Neco Forever

Prologue
The year was 20XX; the place was scenic Tokyo, Japan. Populace: 1 Ga-jillion folks. The town was a very quiet and desolate. But there were many people who represent the battles between who is better and who is worse.

This is where the story begins…

Chapter 1

In the home of Chiyo Mihama, she was resting with her dog, Mr. Tadakichi. As she snoozed on, Sakaki, in a red kimono, appeared with a tray full of strawberry shortcakes. Chiyo-Chan woke up to find Sakaki with the cakes.

"Miss Sakaki, thank you," she greeted.

Sakaki placed the tray on the table and begin to have a slice. Just then, a gong boomed. A young girl with short brown hair and a big chest, dressed in a blue-striped blouse, appeared and bowed to Chiyo-Chan.

"Master Chiyo-Chan," she said, "I want a Neco."

Chiyo-Chan then declared, "You are not ready for one, young Kagura. It would take years to earn one; but it would also require some intense training."

"I know, master," Kagura replied, "But, how would you require this Neco?"

Chiyo-Chan got up and gave her a slice of cake.

"Tell me, do you withstand sugar?" She asked, "Should you have the feeling of being a person who can gain weight and girth?"

"I can!" Kagura replied, "No matter how I eat, I never gain or lose weight."

"What? Are you saying that you are the same as you are, like a goddess?"

"Hell, no! I'd never do that!"

Chiyo-Chan scolded, "Young Kagura, it is impolite to swear at your master!"

Kagura bowed and said in a sad manner, "Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you."

She sat back down and began to eat. Sakaki appeared with a small orange cat doll in her arms.

"Miss Sakaki, place it on the shelf above you," Chiyo-Chan called.

Sakaki placed it on top and bowed to Chiyo-Chan. She then left the room. Kagura then asked what the doll was for.

"That was in memory of my father, Chiyo-Suke," she replied, "He can go at Mach 100 and can change color and size at will… except on weekends."

"And you had that thing in your domain?" Kagura asked.

Chiyo-Chan retorted, "Yes, but for three years now. I had him remembered as a doll… because I love him very much."

Tadakichi barked.

"So, can you tell me about the training I must endure?" She asked, dropping the subject a bit.

"Ah, yes! Right," Chiyo shouted.

She got up and then told her about her training:

"In this world, you must venture through vast areas in order to obtain your biggest prize: Neco. As you can see, there are bigger vast of glory within these deserted cabins, young Kagura. You must find the heart and skill to obtain your goal in one split lifetime… in the lime life. You, young Kagura, must master the skills you hone and avoid all disasters that can lead to disaster."

"What are you talking about?" Kagura asked.

"Listen to Tadakichi," She barked as she ordered Kagura.

Tadakichi began barking, leaving Kagura a bit confused.

"Maybe… I need an extra cake to figure it out," she thought.

"So, do I have to listen to what he says?" She asked.

Chiyo-Chan got up and signaled to Sakaki. She came in with two swords, made of wood, and gave one to Kagura.

Kagura grabbed the sword, as Sakaki charged at her. Both girls began to clash a bit.

"Young Kagura! Give it your gusto, or you'll never get your goal!" Chiyo-Chan shouted.

Kagura gave Sakaki a slash, but she countered it with a slash of her own. Sakaki jumped up and over her and landed by Tadakichi.

"Action Dog! GO!" Chiyo-Chan shouted.

Tadakichi ran around Kagura, making her dizzy. She started to try to get him, but Sakaki jumped up and side-swiped Kagura at the chest. Her blouse was ripped from the chest area.

"YOU! HOW DARE YOU?" She shrieked.

"ENOUGH!" Chiyo-Chan shouted.

Kagura then approached her and asked, "What was wrong? Did I upset you, master?"

Chiyo-Chan had a scowl on her face. She scolded at her that she was defeated by a very experienced girl and dog.

"I'm sorry, master; I'll do my best next time," Kagura said, in much disdain.

Chiyo-Chan struck Kagura with a daikon radish. She held her head in pain.

"You have brought dishonor to our family," She bellowed, "You have been defeated by my friend/assistant and my dog. Until you can fulfill your journey to obtain Neco, you are no longer needed here."

"But, master-."

"I'm sorry, young Kagura," She continued, "You are banished from this place, until you have obtained Neco."

Kagura then looked down in sadness and asked, "But… how will I obtain this Neco?"

Chiyo-Chan then said to her that at the mountains of Yongo, there's a special task for her.

"And that is all I'll tell you," she continued, "And even though the fight was short, I don't like it much."

Kagura then left the room. Sakaki then petted Tadakichi continuously.

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Kagura left the house, with her blue sports bag over her shoulder. She went through the forest and disappeared.

As she walked through the forest, she found a bright white cloud of smoke. She entered inside and started to float off in the air. She started to wonder about the journey she'll encounter in Yongo Mountain.

When she returned, she found the pathway being blocked by a bunch of rocks.

"Hmm… it seems I cannot get to the mountains," she thought, "I think that path was the shortest way possible."

She huffed off to the northwest.

"I'll never make it onto the correct path," Kagura thought, "But the day is still young. I need to camp out."

She then unpacked her stuff and began to camp out for the night.

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The next morning, Kagura woke up and found a boy, with no hair in a frog suit, sleeping under the tree.

"Who are you?" She called out.

The boy said, "I'm the frogman! I came to stop you in order of the Queen of Yongo!"

Kagura ignored him and went past him.

"HEY! Don't ignore me!" He shouted.

"Ooh… I'm so scared," Kagura snuffed sarcastically, "The frog man is gonna get me."

She smiled at him, packed up her stuff, and left camp.

"Hey, wait! Fight me!" He shouted.

"Uh, that's fine… as long as you can get rid of that black stuff on your costume," Kagura stated.

She pointed at his chest. The frogman looked down and was flicked.

"That wasn't funny!" He shouted.

She walked off laughing boisterously. The frogman then straightened up his costume and was angry.

"I hope she ends up as a main course for the Queen!" He muttered.

Kagura continued to walk along the pathway and was desperately lost. She then climbed up a tall tree and found the Yongo Mountains from far away. She then looked on, knowing she'll get what she is wanting: A Neco.

She got down and walked along the pathway.

"This journey is hard… but worthwhile," she thought, "As I hope this journey will give me strength and speed… if any."

She suddenly heard a bear growling. He was carrying a bloodied man in a green suit and glasses. The bear dropped him and started to approach Kagura. It roared and chased after Kagura. She ran off screaming.

As she disappeared into the darkest part of the forest, the bloodied teacher got up gingerly and said, "I… I like it… with the… swimsuits…"

He fell to the ground with a thud.

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Meanwhile, at the castle of Yongo, a small blue suburban house, the Queen of Yongo, with a violet robe, long braided hair, and glasses, was sitting on her bed, pondering about the frogman.

"Maruo has let me down again!" She shouted, "Why did I even rely on him?"

She then turned to her communicator and saw the frogman, dusting off his costume.

"What the hell are you doing?" She shouted at him.

"What do you mean? I'm grooming my costume!" He replied.

"Where's the Kagura Girl?" She asked him.

"Oh… she's being chased by that freaky bear," the frogman answered, "But knowing how long she'll take, she'll end up being rip to shreds."

"You mean, the bear I just sent to you, because you were so busy being lazy?" She shouted.

"You mean that was your bear?" He shouted.

"YES! Tadpole Man!" She replied.

"Yeah… well, you worry about your own path, Yagi!" He snapped.

The connection broke off.

She started to grow enraged, until Rin Asakura appeared in bright red armor, shaped like a schoolgirl's uniform.

"Miss Rin, what do you think about all this?" She asked her.

Rin said to her, "Queen Hajime, I think we're dealing with a very smart person, a very stupid person, a very smarmy person, or a very sexy person."

"And so, we are very much in danger… or just safe," the Queen replied, "Rin, I want you to subdue her in time. You know what I want… I want to know where she is going. But, I only want her whereabouts and her mission objective."

"And then what?" Rin asked.

The Queen replied, "And then… we exterminate her. I want her to get to her quest objective, but I want her dead, before she could reach the glory of the prize."

Rin gasped.

"Prepare the Trojan Puppy dog!" She bellowed.

"We ran out of dog in stock," Rin stated.

"Already?" She thought, "Come on, man."

"But, we do have one small Trojan Rock," She continued.

"What? That piece of crap?" The Queen snapped, "I ain't going in that stupid rock!"

Then a voice called out, "I'm available!"

A boy with black hair and a black school uniform came out and volunteered to be in the Trojan Rock.

"Iizuka! You keep an eye on the girl," She said to him.

"What's in it for me?" Iizuka asked.

The Queen responded, "I want you to tell me where she went to, and you bring it back to me."

Iizuka bowed and said, "Understood."

He left as the Queen smiled on.

A roar of applause appeared, as the Queen began to grow startled.

"Damn it. It's those clingy subjects again," She snapped.

"You want me to use the BIG hammer?" Rin asked.

"No… better bring in the giant inapt comedy mallet," The Queen replied.

Rin left with a giggle to get the mallet.

"I know it is wrong, but I must have peace and quiet, if I want to live in the stars," the Queen sighed, "But I need to leave soon."

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Meanwhile, Kagura eluded from the bear and hid behind a gray rock, which was the Trojan Rock from earlier.

"This rock will keep me safe," Kagura said, "I hope he's not trying to maul me up like last time."

She sat on the rock all through the night. The bear did leave, as soon as the clouds began to grow dark.