Pride, Prejudice and Youkais
Chapter 1
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single demon in possession of a great power must be in want of the young flesh of virgins.
However little known the feelings or views of such a demon may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding villages, that their daughters are considered as suspect sacrifice of such demon.
"My dear Sango,'' said Miroku one sunny day, "have you heard that our long abandoned neighboring village is let at last?''
Sango replied that she had not.
"Do you know who had taken it?'' said Miroku, his hands slowly creeping on Sango's inviting behind.
*SLAP*
"You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it.'' said Sango coldly, her fingerprints still fresh on the Houshi's left cheek.
"Why, my dear, you must know from Kaede that the village is now ruled by a powerful demon of large fortune from the Western lands" said Miroku, while nursing his swollen cheek.
"I heard the youkai came down recently on a dragon to inspect, and had frightened the village elder so much that he agreed immediately'' Shippo chimed in, quickly making himself comfortable on Kagome's lap.
The houshi nodded in understanding. "He is to take possession before the next fullmoon, and some of his demon servants are to be in the village by the end of next week."
Sango had a niggling feeling that she knew the demon. 'What is his name?'
"Sesshoumaru-sama"
Inuyasha stood up suddenly, gripping hard his tetsusaiga "What! Is the bastard trying to pick a fight!?"
"Wait, rather than enemy, he will be our ally! Since Rin lives here, our village will be under his protection" Kagome clasped her hands optimistically.
"An ally, Kagome-sama, to be sure! The daiyoukai of great power, what a fine thing for an ally!"
"Keh!" Inuyasha sat back down. "Why would he even want to be our ally?"
"Inuyasha-sama" replied Miroku mirthfully "How can you be so suspicious of your brother! You must know that the village folks are thinking of offering him their virgin daughters"
Inuyasha snorted and promptly burst out with laughter "Sesshomaru eats virgins for breakfast…and Miroku is a saint! *gasp* I can't wait to see his face when he see those fucking *gasp* idiots!"
"I am a saint you know" Miroku clasped his heart in mock hurt.
"But in all seriousness, it is very likely that he may kill all of them in outrage. We must visit the village elders before he comes. "
"Keh! Why don't you go and charm those ladies before he laid his poisonous claws on them. They might like having their virginity taken rather than being gutted."
Kagome covered Shippo's ears just in time, although it is unlikely to prevent his youkai hearing. "Inuyasha! SIT!"
Ignoring Inuyasha, who has been flattened to the ground, Miroku chattered on.
"Inuyasha-sama, you flatter me. I certainly have had my share of ladies, but I do not pretend to be any thing extraordinary now. When a man has a beautiful lady like my dear Sango to bear his children, one ought to give over thinking of other… indulgences.''
*SLAP*
"In such cases, a man has not often much virtue to think of.'' Sango finished tersely.
"But, Inuyasha-sama, you must indeed go and see the elders before Sesshomaru-sama makes his descent.''
"Keh! Whatever!"