know what to do.' I thought, getting out my communication mirror that I used to communicate from afar with. Suddenly, Queen Himiko's image appeared in the mirror. "Queen Himiko." I stated, greeting her. "Ah, Princess Fuse` of Kusa Village, how are you on this day?" She asked, greeting me warmly. "Well, I would be better had the legendary goddess, Amaterasu, not have awakened with practically no memory of herself." I answered, non-chalantly. "I see. So the goddess has awakened." Himiko half-stated. "Yes, so it would seem." I answered. "And you say she has no memory of herself, not even her own name?" Himiko asked. "None." I answered. "Hm, that's strange. You would think that she would have awakened with all of her memories in tact. Something evil is at work." Himiko stated gravely. "Is there any way we can restore her memory?" I asked. "I'm not sure." Himiko answered. There was a brief silence between the two us, as we thought things out. "Fuse`, for now, all you can really do is hope that Amaterasu will eventually regain her memory on her own. Until then, nurture her, raise her as your own, protect her until her memories can be restored." Himiko stated. "And what of her godhood? When she awoke this morning, her red Kami markings vanished." I replied worriedly. "Fuse`, relax, her godhood is completely intact, it's just weakened, is all. Remember, it's been 107 years since she passed into legend, and the people's faith in her has been diminishing over the years, thus, weakening her godhood." Himiko replied, reassuring me. "So, by that logic, if we can find an emissary for her who can restore the people's faith in her, then, we can strengthen, and restore her godhood." I half-asked. "I believe so." Himiko answered. "I see. Well, thankyou for your wise council, Queen Himiko, I shall immediately contact you, should her condition change." I stated. "And thankyou your seeking it. Take good care of Amaterasu, for, without her, you shall find that life is hardly worth living." Himiko replied, before her image vanished from my mirror. 'This is troubling.'
~`*Meanwhile, (Back in Kusa Village)*`~
~`*Amaterasu's .P.O.V.*`~
The day had finally begun to come to a close, as the sun began to set. "Wow, it's beautiful." I whispered, watching the sunset. "Yes." Chi answered. Before too long, the moon had risen high into the sky, bathing me, and the Satomi Canine Warriors in it's gently light. "It's late, and we should all start getting back to the Satomi main house." Tei replied, as we all stood, and followed him back to the house.
Before long, we finally reached the house to find dinner already prepared for us. "Welcome home, my beloveds! Dinner is already prepared for you all. But, you must hurry, and eat, because, tonight is the night of the Kusa Village Festival, and we don't want to miss the fireworks, now, do we?" Fuse` asked, excitement in her voice. "Yay! That means, we'll be out all night! Party!" Jin yelled, jumping up, and down. "Heh, heh, calm down, pup." Tei replied, placing a gentle paw on Jin's curly tail. We all laughed together, and ate quickly before heading back out, and into the village once again, this time, with Princess Fuse` following close behind us. "I can't wait! Let's go!" I yelled, as we took off for the village, to a night just full of fun, and exciting adventure!...