Recap of Chapter Two: In the middle of a fight with Amaterasu, Waka gets a vision that basically says that he and Amaterasu must work together to kill Orochi. Issun and Ammy, who needed more proof that this was true, dragged Waka along with them on a trip to see Madam Fawn, another prophet who lived in Agata Forest. She confirms Waka's vision to be true, and thus their journey begins!

LAST TIME:::

"I'm going to squash you if you don't shut up!" [declared Waka to Issun]

"I'd like to see you try," challenged Issun matter-of-factly.

"My pleasure!"

Suddenly, Amaterasu, obviously tired of hearing the two argue over trivial things, broke up the fight by biting Waka's arm and then putting Issun in her mouth, growling.

Oh, what a pleasant start to their journey!

Chapter Three: Danger in Agata Forest

No one wanted to admit it, but Amaterasu, Issun, and Waka were lost in Agata Forest. No one wanted to admit it, but when someone finally did say something about it, it was Issun, and he pretty much summed up what everyone was thinking. "I think we're walking in circles."

"Thank you for your input, my little bouncing friend," Waka replied.

Ammy let out a sigh. The air was chilly and crisp, as it was the beginning of what Waka prophesized would be a long, harsh, freezing winter.

Amaterasu shot Waka a glare that he interpreted as, "And what do you propose we do? I can't pick up any scents because of the rain." Waka was quite good at knowing what someone was thinking based on their eyes and their gestures.

It had only been a few hours since they had left the warmth and safety of Madam Fawn's house, which was located inside a cavern, but already the group was feeling the effects of the ever-falling cold rain.

"Ammy, I'm pretty sure we've passed by this rock already," Issun said, shivering.

The wolf just snorted and shook herself off, sending little water droplets flying everywhere.

"How about we stop somewhere and wait out the storm, Ma Cherie?" Waka suggested.

Amaterasu, in response to his statement, raised her head defiantly as if to say, "And why should I do anything that you want me to?" Waka sighed. He could tell this was going to be a long expedition. It would be more enjoyable if he actually got along with all of his companions.

I hate prophets and their prophecies. Why can't they just accept the events as they happen? You are no exception, Waka. Don't rely so much on visions. The statement suddenly popped into Waka's head. It wasn't his own thoughts; no, the thought was in the form of a female voice.

Waka whizzed around and stopped walking. What the heck?! he thought frantically. Had he just heard someone else's thoughts?

What's the matter? the female voice said again in Waka's mind. You've never heard of speaking telepathically? The voice was taunting.

Waka looked over at Amaterasu, who had stopped walking, also. This caused Issun to go into a whole string of complaints. Amaterasu had what looked like a grin on her face. Waka kept walking, grasping what had just happened.

He could speak to the Goddess using telepathy.

You're opinion on prophets is unjustified, Ma Cherie, Waka directed the thought to Amaterasu. When Issun's stream of questions went unanswered, he stopped talking.

That's why it's an opinion, she replied in a know-it-all tone.

People worship you, but I don't know why, Waka commented. If they only tried to have a conversation with you, they might not think of you so highly.

There was then silence in the forest except for the pounding of the rain hitting the forest floor. Something was wrong, and both Sun Goddess and Moon Tribesman could sense it.

Amaterasu started snarling and got in fighting stance, though she could not sense the direction from which the attack would come; Waka drew his sword. Issun, following his companions' examples, drew his tiny sword, though he didn't know what exactly was going on.

Suddenly, a creature emerged from the bushes. He was a green, gaunt looking fellow, and behind him was a flying fish with what appeared to be silver, metal wings. Waka suddenly had a vision:

Beware the approaching army.

Huh? What the heck did that mean? What army? They were in the middle of the forest for gosh sake! What did an army have to do with them?

Never mind, he thought to himself. Focus on this now. Worry about the army or whatever later.

The green imp lashed out at the white and crimson wolf with an oversized claw. Waka, because he didn't care much about the wolf's wellbeing in the first place—and if she got hit maybe it would hit Issun and kill him—he didn't do anything to stop the attack.

Amaterasu suddenly appeared with a long, yellow whip and flung it wildly.

You're not very good with that weapon, Waka observed and sent the thought out to the wolf.

I don't see you helping any, Amaterasu retorted, using the Power Slash brush technique on her attacker.

Issun, who had had the courage of a bear before the enemy had appeared, was now cowering, burying himself within Ammy's thick fur coat.

The giant flying fish shot missiles down at Waka. One grazed the top of his shoulder, but he was otherwise unharmed. When he brought up his blade and struck the fish, it turned into some type of steel that served as a protection. When his sword made an impact with the fish, the only sound made was clashing metal.

What started as two monster/creature things soon became somewhere around 20.

Beware of the approaching army. Waka suddenly realized what those words had meant. Beware of the approaching army; the army in which he was fighting now!

Well, that would have been a great warning…if he had understood it fifteen minutes ago!

Amaterasu was struggling to hold off the advancing creatures. As they came closer, she backed up, but was startled forward a bit when she backed into a tree. She fought bravely, killing all of the monsters she could get her paws on, but there seemed like there would be no end to the stream of creatures.

What was worse was that it was still raining and Issun had been battered around so much that he had fallen unconscious. She and Waka were on the brink of that, too.

The group was totally surrounded. Amaterasu and Waka were covered in scrapes, gashes, and bruises. Ammy was panting heavily and Waka was using a tree to support himself enough to stay standing, fighting off the monsters as they came at him.

The situation was hopeless. What were they going to do?

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