Ninja here! Chapter One is up! As always, I don't own any of the InuYasha universe, but I do own Koneko. Enjoy!
Chapter One
Sesshomaru continued walking, his group following close behind. Rin was riding Ah-Un, while Jaken followed close behind. Kohaku kept close, holding his weapon in case any demons came their way. Sesshomaru stopped, picking up a scent. It was faint, and yet...
This scent, why is it familiar? I barely know it... Who's is it?
In the distance, a small shrine rose above the hills, surrounded by mist. The scent was drifting from there, almost like a trail leading him to it. Sesshomaru started again, this time straight towards the shrine. Who ever this scent belongs to must be in there. I don't know why, but I seem to be drawn to this place.
"Lord Sesshomaru!" Jaken ran up to his lord, looking confused. "Why are you going to that run-down shrine, me Lord? I don't think that there will be anything there to help you in your quest to defeat Naraku-" Jaken turned and noticed that Sesshomaru had kept going towards the shrine, not seeming to have heard him. "Lord Sesshomaru! Wait for me!" Sesshomaru turned back, looking at Jaken calmly. "Jaken, stay here with Rin and Au-Un. Kohaku, keep them safe. I'll take a look in the shrine."
He continued on, meters from the shrine. The group merely replied "Yes Lord Sesshomaru" as he continued forward. Right before he could step into the shrine, a bright white light came towards the shrine. Sesshomaru ran inside, the light just missing him. Inside, the shrine seemed desolate; dust carpeted the floors, a cobwebs decorated the roof. His eyes found a small figure on a small table in the center, covered in a silk robe.
Is that a girl? He could distinguish some of her features: her long gray hair, her cat ears... Cat ears? Does that mean she's a half-breed like InuYasha? He caught her scent, realizing it was the one he was following. She is a half demon! But how come her scent seems so familiar? I've never met her before.
As he pondered, the white light hit her body, bathing it in a warm glow. Sesshomaru fell back, feeling a great power in the air surrounding him. The girl's body seemed to absorb the light, darkening the room once more. As Sesshomaru rose to leave, he heard movement. Turning, he saw the girl had got up, sitting on top of her former resting place. "Hello. Remember me, Lord Sesshomaru?"
Sesshomaru was at a loss. What does she mean? Do I know her? The girl seemed to understand his confusion, replying, "Surely you remember, Lord Sesshomaru… Don't you?"
Sesshomaru simply asked, "Do I know you?", knowing it didn't matter if he did. The girl seemed as if she knew him, but he didn't remember her at all. The only thing familiar about her was her scent.
Suddenly, the girl tried to stand up, the silk robe falling off her to reveal a decorative kimono beneath it. She stood up for a few seconds, then tried to walk forward. However, she fell forward, almost crashing into the floor. Sesshomaru went forward to help her, only to be surprised as the girl got up again.
"Don't worry, Sesshomaru. I'm okay. I just haven't got used to walking, since I haven't walked in almost 100 years." She was soon walking, although she tripped here and there, her legs trembling beneath her.
Sesshomaru was shocked. 100 years? She's been dead for almost 100 years? I wonder what brought her back to the living…
The girl looked at Sesshomaru, kindness and gratitude in her eyes, along with something he couldn't recognize. "Lord Sesshomaru, may I ask you something?" She waited for a response. After receiving none, she continued. "Well, I wanted to find out why I was brought back from the dead, so I thought that maybe…", She paused before continuing, "…I could travel with you and your group. Until I find out what I need to know."
Sesshomaru thought for a bit, wondering the same thing. If she travels with me, I may have to watch out for her. That may, or may not, be a problem. I also want to find out why she's alive as well, among other things. So…
"I guess you can travel with us for the time being." The girl looked happy, and almost ran up to him in joy. "Thank you Lord Sesshomaru! I won't be a bother, I promise!"
As the two headed out, the girl turned back towards him, her eyes bright. "My name's Koneko, unless you've forgotten Lord Sesshomaru."
Kagome awoke to the sound of birds chirping in the woods. She sat up and took a look around. InuYasha was finishing his watch, while Miroku, Sango, and Shippo had recently got up. Kirara was still sleeping, but seemed ready to get up any minute.
InuYasha looks so sad today. I wonder if he's still upset about Kikyo…
The look in InuYasha's eyes told her that he was upset, but about what, she didn't know. The pain in his eyes were so different then when Kikyo died. I've got to find out what's wrong with him.
"Lady Kagome!" Kagome turned her attention to Miroku, who was coming up to her. "It appears that a demon has a been terrorizing towns at night. Sango and I have already agreed to go. Shippo will tag along with us as well. Maybe you should…" Kagome knew what he was talking about. "I'll stay with InuYasha tonight while you guys go slay the demon." InuYasha turned around, the pain in his eyes replaced by annoyance.
"Who said that I'm staying here? I'm goin' to help kill that demon!" Kagome got up, a little mad at him. "Don't you remember that tonight's the night of the new moon? You'll be a human by then!" InuYasha didn't seemed fazed, which angered her even more. "So? Bein' human doesn't mean I can't kill a pathetic demon."
Kagome was angry now. "Why do you have to be such a pain? Sit boy!" InuYasha fell to the ground, leaving a small imprint in the grass. Kagome was mildly amused as he tried to get back up, now afraid of being thrown face first to the ground again.
"Why'd ya do that for?"
"I'm making sure that you don't run off on your own."
"Says you."
"InuYasha-!" InuYasha flinched, almost afraid that she would finish, but she didn't. She was tired now, still wondering what was bothering him. "InuYasha…" She whispered as Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara were leaving, as if they didn't want to become part of the argument. "Can I ask you something?"
"What is it now?" "Well, you seem kinda upset about something. Maybe you could tell me?" InuYasha looked startled, as if he hadn't expected her to ask. Of course I would, you idiot! After a pause, InuYasha replied, "If you want me to tell you, wait until after sunset. I'll tell you all about a very special person I knew."
Koneko followed Sesshomaru out into the sunlight, which hurt her eyes at first, since she hadn't been out for almost a century. But after a while, it didn't hurt much. She saw four figures in the distance, all looking at them. Those must be his vassals. Jaken, Rin, Kohaku, and Ah-Un. I've met Jaken before, but it seems neither him nor Sesshomaru remembers. I don't blame them. That was so long ago…
As they got closer, Koneko could make out the scenery more. Beautiful flowers surrounded them, bright pink in color. In the distance, a dark green forest was full of brush and ferns. This place has changed so little since I died…
"Lord Sesshomaru! What did you find in the shrine?" Jaken was calling at them, trying to find out what was found in the shrine. Only me… Jaken walked toward them, then stopped after seeing Koneko. "Me Lord, who is that? And where did you find her?" Sesshomaru didn't reply at first, so Koneko replied instead. "He found me in the shrine. I'm Koneko… remember me?"
Jaken looked confused at first, then seemed to remember her. "Koneko! You're the half-demon girl who-" "Jaken. Silence." Jaken seemed taken aback, but only replied, "Yes, me Lord."
Koneko was mildly upset that Sesshomaru wouldn't let Jaken finish his sentence. Why can't Jaken tell them why I met them all those years before? Is he ashamed that he let a half-demon like me help him? That would be just like him…
Rin came up to her, Kohaku following behind. The little girl seemed not the least bit afraid, seeming to know that Koneko was a friend. She looks so innocent… I wonder how long Sesshomaru has had these two following him? He hates humans and half-demons, but yet he lets them tag along. I wonder…
"Excuse me, miss." Koneko looked down and saw Rin's eyes shining with curiosity. "Who are you? Why were you at the shrine? How do you know Lord Sesshomaru and Lord Jaken?"
Koneko was about to answer her questions when Sesshomaru interrupted. "Rin, stop pestering her with ridiculous questions like that. She doesn't need to answer." Koneko knew now that Sesshomaru didn't want her to reveal her past secrets, but she knew that it would help them all, including herself, if she told them. I have got to get this off my chest… my deepest secrets… my hidden past…
"You know what, Rin? I'll tell all of you about everything. Why I was in the shrine, how I met Sesshomaru…" She looked at Sesshomaru, hoping he wasn't mad at her. Instead, he looked keen with interest, almost as if he wanted her to tell them all along. Maybe its just that he doesn't want me to tell everything, but he's curious too. "But lets' rest first. Being alive for the first time in nearly a century wears a girl out."
Hey ya'll! It's me, Ninja! I know what ya'll are thinkin':
"You're updating to much! I can't take it!" or maybe:
"Why the short chapters? We want more!"
Well, I plan on adding longer chapters later, but I wanna make sure people enjoy these two before I continue, otherwise I may be wasting my time.
Feel free to comment on my story, but no harassment, please! Until then, Ninja is out; Peace!
