Post by Edward Uzumaki on Jul 21, 2010 1:22:28 GMT -5
Long, long ago. . .
A tiny hamlet known as Kamiki lay nestled in a grove of proud and beautiful cherry blossoms. Each and every tree around the quiet burg was honored as a god. However, the village was not without its dark secrets. To satiate the appetite of Orochi, a fearsome cave-dwelling beast, a young maiden was offered as a sacrifice at the annual festival. With a body like a mountain and eight heads mounted on necks the size of tree trunks, its blood-red eyes alone were said to curse anyone who gazed into them. No one dared disobey the horrific beast. When the night of the sacrifice drew near. . . A mysterious wolf appeared outside the village. This wolf, his fur snow white and glinted brilliant off the sun, was dubbed Shiranui. The wolf kept a watchful eye on anyone who ventured outside the village, and made a habit of patrolling the streets at night. People assumed the beast to be a familiar of Orochi. One villager took it upon himself to face the fearsome Shiranui. The warrior, Nagi, attempted many times to challenge the wolf. But his attempts were thwarted by Shiranui’s swift movements. Before long, the night of the accursed festival had arrived. A white plumed arrow heralded the coming sacrifice. Piercing the sky, the arrow sunk its shaft squarely into the home of Nami, the village’s most beautiful maiden. Nagi, harboring a secret love for her, was enraged by this sign. Determined to put an end to Orochi once and for all, Nagi traveled to the beast’s cave in place of his beloved. The Moon Cave, a place as dark as evil itself, served as Orochi’s home. As Nagi stood before the entrance. . . A beast appeared, eyes glowing crimson upon eight thrashing necks. Orochi stood tall before him, anxious for another sacrifice. Nagi leapt with incredible grace, swinging his blade valiantly. On and on he sliced, well into the moonless night. . . But Orochi’s hide was like steel. The blade left nary a scratch. At long last, Nagi, his energy spent from the intense battle, dropped to his knees, fatigued and gasping for breath. He knew he was staring death in the face. It was then that the wolf appeared. As if to protect Nagi, he stood his ground before Orochi. In the darkness of the cave, the wolf emitted a golden energy field that shone brilliantly. Alas, it was Shiranui, the wolf that dwelled outside the vilaage. Baring fearsome claws, Shiranui leapt toward Orochi. Orochi reared its terrifying heads, readying fangs for battle. The two struggled wildly, thrashing in the darkness. Mysterious and terrifying, the spectacle continued. Shiranui summoned gusts of divine wind to counter Orochi’s flames. As Orochi closed in on Shiranui, sharpened claws glistening. . . A gigantic tree suddenly sprouted forth, shielding the beast. Shiranui fought gallantly to gain the upper hand. However. . . Orochi, protected by a mystical power, was not easily bested. Shiranui, covered in gashes, fur dyed crimson, stood exhausted before the mighty Orochi. Orochi saw a chance to strike what would be the final blow. But Shiranui refused to give in. With his last ounce of strength, the majestic wolf gazed heavenward and unleashed a mighty howl. Suddenly, the black clouds overhead dissipated. The light from above glinted off Nagi’s sword as a beacon of hope. Guided by his sword, Nagi, who had been taking shelter in the shadows, stood proudly to face his adversary. Channeling all his strength into his scarred and battered arms he leapt ferociously toward Orochi, his sword poised high. The golden sword danced in his hands like a puppet on a string. One by one, Orochi’s fearsome heads separated from their owner. Orochi’s broken body collapsed in a lake of its own blood. In that instant, the curse that plagued the villagers was lifted. As the battle subsided, the sun shone once again in the sky. Shiranui had succumbed to Orochi’s poison and struggled to breathe. Nagi scooped the wolf into his arms and returned to Kamiki. When they reached the village, Shiranui was no longer moving. The village elder gently stroked the wolf’s head. In response, Shiranui let out a hoarse and pitiful moan. . . . . . Then closed his eyes and drifted off as if into slumber. Peace had at last returned to Kamiki. In honor of Shiranui’s heroic exploits, the villagers erected a shrine and placed a statue of the wolf within it. Nagi’s sword was christened "Tsukuyomi" and placed inside the Moon Cave. The citizens all looked forward to an age of endless peace. . . However, this is not the end of the story. . . There is more to this tale than most people know. 100 years have passed since Nagi and Shiranui’s heroic exploits. It happened so quickly that no one in the village even took notice. . . . . .
RULES:
1. No Godmode EVEN IF YOU ARE A GOD!! >[
2.No OCs. I want to keep this canon.
3. No EMO unless in character.
4. First come, first serve, that's it!
5. PM me first for any questions! Spam is a no-no!
6. Follow this guideline for character submissions (Again, PM me for acceptance)
Name:
Series:
Appearance:
Bio:
Other:
Series:
Appearance:
Bio:
Other:
7. Have fun!!
Characters:
*UzuEdo*
Name: Roy Mustang
Series: Fullmetal Alchemist
Appearance:
Bio: When Kamiki Village ended up in darkness, Roy awoke to become a two-tailed wolf with supernatural powers. Thank goodness he wasn't alone, otherwise this "dream" would be a real nightmare.
Other: He can still use his fire alchemy with the transumation circles on his front paws. He eventually learns how to use the Divine Brush strokes too.
Name: Alphonse Elric
Series: Fullmetal Alchemist
Appearance:
Bio: Since Ed is now a wolf, he needs an envoy. And who better than his little brother!? Well now, Al is only three inches tall, but he still is Ed's only means of talking to humans.
Other: Al's alchemy is limited considering his current status.
Name: Issun
Series: Okami
Appearance:
Bio: Self-proclaimed wandering artist and woman's man, Issun is Amaterasu's envoy. Not much is known about his past, but that's not as noticable as his mouth.
Other: He actually is a talented painter and plans to collect all the Divine brush strokes
*Edward's Alter Ego*
Name: Edward Elric
Series: Fullmetal Alchemist
Appearance:
Bio: Ed is Amaterasu's new "partner-in-crime". He has no idea how he got to Kamiki or why he's a wolf. But appearently, he's important to the story...
Other: Ed can still use alchemy without a transmutation circle. He eventually learns the Divine Brushstrokes too.
Name: Sakuya
Series: Okami
Appearance:
Bio: Guardian of the cherry blossoms, Sakuya employs the help of her wolf friends to save Nippon. She is very sweet and it seems Alphonse can't stop blushing around her.
Other: Sakuya may not fight much (or at all), but she is a valuable asset to Ammy and company.
*Kira Ford-Oliver*
Name: Riza Hawkeye
Series: Fullmetal Alchemist
Appearance:
Bio: She may now be three inches in height, but the Lieutenant still packs a punch. No attitude from Roy or Ed, she translates for Roy and is his envoy.
Other: She has a golden gun whose bullets can kill demons. She also keeps Issun off her back with it.
Name: Amaterasu
Series: Okami
Appearance:
Bio: The Goddess of the Sun and Mother to all Nippon, Ammy is the wise wolf guiding this story. She knows all, yet she doesn't remember a thing about what happened 100 years ago. Appearently, sleep makes you an amnesiac.
Other: Ammy doesn't need Issun to talk to Ed, Al, Roy, and Riza, but she still needs him to talk to humans.