It was dark now, Oki was exhausted and in pain. His canine body dropped to the ground. He was panting out smoke and the whites of his eyes were completely black now. The light of the moon glimmered silver on his fur. The forest was completely silent. He gazed in front of his limp body to see a glow. His eyes sighted a pure white glow with crimson markings, it was a wolf, Amaterasu. But before he could get up, his eyes faded to darkness.

"Oki, I need your help" Whispered a familiar voice.

"Amaterasu… is that you?" Oki recognized the voice.

"Oki… you must summon the strength to wake up, your dieing." Whispered the goddess.

"Tell me what happened at the celestial plains, I need to know." Demanded Oki.

"Oki, it is too hard for me to… explain…" Replied the goddess.

"Why am I dieing… can you answer that?" Asked Oki.

"The demon's power is like a poison. If you don't fight it, it will gain control over your mind and body… then it will kill you." Answered Amaterasu

"How do I find you?" Asked Oki.

"When you wake, keep walking forward, it's not too far." Answered Amaterasu. The goddess was fading, Oki could sense it. Then, Oki opened his eyes. It was still night, and he was no longer in his canine form. He rolled over on his belly and summoned a small amount of energy to get up to his feet again. He stumbled a few times and began walking forward.

"Come on Oki…" Sounded Amaterasu's voice. " Only a few more steps away."

Oki bounded into large bushes and gazed to see a large cave with gems that glowed like the moon. He felt a sudden surge of energy rushed through his ink colored veins. He continued to walk through the cave as his pace quickened. The cave was more beautiful then he remembered in his dream. There was pools of water and the cave was lit by the gems. The cave walls where smooth with ringed patterns. Oki padded forward. His eyes widened when he noticed a woman trapped in vines that grew from the walls and ceiling. His dream had turned into a reality.

"Amaterasu! Don't worry, I will get you down from there!"

Oki leaped toward a side of the vines but he was socked. It was a barrier. Oki was confused.

"Amaterasu, why is there a barrier?" Oki asked.

"I have something to tell you, Oki." The voice sounded from behind. Oki twirled around to see the ghostly version of Amaterasu's canine form.

"Wakka died when we reached the celestial plains. But before he did, he managed to send me down to earth with a slip on my head. The slip keeps demons away from my body. The slip also turned me into a human. The vines where also Wakka' doing. He placed this sacred cave here."

"I don't understand, aren't you able to fend for yourself on earth?" Oki asked.

"I am, but Wakka feared that the beast that took his life away would follow me down to earth and take my life as well. I am no match for that demon."

"So why can't I get through the barrier, I am no demon." Asked Oki.

"Not yet. Your not a demon yet, but you are becoming one… Oki, you must regain your human form by all costs. It may be hard but you must do it!"

"But how? I have tried but it only brings pain."

"Oki! You must or else you will never be able to go back to being human ever again."

"Okay, then I shall endure the pain."

Amaterasu's ghostly image faded away. Oki summoned all of his energy to take back his human form. It was painful and felt as if 100 swords struck his body. But also the sudden jolt of memories. The memories of watching Kai become torn apart by monsters as well as some of the other villagers. Oki gasped for breath. His muscles tensed, and then he passed out. All was silent. He awoke a few minutes later and noticed that he had done it. He was human again. Dizzy and tired, he struggle to his feet again. He looked at the crimson marked woman trapped in the vines. He grabbed Kutone and sliced away the vines. The girl fell down to Oki's shoulder. Still asleep and wrapped in vines, Oki carried her out of the cave on his back. The moon was full and yellow. The tree leaves had a silver glow and all else was completely silent. He walked through the forest trying to find a water source. He was very thirsty and it felt like he had not drunk any water for days. He looked for hours and then he heard the trickling water of a creek. He walked toward the sound of water. When he had found it, he laid Amaterasu down a took a long drink.

"I guess I will stay here for tonight." He said. He looked at Amaterasu who was still asleep. She was still wrapped up in vines. Oki dared not to take them off. But as he looked at her, he noticed something popping out of the top of her head. He went more closer to her and saw two wolf ears. A mark of what she once was. He gazed at her snow white hair and her crimson marked face. She was beautiful.

A twig snapped behind a tree and Oki turned to see an old woman with a blue cloak. The lady's hair was long and a brilliant silver color.

"Who are you, young man?" Asked the frail lady.

"Err… my name is Oki." He answered.

"Oh my, there is a girl over there." The old lady said as she walked towards Amaterasu.

"I can explain, though you may not believe me." Said Oki in an awkward way.

"How strange, she has the same marks as the wolf I saw in my dream." She replied.

"Amaterasu came into your dreams?" He asked.

"If that is her name, then yes she did." Answered The old lady as she put her had on Amaterasu's forehead.

"Oh dear lets take her to my house, it feels as though she has a fever." She said. Oki looked at the old lady and then to Amaterasu.

"Well, come on dear boy, we don't have all night." She said. Oki picked up Amaterasu and followed the old woman behind some very large bushes. Oki was surprised to see that a house was right behind the bushes. The Old woman went inside of the small wooden house and Oki followed her in. The Old woman pointed at a bed.

"Put her right there and I will put some clothes on her and care for her. How about you go make a soup for her." Said the old woman.

"Okay, sure thing." He replied. He Laid Amaterasu on the bed and left to another room which was the kitchen. He looked around and saw pots and a fireplace. There were many ingredients to make a stew. He decided to go with a regular beef stew, he had always made beef stew for his own colds. After awhile, when he had made the stew, he knocked on the door.

"I made her some food like you told me to." He said.

"Oh wow, you made food just for me?" A voice said that was different then the old woman. Oki could recognize the voice, it was Amaterasu!

"Please bring it in, and bring me a bowl too." Said the old lady. Oki put the stew in two wooden bowls and went into the other room. He paused to see Amaterasu in white robes. She was laying in the bed staring right at him. He shook his head and gave her a bowl of the stew. He gave the old lady a bowl too.

"It smells very good." Complemented the Old Lady.

"If you don't mind me asking, what is your name?" Asked Oki.

"My name is Jin." Replied the old lady.

"That is a nice name." Said Amaterasu. Jin gave a nod at the complement. Oki sat down and watched Amaterasu eat the stew he had made.

"So, it is getting pretty late, I think I will go sleep soon" Said Jin. "Oki, you can stay in this room, this is the only other room I have. I hope you don't mind." She said.

"Err… I guess that is fine." Oki felt awkward having to sleep in someone else's home.

Jin finished up the rest of the stew and so did Amaterasu. Jin left to her own room. Amaterasu went to sleep as soon as possible. Oki glanced at the goddess. Her skin and hair were radiant. Even though the room was dark, she shined like a star. Her hair was a glorious silver from the moonlight leaking from the window. Oki could not help but to stare at the goddess. It was a beautiful sight. Oki went to sleep at one side of the room while Amaterasu slept at the other side.