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(You indicated that Bejita was male and then you transgenderized him! lol)

Andy looked to Bejita and asked, "Are you a man or a woman? I mean, it looks like Vega doesn't know. Hahahaha! I mean, heck, I go drag all the time and Terry's been known to bug me and call me his sister when really I am his younger brother."

Sangcun nodded. She had heard about Mature and Vice, the worst of the remaining four true blood Orochi warriors. The ones that remembered their flames.

Mature had the blue flame and Vice had the black one.

She then cast her eyes a moment. She said, "Sometimes, when I look at Iori, when he doesn't know I am there, I see this sad look upon his face. No, its not one of soon to burn someone or something, but a sincere sadness. He always tries to hide it. I understand why though. Its a major pride issue. If we ever end up together, Ash, if that is to happen for our future, I wish you'd let your sadness out upon my shoulder. Some of the villagers in Flower Bud say that I got my grandmother's healing touch. Of course we would be a secluded area that would be very secret. Only my granny would likely hear you, but granny's different. She is part Orochi. Did you know that? She did the sacred blood ritual too. Its one of her favorite stories. She brags much like mom does sometimes. Apparently, granny had done the ritual with Iori. There was a time when Granny saw Iori cry. Crying in sadness. And once, she saw him cry in happiness too. That Kyo Kusanagi tried to steal the Legends of the Orochi book from a teddy bear that Iori keeps on display in a cabinet. Nobody ever thinks that bear belongs to Iori, but it does."

She then realized she just told Ash a very personal thing of Iori's. She blushed and said, "Please don't tell Iori I told you about the bear. I would hate to see him suffer because of something I said to you. I know the two of you are rivals, but..."

A tear kind of came to her eye as she said, "But I want that kind of fighting to stop! There is no need for the Orochi to fight each other! Why not be a dominating race instead of a dying one?!"

She gripped Ash's chest for the emotions she was feeling towards the Orochi race. Okay, she gripped his waist in an unbreakable hug. Tears were flowing from her eyes as if she was remembered all of those painful moments that the Orochi had. She then said, "I know that the Orochi has a power, each of the Orochi members has a power meant for destruction, but that power can also be used for the side of good though it destroys things too. Iori demonstrates his power through out of this world spaghetti. That's his best meal! I know that you can also use that power that you have in a similar way. You like things exciting, right? Stuff that can rouse the dead from their eternal slumber so to speak right? Well, why not fireworks in villages or places that love a good explosion! For towns filled with evil, you can burn them down and the people on the side of good will cheer. Wouldn't you want people to feel happy for the power you have?"

Sangcun hadn't realized it, but she had fallen for Ash worse than Chazz fell for Vemon. No longer was it like a set up thing from empress dee, but now, Sangcun seriously felt something for Ash that was deep. As she had held him tightly in a hug that she wanted him to really feel her emotions through, on the back of her dress, the symbol of the Orochi showed through like a tattoo that had been hidden for centuries.

(Sorry Andy, but I am going to have something similar to your plan go through. I loved your Vemon and Chazz plan though. Go with that. I do want Ash and Sangcun together without all that stealing drama stuff. I want Ash to see through Sangcun's desires to see the Orochi flourish once again, not through pain, but through peace while containing all of the power the Orochi had.)

Sangcun looked at Ash then let go, so not to feel like she was being a bit too close too fast. She said, "Thank you. You have my gratitude. You know that farming village I showed you earlier? The one with the turkeys? Well, that's where I have been living for the past 3 years. No one in the village truly interests me there. Its become kind of a bore actually. I am sure that you could create a bit of a stir every now and then. Just... don't burn too many houses. Hahahaha! We don't want another Southtown incident. But, I do believe we can find a way that we can cause a stir, but one that will make the people see that things aren't always going to be peaceful and yet....it won't be anything that can get you locked up. We don't want that either. I know that there is a mineral in the Moonlight cave that is highly explosive. If I can mine it and then place it on the beach one night when its too peaceful in the wee hours of the morning, we can really wake the people up!"

Sangcun smiled, "Ash, being on the farm is a lot more work than you might be thinking, but it can be fun too. I wouldn't be even telling you all of this if I didn't think you would care. Like I said, I've been around Iori a bit too much in the past few months helping him with that costume of his. I have seen sides to Iori that sometimes I wish I hadn't. Though, because I did see those moments, I got to understanding just what is behind the Orochi race. For instance, I am sure that a long, long time ago... waaay before Geese Howard and Jonathan Bogard... before the Orochi got tricked. The Orochi had used their power for good. Like cooking and creating some fun into a dull life. I can see why some would consider the Orochi as Gods because not many can wield flames in their hands without hurting themselves. Some say that the Orochi made a deal with the Devil. I think that's a lie. They didn't make a deal. It was more like the Orochi got suckered by the Devil, then corrupted and used. As a result, many of your clan died. Much like the saiyan race did. Turning on each other to strengthen each other in battle. But, what was to happen when only one survived? An extinct race, that's what happens. And that situation, Ash... its not one neither you or Iori would want. If it wasn't for me telling you all of this... your eventual option, your alternative than to be with me is to mate with Iori in the way that Grandpa Bardock does to get either you or Iori pregnant to make natural Orochi. Yeah, procreation. And you do not look like the type that would want to stoop to that right?"

She had to take a breather as she took the roasted corn and placed them in containers. Without really realizing it, Ash made Popcorn with his flame to the corn. But, that was even better too. For now Sancun could get some cherries from her preservation cupboard mash them up and pour the sauce all over some of the popcorn that Ash made and then she could crush some mint and add some water to make Mint popcorn.

Smiling once again, clearly showing Ash the symbol permanently being marked onto Sangcun's back, Sangcun then said, "By the way, you cooked the corn a bit too good. Instead of making baked corn like I wanted, you made something even better. Those kids of William are going to love you now. You made popcorn with your flame! Yay! This means I can pour fresh cherry juice over top on half of these, and I can pour mint juice over the other half. Candied Popcorn."

As she had poured some cherry juice over one box, she began snacking. Then she poured some more cherry juice over a second box of popcorn and gave it to Ash. "Here, please try this. This is how good your corn cooking is. Yummy!"

Sangcun then said in reply to the other Galaxy, "Ash, do the Orochi in the other galaxy believe as I? Do they wish to see their race flourish to the best that they can be without having to destroy one another in the process?"

Then she made a comment about the mark. She said, "The symbol of the Orochi is appearing on me? Wow! Now there is something you do not see everyday. Ash, have you read about the legends of the Orochi? Have you ever thought to study about your own race? What you are is more than just a religion. It is a race of creatures. The Orochi even have their own guardians. Now when I was in school, I had to learn about the basics of what the Orochi are and were. Of course, Iori was the professor of it. However, Iori encouraged us to do some independant study. Nalith General Library is stuffed filled with books about Races of all kinds. 144, 000 guardians at the very least. That means there are at least 144, 000 different races out there. I had done some independant studies on the Orochi since, well... they intrigued me. No, not because of their power, but what Iori said about his personal past. I have been known to have a visionary mind. I can see things when people tell me stories. I saw the horrors felt the pains and agony...my point is, that through that research if one was to bear the symbol of the Orochi anywhere, that means they are one of the long lost members of the clan needing to be awakened through an already awakened Orochi warrior. By the way, what color was my symbol? There is a whole book about the colors of the marks and what they mean too."

The whole symbol appearing was very intriguing to Sangcun. What she wasn't saying was that she was destined by the Creator to be with Ash Crimson. Crimson, the color of the mark appearing on her back.

Chazz felt okay with talking first. He then said, "Okay, Vemon, we can talk if you want. I am pretty sure what about too. Intentions, loyalty, the future in general, right?"

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Sangcun answered Ash's silent question. She said, "According to the book found in the Nalith Library, there are only 4 remaining Orochi that are awakened to their full potential. There's you with the mark of the Green Orochi. There's Iori with the mark of the purple flame. There's Mature who bears the mark of the Blue symbol. And finally there is Vice one of the two Suprior Orochi who is supposed to be the father to all Orochi hence the Black flame symbol. The White, who is the mother to all the Orochi has perished due to the corruption. There is hope though. The Orochi, being a clan of nobility, as long as there are two survivors awakened then the clan shall not die out. Iori, through empress dee, a new awakened Green flame Orochi, has sucessfully bred a new White Orochi member. His name is Gohan Yagami. His mark you can see on both of his legs. Yes, granny is a follower of the Green flame. Your flame symbol will change Ash. But no worries, you won't lose any powers. You're going to ascend thanks to Dee. You will be the bearer of the yellow flame. There has been rumors that Kyo Kusanagi bears the orange flame symbol, but that's not true, actually. Kyo is the Gate Keeper to Hell. He is the Orochi Clan's Opposing Clan. The Kusanagi Clan is supposed to be kept in perfect harmony with the Orochi. But, in order for that to happen, as the books do rightly say, a third non orochi and non Kusanagi must hold the third noble symbol. There has not been as of yet a peacekeeper of that. Fortunately, granny knew of this and has successfully made sure that the Orochi and the Kusanagi clans are at a distance from one another until the third party is found. Rumors also say that the Meira family is that party. The 2006 tournament is the key to finding that third noble family. Now, my mark, my symbol that you discovered, yay me, means I am soon going to awaken my red flame. But, in order for that to happen, I must mate with an Orochi warrior. One who has seen this mark."

Seeing the look on Ash's face, made Sangcun giggle again. "Oh come on, Ash, it won't be that bad with me and unlike my twin brother who is still completely obsessed over Vemon, we can work at our relationship until we are ready. Time will be on our side, Ash, there is no real rush. Actually, you should be feeling pretty excited because it will be your job as an Orochi member to awaken my powers. Whether you want to or not. You saw the mark and convienient that it is with your last name. Isn't it kind of cool that your last name actually meant something very important? Like you held a secret destiny that no one ever told you about up till now? If you want, I can show you the book I found. Just.... don't burn the library. The Guardians of Enthera already are fuming about the drought that occurred, and there was a major wildfire that forced an evacuation, we don't need the ice elves to prolong their stay do we? I mean, we can have fun burning things later. Trust me. You are going to have a ton of fun with your power. I have loads of ways we can even make your flame change to yellow and awaken me all at once. Ooh, this is making me sooo excited!"

Sangcun then said, "The legend says that one who is neither Orochi or Kusanagi can hold the third sacred treasure. If either were to keep it over a long period of time, their powers will be permanently sealed never to be awakened again and the entire universe will die because of that one foolish soul who did not believe that equailty between noble families should exist. Ash, I had been meaning to ask you. Um... this may sound like a foolish question but, why was Iori so persitant to chase you when you tried to roast Southtown? I remember granny telling me that Iori told her that Iori fought Soiree that night over a petty matter when he needed to save you from a disaster that he went through. Iori had been talking with Granny a lot lately, stuff that mom was spying about. Mom, he tells me that a long time ago, there was a time when Iori's purple flame had been sealed thanks to Geese Howard. If it wasn't for Terry Bogard, Iori would never have seen his powers again. Iori was eternally grateful to Terry that year and, on top of that, that was the year where Iori made his first friend which was Terry. I do not recall what year Terry said that was, but I bet it has something to do with the third treasure. By any chance... was the reason Iori chasing you has something to do with that treasure?"

She felt insanely stupid about asking something so personal of Ash, and then, instinctively, as if she wanted to save him, as if her awakening Orochi powers were trying to tell her that he did have that stone, she embraced Ash once again and tears began to surface. She said, "I would hate to see someone as powerful as you lose your powers because you got greedy. Oh Ash, if you do have that stone, we must bestow it upon a family here at the Bar! We must... or.... or... or..." Sangcun could not bring herself to say it. She knew it would mean Ash's doom.

Finding her voice for a short time, Sangcun said, "Or I will lose you forever, and I cannot bear to see that happening."