Betrothal of the Warrior Hime

Radian smiled to himself as he heard the plea of his youngest pup that she could be bested, of coarse of all the Kami, he would hear the plea of the line he had sired, truly it was not yet time to come down to the earth plane to see his family, yet. But it was coming soon, and neither he or Kain could truly contain their excitement. The thundering war Kami had often wondered why Kain had chosen to simply stop existing within that world, but knowing him as well as he did now, he had always figured that it was his blood in Kain. His blood that sought out war, his blood that would never allow peace if he were to find there were non better then he, none that could ever stop his pain, with the mercy of death. It was morbid, but it was Kain, and so for far longer then Radian could remember Kain had been by his side, after killing his only son, another Kuroinu in a fight of dominance. Radian remembered that day all too well. Kain’s son, Kurosessho, had challenged his father for dominance and lost, it was only lucky that Kains only pup had already reproduced a pup of his own, a female Aimikuro, mother of Miyako. Kain had stayed within the land of the true living only long enough to raise his own grand-pup, and had promptly left so that he would not kill another who was not strong enough to best him. How many centuries ago had it been? He didn’t know, but looking at the pup now, yes the thunder war god still called Kain a pup, he could see that he was indeed excited to once again grace the true worlds doorstep.



At the palace of the Moon…



Dinner was being served rather early for once, at the request of Lady Kagome, all wondered why, but none were willing to question considering her usual mood was not always pleasing. The new agreed upon time did not allow time to removed fully all of Sesshomaru’s scent from her, but honestly if one sniffed deep enough they could tell nothing had happened. She knew he wouldn’t be too pleased if she removed it fully anyway, and for reasons far more frightening to her then a pissy Sesshomaru for she did not truly want to admit to them as it was, she did not want to remove his scent from her either.



She did have enough common sense to at least use a masking spell that dulled the scent to a ‘small roar‘, but their combined scents were still present, one would have to be looking for it, but if they were they could find it. She smiled to herself that same toothy grin that was completely arrogant and full of herself, like the cat that caught the mouse. She focused now on the task at hand changing from the mid-afternoon ease garments that she had worn earlier, not that she really minded, again the thought scared her, really she was going to have to talk to Miyako about what was going on with her, and her reaction to Sesshomaru. Sighing she made ready again for her third change in dress today, another annoying thing she hated about Palace life, she mused as she dressed.



Finally getting herself in a set of dress she deemed worthy enough for the events to take place, Kagome took one fleeting glance at the large mirror that she had within her room. Its shiny surface she could see her full form, she wore at least three layers for she know she would have to take one off before the night was over. The inner layer of her Kimono was a dark royal navy yakata that pressed fully down the length of her body, it was sheer, and had a slight shimmer to it but not much else in the ways of finery. Truly Kagome had always loved the more simple aspects of life. Atop of this piece was a fine silk rich sapphire kimono, delicately decorated with white cranes that flew over her body seemingly entrancing any who might look upon her vestige. Setting this piece was a matching deep royal navy obi, held with silver cords that were braided and twined about her thin form, atop it all was a summer kimono of pure white, a blinding contras to her rich onyx tress. The same tress that for once she allowed Miyako to pile atop her head in buns and knots while of coarse leaving one very long lock of onyx hair cascading down her back.



Miyako and Kagome helped the pup dress for the events that were planned to unfold for them all this evening, dressing similarly to her mother, Sango was a vision in a deep maroon sheer yakata, with a slightly mauve top kimono, also having cranes, matching obi, with gold braids and cords, and finally a light blushed pink top kimono. Miyako pulled the pups hair into a low tie in the middle of her back, leaving much of it to hang low but still pulling it to a point and tying it off. She wanted her grand-pup to look beautiful, and beautiful she did indeed look. Finally it was Miyako’s turn to dress, and of coarse the last of their group was dressed as well, though her colors went from onyx to steel to silver instead, in truth all of them were gorgeous. While Miyako had dressed Kagome has asked her pup to braid the lock of hair cascading down her back into ten small braids, one for each member in her family, as well as her pup, grandmother, and Sesshomaru. The pup asked no questions and did as her mother bade, by the time she was finished so was Miyako, Sango was up and walking though she was taking it gingerly at first. By the time they made it to the dinning hall all the family and the Lord and his were waiting for them. Kagome did seem to find amusement in the fact that she often kept people waiting on her but she did not let the humor invade her emotionless mask.



All eyes were on them, and confidence radiated off of them in waves, it was not that they were that cocky, they were arrogant, but they held an ease in the way they were, a grace that was not taught, but had been obviously obtained through countless marches in war and battle, from the mundane to disputes over land and territories. The three kuro maidens of war, took their places with grace, while eyes followed them relentlessly. Dinner from there went as planed without much fuss, much less then the last that all had been in attendance, and when it was over the lord had to know what had needed their dinner to be had so early. “My dear, Lady Kagome.” Taishou waited to have the beauty acknowledge his request for speech and was not disappointed when startlingly bright and vivid blue eyes met his warm but harsh gold. “May I enquire as to why dinner needed to served so early?” he asked.



“Milord Taishou, there is a personal mater that my family needs to be made aware of, and I needed to give enough time to get them prepared for what I needed to tell them, to show them.” she answered quietly not meeting anyone gaze, causing her family to look at her including Miyako, but neither Sango or Sesshomaru were completely shocked they were someone aware of her secret, but they weren’t aware that she was willing to share it completely. Taishou looked at her to try and press her for more information, but it was useless, Kagome could look into the eyes of the devil and not flinch. Finally settling with a sigh, Taishou concluded many things from this moment, one that if anything if Sesshmaru could beat this female, and for once he actually had the slightest bit of doubt in the case of his son’s abilities, then she would not only be a welcome addition to the family, but an excellent breeder, bitch and mother. The ruefulness that she implored were down right ridiculous, he could find himself both enamored with her stubbornness and at the same time exasperated by them, though he was fully aware of the fact she was out of his own personal ledge, not that he was looking, he couldn’t help but want her for his eldest. Beyond that she had a fire and loyalty that was staggering, and her power and beauty could not be denied. He was on the other hand brought out of his mussing when he heard Lady Sayuri ask her daughter.



“Kagome, what is so important that we may need time to prepare for it?” honestly everyone was interested, but most could tell it was not something they were going to get an answer from her about.



“I would only ask that you respect my current wishes to remain still upon answering your questions, all will be advised before this night is over.” answered Kagome a curtly and with a tight edge that screamed, ‘Silence!’. Her mother only nodded, and the rest of the meal was left without much conversation, leaving all in attendance to wonder just what was going on. When dinner was complete, the dishes cleared the Lord and Lady made to leave for the evening, not wanting to intrude upon this obvious family situation. Inuyasha was another matter, he thickly sat in his spot, the claw on his pinky fingered imbedded between his fangs attempting to remove meat from a stubborn place when he heard Kagome clear her throat. If looks could kill, Inuyasha would have fallen over dead right then. He and Sesshomaru both made to stand, but Kagome caught Sesshomaru’s eye and shook her head to the negative to asked him to stay, Souta was like his brother, it was only fair that he got to share in the family experience. He sat without word and waited for Kagome to begin.



“First thank you for respecting my wishes,” she said when only family ears would hear her. “Tonight we will all travel to the northwestern palace, I have something to show you all that’s long overdue. All of you present, I would ask to come, it would be in your interests to do so.” was all she said as she rose from her position, fallowed by her pup and her grandmother, finally Sesshomaru, and the rest. Most were curious, Kikyo was furious, as the feeling was rolling off of her in waves, Kagome could feel it, it was subtle but it was there, and pissing her off. Turning her head just over her shoulder so she could catch her sisters eye, Kagome’s eyes flashed crimson in warning while narrowing. Kikyo for all her worth was ready to scream, but she knew her sister had a mean streak that could kill, and she did not wish to die this night, she only hoped ‘it’, whatever ‘it’ was would be over soon so she could get back to Inuyasha.



It took an hour to reach the palace, as they traveled at a leisurely pace, Miyako and Sango on her grandmother’s thunderous ki cloud, Shin and Sayuri on his thunderous ki cloud, Sesshomaru on his billowing white cloud, where Kagome stood next to him, and Mugen with his dim grey cloud keeping Kikyo from falling off. Touching down in the main court yard they were greeted by Jin and Fuu, wondering why everyone was here, he had felt the raw amount of power coming his way and at first had been scared because if it was a threat he would die protecting his lands and his mate, until the three or four strong aura’s became recognizable. Kagome gave him a hug first, she had spent less time with either of her brothers since being back then anyone, she wanted to take time and re-learn her brother’s, maybe she could even co worse them into a ‘friendly’ sparring match to practice tomorrow, with the thought in mind Kagome smirked.



Without saying a word she headed for the Gardens, the one garden that was like a second home to her for the majority of her life, the sad resting place of Souta. Sighing audibly, Kagome pulled the ribbon from Sango’s hair, her pup confused Kagome just smiled and tapped her pups nose with her clawed finger, causing Sango to go cross eyed for a moment. Looking over her shoulder above Souta’s grave she saw her long since passed brother, she discretely motioned for him to stand behind the family, which he did.



“You know its not nice to scare people, Kagome.” came Souta’s deep rich but ghostly voice, Kagome smiled a knowing smile but did not let her brother ruin her amusement, she would have many things to answer when this was all over, she was going to be as amused as she could before they started in on her about questions. Tying the braided lock of hair that hung down her back, Kagome sliced through the ten locks of hair, the loose remains tufting out wildly making her tight and well sculpted buns look silly, and Miyako to frown at the sight of her, Kagome smirked at the sight of her grandmother bristling at the sight of her botched hair style. Burning the two ends of each braided lock together in a chain, Kagome placed them around the necks of her family, and Sesshomaru’s necks, he was aware of what was happening but it seemed no one else had a clue, that was when she spoke.



“Most of you know what happened that day long ago, mostly Souta died in battle, what most of you are unaware of was that at some point in his life, our brother,” She said as she locked eyes with her siblings, including Souta, and then facing her parents, “’ and your son vowed that he would always protect me. Where as most vows of this such are not as binding, it seems that our bond has transcended death.” all were silent as she said this, but soon a slight glow incased the braid necklaces they wore. While most had a look of shock on their face, Shinosamu was furious, How dare she bring up her brother like this, this lie! He seethed, he didn’t know what was going on but advanced upon his daughter, of coarse she did not flinch, she never would, never had, but her eyes narrowed dangerously, pulling his arm up to strike his daughter for attempting to say such slanderous things he was nearly thrown back by the vicious snarling ghostly vestige of his son, Souta.



Many gasped, Sayuri, Kikyo and Fuu fainted, but all were luckily caught by Sesshomaru, Mugen and Jin, in that order. Kagome went to Souta and calmed his spirit with the ease that only she had ever been able to do so with. Ignoring her family and all those around she began a conversation with him. “Your such a beast brother,” she said with a slight giggle, “…he wouldn’t have been able to hurt me.”



“He shouldn’t have tried MeiMeiMei.” he said still angered by his fathers attempt to hit his beloved sister. Though Kagome was smiling brighter.



“You haven’t called me that in a long time, why the sudden change?” she asked her eyes shining with amusment that sometimes only he could spark, again they both ignored the visitors, really they just weren’t used to having an audience.



“I have a feeling this may be the last time I see you MeiMeiMei, I know you liked that nick-name, and I would bring anything into your life to see that smile.” he stated, and it was then that Sesshomaru cleared his throat causing the pair to finally notice them. Souta smirked at his General, the would be mate of his precious baby sister, Sesshomaru nodded his head in acknowledgement. The ghostly vestige then turned to look at the rest of his family. “Can they all hear me?” he leaned his head in a bit to ask his little sister.



She nodded, “I’m forcing the bond into the braids, I’m afraid I don’t know how long I’ll be able to hold it.” she said to him, though all heard her, she honestly wasn’t concerned. The world could crumble around them, so long as she was with Souta and maybe Sesshomaru, she would be at peace too. Sighing she looked back at him, and then to their family. “I have had your visits for a lifetime, they have not, talk to them, I will be here.” She said quietly, he nodded and made his way over to his family. Noticing his mother first he went to her, Placing his cool touch to her cheek, Sayuri’s eyes fluttered open and saw for the first time in nearly one hundred and forty years, her youngest son. The proud woman’s eyes scanned him, his ghostly person, and then his ever cool brilliant eyes.



“How?” she asked breathlessly, by now Shin had taken her from Sesshomaru’s hold and he too was looking at his long since dead son, though Souta was only looking at his mother. Souta thought for a moment before answer, never noticing Kagome sit down next to his grave, laying and curling up into the open moonflowers.



“I think it was the night of their ball, the night those cobalt eyes looked at mine, I knew right then I loved her from the bottom of my cold heart. That I would do anything for my baby sister, giving my life without thought. In all my life before that day I was cold, and uncaring, calculated, and that was perfect. I had duty and honor, and that was perfect. But the day those eyes locked with mine, my inner-self and I agreed that we both had someone to protect, and that we would do so until she found one better to do it. And so here I am, she has yet to find a protector, and I have yet to meet the afterlife.” he answered gently. Sayuri pulled herself from her mates grasp and just looked at her son, she felt so very proud and yet sorrowful. She wanted to nothing more then hold him but as she brought her hands to him she could see him closing his eyes, he did not want to see her face as her hands brushed through the mist like substance that he was.



Opening his eyes, Souta locked gazes with his father, and those cobalt eyes that spoke volumes, hardened and narrowed as muddy blue sparked with life that they had not in a very long time. “I should hate you for everything you have done to my sister,” Souta’s voice was deadly calm, and eerily threatening in more ways then many could find possible, ”I should ravage hell, tear apart earth, and reign fire from heavens to be able to sink my claws into you for what you have put her through, would if I could. My one regret in life was that I left her with the one person I thought would understand her, and you failed. How many nights did she lay out here crying when you did not seek her out to comfort her, how many times did she sneak away to be free because you would not let her. If I were alive father, I could guaranty that you would not be.” he said causing his father to shudder. Turning his gaze to Miyako Souta continued.



“I supposed I have you to thank for keeping her safe, and knowing her heart. There are no words I can say to express my gratitude to you, Lady Miyako is it not?” he asked and she nodded, they had only met once when Souta was still a very young pup, he was not a warrior or this handsome male that reminded her so much of her long since dead mate, it truly amazed her how her family’s heritage passed from one generation to the next. She could not blame him thought it had been possible 300 or more years since they had last seen one another, and he had passed into death, a mind numbing existence if she knew anything about it, she was highly amazed that he even remembered to begin with.



“I would have never turned her away, she has too much spirit for me to have done that, and I believe I have you to thank for that.” finished Miyako.



“Would that I could have known you better in life, I am sure we would have gotten along greatly.” he amended as he took in the sight of his older brothers from not to far away, while also looking at Kikyo who was now awake and this new female that was supposedly his sister. “Well have you nothing to say, brainless morons.” he said with a large smile. It was odd they thought, never in life had he truly smiled unless Kagome was involved, and here he was showing off fangs and having a laugh at them as though he had never left. Souta went to Kikyo first, and she backed away ahdn hid behind Mugen. The short wild haired male looked at her as though she were a scared pup hiding below mothers legs, and nearly laughed when Fuu did the same but to her mate Jin instead.



Souta gave out a large mirthfully happy laugh at the sight of his once brave little sister. “You know, when you were smaller you were a lot more adventurous.” he said to Kikyo, who huffed and then scowled at her older brother.



“Well what am I supposed to say, your dead, and here you are standing in front of me, this isn’t normal, you shouldn’t be here, you she be long go--” she didn’t finish her statement as she was grabbing her face from the pain she was feeling, only to see a seething Kagome, being held back by Sesshomaru who was honestly having a time of it, much to Souta’s amusement.



“You are so spoiled! HOW DARE YOU!?!” she bellowed. “If it were not for the same blood running in my veins as it is yours, I would kill you for insulting him, alive or not he is still your brother and you will honor him as such, or you will fill my wrath.” she said in a low and dangerously vicious growl, the whites of her eyes tinting crimson, and her normally changing blue orbs growing dark with thundery grey. Kagome was livid, no one spoke to Souta like that, NO ONE!, she was so angry she failed to notice the sudden show of thundering clouds that hung above seemingly as did everyone else’s save Sesshomaru who was looking at the now darkened night sky, though Souta noticed too, and he knew it was time to calm her down before she tapped into her true powers and became too much for any of them to handle. Oh yes, he was well aware of his precious sisters laden powers, those that sat recessed in her subconscious, those that lay dormant until forced to the surface, those that strained for the blood of a Thunder Kami.



Placing his cool hand upon her shoulders, Kagome almost completely stilled, it was then that Shin realized Kagome did not see him, her own father as Alpha, had he attempted to calm her she would have thrashed out at him. But his son, his long since dead son she did, it hurt on some level to know that his relationship with his youngest was riddled with problems, and soon she might be someone’s mate, she wouldn’t have time to renew those bonds as he so wanted to, he sighed again, as he watched her heavily breathing trying to calm herself. He too had been slightly enraged by Kikyo’s outburst, he supposed Kagome was right, Kikyo was spoiled, she had lived as the only daughter for the majority of her life. She had taken to all things feminine while Kagome had been like another son.



Knowing that Kagome was calmed He walked up to Mugen, “Yanno I’ll never understand your hair, they both have straight hair, long too, and you. You look like someone fluffed your head with a rather large towel, how do you do that?” Joked Souta, making Mugen laugh, which Sango found so attractive. Sango for the most part had been ignored but she didn’t mind honestly she was used to it. Looking at whom she could only guess was Souta, she smiled, she wish she would be so lucky to have a bond like her mothers with anyone else. Oh, she knew her mother would never abandon her, that as her pup she would always have a special bond, but at the same time, she longed for more. Sango though it was possibly just mating season getting to her, but she couldn’t tell any more, she blushed at the thought and at Mugens rich soothing laughter.



Being dead had few advantages, but one of the strongest was being able to feel more then one could in life, not magical powers, or auras, but honest emotions. Picking up on her flushed aura, and sudden inner musing of emotions Souta’s head turned over to see the three quarters hanyou. He looked her up and down, and realized that though she was not blood this was his baby sisters pup. He could feel her power and her strong spirit, and yet he couldn’t help be proud of both her and his sister. Walking over to her, he couldn’t help but tweak her ears. The cool touch of her uncle embraced the overly sensitive appendages, caused a soft mewing purr like growl came from her throat, which was just loud enough for Kagome to hear and giggle to.



Sango shot her giggling mother and her great-grand-mother glares, even her grandmother Sayuri was giggling, while all of the males just looked at her, her face blushed crimson in seconds, as she finally looked to see Souta. “Your going to be a heart break one of these days, don’t worry I know my baby sister wont let them harass you too much, but that was rather adorable.” his rich voice said just low enough for her and her only to hear. Sango nodded her head and went to go sit by her mother. She had honestly been watching her mother from the moment they touched down, and could see that she was getting tired. Sango couldn’t blame her, she could feel the raw amount of power running through the braid around her neck, let alone that same amount nine times over. As she walked away, Souta mingled with his family, talking as though it was an everyday occurrence. Getting to know his sister, Fuu, While Miyako too went over to Kagome.



Both pup and grandmother, cut the braids from their necks, releviving some of the pressure on Kagome’s stressed powers. Sesshomaru had felt the flux for a moment and had glanced at Kagome and the other Kuro’s as they talked to her, she was beautiful bathed in the light of the moon, he watched barely listening to the others while Souta spoke to them, catching up. He watched as her grandmother, Miyako pulled some of the delicate, and nearly invisible pins from her hair, letting it cascade down her shoulders, and back, finally settling in large tick ringlets in her lap. She was honestly a vision, it was then that he noticed the female Fuu, making her way over towards the great.



Fuu was amazed by her new family, her own family well, she had always thought them boring, really what did a family do to become known for cooking and eating, but then she was the youngest, and oddly she could pack more in then any of her breathers or sisters, even more of an oddity she had the smallest waist of all her sisters too. Her new family was nothing like that of her old, not that you could compare apples to oranges, but she was amazed none-the less.



Her new mother, Sayuri, was amazing, regal and strong, proud and demure, Fuu honestly wanted to be just like her. No, she wasn’t power hungry or title hungry, but she wanted to be proud, this family, her family was proud, they walked with airs, but it was the truth, not because it was expected, but because it was. The thrum of power that radiated around them was ridiculous, and not for the first time since she had finally met Kagome, did she wonder if her and Jin’s daughter, when and if she had one might be so strong. Sighing, she noticed that the other females had already taken their braids off, and she cuts hers as well. Kagome smiled at her new sister and finally closed her eyes. She was getting tired but she didn’t want to ruin the night.



Souta had finally come to Sesshomaru and had asked him to walk with him a bit from his father. “What are you intentions towards my sister?” he asked bluntly, not at all surprising Sesshomaru, for he remembered that blunt edge his friend and brother had always had. The heir gave him a small smirk.



“I cannot lie, I want her, but it has only been recently. When I first found out, I was livid, I felt that they didn’t even care about her feelings, and the ways she looked it was how I felt. I think on some level I respected her for her outbursts because it was what I was feeling. She ran, which I’m sure you know about, but it did not allow me to get to know her well, and so I was paired with the elder of the two. In the last month or so I have gotten to know her better, if I didn’t know better I’d swear I might actually love her.“ he finished.



Souta smiled then, Sesshomaru had never been one to open up his feelings but he was glad this was what his old friend had felt. He was just about to say something when he felt Kagome’s power pulse a bit, turning his face to her she looked slightly pale, and very tired, without a second thought, he was at her side. “MeiMeiMei?” he asked calmly, her eyes were closed but she gave him a slight smirk. “Are you okay?” by now most of the family was crowded around them, Sesshomaru included.



“I’m getting tired SouSo. I’m soo-rr-y.” she staggered as her powers again pulsed harder this time.



“The braids.” said Miyako realizing finally that her pup was putting out an immense amount of power to make this connection possible. “Please if your done for the night talking cut your braids, she’s putting a lot into it.” she watched as Kikyo quickly cut hers off, followed reluctantly but Mugen, and Jin, now all that wore them were Sesshomaru, Shinosamu, and Sayuri. Souta got up and walked to his father, looking directly into his eyes Souta said.



“We may never see eye to eye on anything father, but take care of her, and don’t let your experiences lead her life, she has so much more spirit then any of us, let her fly, and if she falls be there to catch her.” with that Souta focused as much as he could and sliced the braid from his father’s neck. Without fail he vanished from Shin’s sight, and walked to his mother. “I miss you mother. I’m okay, and don’t worry. Everything was meant to be as it is, because all things happen for a reason.” He hugged her and she cried at the cool feeling that embraced her, her baby boy. She didn’t want to see him go, but she knew they couldn’t force Kagome to keep going. “Mother,” Souta said locking his eyes with his mother, Sayuri looking into ghostly cobalt eyes. “Take care of them, they know not what they do some times, and their tempers are ridiculous. “ he smirked, and she nodded as tears fell down her face. “Please close your eyes.”



Sayuri did as told, and felt cool lips upon her brow as she began to sob, Souta cutting away the other braid, leaving only Sesshomaru’s left. Ghost went to grace and locked eyes with him, his deep cobalt against Sesshomaru’s hard yet amber gold. “You had better win, and you damn well better take care of her, because if you don’t I’ll burn everything holy and unnatural to get to you.” he threatened, and Sesshomaru knew it was a promise, and no mere threat. Souta had been insanely vicious of the girl pup since she had been born, this was no different. He nodded and cut his own braid then, finally looking at Kagome.



He couldn’t truly see Souta anymore, but he heard Kagome’s small voice, “SouSo, I’m sorry I couldn’t last longer, but I’m so tired.” she said as she finally passed out. It was close to three in the morning and they had been there for a while, deciding that it didn’t make since to go back now. They went inside and rested for the night, Sesshomaru carrying the uncurious Kagome to her room, while holding her close he could scent the tired magic within her, she was exhausted. Laying her in her bed, he took only a moments later glance at her, his future mate. He had made a promise to Souta, he would win no matter what.





AN: Names: Radian/Raidon [in the Japanese spelling means Thunder God....... Hitomi can mean Eye of the pupil or Beautiful Wisdom....... Kain/Kane[ in the Japanese spelling means Golden, Doubly accomplished....... Kurosessho means Dark Protector....... Aimikuro means Beautiful Darkness....... Miyako means Beautiful Night Child....... Shinosamu can mean Real Endurance or True Determination....... Souta can mean Suddenly Smooth and ....... Kagome can mean Purfumed Bud;....... MeiMeiMei, is a nickname, I have no idea what it means, but it’s the last Syloble in Kagome’s name, and Mei phonetically is how you say KagoME........ SouSo, is another nickname, I just made it up and again, I just wanted to add that little familiar touch. Hopefully all this helps if you were wondering what these names meant. - r0o



ps. yeah so did not edit this, b/c i wanted to get it up for you guys to read, again i don't own most of them, i'm just the emotional, bad grammared, horrible long sentence writing, silly, imaginative puppeteir.- r0o