Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters.
Author's Note: Hey guys- this is a VERY long and VERY complicated storyline that I have planned for you all...so please bear with me, and enjoy! (Will contain crossovers of different anime in the future).
Cloud Nine: Chapter One
The day was dawning and the morning mist was beginning to fade and give way to the sunlight. Golden eyes flicked over to his sleeping ward as she lay against the magnificent two-headed dragon. Snoring almost furiously alongside her was a toad demon, clutching his staff protectively. Lord Sesshomaru sighed, taking in the scent of the dew on the grass. His long silver hair whisped about him as a soft cool breeze settled over the landscape- bringing more scents from afar. The taiyoukai was about to wake his wards and get them moving once again when an odd, yet familiar scent struck him. His amber gaze moved towards the scent, unsure if the scent was real or not. But it was there. The scent of water lilies and an exotic perfume filled his nose- but there was something else. Something that reeked of Naraku.
Narrowing his eyes, he glanced down at Rin and Jaken as they slept peacefully. A'un, the dragon, lifted their heads and gave their master a curious gaze as he stood.
"Stay with Rin, and keep her safe." Sesshomaru ordered as he began to walk towards the scent.
'It's been centuries since I have smelled that scent…' he thought to himself as he thought back- Back to the time when he was in… Cloud Nine.
Three centuries ago…
"Every world is connected to one another in some sort of way. It could be through a book, or a door, or even a small stone. There is no magic involved- it simply is the way it is." Said the great taiyoukai demon with purple jagged stripes along his cheeks. He looked down at his diligent son who remained knelt before him. "The knowledge that I am teaching to you today is not well known throughout the world. Instead it is discovered only through experience; though this I am sure you are aware of." The great dog demon said as the young prince lifted his head.
"Father, how did you come across this knowledge?"
"Sesshomaru, I have lived for a very long time. There are nooks and niches within this world that can't be accessed so easily- and like the Land of the Dead, they must be accessed through a certain source. How I came across this knowledge was through a demon. This demon that I met was a Lunar Demon, or Moon Demons. You see, Lunar demons live by the law of the worlds- yet don't belong to any in particular. Just as the theory of reincarnation, they live their lives continuously- but at the end of every life in their world, they are reborn in a new one. They are the only breed of demons that can travel willingly through the worlds- whether it be through death, or rebirth, or if they access another world through Cloud Nine- which is where I will be sending you within a few weeks for training." This left the young prince confused as he stared up at his father.
"I have many questions. What is-"
"-And I will answer them. Patience, Sesshomaru… for that is one of the larger lessons that you must learn. As for Cloud Nine, it is known as 'The Center of Worlds'. It's a place where you can access every world and universe through it- somewhat like a library."
"So then multiple worlds would be at my disposal?" Asked the son. Lord InuTaisho sighed and shook his head.
"No, my son. Within your entire existence, you are bound to this world. Should you venture into another world aside from Cloud Nine-and die- your existence is erased from this world. The powers of the other worlds are their own. If it's power that you want, you must focus on this world."
"Then…why must I go to this…Cloud Nine?" Sesshomaru asked as he straightened out. His father watched him for a moment, and seated himself in a large chair before him.
"Knowledge is power, Sesshomaru. By sending you to Cloud Nine, you can learn things that no one here has ever dreamed of. Not only that, but you could use a break from all of this," he said, waving his hand around. "And trust me, you'll enjoy Cloud Nine just as much as I did when I was your age."
Again this made the young demon build up more questions in his head. "Father," he began again. But the great taiyoukai held up a hand.
"No more questions for now. It is time to meet your tutor- and your guide." He said as he stood up once more. Sesshomaru's eyes followed him as he began to let his feet do the same. As he watched his father's back, a scent struck his nose. 'Waterlilies…?' Sesshomaru thought curiously. Entering the grand hall of the Western Castle, Sesshomaru paused as he saw another standing in the center of the room.
The source of the beautiful and exotic scent was another youkai-a female. She held long white hair up in a ponytail, though her black tipped wolf-like ears peeked out of the top of her head. A tail with similar markings swished playfully as the youkai remained turned away from them.
"Sesshomaru, this is Sheenio Hemora." The Western Lord said as he paused, looking between the two. The youkai- Sheenio- flicked an ear towards them and turned with a smile on her face.
"Hello! Nice to meet you!" She greeted. Sesshomaru gave her a once over- she wore a slender breastplate with shoulder plates to match, and wore what looked like a haori…but it was so skimpy! Well, to Sesshomaru, at least. Regardless, the somewhat revealing top was a deep blue with light lavender flowers running alongside the sleeves. She wore simple white hakamas, and a black sash around her waist in which two swords rested at her him. Bringing his attention to her face, he noted a black diamond on her forehead and black stripes along her cheeks. But the most captivating thing about her, were her eyes. Whereas her left eye was a sapphire blue, her other eye held an amber-yellow color similar to his. A few moments after observing her, 'Sheenio' reached forward and flicked his nose. "Hey. Eyes up here, pup." She hissed.
Flinching at the slight prick of pain, Sesshomaru returned her glare with another fierce one. "I am not a pup, I am Sesshomaru, Prince of the Western Lands. Call me that again and I shall run you through." He retorted, and both sides of the argument would feel a small thwak! on their head.
"Ow!" They said in unison, rubbing their heads as they looked up at Inu no Taisho.
"You two are stuck with eachother. Be more respectful." He said dissaprovingly to each. The two younger youkai sighed and looked at eachother once more.
"Alright then, let's start over-I'm Sheenio! Nice to meet you!" Sheenio said with a beam, extending her hand.
"….Sesshomaru…." The prince said, resisting a low growl as he took her hand and shook it firmly. The other youkai flicked her ears.
"Congratulations, my son. You have met your first Lunar Demon." His father said smugly.
Present
As he remembered back to their first meeting, Sesshomaru happened upon the sight. Standing back enough as to not make any notice of his presence, he observed. Before him Naraku was within his barrier, laughing wickedly.
"Last chance, Sheenio. Tell me how to get to Cloud Nine and I'll lick your wounds clean myself."
Sesshomaru's eyes widened. It was her. Lying against a tree-horribly wounded and panting- was Sheenio. She was different, he mused. More filled out and her hair was cropped short. The only thing that alarmed Sesshomaru, was that her wolf ears and tail were gone. Were they cut off? Ripped from her? Did Naraku do it to her? Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes, breaching the clearing and drawing Tokijin. Naraku turned, seeing Sesshomaru.
"This isn't over, my sweet. No matter how long it takes, I WILL get Cloud Nine's location from you." He growled, disappearing. Sesshomaru's instinct was to follow him-end the life of that dreadful hanyou…but the scent of blood now filled his nose. Turning to her, Sesshomaru faced Sheenio.
Sheenio gave him a weak smile, holding her side. "Hey, pup. Longtime no see…" She said with a light laugh before she fell over—her life pouring out of her right before his eyes.
Weeelll...that escalated quickly. Anyways hope you enjoyed that chapter, and as I've said this is a very complex storyline and to expect LOTS of plot twists. For those who don't like OC characters in these kinds of stories, just relax. I never said what pairings are in this, did I? :3