Devastation
disclaimer:I do not own the characters of Inuyasha. I do however own Jade Namida and Kaimetsu.
Summary:
Naraku has been defeated and the Shikon Jewel has been wished away. The group has had time to relax and start families, but how long will their calm lives last. A darkness is passing through with a threat to demons and humans alike. Something is going wrong in Kagome's time as well. The time has come to understand that there is never a time to truly relax. Pray to the Gods that annihilation of the world never comes to pass. May there be hope when all else seems to fail. May the Kami have mercy on our souls.
Chapter One
It was cold. The darkness in the deep immense cavern chilled one's bones if ventured in too far. Although, it was not the crisp chill of the cave that was creating the feeling. The sense of foreboding was a warning. Something lie so far immersed in the hollow depth, sealed in a remote portion to not be discovered. The sinister aura emanating from behind the holy barrier was patiently awaiting freedom that was soon to come. The lack of true holy power was dissipating from the world due to corruption and lies so soon the barrier would weaken and fall.
"Hahaha! Daddy stop! Daddy it tickles,haha!" a small child laughed out.
Her father laughed tickling with more vigor saying, "No chance Keiko! I'm gonna tickle you blue!"
"Inuyasha." came the soft spoken command from the futuristic girl. At her deadly sweet tone, Inuyasha ground to a halt in his ministrations. Slowly he turned to his mate with an innocent grin on his face. Keiko scrambled from her father's lap and raced to the woman's awaiting arms.
"Mama, daddy said he was gonna tickle me blue. That's not fun." Keiko stated her tail curling her mother's arm.
Her mom look back to her immature husband and shook her head. "Inuyasha, do you want our child to not breath? If so than tickling her till she is blue will most definitely cause her to do so."
Inuyasha's ears pivoted to lay flat on his head. Clearly he hadn't thought his actions thoroughly. He gave slight whimper. He never wanted to harm his pup. She was his treasure. Somehow she was an unusual child. Though he was hanyou and Kagome a priestess, they were unsure a child of anything other than human would be born from their union. To both their and their friends surprise, she was born both demon and priestess. She was a rare child never heard of but a true treasure.
Kagome looked to Inuyasha and seen his sincere concern and dropped her stern appearance for a more relaxed one. Keiko also noted her father's sad whimper ad jumped back to him and gave him a hug. He nuzzled her hair for a moment and rose to his feet. "Sorry pup. I would never hurt you."
"I know daddy." She was a rather intelligent child at the age of five. She inherited all the brains of her mother and strength from her father. She turned her beautiful dual color eyes of one pink and the other gold to her mother with a grin resembling her father's. "It's okay mama. Don't be mad at daddy."
Both Kagome and Inuyasha laughed and headed back to their home by the well. As they arrived at their semi large hut, Miroku was there with his daughter's wrapping flower crowns on his head. His son stood not to far trying his best to not laugh at the girly creation his father became.
Inuyasha could not hold back and roared with laughter. "Haha, you never catch me looking like that."
Miroku just shrugged. "What can I say? I'm a sucker when it comes to my girls."
"Papa is pretty like a princess!" exclaimed Chou the first daughter and eldest twin.
"Very pretty like Hiromi the town geisha." Chika the younger twin chimed in. Inuyasha snickered at that one because he knew well that Hiromi was the town tramp. She was pretty but was constantly throwing herself at men.
"I say he looks more like the fruitcake Jakotsu that uncle Yasha told us about." Taro stated passively as if it was usual for his father to look gay. Kagome was the one to burst out with laughter because she remembered Jakotsu. He was a girly looking man that was infatuated with Inuyasha. Said hanyou was laughing until he realized Kagome was laughing at him too.
Sango walked out of their hut which was close to their home, rubbing her slightly protruding belly. "The baby is a bit unsettled my Love." She stopped to giggle at her husband. All she could think is how adorable he looks.
A teen size Shippo popped out behind her And said, "Don't worry the babe is fine it's just very active."
"Kami, Miroku at the rate your going you two are gonna repopulate the demon hunter village in no time." Inuyasha blurted out what he has been holding back from saying since he smelled the change in Sango's scent. Kagome has kept him from saying anything, but he could no longer hold back.
Sango was the one to speak up on this topic. "Actually, my brother has taken up the responsibility of fixing the hunter's village. He sent a letter with Shippo and Kirara last week that he has found a bride from a smaller hunter village. They marry by next full village head is sending a few other couples to help populate the primary hunter's village again. From recent word, since Naraku is gone a variety of demons have been resurfacing and destroying villages. So it's due time for the exterminators to work again."
"And dear you have forgotten our plan?" Miroku brought forth.
"Ah, yes! We were waiting to tell you two. We are going to start a new hunter village here. This village of coarse is different as we have demons and humans. We plan to train humans that show potential for hunting and holy trade. We figured that you can train any hanyou or good demons you come across to help in fighting the greater evil demons." Sango finished.
Kagome and Inuyasha looked at each other and nodded. Kagome turned to face Sango. "It is a good idea. Maybe this is what is needed to allow demons to live on to the future. Inuyasha and I have been discussing the lack of demons in the future and why they don't seem to exist. Shippo has become better at mastering disguise since studying with other fox demon kin. I believe he may be able to help other demons and hanyou the magic so they can continue to exist in peace. Something must be done. I don't want to lose my family and I know you would never want Kirara to be eliminated by the prejudiced humans that believe only they are worthy of this world."
"I've already started working with Kaede in customizing jewelry and other various items to help make demons and hanyou appear human or a specific breed like Kirara as a single tail cat. I know it will be hard to get some demons like Sesshomaru to allow their self to look human. It will take some convincing and Kagome insistence of the disappearance of demons in the future." Shippo announced.
Everyone agreed. Now that the threat of Naraku was gone, they needed to figure out a plan to stop the extinction of demons and hanyou. The Kami created all and all life is precious. Only those who threaten the existence of life are deemed unworthy to exist and must be eliminated to protect the world from ultimate destruction.
A/N: So this is the start. I don't know how long I will make this story yet but I know it wont be too short. Bare with me if chapters are not updated quickly as I do work full time so I will try and update every Wednesday or Thursday.
Just so you know, Keiko looks much like her father except she has pointed ears like her uncle Sesshomaru and a long fluffy white tail. She doesn't have have any markings. Her two different colored eyes signify her power of her demon and priestess sides. Kagome since mated to Inuyasha will share his life span in my story at least. Sesshomaru and his group will come into the story soon along with my own character.
