Issun began to worry about Oki. It was late at night and he still had not returned. Issun was still shocked from the horrific sight that Oki had become. Some of the Dragonian men have been asking about him, after all, Oki was a good cook and the Dragonians were hungry.
"Issun, where is Oki? He has been gone since this afternoon." It was the Dragonian commander.
"He is….um….he is…doing something." Said Issun hesitantly.
"And what is it that he is doing?" Asked the Dragonian commander. Issun was hesitant. What should he say? He couldn't let them all know about Oki turning into some kind of monster.
"He is out looking for more people!" Issun blurted out.
"Oh, yes, he did say that we should build up our troops for when the demon's come." Said the Dragonian commander. Issun was relieved and he could relax if only a little bit.
"I guess we can all just roast some meat over the fire. Issun, when did Oki say he was gonna be back?" Asked the Dragonian commander.
"He didn't say. He said…um… He said that he might not even be able to bring anyone back and he could get lost in the woods… or something." Issun bluffed.
"Well then, I guess that means you have to work double time for him. Hahaha." Said the commander.
"Yeah, hehehe….. Double time, how nice." Issun said sarcastically. Issun was going to ring Oki's neck whenever he got back.
"Okay, you will do double time tomorrow, for now, get something to eat." Said the commander. Issun sulked away giving a scowl to the ground.
"Hey Issun, don't mind him, he is just really strict." Said a Dragonian.
"Are you sure, I can't even trust him, I don't even know what his name is." Replied Issun.
"His name is Hikaru. So there, now you know his name." Said the Dragonian man.
"Oh so that's his name, doesn't really fit him, but okay. So what is your name?" Issun asked.
"My name is Dasuke." He replied.
"So how do you know my name?" Issun asked curiously.
"I um…. I-" Dasuke was interrupted.
"Come on, spit it out already. Stop beating around the bush." Issun demanded. Dasuke looked around for a moment and looked back at Issun.
"I know your name because I heard it come out of Oki's mouth. When you where at the pond." Said Dasuke.
"Y…you saw him?!?!?" Issun was shocked
"Yes, and I saw the evil inside of him." Replied Dasuke.
"But how? I though he and I were the only two there." Asked Issun.
"Well, I was in the bushes waiting to see if any animals would drink there so I could catch them, but instead, I saw Oki." Answered Dasuke.
"Please don't tell anyone about it! If people know, who knows what will happen." Issun pleaded.
"Don't worry, I'm not shallow like most other people are here." Insured Dasuke.
"Now then we should get something to eat, it sounds like your going to have a long day ahead of you." Joked Dasuke.
"Ugh… Don't remind me." Replied Issun. For the night, Issun ate his food and soon after that he drifted off to sleep in the hole of a tree trunk. Dasuke was right, Issun would need to get a good nights rest for tomorrow. Issun was in deep sleep.
"Issun… Issun…" A mysterious voice sounded in Issun's dream. "Issun, it is I Amaterasu…"
"Furball? Where are you?" Issun asked
"I am here, Issun. You shall see me soon." She said. Issun looked behind him to see Amaterasu as a ghostly dog.
"Ammy, I miss you a lot. Why couldn't you come sooner." Issun asked.
"It is a long story, when we meet, I will tell you what has happened in the heavens." She replied.
"When will we meet, Ammy?" He asked.
"We will meet sooner than you think. But do not be taken off guard we you see me." She informed.
"I do not look the same" She finished.
"What do you look like, Ammy?" He asked.
"That is for you to find out, and you shall find out soon enough." Informed Amaterasu.
"But Ammy, can't ya just tell me?" Asked Issun.
"Issun, sleep well tonight" The wolf that Issun had been seeing was now Fading away. "But Ammy! Wait! I have more questions!" It was too late, she had left already. Leaving Issun to wonder and wonder about thin strange occurrence in her dreams. He felt alone, so alone that it was painful. But like the she-wolf had said, he would just have to wait, unknowing when his questions would be questioned.