I was told that in 'Things You Would Never Hear Okami Characters Say' I forgot to joke about the name of Waka's sword (thanks for your keen eye Jombra) but don't worry I'll joke about it with another character (-cough- Ammy -cough-).
I should warn you this chapter has a bit of swearing in it of course not that you care.
This is the last time I write stories on a Saturday morning.
Spider Queen
Ume wasn't lost and he wasn't just a dog either. Something evil was lurking down in the Tsuta Ruins and it was his job to get rid of it. He did get a message by Princess Fuse but he no longer served her. A while ago Ume was almost killed by demons and a man in Agata forest rescued him from certain death. The man's son, Kokari, looked after him and they had been together ever since.
They were walking around Agata Forest when they found a key to the Tsuta Ruins and, like most people would, opened the door to have a look. They didn't go far in when they heard a roar and Kokari ran for the exit. Ume stayed behind because it was his job to protect Kokari and he does it proudly. The river was poisonous and jumping into it was suicide. Luckily Ume can jump pretty far and got to the other side with ease. He climbed the statue and somehow got inside and walked through a long corridor.
Ume reached the end to find a massive flower that didn't smell right. He could sense a demon was nearby but couldn't see it until it was too late. Something long and evil red grabbed Ume and the flower swallowed him!
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Susano had a little problem. He wanted to go to Taka Pass and rid it of the evil Crimson something or other (Susano can't remember it's name). The problem is that the bridge to Taka Pass has been washed away by the storm and there was no other way to get there. Susano didn't think much of it at this time because he needed to practice a 'secret technique' before going to Taka Pass. He practiced it on a tree that looked strong but of course it wasn't as strong as he thought.
Susano was doing well with his technique and decided to try it one last time. His wish was granted but not in the way he hoped. The tree couldn't take the punishment and as soon as Susano's sword touched the tree it started to fall. To make matters worse it fell into the raging river and just to top it off he had to hold on to the tree and is going in to enjoy a roller coaster.
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Waka was waiting for his lover's appearance but he felt wary of the massive flower that was on the floor. It wasn't really a flower but a demon and a massive one at that. Waka knew that a pink dog had gotten inside the ruins and has probably been swallowed by the flower demon. He felt bad for the dog but the dog wasn't that important…or so he thinks. Amaterasu would come this way anyway and help the dog out so he couldn't do a thing yet.
Waka's thoughts came to a halt as he heard doggie steps making their way to the end of the corridor and Waka ducked to avoid being seen. Waka still saw the white wolf walk towards the end. Ma chérie you best look down. Waka thought and it was the same moment Amaterasu did look down.
Holy Shit! Amaterasu barked as she fell down and landed on her back. Issun bounced off her belly and landed on the floor. He definitely wasn't amused.
"OW! Nice goin' furball!" He yelled. "This is why I tell you to stop spacing out!"
It's not my fault that Waka is so cute and wouldn't leave my head! Amaterasu barked unaware that Waka actually heard that clearly. He can understand some things Amaterasu says if it includes barks but Waka can't bring himself to look directly into her eyes yet but maybe one day. Suddenly something evil and red slammed the ground as if annoyed.
"What was that?" Issun asked. He looked around and found the massive pink flower.
That flower is fucking massive! Amaterasu thought as she struggled to get to her feet.
"Whoa check out the size of this flower!" Issun yelled and jumped onto the flower and looked inside it. "Flowers like this often have treasures hidden inside." Issun looked down to find a dog sleeping inside. "Is that a dog?" Amaterasu finally managed to get up but she saw a black tentacle thing moving behind Issun and she knew what it intended to do. Amaterasu couldn't let it hurt Issun, even if he was annoying most of the time, so she ran at Issun, grabbed him with her jaws and jumped off the flower. The tentacle thing fired a magic ball at Amaterasu and Waka tensed. He wanted to run out there but he knew he would have to play 20 questions if he did. Amaterasu did a back flip and landed unharmed, well except the tip of her tail burned slightly.
"Eww Ammy," Issun complained unaware his life was just saved. "I'm covered in your slobber again." That's the thanks I get for saving your life? Amaterasu thought. Issun stopped when he saw the flower close and eight black evil things appeared behind the flower. "I see eight-wait it couldn't be…!?" Issun's voice trailed off. The eight things slammed to the floor one at a time and became legs-that-looked-like-arms.
"Are you that dog who has been sniffing about?" The thing-that-looks-like-a-giant-spider-with-a-flower-as-a-butt asked. "I will not allow you to ruin my master's return." The thing-that-looks-like-a-giant-spider-with-a-flower-as-a-butt jumped into the air and when it landed black webs spread across the walls. This thing was the Spider Queen!
Yeah yeah very nice. Amaterasu yawned and sat down calmly. The Spider Queen walked forward towards Amaterasu but still she didn't even flinch.
"I will not let you to ruin my masters return." The Spider Queen said again. "Speak your last words fool!"
Orochi is your master. Amaterasu said then sang: The master of bastards.
"How dare you!" The Spider Queen was definitely offended by this. "Dog is not usually on the menu but I'll make you an exception."
"I saw that dog you ate and this here is no dog. This is a god!" Issun yelled and the Spider Queen flinched when she heard Issun speak.
"The beast can speak!" She said. "Very well, I shall teach you what happens to dogs who sniff into things that don't concern them. Hold still this won't hurt a bit." The Spider Queen shot a web ball at Amaterasu but she dodged it with ease. Amaterasu licked her paw and got ready for battle.
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Princess Fuse couldn't fight them. She was too weal to fight the demons. Ever since Crimson Helm killed the Priest of the Shrine the Gale Shrine was taken over and the Divine Wind ceased to blow. With the wind gone Taka Pass was vulnerable to demons and Princess Fuse couldn't protect the village much longer. The demons were almost upon her; she couldn't keep them back any longer.
The demons wanted her to suffer so they possessed her. She tried to fight back but it only ended up with more pain. Pain and sadness was all Princess Fuse could see and feel. Fighting was painful but necessary because she was the last of the keepers of the Gale Shrine. Without her Kusa Village would be turned into a curse zone. She couldn't take it anymore; it wouldn't be long until it would be over.
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Waka closed his eyes and blocked the sound of Amaterasu and the Spider Queen fighting. He could hear that voice again, the voice that told him things that were yet to happen.
The white wolf will have a dog-gone difficult quest. Was all the voice had to say. Waka opened his eyes and knew now was the time to leave Amaterasu to it. He needed to beat her to Taka Pass; she needs to know of his prophecy but not here and not yet. Her last prophecy was yet to happen but it would soon. Waka jumped off silently and made his way to Taka Pass.
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Kokari finally found the white wolf that had stolen the ruins key off him.
"Bad doggie!" He shouted. "Give me back the key I gotta go rescue Ume!" Kokari stopped when he saw a pink dog in the wolf's mouth. "Ume is that you? Are you ok? It must've been scary being alone in the ruins." Amaterasu let Ume go but Ume suddenly growled at Kokari. "Ume what's wrong?"
"Um…about your dog kid," Issun said. "he didn't seem to wanna leave."
"Really? Are you mad at me for leaving you behind?"
"You got it all wrong kid, you only THINK you left him behind but truth is he went back into the ruins."
"But why?"
"Maybe he wanted to show you everyone, even a dog, could have an adventure." Kokari sighed.
"I see." He said after a while's silence. "Well I was trying to avoid fixing the bridge because I was afraid of failing but your adventure changed me. I shouldn't be worrying about failing! I'm gonna fix that bridge all by myself!" Ume picked something up and Kokari beamed. "My dad's fishing pole! I thought I lost it ages ago! I'm gonna fix that bridge all by myself. Boy is dad gonna be surprised." Kokari and Ume raced off towards the river leading to Taka Pass.
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Susano was going to throw up! He had been holding onto the tree for dear life but he was moving fast and suffered from travel sickness. A clearing came into view and Susano saw a small boy, a white wolf and a pink dog. The small boy hooked the rope to the other side of the bridge and Susano knew that was the worst move to pull.
"Hey kid!" Susano yelled. "Let go of the rope!"
"Is that Susano?" Issun asked who was on the white wolf. "What is going on?"
"My secret technique didn't end so well and I was washed away in this river!"
So I guess this is what Mr handsome meant by a log and big thrills. Amaterasu thought. Cool! I wanna go on the log! Amaterasu grabbed Kokari and they were thrown onto the log when the log pulled on the rope. Kokari grabbed Susano, Amaterasu grabbed onto Kokari and tiny Issun grabbed onto Amaterasu's tail. This wasn't exactly what Amaterasu had been expecting but it was fun! They were also moving too fast so to slow them down Amaterasu used the vine technique to grab onto the log. The log stopped meters from falling down to certain death and catapulted away back towards the bridge.
After Issun 'explained' to Kokari what had happened (lie in other words) Amaterasu set off towards Taka Pass only to find it had been cursed as well. Amaterasu caught a familiar scent and followed it towards a cave-in. Using the cherry bomb Amaterasu blasted the rocks and ran through the corridor. She reached the stairs when she heard the familiar flute sound. He's back again? Amaterasu thought (hoped).
"Hark, the call from the heavens, the earth, the sea. They summon me forth to defeat evil."
You're back lover! Amaterasu barked happily. Waka in reply jumped and did a few twirls before landing, back towards Amaterasu. He turned his head to look at Amaterasu and said: "Waka, the gods gift to man is here. Bonjour." Issun of course was NOT amused.
Next chapter comin' soon so keep an eye out.
Waka just loves flurting with Amaterasu -squeel- but Issun likes to spoil it grr!
I think you can guess what's coming next but you may be wrong.
You know the drill review on your way out thank you.