You want fluff people? You got fluff on this chapter!
Anybody watch an anime called Wolf's Rain? I love their opening music and I was listening to it while writing this chapter.
Enough talk from me, time for AmmyxWaka fluff!
Dead Crimson Helm
Amaterasu knew the Satomi Power Orbs would choose her to fight Crimson Helm; after all it was her job to get rid of these parasites who aren't honourable enough to be called a demon but still are. What she didn't expect is to see Susano sleeping while he was meditating and having a nightmare. He was mumbling words out aloud stuff like:
"O evil spirit who defiles my sword! In the Gale Shrine your true form shall be revealed."
Well serves you right for being a lazy bum! Amaterasu thought but she couldn't help but feel slightly sorry for him. He had to go through this pain of being chosen to fight Orochi yet he is still sane…for now but that may change. Amaterasu walked towards the entrance and saw a ghost floating just in front of the sealed door. I guess that guy died fighting demons. Amaterasu thought. She was a god so she could see ghosts. Issun must've seen him too because he just shouted out "What's up with this guy? I can see right through him!".
"Who are you?" The ghost asked. "How is it you can see me?"
"Who are you first." Issun replied.
"I am Yatsu, the earth bound spirit who haunts this area."
Guess the demons got here before you because you're doing a crappy job haunting this area if nobody is around to scare.
"My eyes have failed me, I can no longer see. But in their stead my inner eye can judge a person by its true form. You appear to be a maiden most fair."
I used to be until that bastard Orochi attacked my home and almost killed the only thing that matters to me. Speaking of which, flute boy can't be too far away at this point. Where is he?
"You should not be here. This is no place for a fair maiden such as yourself."
"Fair maiden? He talking 'bout you furball!? That's the funniest thing I've ever heard!" Issun burst out laughing. You're lucky we have to fight Crimson Helm mosquito otherwise I would've covered you in wolf germs again. Amaterasu thought.
"I sense a power emitting from your body. Could it be the Satomi power orbs!? Fair maiden the orbs only choose those who is the saviour of the Satomi house." The Satomi power orbs then spun around (though they were always spinning around Amaterasu) and went inside the wall and it opened up. Susano rushed to stand next to Amaterasu looking dumbfounded.
"What, what, what!? The entrance to the Gale Shrine is open!?" Noo of course it isn't. That's why we are standing here like lost souls. Shall we go kick demon ass? Susano muttered something and ran off into the Gale Shrine.
"No pops wait!" Issun shouted too late. Amaterasu ran off to catch up with him and this is where all the confusing puzzles come in.
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Waka was VERY high up. Climbing the Gale Shrine means going up high, it is a good thing Waka doesn't have a fear of heights. If he were to look down…well that would be very bad. Falling…that was even worst he would become a prophet pancake. Waka is a good climber and doesn't fear from being so high up, in fact, he didn't mind being high up. He can use this time to think of Amaterasu and the mission that lies ahead of her. She would have to go to the Moon Cave and fight Orochi again while he would try and break the barrier that blocks the way to the Moon Cave.
The white wolf will have a rendezvous with a sweet little thing. That voice once again told him a bit of the future but very bad timing. His foot slipped and he lost his grip on the wall! Luckily his footwear caught in a rock and he regained his balance. Ah contraire! He thought. I must be more careful and concentrate on getting up in one piece. Of course, he failed to focus completely on climbing. There is so much to worry about like the battle of Orochi. Amaterasu can fight Crimson Helm easily but Orochi is a different matter completely.
Finally, what seemed like hours, he reached a small opening that he climbed through. It was a bit tight but he climbed on nonetheless.
When he reached an opening he saw Amaterasu fighting Crimson Helm. How long had he been climbing for? Amaterasu got here before him, which was something that didn't happen very often. Waka looked around and saw what he was here for…the Serpent Crystal! He was about to jump down to get the Serpent Crystal but he saw 8 fire snake heads come out of the ground and saw Susano jump up at the heads and slash each of the heads. Was he insane!? No…he was trying to end those nightmares he has been getting because he removed the sword Tsukoyomi. Orochi was trying to convince him to power Orochi up to his maximum potential i.e the way he was 100 years ago.
After slashing all the heads Susano looked at his sword suspiciously as if it were enchanted by dark magic. Waka was about to move in but a dark snakehead stopped his tracks, his heart went cold with hate as he saw whom the head belonged to. He tried not to feel hate and he eventually succeeded but with difficulty.
The snakehead disappeared and Waka saw Susano must've run away screaming and Amaterasu looking dumbfounded. It was finally time for Waka to move in. He reached the Serpent Crystal and he knew Amaterasu had noticed him. He turned to see her looking right at him.
"Bonjour oh, am I interrupting something?" He said
"Oh great it's the half-baked prophet again." Issun complained but he saw Waka was holding the Serpent Crystal. "Hey that's…that's…"
"What? This?" Waka held the Serpent Crystal out so Issun could see it. "It's the Serpent Crystal and its mine at last."
Oh I bet you're enjoying toying with me! Amaterasu barked. You knew I was going to use the Serpent Crystal against you so you turn the tide. Very clever I like it but I wanna hold the Serpent Crystal too!
"You got a lot of nerve rustling in on our goods like that! We found it first!" Issun said and Amaterasu jumped up at Waka but he wasn't taking any chances. Waka jumped and landed not too far away still holding the Serpent Crystal.
"It won't do you any good. I mean I'm the only one who can dispel the barrier with it. You know, the barrier at the Moon cave, Orochi's lair."
I'm not stupid! I know what you have to do and I know what I will do. I'm gonna kick Orochi's massive arse all the way to Timbuktu and back! Orochi howled at that which shook the place slightly."You calling me big boy?" Waka chuckled thinking about what Amaterasu had just said. "Keep your scales on I'm coming!" Waka jumped back up to the way he came into the Gale Shrine.
"What's going on?" Issun asked not understanding the situation. "Why are ya going to Orochi's place?" Waka turned to face him and chuckled.
"Oh I nearly forgot, time for another prophecy. I foresee a rendezvous with a sweet little thing." Waka blew a kiss for Amaterasu, which she giggled and blushed, but Issun didn't notice, too bad Waka did. "Au revoir baby!" Waka then walked off going through the cave to get to the Moon Cave for his part of the mission.
Amaterasu knew what this meant. The battle of Orochi was to come soon and the chosen sacrifice will be shown soon. The Kamiki Festival is not too long! Amaterasu had no time to lose, she ran off heading towards Shinshu Field. Maybe she will go annoy Waka first for playing with her mind. Shinshu Field, however, had problems of its own.
A nice chapter to update near Christmas...OMG only 40 days until Christmas!
My sister would get Okami for the Wii but it isn't coming out until spring 2008. Damnit!
Ammy is gonna bug Waka next chapter so I like the next chapter as well.
Review please!