Kai: Hey guys ^-^ Man Twi there is no pleasing you XD then again I'm kinda just relaxing on this story O.o soooo might be effecting my writing....typing...whatever XD Okami 2: Darkness Returns I wanted it to be a hit ^_^ cause it was my very first long story :3 instead of one-shots XD And I is happy it did well ^-^ And So far only Twi and Diva-chan are reviewing this one XD but I am happy hearing from you two ^-^

Nijuu: Quit talking and start typing.

Kai: OH FINE YOU EVIL FOXY!

Nijuu: Don't call me foxy!!!

Kai: Foxy Foxy Vixy XD *runs away riding Ammy*

Ammy: o.o; *holds up sign that says 'On with the story'*

Chapter 4: Hanging Out

Amaterasu barked loudly as she span in circles on the Sacred Deck. Issun's eye was twitching a bit as he stared at her and Mr. Orange who was doing the Konohana Shuffle. Amaterasu had decided to attempt to dance with Mr. Orange. She found the dance a bit odd and awkward by Mr. Orange but it looked fun and it she did have to admit that it was interesting. She just wanted to have fun and experience different things. She felt her heart flutter as she jumped around Mr. Orange with grace. She was having the time of her life. Issun was a different story. Every time she glanced to take a look at her friend, who was off her head and was just standing a bit away on the ground, he looked a bit irritated. Not very angered but irritated at least. She wondered why her friend was so irritated with her fun. Sure he might of gotten annoyed before but he would just go with it. Yet now he seemed to have little paitence. She wondered what changed him, he seemed the same but something was off with him. Something she couldn't quite tell. Yet maybe she had changed also, she still had that unfamiliar feeling and it grew even more then usual every time she looked at Issun. It was strange. Yet she bet Issun knew what was wrong with him, and she had no clue what was wrong with her or him. She sighed a bit as she soon came to a stop and ears perked at Mr. Orange who now passed out after drinking the Sake of Valor once again. His eyebrow's hid his eyes and his beard curled over his torso. His eyes closed with sleep and soft snored escaping his mouth. Amaterasu shivered a bit at the sight then ears perked as Issun talked again.

"Are you done yet furball?!" Issun said tapping his foot as he hopped on to her nose once again.

Amaterasu tilted her head a bit, not enough to knock him off, and she looked at him carefully. "Oh Issun. You need to have some fun at least. And it has been forever since I saw everyone!" she barked loudly.

Issun groaned and muttered. "Ya I know. I know. It must be boring being up here. And I bet you missed everyone down here so i guess I can't blame you." he said for once calm but Amaterasu caught the venom that dripped out of his voice when he said 'everyone.'

She wondered why he seemed upset that she wanted to greet everyone in the village. She cared for everyone in Kamiki Village and everyone else they had met on their last adventure. She knew Issun didn't hate any of them and only really disliked Waka and maybe Ishaku. Oh and Susano too. Yet she didn't think he hated anyone. Yet it seemed like he didn't want her to say hello to everyone and looked quite annoyed by it. Amaterasu thought long and hard as she looked at him which seemed to get him uncomfortable at her calculating gaze.

"Why ya looking at me like that Ammy?" asked Issun as his emerald eyes stared back at her.

Then...something clicked in Amaterasu's mind. Was Issun perhaps...jealous? That she was sharing her attention with everyone? No that couldn't be it. This was Issun that she was talking about. It wasn't possible of the little poncle to get jealous of her. Or is it?

"Issun....are you....jealous?" said Amaterasu as she looked at her best friend curiously and for some reason, she felt her heart well up in hope for something. She wasn't sure why.

She watched as Issun's aura turned bright red, though it was due to embarrassment rather then anger.

"What?! Me?! Jealous?! Of course not! Why would I be jealous about a stupid furball like you?! No I just...I...I just wanted to get some more attention then the others. I mean we are best friends ya know!?" Issun said frantically as he waved his arms in the air trying to explain the best he could.

Amaterasu tilted her head at him once again then smiled brightly. "Right...I'm sorry Issun your right. Come on lets go relax at the tree." she barked wagging her tail. She felt a bit happy and even excited. Again she wasn't sure why she felt this.

Issun seemed to perk up at that and yet again she swore that she saw him blush. "W..Well fine by mean. I guess." he grumbled quietly hopping onto her head.

Amaterasu smiled then took off to the tree with a good fast pace. Once she made it to the tree, she lied down at it's roots, in front of the spiritual gate. The sun had fell to be replaced by the night that stretched across all of Nippon. The stars sparkled above and she could see the 13 constellations of the brush gods. She even saw herself up there. Issun made a cosy place between his ears as he looked up at the night sky as cherry blossoms gently floated along the wind, glowing from the moonlight. She felt Issun being lost in his mind once again and she felt awkward. She wasn't sure what to do. She wasn't use to him being deep in thought.

"Hey Ammy..." Issun said suddenly to get her attention. "What...happens if a god and mortal fall in love?"

Amaterasu was surprised with this question. She never expected a question like that coming out of his mouth. Yet she wasn't sure of the answer. It really depended. It could be disastrous. In legend, the only way a god and mortal could be together was if the mortal was pure of heart and truely was in love. True love was rare and she had never really experienced it. It confused her at most. If it was true love then it is said the mortal was welcomed to be with the god, yet if it wasn't and there was some dark intentions in their heart, then the mortal would face unbearable punishment. She wasn't sure if she should tell Issun this though but he did ask.

"Well as legend goes, if it is true love and the mortal is pure at heart, then they are free to love and be with the god, yet if it isn't and they have dark intentions, then they will face unbearable punishment." answered Amaterasu, still confused at why Issun would ask this. Maybe just out of curiousity.

Issun simply nodded on top of her head as he drifted off in thought again. He softly smiled. "I missed you Ammy and.....It has been awhile since I saw you...prayed to you ever day ya know?" he said softly to her.

Amaterasu's ears perked as he talked. She never heard him talk this softly and gently before. It was if he was talking to a small helpless infant who needed protection and comfort. She wondered what he was getting at and him talking like this made her feel warm yet shiver.

"Well..." started Issun till something interrupted him.

A dark whip like creature strikes out suddenly from a black hole in the sky. It wrapped around Amaterasu tightly with a iron hold. Amaterasu's eyes widened and yelped loudly at the pressure and out of shock. Issun got flung off of her in a flash as she was whipped into the sky. She struggled against the being yet she couldn't get out. Her heart pounded against her chest and her eyes flashed with shock. She struggled as she was dragged inside the black hole. She looked down at Issun who was now so far away from her. She could barely outline his green aura. Yet before she disappeared into the hole, she heard Issun yell to her.

"Ammy! Ammy!" Issun yelled with shock and fury.

Amaterasu tried to reply yet it was too late. Darkness overwhelmed her and all she saw was darkness.

Kai: OH....MY....GODDESS! O_O Ahahaha funny XD From anime.

Ammy: o.o;