This is my very first fanfiction, it goes well I'll continue it. This story will be partially based directly from the manga, anime, and my own memory. I do not own Inuyasha, only my oc
"Everyone, raise your spirits over this wild boar tonight!" Proclaimed a proud samurai warlord.
He and his men had just defeated enemy forces and were now enjoying a much deserved feast in their camp. As he spoke his men shouted praises to him for his wonderful leadership. This particular general was known to have great tactics and was completely unmatched in battle. All of the troops were in high spirits as they boasted about future victories. They'd received plenty of hype from their latest battle that they believed nothing stood a chance against them.
"Tomorrow we'll rejoin with the army's main forces," said the warlord. "But tonight, we celebrate!"
Suddenly, one of the soldiers keeping watch by the edge of the camp fell dead. 3 more men seemed to follow. The soldier's fun came to a screeching halt. The warlord looked in horror as one of his men was ripped to pieces by a shadowy figure. Everyone froze with fear as the figure came closer to the center of the camp.
A tall man with long silver hair and golden eyes stood in the middle of the dead bodies He has a Prussian blue crescent on his forehead, 2 magenta stripes on each cheek, and 2 magenta stripes on his eyelid. Over his shoulder dangled and enormous white pelt. He was dressed like some kind of lord and appeared to have the demeanor of one as well. He stared down at the warriors with indifference.
"You there," he said to the warlord in a calm, collective tone. "I need a boat."
The warlord could barely bring himself to speak. Fear and anger were both tugging at his heart. Just a second ago, he and his men were on top of the word, and now they were at the bottom. Who was this ruthless murderer?
"What?" He shouted. "How dare you come into my camp and slaughter my men!"
He drew his sword and charged at the stranger going in for the kill, but to no avail. With one hand, the young man caught the warlord by the throat, crushed his windpipe, and threw him to the ground. The warriors froze as their beloved leader fell dead.
"Lord Sesshomaru!"Cried a voice from behind to man. A small imp like creature carrying a staff emerged from the grassy plains. He was panting as if he'd just ran 10 miles. "Lord Sesshomaru! I regret to inform you that there are no boats."
He paused when he realized there were about 5 boats tied to a dock at the edge of the river. The river was just a short walk from camp. Obviously, he hadn't looked hard enough.
"Unless you count the ones…over there." He said sheepishly.
"Y-you guys aren't humans? Demons!" Cried one of the samurai. "We'll slay you, you filthy demons!"
"You humans disgust me," said Sesshomaru. "Jaken, I leave them to you."
He slipped away into the plains and headed down towards the boats. Jaken stepped up towards the samurai and held out his staff.
"Yes my lord!" replied exclaimed Jaken. "Now, you lowly humans, feel the power of the staff of 2 heads!"
Instantly, a sea of flames ignited out of the staff and engulfed the charging samurai. The men screamed with agony as they all perished in the flames. Jaken glanced at the large crater in the ground, he was obviously very pleased with himself.
"Hmph, Serves them right," He thought. "Trying to challenge the great Lord Sesshomaru! Speaking of him, where is he?"
He frantically looked around in the dark and realized that Sesshomaru was nowhere to be found. Jaken quickly ran in the direction Sesshomaru was last seen going.
"Lord Sesshomaru! Oh, wait for me Milord!" He called as he ran after him.
Fortunately for him, Sesshomaru hadn't gotten very far. He seemed to be taking his time approaching to river. Jaken eagerly rushed up behind him and was once again panting uncontrollably. Sesshomaru didn't seem to even notice his presence.
"My lord," said Jaken in between breaths. "I have done as you asked. All the humans have been slain."
Sesshomaru said nothing and continued to ignore Jaken. But for some odd reason, he suddenly stopped in his tracks. Jaken, who was still gather his breath, didn't realize he stopped and ran into the back of his legs. The impact caused him to stumble back and hit the hard ground.
"Uh, Milord? What is it?" He asked.
Sesshomaru stared into the mist that manifested over the river. There was someone sitting in one of the boats staring back at them.
"Why is she here?" Thought Sesshomaru.
Jaken peered out from behind Sesshomaru to see the figure in the mist.
"Who's there? Show yourself! Whoever you are, I assure you, you are no match for Lord Sesshomaru!"
Sesshomaru moved further into the mist and closer to the boat that the woman was sitting on. Jaken hobbled after him desperately clinging to Sesshomaru's , they'd reached the boat and were now staring face to face with her. Before them sat a woman with dark hair pulled into a low pony tail, save for one wavy strained that sat on her left shoulder. Her light violet eyes matched her kosode, and complimented her maroon hakama nicely. She carried a sword by her side. She could have passed for human, but she was nowhere near that.
"Sh-Shiori? What are you doing here!" demanded Jaken.
She didn't seem to pay Jaken any fact, she hadn't taken her eyes off Sesshomaru. The girl seemed to be trying to read him and almost seemed to be examining his soul.
"You haven't found it yet." She bluntly stated. "I can feel your disappointment."
"Hmph," Said Sesshomaru.
He sat down in the boat with his back towards her. Jaken immediately released the boat from the dock and casted it away with an oar. Of course, he did so in a clumsy manner and almost fell out of the boat. The 3 of them rode in silence; the only sounds were the crickets and Jaken's rowing.
"So the staff failed once again, huh?" Shiori casually asked.
"Did you come all the way down here to ask that?" asked Sesshomaru coldly. He still continued to face straight ahead.
"I was curious to know if the staff of 2 heads succeeded this time in finding the tomb. So I followed you, which wasn't hard because all I had to do was follow the scent of death in the area. I figured this wouldn't be the right spot either, since that thing never seems to point you in the right direction."
"Why you!" shouted Jaken. "Don't doubt the power of the Staff of 2 heads! I don't see you doing anything to help!"
"I've already done all I can," she said. "I can't find anything about The Great Dog Demon's tomb. It's completely hidden."
"Well you of all people should be able to find it! What kind of shinigami are you?" said an irritated Jaken.
Shiori's eyes slightly hardened as she scowled at Jaken. He began to tremble when he realized he hit a nerve with his comment.
"You know the answer to that question, and you would be wise not to ask it again." She casually stated.
He sulked down a little bit before turning to Sesshomaru.
"Um, Lord Sesshomaru?" he asked.
"Yes?" answered Sesshomaru in a surprisingly amiable tone.
"Might we ask Lord Inuyasha where your father's tomb is located?"
"Inuyasha!" spat Sesshomaru. All traces of amiability instantly vanished.
He was so irritated that he knocked Jaken out of the boat, sending into the cold waters. Sesshomaru then held Jaken's head underwater with the staff of 2 heads.
"Who is this, Inuyasha?" asked Shiori.
"A worthless half demon that I prefer not to think about," said Sesshomaru coldly. "He's dead anyway, is he not? He was sealed away by the spell of a mortal woman 50 years. He would be no help finding our father's tomb."
"I had no idea Lord Sesshomaru had a brother, but it makes sense why he wouldn't come up in a conversation. Him being a half demon and all," thought Shiori.
"But the spell! They say it has been broken!" said Jaken as he struggled to keep his head above water.
"What?" said a surprised Sesshomaru.
"The staff has been acting up lately! It's because of Inuyasha, I'm sure of it!"
"Inuyasha, that half demon, is always causing difficulties for me," thought Sesshomaru.
"Speaking of the staff, might you remove it? I can't breathe!" Jaken passed out just as Shiori fished him out the water. He had a dazed look on his face.
"But why would the staff act up just because Inuyasha has come back to life? Do you think he is the key to finding the tomb?" She said.
"Please! Milord! Allow me to take care of everything! I will find out if Inuyasha knows of the location of your father's tomb!" said Jaken once he came to.
Sesshomaru glanced at Jaken over his shoulder, "as you wish. But I'm warning, if your plan fails, I'll kill."
Jaken froze, "uh-uhh yes Lord Sesshomaru! Oh, uh Shiori? I will need your power."
"Now, I do believe you just said you'd take care of it yourself," she in a bewildered tone.
"Please! You heard Lord Sesshomaru!" Jaken begged.
"Yes I did," she firmly stated. "And I also heard you."
"Please, please, please! It's a thoroughly executed plan! Guaranteed to work!"
"That's what I'm afraid of. And I don't want to help you defile a grave. Especially the Great Dog Demon's grave…but what will Lord Sesshomaru to if he doesn't get access to it soon? What will he do to his younger brother?" Pondered Shiori.
"Okay, I'll help you," she said sadly.
"Yes! Okay so here's the plan."
As Jaken explained his entire plan to Shiori, she felt her heart drop. This was much more than she bargained for, but she had already agreed to it. She couldn't turn back. Sesshomaru had been tuning the 2 of them out for quite some time now. All he could think about was finding his father's tomb and finally claiming his treasure.
He thought quietly to himself, "I'm on my way, little brother."
First chapter is over, and I realize that half of it was just taken from Sesshomaru's first appearance. But as the story goes on, I'll weave in Shiori's own storylines. They're pretty interesting.