Inu-Origins Book 1: Makai University
Me: Hello to all, Yinshadow here and I want to thank you all for your positive reviews on my previous Overlord crossovers and to assure you that I will continue on them. I have decided to turn one of the Omake of InuOverlord into a prequel fanfic. So take a seat by the candlelight and enjoy the dark fables of YinShadow.
Rhianna Pratchett: Yinshadow! You were at my archives again, I told you not to break in my house, and you can't possess those scrolls!
Me: Damn it, Rhianna I will have those scrolls and I will be the owner of the Overlord fables.
Rhianna Pratchett: Yeah, yeah, no shut up and do disclaimer.
Me: *Sigh* Overlord is not own by me but to the Mistress of Scrolls herself, Rhianna Pratchett. Newly crowned Queen of Discworld, daughter of the Late Terry Pratchett. (At Rhianna) There, Happy?
*Rhianna nods*
Anyway, let us begin.
Chapter 1: 3 Princes, 1 Destiny
You've heard about it right? The tales of the 4th Overlord?
In the dark stormy night in ancient Japan, 3 teens battle on the top of the Dark Tower.
When I was young, I was told of this dark fable. Long ago in ancient times, the Overlord rose into power in the ancient nation called Greenvale when the Glorious Empire was formed and conquered. Back then it was a dark time for all who possess magic, both light and dark, for as the Empire desired to purge all of magic by the command of Emperor Solaris.
For 13 years, the Overlord was banished from his home of Nordberg and was forced to go into hiding while being taught of the ways of evil, in time he growing strong, powerful, and near impossible to kill by mortal hands. And when the time has come for him to reveal himself, chaos came and the world quaked in fear of his presence. Even the Empire started to fear him after his first conquest of his home town Nordberg and enslaved everyone who shunned and ostracized him.
Top on top of the tower, 3 figures are in a three-way battle.
Ha, I never believed it.
I thought it was just an old fairy tale told by parents to scare children in the night, but that is when I discovered that this ancient fable wasn't just a story at all.
The Overlords existed.
The long white haired teen with elven ears and golden eyes tackles the viridian haired teen with red antenna and pale blue skin. The white haired teen starts punching the viridian haired teen's face multiple times before he was pulled off and thrown off by a grey haired teen with alabaster skin and red serpentine eyes.
How do I know? Well, I meet the sons of the Overlord…all 3 of them.
The white haired teen recovered and got onto his feet before charging at the grey haired teen.
The 3 sons seems to have some violent family feud with one another, although it is quite common for what and why brothers are fighting brothers.
The white haired punched the grey haired teen and knocked him down to the ground. He recovers and charges with a beastly snarl.
These 3 brothers have the same ambition…an ambition so desirable that they'll do anything to fulfil it.
The white haired teen tackled the viridian haired teen and both wrestled on the ground.
Even if blood is spilled…
The white haired sunk his fangs at the viridian haired teen's neck.
Lives taken.
The grey haired teen blasts out blue lightning at the white haired teen.
Bones broken
The viridian haired teen sprays toxic silk at both the white haired and the grey haired teens.
Minds shattered
The white haired teen sank his teeth into the viridian teen's side, causing him to roar in pain.
Sacrifices made
Blood split on the floor as the battle continues.
Losses formed
The viridian haired teen kicked the white haired teen off him and stood up.
One victor, 2 losers
The 3 teens charged in for the assault
For there can only be one Overlord
Fury of punches and kicks were made, clawed hands slash through skin, leaving marks on their bodies and faces. All 3 jumped back, breathing heavily from exhaustion as they all glare and snarl at one another.
This is the tale how one of those 3 becomes the 5th Overlord
Centuries ago: Infernal Abyss
The 4th Overlord destroyed the Glorious Empire but came with a heavy price: his freedom. Just after the death of the Emperor, the Nether Tower was attacked by Tenshi lead by the fallen and rejuvenated Wizard, the 4th's maternal Grandfather and nemesis of the Overlord's.
The Overlord stood no chance against the Wizard's new powers inspire of the efforts the Overlord made. He fought with all his might, trying to gain victory and sustain his dark malevolent reign on the realm and also the world. But in the end, the Overlord was defeated and banished into the Infernal Abyss along with his 3 Mistresses: Kelda, Juno and Fey.
He still remember the words of his nemesis before he banishes him.
"Your father may won against us while under the influence of the 2nd Overlord, but our hearts are pure and free of evil. You lose because we are true heroes, we fight for the greater good, for Kami herself. Now by her orders, I banish you and your whores to the Infernal Abyss where your father is both king and prisoner. May Kami not have mercy on your blackened soul."
Now the Overlord ruled the Abyss, as his father done before him.
Infernal Tower
The Fourth Overlord sits on the throne of the Infernal Tower and took the title of the 2nd Infernal Overlord of the Abyss. He claimed this title after challenging his own father and killed him for it. Now the Overlord is no longer human anymore due to the exposure of the Youki in the Abyss and finding a Spell Rune that permanently transformed him into an S-Class Demon or Devil.
The Infernal Abyss is his domain, but it's not only a fraction of Makai and Hell. Those within the Infernal Abyss are loyal to the Overlord.
But not only had he had that turned demonic.
"Master!"
The Overlord turned his head slightly to see wraith soldier kneeling before him, since the Dark Tower and everything within it was destroyed, he cannot command his minions but the wraiths swore their loyalty to him ever since the defeat of the 1st Infernal Overlord
"Master, it's time"
The Overlord stands up from his throne and walks off.
Main Quarters
"AAAGGHHH!
Within the quarters of the tower, the Overlord's first mistress Kelda is giving birth. Like the Overlord, she is no longer human but also a demon. She changed from a deadly huntress into a more vicious Inu yokai. She is bedridden and is screaming in pain as she is trying to give birth to her newborn pup.
"Just a little further, milady" said a Wraith servant "Just one more push"
Kelda breathes heavily and trying to endure the horrendous pain she is in. She had many pain inflictions back when she was hunting in the forests outside Nordberg centuries back but nothing compares to the pain she is in right now.
"Fuck…AAAAGHHHH!"
Suddenly after painful hours of labour, Kelda finally did it. The wraith servant pulled out the newborn pup, and I mean literally a pup. A silver furred puppy, eyes closed and fur covered in blood and embryonic fluid. The pup whimpers as the cold air caressed it. Kelda sighed in relief and cuddled her pup in her arms.
The Overlord suddenly enters the quarters and approaches the bed, Kelda notices and smiles at her lover.
"My love" said Kelda
The Overlord took off his helmet and kissed Kelda passionately, and then he turns to see his newborn son, although it is strange to see that his son is a newborn pup.
"It is strange, he's a pup"
"But it makes sense, I am an Inu Yokai" said Kelda "This is his true form; he'll take human form when he grows up. So what should we call him?"
"A name and title suitable for a prince" said the Overlord "He shall hold the name of Inu no Taisho, leader of the Dogs."
50 years later
Five decades has passed in the Infernal Tower, Inu no Taisho is now in his fifties but he appears to be in his teens. Demons age slower than humans and could live up to thousands of years. Inu has just started his lifecycle as a demon and will live for millenniums to come.
The pup matured and took the form of a handsome young man. His long silver hair reaches down to his back, golden eyes shine with slit pupils. His face so handsome that he made she-devils swoon and devils turn green with envy, his choice of clothes is cultural as he wears a white kimono with blue accents on the sleeves and collar.
Although Inu is smart and handsome, he is completely reckless and irresponsible and gets into fights with Demons, Devils and Yokai. Last night he was roughhousing with Raizen and Sparda: Inu's archrivals and opponents and that got him grounded. He was sent to his room, suffering from the angst and boredom that filled this room. He listens to Heavy Metal to pass the time and sighed as he lay on his futon.
"Inu, can I come in?"
"Hai Kaa-san" said Inu no Taisho as Kelda enters his room. "Did you come to scold at me?"
"No, In fact I don't mind you roughhousing against those delinquents" said Kelda "it's losing that disappointed me"
"Well they are a couple of decades older than me" said Inu no Taisho
"That's no excuse" said Kelda "Your brothers…
"Oh please don't mention them, Kaa-san" said Inu no Taisho "Telling me how strong and victorious they were in their battles does no good for my morale and confidence."
"I'm sorry" said Kelda apologetically to her son. "Anyway, the first term for Makai University will start in the end of the week. So you better start packing"
"Hai" said Inu no Taisho lazily
Tower halls
In one of the Tower Halls, the other 2 princes are there having a calming game of darts…but with a horrible twist. The dartboard has a damned soul's head in the centre, horribly scarred from previous uses of the dartboard by either the princes or the Overlord himself but with axes instead of darts.
The Moth Larvae went through metamorphosis when he reached puberty and matured into a strong and deadly moth but also gain a human form. His skin is pale blue and his long hair viridian. On his forehead is pair of red antennae. His clothes are also kimono but his are navy blue with light blue diamond motifs.
The Dragon grew large and deadly but also gained a human form. His form is mostly human but he has pale white skin, red serpentine eyes and dark purple hair in the style of dreadlocks but tied in a ponytail. His clothes are also kimono but over them are some dark armour designed with dragon-like features. Strapped on his hip is a sinister pale Noh mask with purple lips and red eyes with slit pupils.
"Soon brother, we'll be within the walls of Makai University, to soak up the knowledge of combat and evil for all demons" said the Moth, his name is Hyoga, son of Juno. His is smart, calm and calculating. He believes that knowledge and power is necessary for demons to possess. "And once father retires, or die if we're lucky, one of us will take his place. And it's obvious who will take the throne"
He tossed a dart near the bull's eye but didn't hit the head. The head sighed in relief.
"Don't flatter yourself, Hyoga" said the Dragon, his name is Ryukotsusei, son of Fay. His is ruthless and intimidating. He believes that fear and brutality is what demons need to possess. "Once Tou-san keels over or decided to down tools, I'll take the throne and start invading all of Hell 24-7. No breaks"
Ryukotsusei then threw his dart and got bull's eye.
"AH FUCK!"
"You got him right in the eye" said Hyoga with amusement at Ryukotsusei's bull's eye shot.
Hyoga and Ryukotsusei laughed with amusement, then suddenly Inu no Taisho came down stairs and enters the hall. Ryukotsusei turns to see his brother and called to.
"Hey, Inu" said Ryukotsusei "Aren't you supposed to be grounded?"
"Kaa-san let me off" said Inu no Taisho "now if you excuse me…"
But before Inu no taisho could leave, Ryukotsusei blasted lightning at the doorway and blocked the way.
"Not so fast, I demand a fight"
"I'm not in the mood, Ryu" said Inu no Taisho "maybe time"
"I'm gonna fight you Inu, wherever you like it or not" said Ryukotsusei
"Well I should warn you, I've gotten better last time" said Inu no Taisho
"Then you don't mind if I do this" said Ryukotsusei as his eyes glowed and used telekinesis to make Inu punch himself.
"Oof, gah, fuck" exclaimed Inu no Taisho as his fists are unwillingly punching him. The 2 brothers laughs at Inu's suffering with upmost amusement. "Son of a…mother…fuck!"
"What's going on?!"
Ryukotsusei stopped and Inu no Taisho is free from the Dragon's control. The Overlord revealed himself to the hallway and turned to Ryukotsusei
"Ryukotsusei, did I tell you to NOT use your Demonic powers on your brother?" said the Overlord
"I forgot" said Ryukotsusei carelessly and arrogantly
"Then THIS will remind you" said the Overlord as he blased lightning at his Dragon son and sent him flying towards the wall.
"GAHHH!" exclaimed Ryukotsusei as he was sent flying and crashed into the wall.
"Now that is delt with, 3 of you come to the Throne Room" said the Overlord "I have something to tell you"
Ryukotsusei grunts as he stands up and dusted his kimono and armour.
"Fuck" exclaimed Ryukotsusei
"You asked for it" said Hyoga
"Fuck you, Hyoga" said Ryukotsusei
Throne Room
The 3 princes arrive at the throne room where the Overlord sits on the throne and is 3 beautiful mistresses snuggle with him. Juno and Fay are on the arms of the throne and Kelda is sitting on the Overlord's lap with his arm around her waist. The Hyoga and Ryukotsusei kneels to the Overlord while Inu no Taisho stood there carelessly with a bored expression.
"Inu! Show some respect to Tou-san" exclaimed Hyoga scolding his brother.
"Fine, fine" said Inu as he sighed and kneeled also.
"Now as you all know that I was at a meeting with the demon lords of Makai and informed me that the Apocalypse approaches" said the Overlord "Demon Lord Mundus's acolytes on the human world are constructing a structure called the "Temen-ni-gru" and to open a gateway for the demons to wreak havoc. This is the best time for one of you to take my title of Overlord and reconstruct the Dark Tower and the Tower Heart."
"But who will be the next Overlord?" said Ryukotsusei
"I'm getting to that! Anyway the Temen-ni-gru will take centuries, perhaps a millennium to finish. This will be the best time for you 3 to train for your arrival on earth." Said the Overlord "That is why you 3 are going to Makai University, to learn about the true meaning of evil. But know this, there can only be one Overlord on Earth and he does not share his power."
"But how will you be sure that one of us is capable of being the next Overlord" said Hyoga
"The answer is quite obvious" said the Overlord "One shall rise while the 2 shall fall. But I have high hopes from all 3 of you. Hyoga, so cunning, calm and calculating. A sigh of a manipulative and dangerous type. Just like your mother.
Hyoga was flattered and smirks at this as he assumes it was a compliment.
"Oh stop, you flatter me father" Hyoga responds with a blush on his cheeks and felt bashful.
"Oh brother" muttered Inu and Ryukotsusei while rolling their eyes at their moth yokai brother.
"Ryukotsusei, so vicious and intimidating. A type for warmongering and destruction of all. One of my favourite traits when I was invading and destroying the Glorious Empire."
Ryukotsusei crossed his arms and does his most intimidating frown and snarl, Inu just rolled his eyes at this and remains listening with no interest.
"Oh please" muttered Hyoga, rolling his eyes at his dragon brother's boasting.
"And Inu Taisho, a wild one who picks fights and ask questions later. But I admire that and I sense you have potential once the right path is taken."
"Keh" scoffs Inu as he turns away from his Overlord.
"Why that ungrateful..." muttered Hyoga and Ryukotsusei darkly at their Inugami brother, they snarls at Inu's behaviour but the Overlord isn't fazed, one bit.
You 3 have what it takes, but you still have much more to learn." said the Overlord "Once you 3 finish your training, you must prove to me that one of you is Overlord material…by fighting one another. 1 victor, 2 losers"
Inu no Taisho scoffs at this and left the throne room and slammed the door hard. Hyoga and Ryukotsusei smirked secretly at this, assuming that their brother wouldn't get the chance.
Heh…coward thought Hyoga and Ryukotsusei
Kelda sighed at this as her son left.
Inu thought Kelda with concern
The Overlord said nothing and just stared at the doorway, he frowned at this and lowered his eyes.
"Kelda, give him a word, will you"
"Of course" said Kelda as she leaves to follow Inu.
The Overlord continues with his other 2 sons.
"You will leave tomorrow morning and head to Makai on your own. How you get there is up to you." said the Overlord "Meeting adjourned, get youself ready for tomorrow."
The 2 brothers stands up stare at each other like they are rival, which they are in a way.
"May the best man win, I.e. me" said Hyoga
"In your dreams, insect" said Ryukotsusei.
The 2 brothers Hyoga and Ryukotsusei went their separate ways to get ready for tomorrow.
Inu's room
Inu however just returns to his quarters and listen to his music. He drop onto his bed and just lies there with a careless expression on his face. He hears the door knocking and Kelda enter through. He doesn't turn his eyes to her but he pays attention for what she has to say.
"Inu, are you alright?" said Kelda
"Yeah, I'm fine" lied Inu until he sighed and sat up. "Actually no I'm not, I just can't believe it's that time already"
"Don't you want to be Overlord" said Kelda
"No really, but I hate the idea of either Hyoga or Ryukotsusei being one either" said Inu "The last thing I want is to take order from them. Or anyone as a matter of fact"
"Well if you don't want your brothers to become the new Overlord, why don't you like the idea of being one" said Kelda as she sat next to her son. "It is a great opportunity to grow strong. To be the apex and alpha, top of the food chain."
"I don't know, it is tempting but it's just… too much" said Inu as he sighed. "All that power, sounds awesome but do you think that I would be the kind of person to wield such a title?"
"Well it is entirely up to you" said Kelda "But you do need to leave for Makai, tomorrow. You have hidden potential inside you, you aren't just the son of an Overlord but you are Inu Taisho. And you know why your father and I call you that?"
"Not really, I don't really understand the meaning of that name. All I know is that Inu means Dog due to me being an Inugami" said Inu
"It means you are the alpha, a born leader" said Kelda "You are smarter than any moth and mightier than any dragon. I called you Inu Taisho, the great Dog General, because you have great potential to be the next Overlord."
"Keh, you're just saying that. I'm not a ruler, and I will never be." said Inu "I have no desire for conquest, and I'm much of a fan of destruction either. All I want just do whatever I want do what Overlords do."
Then suddenly Kelda whacked him on the head hard. He reacted by helding on his head and tears threatening to seep out his eyes. "Ow!"
"Don't be an ignorant pup, you think the Overlords does destruction and dominion because he has to?" said Kelda "you're dead wrong, they it because it's fun. You can do whatever you want, no will tell you what to do. Not even the Hell-kings themselves."
"Keh, I still don't think, I'm up to tue job" said Inu "Even if do graduate and was chosen, I wouldn't know what to do"
Oh Inu, that's defeatism and you are better than that" said Kelda "I saw you fight those devils and had your share of victories and defeats, but did that stop you? No! It did not, you are like me, a being who doesn't turn away from a challenge and accept any fight.
Even I had my battles back when I was just a human huntress, dealing with wolves, walruses, narwhals, polar bears, and even those cave dwelling Drows in the outskirts of Nordberg. Hell I even brutally pummeled those Imperial legionaries who have the gall to try and rape me. I castrated those arrogant bastards and fought to stay pure until I was reunited with your father. But you, you're like me and also like your father. We never back down from a fight, so are you gonna let those arrogant brats Hyoga and Ryukotsusei defeat you?"
Then suddenly a burning flame of determination burns within Inu and also the fury of his brothers heated things more.
"Fuck no! I may be reluctant about this, but to hell with it. I'll be the Overlord, just to rub it in their faces!" said Inu
"Ha, that's my boy" said Kelda as she grappled Inu in a headlock and ruffled his silver hair. "Now get some rest as you have a big day tomorrow"
"hai" said Inu
Next day
"Keh, I can't believe she just boosted up my morale like that" scoffed Inu as he walks out the Tower gates, where Kelda and the Overlord waves goodbye. "Although, I do deserve it."
"Goodbye, Inu" said Kelda waving to her son. "Make sure you destroy Hyoga and Ryukotsusei when you're chosen"
The Overlord chuckled at this and watches Inu leave his domain. Hyoga and Ryukotsusei watches from above the balcony of the throne room.
Shall we kill him now?" said Ryukotsusei
"No, we all must graduate from Makai university before we start shedding blood." Said Hyoga "Besides, according to the Big Book O' Evil, we aren't the only ones who are taking Overlording 101. There will be other candidates, other beings more evil than us. Killing Inu will not change a thing"
"I see, so all we can do is grow strong and hope either us survive for the coronation" said Ryukotsusei before he prepares to jump over the ledge. "Very well, I follow the rules for once and wait. Anyway, I best be off. You better get there and graduate so I can kill you in battle"
"Likewise" said Hyoga as he join in and he and his brother jumps off the balcony. While in midair, they transform into their beast forms. Ryukotsusei takes the form of a 40 metre long dragon with pale purple scales and grey hair. Hyoga takes the form of a viridian moth with red antennae, and a huge pair of black and yellow wings.
The 3 brothers sets off to Makai. The 3 sons of the Overlord had towards their destiny. But there can be only 1 Overlord.
End of Chapter
Hell Flora and Fauna
InuGami: Dog Yokai are concidered the proudest and strongest of Yokai. Their fangs and claws are sharp enough pierce though wrought iron. Their saliva is toxic and acidic that it can melt the flesh off your bones. Like many Yokai, they can take on a human form.
Dragon: Ancient beasts from the beginning of time, more ancient than the dinosaurs and also more intelligent. They are elemental, meaning they have their own unique elements such as fire, water, lightning, ground, etc. Killing them is near impossible as their scales have the same density of solid steel. To pierce through those scales, you either need the black arrow or have the sharpest claws and fangs in existence. And like the folk lores, they do sleep in piles of gold as it is soft and comfortable to them.
Moth Yokai: commonly known as the spawns of Mothra, these yokai are not as strong as their fellow yokai but they are indeed smart. They use their toxic spores from their wings to paralyse their prey and use their acidic silk to trap them and liquify them so they can drink them due to their unique diets. The originally reside in the dark forests of China, hunting those who got lost.
Wraith: Malevolent souls who embrace their evil ways and transform in to the horrors of hell. Unlike the damned souls, the Wraiths thrive in hell and commune with demons and devils lime their own. They spend their eternity with mass sadism, debauchery and neverending violence. They once served the Forgotten God until the Third Overlord slain him and ruled the Infernal Abyss.
Overlord: There is nothing more evil than the Overlords themselves. This title is the beacon of all that is evil, everyone trembles in fear in his presence. Men envy them, women lust them, everyone would do anythi g to be one. But you will never know if you might be chosen to be the next Overlord and either destroy or conquer the world.
For Evil Always Finds a Way.