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Now with 93.2% more Fanfiction!Entry 2 for ‘s Fairytale Twist contest. Needs moar glitter! D8<
This is based on a fairly obscure fairy tale: The White Cat. I loved this story as a kid largely due to the illustrations by Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone.
Kagome is in the role of the prince, while Sesshoumaru occupies that of the white cat. I just thought it would be funny for him to be trapped as a cat for hundreds of years. Below is my summary of the story + an abbreviated version of said summary.
Basic story:
In the story there is an issue with succession to the throne, so the king sends out his three sons to find him the prettiest, smallest dog. On his travels, the youngest son comes across a mysterious castle that is home to an intelligent white cat. She agrees to help him and she sends him back with a tiny dog just before the year is up. The youngest son essentially wins, but the king decides to send them out on another quest. (The king’s Rick-rollin that throne! )
The white cat helps again, the prince wins again, the king sends them out again- this time for a bride. The prince spends the year with the white cat, at the end of which the cat implores the prince to behead her because it’s the only way she can help him. He reluctantly does so, and she immediately transforms into a princess because that’s totally what happens when you behead something. She proceeds to tell the story of how she was enchanted, they return to the king, she starts handing out kingdoms like candy, good times are had by all, the end.
tl;dr
Sesshoumaru=cat. Kagome beheads cat. Poof. Cat=>Sesshoumaru. Happily Ever After.
*EDIT: Thank you everyone for the lovely comments, and faves! I'll get around to replying to everyone soon!
And the version of the story I based this on is from "Dean's a Book of Fairy Tales, 1977 ed." Various versions of Madame d'Aulnoy's tale can be found online by Googling "The White Cat." **EDIT 2: Since people were asking about the original illustrations, I've posted a coupe of pictures on my photobucket of the Johnstones' beautiful work. I based their costumes on these originals.
The white cat after her transformation:[link]
And the prince: [link] *
Materials:
Copic markers, random prismacolor colored pencils, 01 Sepia Micron, white gel pen, shimmery gold paint you can’t see, tea-aged paper, and most importantly: a.d.d.-ness in photoshop.
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Comments: 147
The White Cat is a lovely fairy tale. I love this piece and the way you captured the essence of the story in your art.
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okay, last one, promise. but i couldnt pass up fav'ing this one. the costumes are stunning--even more so on characters who usually wear a much different style.
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Oh my goodness! This was my favorite fairytale as a little girl but I don't see many people reference it!
I had my father tell me this story so many times! (I'm not sure where he learned it, but he had a version memorized)
Lovely art.
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You should read The White Cat by Holly Black. When I read it I didn't see it attributed to this legend in any way, and it's probably just because the fairy tail is such a tiny tiny piece of that story. But it's good book and I found out a little after I read it about this fairy tail. Anyway, I like Kagome in her dress with the sword it's just cool.
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This is my very favorite fairy tale of all time. I'm working on a picture inspired by it now, 
Love this! It's awesome!
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It's a great fairy tale, and it's kind of unfortunate that it's fairly obscure and not many people know it.
Good luck on your picture, and thank you! c:
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Gorgeous and love the story! Kagome's expression is wonderful
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I think it'd be better if Kagome had to spit out white fur from her mouth in order to de- cat him.
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i love this fairytale! i remember reading it for the first time and wondering why it isnt a disney movie lol
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I know, right? It's totally the kind of story that Disney goes for, but I guess it is a little obscure.
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its only obscure because disney didnt make a movie for it haha. but either way its a great story. i like how its about a prince instead of a princess.
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True that! I know! It's a nice change from the standard of fairytales being about the princess. I still think Disney should do it. Maybe some day. c:
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we should write to them
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I'm liking this plan more and more!
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I sorta wanna use this for a fanfiction. But now I'm going to have to go hunt down the story behind the picture.
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Ooh! If you do, please send me a link! I would love to read it.
Here's a link to a version of the story that's quite close to the one in my book. There are other longer versions, out there too.
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Indeed when I get it written up I shall send you a link! I really do like the story it's simple and rather enjoyable!
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Yay! And I agree, I always loved that story as a child, and I still don't understand why it's such an obscure fairy tale. xD
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It's so Beautiful!! And I have that book! Gosh, it's amazing to find someone else who knows of their work (which totally deserves more recognition!), not to mention "The White Cat" is one of the most overlooked fairytales, so it makes this picture even more special!
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CRAP. I went to fav this and realized I'd already fav'd it so that unfav'd it so I refreshed and fav'd it again.
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Gorgeous pose and colors! Lovely work on picking a fairy tale!
I have never heard of this said one before but looks like you portrayed it wonderfully!
Love the sparkles!!
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ooh i know that story! it's lovely! your picture also is quite dazzling. i like how you switched the parts. It is hilarious how Sesshoumaru a Dog demon, yet you have given him the part of the white CAT lol
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Omigosh! I have that very book with the illustrations and the stories...! The White Cat is my favorite story in there, and then after that it's Hop O' My Thumb...Love this, btw~!
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That's so pretty I can hardly take my eyes away. xDD <3
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This is beautiful. The detail work on the clothing alone is enough to make me love it, but I appreciate the sense of movement and emotion as well.
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omg!! I love that story!! When I was little my grandmother bought us a collection of tales and this one was one of my favorites. And I think your take on the story is very ingenious!! And I love the style of your drawing too!!
Best of luck!!
~♥
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Thank you so much!
I, too, loved this story as a child. For some reason, it always caught my eye when I went through my book of fairy tales.
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you're very welcome... Im hoping your drawing makes it!!
~♥
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Im usually really a stuck up bitch (And really fucking blunt) and try to find everything wrong with someone's picture. but I find no flaws. This is one of the most beautiful SessKag Photo's I've seen in a long time my dear. So beautiful And The white cat, is a excellent story although I have not heard it in a while. Its not really a well known story either but I love your use of coloring and Kagome-san's Facial expressions! People usually cannot capture great facial expressions thats why I find this so well done and I'm so proud of your work here. you deserve a clap. 
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Thank you! Oh, I know there are flaws. xD I see them, at least.
I love this story, and I just wanted to illustrate a Sess/Kag version of it.
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Wonderful colors, I really like the story-bookish feel. I just find Sesshoumaru’s left arm a little awkward, like it’s too short, but other than that, lovely piece.
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Thanks!
I knew someone else would notice the arm! xD I actually realized this when I started coloring it, but I just didn't work on it once I scanned it. I should have bent the arm back a bit at the elbow to make it look more natural/less tense. As it is, it's too straight, which makes it look incredibly strange if you stop to look at it.
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