(Orochi's pov)
I walked along side my father and his apprentice Yukashi Kabuto, searching for the Scroll of Ages that I had lost when I fell off the cliff. "So, what does this scroll look like?" asked my father, who had agreed to come along, only to set Reizu in his place. "It's large, grey and has many paintings of demons on it." I responded. "Will this scroll only work for demons?" "No, it will work hanyous aswell. But if a human ever does touch it he will lose himself to the darkness and be lost for all eternity." his golden eyes widened for a moment, but soon relaxed. It seemed as if he was afraid of death. Is he where I got it from?
We soon reached the location but there was a minor problem. It was infested by wolf demons. Sniffing around for the scroll I guessed at first, but what they said answered my question, "Keep searching for the half breed! If Reizu-sama knows we failed then it's our heads!" I was scared stiff until father mentioned something, "Didn't your mother teach a single Jutsu?" duh! of course she did! but I was wondering either or not to use it... "Yes she did, but I'm not very good at controlling it..." he smirked. "Let me see your power boy." I nodded and weaved the seals, "Hyouton Tsubame Fubuki!"
With a wave of my arm, swallows made of ice attacked the demons. "What the heck is going on?!" cutting through skin and bone the demons fell one by one. I stumbled backwards only to be caught be father, "You did well for a five year old." I beamed up at him, "Mother taught me that herself!" he just sighed and walked over to the mound of dead wolfs. He looked everywhere till something caught his eye. I looked to his direction, it was the Scroll of Ages! I laughed and ran over to get it when a white fox jumped out. "Don't you dare touch this!!" it barked. I finally noticed that it was Hoshi, but he was really hurt. One was claws closed while the rest of his battered body was covered in gashes and blood. "Hoshi it's me, Orochi." I muttered, trying to reach for the scroll. His growling grew lower, his eyes shone with anger. I made a quick grab for the scroll but he lunged at me and bit my arm. I wailed and kicked at him, making some attempt to throw him off. Something scaly went across my body and wrapped around Hoshi. His fangs loosened up and I ran behind to-san, who was looking rather angry. Through tears I saw what looked like a Anaconda, suffocating Hoshi, it was awesome!
I looked up at to-san in awe. He could summon snakes! I blushed a bit, I got a lot from him. Or so it would appear. "Orochi-sempai, let me heal your arm." it was Kabuto, I nodded and rolled up my sleeve. His hand glowed a light green as he placed it on my wound. I winced and tried to pull away, but he kept me in place. "Keep still or you'll make it worse." he whispered as his hand stopped glowing, "What was that?" he stood up and smiled, "It's called Medical Ninjutsu. I'm your father's best Ninja at this kind of Jutsu." I nodded and gazed back at to-san. His snake was killing Hoshi! I rushed over and hugged his legs, "Please don't kill him! he didn't mean to bite me!" I started crying again.
"Orochi you need to stop crying." he spoke harshly. I nodded and backed away so his snake could finish what it setting out to accomplish.
"To-san, Hoshi isn't just mine. He's ka-san's too.." I muttered, holding onto his greenish sleeve. With a snap of his fingers the snake disappeared.
"Let's get going before it's too late." he muttered as picked up the blood covered scroll.
Handing it to me and I nodded and raced off to find a lake of some sort. Hoping that we weren't too late to save ka-san. "Kabuto-san, where is the nearest lake or pond?" "It should be around the entrance to Otogakure's main gate." I began to pick up the pace, I had to go back through that Hell hole again... to-san taking notice of my increase of speed and smirked. "Anxious?" he questioned, "Yeah, for some reason I can't wait to fight." I replied. After a long period of silence among us we arrived at the village. I shuddered as we walked into the ghost like town. To-san scooped up on shoulders, "Don't pay any heed to the villagers. They're just pawns. They will not harm you while your with me." "Why do they fear you so much?" he chuckled, "Isn't normal to be afraid of your ruler?" I gasped. Was he the leader of this village?! If so then, why is it in such poor shape? "To-san are you the leader?" "Yes." "Oh..." "My lord we're here." Kabuto announced as we approached the lake. Taking me off his shoulders, he placed me on the ground. "Now what?" I set the scroll on the ground, "This." I unraveled it and searched for the spell. I found it since it was marked by a paw print. Hoshi... I rehearsed to myself and began the spell,
Two worlds, same soul.
Two faced like a mirror,
Become as one,
To let these souls reunite,
The same trouble and tolls.
Two worlds, same soul.
Gate Release!
The water shone a bright blue as it connected the demon world with the human world. I rejoiced inside. I finally did a spell!! "Wow, not bad." Kabuto said, but to-san said nothing. I was slightly disappointed but nonetheless the spell worked. Now I needed to find the land in which ka-san was being kept. I focused on the Thunder Lands and then it appeared, but it was odd... It was covered in ice and snow. "I thought you said Yukiko was held captive in the Thunder Lands." to-san stated more than asked. "She is, but something is wrong." I didn't know what but something told me to stay far from the Lands. "If what your speaking is true, then that is where we are going." to-san ordered. "Hold on a second! there is something terribly wrong!" he just sneered, "Let's go already." I sighed and stood up. This was going to be difficult. "Just jump in and you'll arrive unharmed." I jumped in first and was hopefully followed by them. The vortex opened into the Lands and all of us fell into snow. I popped my head out, my ears twitching left and right. "Damn..." it was to-san. I don't think he likes snow... he had a look of irritation upon his pale features. "Well," thunder rolled in the grey sky above us, "Welcome to the Land of Demons and War."
Her darkened blue eyes peeked open, scanning her deserted surroundings. Her white mane fell in front of her porcelain face, covering her insane gaze. Yawning she stretched and began to awake from her long nap. She sat in the what used to be called 'Reizu's throne'. Standing up she cracked her neck, claws and jaw. Something had awoken her. Not just normally opening your eyes and waking up. No, something irritated her. A familiar power. Walking out towards the balcony, she gave out a ear shattering roar. Birds flying from their cozy nests, rabbits scurrying to their burros, and even walking the snakes from the deep, winter slumber. She made known her mood. She was angry.
Hi ya! hope you enjoyed this update. Things are starting to get interesting. Orochi, Orochimaru and Kabuto have made it to the demon world, but how will they fare? and what of this mysterious demon that has changed the Thunder Lands into a frozen waste land? find out next weekend or maybe even sooner!
Translation for Orochi's Jutsu.
Hyouton Tsubame Fubuki is Ice Element: Swallow Attack.
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