July/16/04.
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Mango's Sleeping Beauty.
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By Vile Deadboss.
Notes: Okay so I should like really be concentrating on the other stuff but this idea has been tossed about more then once and was eager to work on it and especially put up. Way ooc I know, Enjoy otherwise!
I: Beginning.
Once upon a time in a land far away where the earth was rich with green and colors of many kinds, filled with people of kindness and creatures of enchantment. In the middle of the land was a kingdom that upheld the peace of the land, where the King Miroku was a good king to his people even though quite perverted and the Queen Sango who was very strong for a queen but beautiful and level headed. The people were proud of their king and queen however the royals were not happy themselves, because for many years they had wanted a child of their own and many years they had tried. Infact both almost gave up hope of ever having a child until one day... On the King's royal birthday, he and the Queen were at last gifted with a child, in honor of their first child they held a celebration where people and other kings and queens traveled from other far lands to see this baby and bringing with them gifts. Sesshoumaru of the westlands and his small princess Rin had brought over imported fruits and materials of fine silk for the baby. Even King Kouga and his Queen Ayame had come with rich furs and treasured gems for the little one. King Inu Yasha and his Queen Kagome however.. old friends to Sango and Miroku never brought gifts for the child, the king and queen were happy to see them nonetheless.
"Inu Yasha!" The King smiled and stepped from his throne and went to greet the hanyou, Inu Yasha greeted him just as friendly. "Miroku! It's about time! Congrats!"
"Ehehe..thank you."
"Ooh! She is soo adorable!" Kagome cooed as she stood near the silk bassinet where the baby slept, Sango smiled slightly as a sweatdrop eclipsed to the side of her head. "Uhm..actually.."
"I have an idea for the both of you, Kagome and I were unable to think up a gift so special for your little princess So.." Inu Yasha folded his arms where the clawed hands hid beneath red robes of silk, Kagome took a step back from the bassinet and turned her attention to Inu Yasha waiting for him to share the news. "The moment we have a son, we want to betrothed him to your daughter."
Miroku smiled at the idea, very much pleased to hear that. "Ah! Splended idea Inu Yasha! I would not trust my own daughter with anyone else except to your future son which I do hope comes along."
"I'll make sure of it." Inu Yasha grinned.
"But..." Sango tried to speak however the trumpants suddenly went off to note of more special guests and everyone's attention went to the new arrivals, the doors opened and allowed in three men dressed in fine armor and robes and in each of their hands held long thin sticks that served as wands. Inu Yasha's golden eyes widen at the sight of them. "Who invited the Faeries?"
"Hush Inu Yasha!" Kagome narrowed her eyes to the Hanyou king and went to grab his hand as they went to step to a side to let the three men come before the king and queen. Miroku smiled happy to see them. "Ah! the three wizards of the Shichinintai forest! I am so glad you have come."
The shorter man of the three stepped up and bowed before the king as the other two mimicked the shorter man's bow. "And we are honored to be invited to such a special occasion your Majesty!"
The other man with his hair tied back and calm features next took a step up and beside the shorter wizard and took his turn to speak, his tone just as calm in it's words. "And congratulations to you and your fair queen, if allowed we brought gifts of skill we wish to stow upon the child." The larger member nodded to this. "Magic to assure your baby will have a healthy and wonderous future ahead."
Sango smiled upon hearing that and pleased, Miroku glanced to her then to the three wizards giving them a nod. "By all means, please do give my child the gifts that you wish to give."
With a nod the shorter man went to begin first, with everyone in the royal hall watching closely what was about to happen especially the king and queen, once infront of the bassinet he could not see the child because of his height but that did not stop him to raise his wand over the edge and to where the baby slept, shining dust of gold gently rained from the wand. "I, Mukotsu of the Shichinintai, wish to give this child the gift of beauty, where no other woman in the land could match it nor compare." And with that said the wand burst into a small shower of glitter and came upon the baby, touching the soft skin and hair not once disturbing the little one from it's sleep.
Sango sweatdropped again. "..Wait-!"
Mukotsu immediately stepped away from the silk bassinet and allowed the other taller man to take his turn, lifting his wand of silver where the dust from it rained gently just the same over the baby's bed. "I, Suikotsu of the Shichinintai." he began. "Wish to give this child the gift of songs, where no other man or woman could compare to the beauty of voice." and after that was said like before a burst of silver came from the wand and showered the baby and yet again not once disturbed it's sleep. Stepping away after to let the last member take it's turn.
Sango tried to say something once more. "..Ah!..Wai-!"
The larger man lifted his wand of soft blue closing his eyes as he then began. "I, Kyoukotsu, of the Shichi-"
Before he could finish and the queen once again unheard, the doors suddenly slammed open unnaturally by a gust of wind, causing the soldiers and the people near the door to fall over and scream surprised by the sudden burst, soon after entering from the door came many larger bees that swarmed and frightened people out of the hall and caused others to hide or get out of the way. "Saimyoushou! no!" Miroku shouted, stepping away from his throne and grabbed his staff ready to fend off the bees away from his queen and the bassinet while Inu Yasha also got involved and unsheathed his tetsusaiga, prepared to fight to protect too. However as the unusually large bees buzzed around they did not harm anyone then they began to form to a particular spot on a floor where a poison mist grew soon it formed into shape of a figure. The figure with dark eyes who was dressed in robes of black trimmed with red and fitted with a purple vest, his dark wavy hair neatly surrounded his back and shoulders as he stepped away from the mist that disappeared soon after he came from it and the bees lifted to stay atop the ceiling while some others were forcing soldiers back from the figure.
"Your majesty!" the figure spoke and outstretched his hands in a greeting an evil grin to his lips. Miroku narrowed his eyes to the dark figure.
"Naraku! What are you doing here??"
"Aha! Why else? to congratulate you and your queen on your first born you so desired to have." he smiled sweetly then. "And where is the little bundle of joy? Ooh! there she is." he grinned and prepared to step up to see the child but Inu Yasha took a step ahead of him with the sword raised, blocking his path. "Not another step Naraku." the hanyou hissed.
"Why Inu Yasha...so pleasent to see you here also! ahh..what a happy reunion!" that smile still to his lips as he clapped his hands together. "Makes me feel oh so more depressed to know that I wasn't INVITED." He snapped at the end and glared to the King and Queen. Miroku snorted. "And why would I want to invite a sniveling demon dealing trouble maker like you?"
"Oh..that hurt...and Why not?" he pouted as he placed a hand to his hip and jabbed a thumb to the three wizards that stepped aside from the commotion. "You invited the Faeries."
"Hey! watch who your calling a Fairy, Fairy!" Suikotsu snapped ready to go and hit the demon for the insult, green stripes appeared on his face when angered, the shorter man and the larger one held the angry wizard back then. Naraku laughed loudly at the insult thrown back at him, he glanced to the three. "I'm not the one that prances in the forest while tossing glitter."
"Naraku.." Miroku spoke the name in a firm tone.
Returning his attention to the king, Naraku folded his arms hands sliding beneath robe sleeves. "Anyways I invited myself to the party and again, wanted to see the little cutie." a smirk now taking over his features as he tipped his form wanting to look at the bassinet despite Inu Yasha in his way, the hanyou remained firmly on his spot with gold eyes watching the demon's every move. Unable to hold back a word long enough however Inu Yasha growled after awhile. "Well you're not welcome here you psycho! Get out of here and leave Miroku and Sango alone!"
"Ooh...don't be so harsh Inu Yasha!" Naraku looked to the hanyou and narrowed his eyes at him. "Or you'll make something happen here that will be regretted."
"He's right though, You are not welcome here Naraku so you might as well leave or you will not do so alive!" Miroku threatened, staff ready in hand to command his soldier's to attack the demon. Naraku only laughed loudly again and dark this time to the threat made, shaking his head slowly after.
"Tsk tsk, I warned you, Very well I shall go but not without.." he unfolded his arms to wave a hand of mist, that mist shaped itself into a staff of black with a red orb at the top of the staff's claws, the hand that called the mist gripped the staff then. "..Leaving a gift!"
Before anyone could say anything Naraku began to wave his free hand over the red orb which then it's color brightened eerily. "..For the child of the king and queen, I leave gift to you where upon your sixteen birthday.." he hissed, the black mist began to form a shape slowly. "..You will find a spindel, You will be enchanted by this spindel to prick your finger upon it.." that mist taking the shape of the wooden machine with it's wheel, the needle of the machine showed the only color of red among the black mist. "..And Die!"
"No!!" Sango cried out and ran to the bassinet and went to pick up her baby from the silk bed, holding the child close to her form. Kagome went to her side then but glared at the demon who laughed loudly once again, that dark laugh echoing through the royal hall.
"Kill him!" Miroku commanded and raised his staff to point at the black clothed demon. Quick to action the soldiers held back no longer and went to spear the demon with their weapons but Naraku snapped his arms up and created a shield of poison vapors, frightning the soldiers back.
"Haha! Enjoy your time with your kid, while it lasts.." Naraku grinned hellishly before his form melted to mist and his grinned stayed like a cheshire until the mist suddenly disappeared into thin air, the bees that buzzed in then buzzed out of the royal hall making the walls shake from the loud noise and then to nothing. whispers of people that were down began to stand while assumed it safe enough too and those in hiding came out, the soft noise of a baby crying disturbed by the excitement grabbed attention to the kings and queens and the three wizards. Sango looked heartbroken as she held her baby close also tried to calm, Miroku went to her side and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder.
"No...not after so long...He can't do that! he can't!" Sango's voice trembled, Miroku wasn't sure what to say. Kagome who stayed near Sango's side also placed a hand on her arm, also not sure what to say. "Oh Sango.."
"Keh!" Inu Yasha spoked suddenly and sheathed the tetsusaiga, the large fine blade melted to a rusted thin one to easily fit the leather sheath that hung by the hanyou's side. "It's not going to happen unless we kill Naraku!"
"And how? we don't even know where he's hiding." Miroku pointed out though somehow regretted it as Sango began to break into a sob.
The three wizards that watched and heard everything looked to one another not sure what to do nor say themselves, all hope of an idea was apparent on their faces that they couldn't think of one. Kyoukotsu looked down to his wand and sighed sadly. "I didn't even get to use my wish." his tone low and disappointed. Mukotsu perked up upon hearing that. "Ah! that's right!" even Suikotsu understood what that meant. "Your Majesty!" he called out to Miroku who lifted his attention to the three wizards. "There is still a chance to save your child."
Upon hearing that everyone's faces brightened up especially Sango who stopped her sobbing and sniffled. "Really? Please! do something to save my baby." Miroku nodded all up for the idea that may save their future heir. "Yes, please..." he paused a moment though. "How?"
Mukotsu gave a smile. "Kyoukotsu didn't have the chance to give his gift to the heir, there is a chance he could use that gift to save her."
Sango blinked as she used her silk sleeve to wipe her tears from her face. "But.."
"Hey yeah!" Kyoukotsu's face lightened up as he realized that also himself, giving a big grin he went over slowly to the queen and her baby, lifting his soft blue wand over the child, Sango couldn't bring any words to her mouth and watched the giant hopefully. "I, Kyoukotsu of the Shichinintai, wish to give this child a chance from Naraku's spell, where the finger will be pricked the child will not die but sleep." The wand then began to shine brightly unlike the other two and the glitter began to gently fall upon the baby like snow. "..and will only be awakened when kissed by a prince." he finished, the baby who was awake stared at the falling blue snow and not being bothered by it once.
Relieved that the spell has been casted everyone relaxed some even Sango did as she hugged her baby and took in a soft sigh, however paused after a moment and turned her gaze up to the giant wizard. "...Did you say until kissed by a prince?"
Kyoukotsu smiled happily rather proud he came up with that and nodded. Sango smiled too. "I see..Miroku?" she glanced to her husband who perked up at the mention of his name. "Yes, Sango?"
"Could I speak with you for a moment?" she paused a second and glanced around before leaning near him to firmly say. "..Alone?"
He blinked confused by her tone he nodded. "Right away my sweet." glancing to the rest of the people he smiled widely. "Aha haha! Thank you all for coming and..." turning his attention to Inu Yasha, Kagome and the wizards then. "You guys...Stay, we'll be right back." Sango nodded lightly. "Yes, Please we have so much to talk about." she said last before she began to walk down the hall with the baby in her arms and to a door where it led to another room for privacy, least it became private when Miroku shooed the guards out and had them close the door. Confused by their sudden leave like that Inu Yasha and Kagome looked at eachother before they shrugged and decided to head over to the dining hall where half of the other crowd went and other half took their leave for the excitement with Naraku was a bit to much for them. Leaving the wizards alone in the hall with the soldiers that were picking up the mess Naraku made by scaring the people.
"Did I do something wrong?" Kyoukotsu raised his hand to rub the back of his head and glanced down to the other two who shrugged. "Not sure." Suikotsu answered. "I thought you did a fine job there."
Mukotsu nodded in agreement. "What could be so bad about that spell?"
Before anymore words could be said a shout from the private room was heard. "WHAT?!" of course shortly after that yell a slap was heard soon after because that apparently frightened the baby, a soft tiny cry was next to follow. The doors slammed open nonetheless with the king stepping out of it and looked to the three wizards sharply, a red handprint on his face. "You three!" he pointed.
The Wizards jumped slightly from the sudden burst then glanced around to see if he was pointing at anyone else? Unfortunately it was them. "Get in here...-Now-." Miroku ordered, without letting another second hesitate the three moved quickly from their spot and rushed over to enter the room as ordered, Kyoukotsu had to duck to avoid hitting the door frame, Miroku stepped back inside behind them shutting the doors after. Sango walked around the large room slowly as she hummed gently to a soft song, soothing her baby to sleep who eventually stopped crying. The two wizards took a seat on velvet chairs quite unsure what was going on. "Did we do anything wrong your majesty?" Mukotsu asked as he blinked. Kyoukotsu slipped down to his knees to sit and gave a low whimper.
"I'm sorry...If I did something wrong."
Miroku took in a calm breath before he let a small grin crack to his lips. "...Okay, all the gifts you gave I am highly grateful for. My heir will be beautiful, will sound wonderful and guaranteed to be with a prince in the future this is all good!"
"So what's the problem?" Suikotsu lifted a brow as he leaned forward in his seat a bit and folded his hands above his knees. Mukotsu and Kyoukotsu looked to the king awaiting to hear the problem.
"...My little Jakotsu, is a boy."
All three of the wizards eyes widened then. "Uh oh." Mukotsu managed to say in his shock. Suikotsu couldn't say anything at all but Kyoukotsu grinned. "Wow! Congrats! Jakotsu is a pretty name!"
That's when all eyes went to the larger member now realizing that one didn't get it. Miroku placed a hand on his face as he looked to his only child. "...There goes the chance for having any future grandchildren." he managed to groan, receiving a response to that was from the baby who squealed happily in his mothers arm.
To Be Cont.
More Notes: Mango, got that from the messed up dvds of InuYasha and only bought the crappy dvd's cause I found that alone hilarious and it stuck. That and I like mangos.
BTW, word of warning if those missed it at the front, Shounen ai in the later chapters. Shounan? dah!