Disclaimers: I do not own Inu-Yasha and Co. It is the respective property of Rumiko Takahashi
Note: I'm revising the chapters, of this story, in hopes that I will re-motivate myself to continue this as it has been a very long time since I have updated or posted anything new. Anyways, there are only minor changes to this first chapter.
First some general info.:
speech, "..."
thought, '...'
flashback, ...
Family Secrets Chapter 1: Amusing Discovery
An old man gazed up at the sky, in wonder, watching what seemed like a massive black cloud hovering close to the mountains. Unrest coursed through his aged bones at the unnerving sight. Had his vision not been so poor, he would have been able to make out the forms of many winged insect-like creatures.
But it was not just the older man whom had taken notice, many, of the villagers, had been plagued with unease since their appearance. Though the unknown creatures never moved away from the mountain, it did not bode well with them.
They watched as the insects hovered close to Mt. Hakurai, taking note that the creatures did not go in so far that they would be purified by the mists surrounding the sacred area - rumor was that evil beings (ningen or youkai) were cleansed once entering; their aura of evil dispelled...
There seemed to be a fluctuation in activity surrounding the mountainous region - something was going to occur , and it was going to occur very soon...
A shadowed figure sat alone deep within the confines of a dank, cold cave, seeming unbothered by his present living situation.
He sat against one of the cave walls, and silently watched a nearby urn - it would be done soon.
It churned and hissed; an oily black liquid seeping down the side. He looked towards his wrist as a new beating heart emerged. 'This child will prove most valuable'.
He watched with mild amusement as the small youkai pushed its way out of the oppressing concoction. It collapsed on the harsh earth, trembling and naked; inhaling its first breath of life - its first moment of consciousness.
"Kagura, bring your new 'sister' to be cleaned," he ordered as the female hanyou and her older sibling entered. "And Kanna, you shall stay here - only one, of you, is needed to perform such a simple task."
"As you wish, Naraku sama," Kagura nearly spat. 'One of these days, you'll get what's coming to you...for now I'll comply, but just you wait!'
Kanna, whom was standing beside her, stared blankly ahead.
He watched as she led the new offspring away. 'Arrogant wench...she thinks me a fool, but she has her uses. I, Naraku, shall gain further insight into my enemies. Shimesuko...I hope you live up to your name...'
"Bring her in."
Kagura led in the small girl. Her hair was purple and black, tied into two small pigtails. She wore a silver kimono with soft pink petals lining the sleeves and obi. In her hands, she clasped a greenish/blue mirror similar to that of her sister incarnation.
"Show me - in the 'Kage no kaako' - that which lies locked within the pasts of my enemies!"
An image, of Sessho-maru, appeared on its surface.
Naraku watched the scene unfold, and sat silently for a moment after it played through. 'What an interesting bout of information...this could be very useful '.
He grinned wickedly. He was going to have to pay Sessho-maru a short visit.
"Kanna..."
"Yes, Naraku sama?" she replied dully
"Show me the whereabouts of a certain youkai lord."
"As you wish" she said lifelessly, and channeled the images through her mirror.
His eyes, though overshadowed by his long bangs, cast off a sinister glint - a smirk touching his lips. 'Oh what a tangled web you have weaved, Sessho-maru - what a tangled web indeed...'
To be continued...
Shimesu: to reveal or disclose
ko: a suffix commenly found at the end of a females name
kage on kaako: shadows of a time gone by (at least that's what it should mean0.o;;;)