Chapter 1: The Legend
"Ahhhhhhhh. Mmmmmmm. Such a beautiful evening!" The young miko exclaimed while stretching her arms towards the stars. It was infact a gorgeous night, normal for this time of year in the feudal era.
"Yeah, I suppose you're right. It's way to quiet, especially with that damned Naraku plotting out there...somewhere." InuYasha spat out rather harshly. His arms folded across his chest and eyes scanning the horizon. Kagome walked up behind him and placed a hand on his shoulder. InuYasha turned to meet her gaze and placed his hand on hers.
"InuYasha we need to use this down time to rest and you more than any of us." She smiled sweetly at the proud half-demon.
"Kagome, you know that I have to avenge-" He was quickly cut off when the young girl placed a finger on his lips.
"I know InuYasha. You need to avenge Kikyo...I know this..." Her voice suddenly sounded sad and he noticed. InuYasha quickly put both hands on Kagomes shoulders.
"Not just Kikyo. Kagome...The longer he's out there...the more time he has that he could try to hurt any of you. I can't let that happen. Most of all to you Kagome." InuYasha stated in a calm and rather sincere tone. She looked up with teary eyes and a smile on her face. She buried her head right into his chest.
"Thank you Inuyasha. As long as your around I'm not worried." She muttered with her face still against his kimono. Her thoughts began to race and her heartbeat quickened.
'Thats why I think...No, thats why I know I love you InuYasha...' She blushed two shades darker than before. She returned her gaze to him and mentioned getting Miroku, Sango and Shippo for dinner. The night continued to be peaceful and enjoyable. The group of friends sat around small fire boiling water. They began to hear a very familiar voice.
"Master InuYasha, Master InuYasha! I bring terrible news!" Myoga, the old flea, hopped onto InuYasha shoulder and looked at him. Inuyasha got ready to slap the old flea for trying to gorge on his blood but Myoga never tried.
"Wow Myoga. Not gonna try to feast on my neck this time?" InuYasha asked slyly. Myoga jumped on his nose and shook his head.
"There is no time for that! I bring terrible news! Naraku has travelled across the water!" He spouted between breaths. Kagome looked at the flea and scooted closer to Inuyasha.
"Myoga? Why is that such terrible news? Seems like now we have ample time to plan and recover. I don't think this is bad news..." Kagome kindly spoke to Myoga. He spun full circle to speak to Kagome.
"My lady, I'm afraid your wrong. This is going to lead to a great calamity! This is the worse thing that coud ever- Gahh" Myoga stammered as InuYasha picked him up between his index finger and thumb.
"Explain then Myoga. Why is this such a terrible thing?" InuYasha asked rather sarcastic. The old flea took a breath.
"Naraku is a demon than can grow stronger by absorbing demons yes? Legend has it that across the water...lies a continent much like ours. The same legend also says there is a terrifyingly strong demon that presides in those lands. If Naraku went over and tried to absorb this demon...Naraku will die and-" Myoga was cut off as InuYasha squeezed his head.
"First off Myoga did you meet the Master of Potions again and get drunk? Secondly beside myself and maybe Sesshomaru I highly doubt anyone out there will be able to kill Naraku. I will say this though. If your mystery demon does kill Naraku and deny me of my vengenace...well I'll just kill him instead." InuYasha grinned smugly.
"Ugh. What's going on? Why does my hand feel like its on fire?" Miroku exclaimed in pain as he fell onto his back holding his left hand. He unwrapped the prayer beads on his hand and the cloth fell open.
"What...its...it's gone. My wind tunnel is gone. So Naraku must of perished...so it mut mean that.." Miroku shifted his gaze to Myoga. Kagome sat back down and removed Myoga from InuYasha's fingers.
"So Myoga...can you tell us more about this legend of yours?" Kagome asked polietly. Myoga got a drink and sat down in the young girls hands. He took a deep breath and began.
"I, myself have never met this man, nor do I ever wish too. Legend tells of a great war between humans and demons. During a fight about 3 years ago they say a man walked out of the flames engulfing the village and singlehandedly wiped the attacking demons out. For the remained of the war this demon sided with the humans and eventually led them to victory. Priest and Priestess' always spoke about his massive demonic energy and his sword. A sword that if believed is just like your Tetsuiaga, Master InuYasha. To this day no-one knows why he sided with humans. He earned the nickname "The Assassin". They also say that he has spilt so much demon blood that it has stained his heir red." Myoga sighed and took a drink.
:I fear that Naraku travelling there and attacking him led to his death. Now I fear Naraku's attack has angered him and he'll deliever his wrath upon us.."Myoga gasped as InuYasha spun around and withdrew Tetsuiaga.
What are you doing here Sesshomaru..?" InuYasha growled at his older brother. Sesshomaru stepped out of the darkness towards InuYasha with his hand on his Tokijin.
"I think it's time we settle this little brother." Sesshomaru replied coldly.