Hello again. This is Lizzy-sama speaking. Or typing. Whatever. Anyway, here is chapter two. I hope that people will continue to read and enjoy. Now, onto the review responses!
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A Tale of Two Princes
Chapter Two: Kouga's Mission
By: Lizzy-sama
It was quiet in the den of the Southern Wolf Demons. It had been three days since the Feast Fiasco as it was becoming known as. Many of the wolves and demons were out searching for Inuyasha, but no luck, the miasma in the north had vanished, but nobody could find the Bearer. Lord Inoyoshi had vanished in search of his son, knowing that the entire problem was his fault. If he hadn't forced this mating on his son, he never would have run off and wouldn't have been captured by Naraku. Lord Yamato wanted to join in the search, but after the first day of searching, he had fallen ill with a mysterious disease. Now he was hanging in between life and death, his son never leaving his side. Izayoi was in quite a state. Her husband wanted to send her back to the castle, but she was having none of it. It is said that the only person Lord Inoyoshi was scared of is his wife, but not without good reason. She was absolutely terrifying when she was angered.
"Kouga…" Lord Yamato called weakly as he lies on the pile furs that were his bed.
"Yes, father?" Kouga asked as he raced over to his side.
"I need water…" Kouga raced over to the natural spring over in the corner of the cave. He came back bearing a ladle of water, which he held up to his father's lips. The dying man slowly sipped the water down. Once he was finished, Kouga pulled the ladle away from his father's lips.
"Kouga, I want you to do something for me."
"What?"
"I want you to find Inuyasha."
"But, he hates me,"
"Do it, for me. As my last wish."
"I swear I will find him or die trying." Kouga said, tears threatening to form at the edge of his eyes.
"Thank you, Kouga. Now, for the greatest adventure of all." Yamato said as he sighed and closed his eyes. He never opened them again.
Kouga set out later that night, after paying his last respect and informing the Council of Elders of his father's death. Though he was racked with grief, he was determined to keep his promise to Yamato. He decided to first look for clues at the place where the miasma was. He found tons of dead animals and trees. In the center of the ring of death, he found a clearing, where the death was strongest. However, he was not alone. A woman jumped down from the trees. Kouga stopped dead in his tracks, staring at the woman standing before him.
"Who are you?" Kouga asked, preparing to strike if she did anything.
"My name is Kagura, one of Naraku's 'children.'" Kouga recognized the name Naraku. Lord Inoyoshi said that it was he who kidnapped Inuyasha.
"Did this Naraku kidnap Inuyasha?"
"He did, and I can tell you where he is."
"Why would you betray your own father?"
"He holds my heart in his hand. I want to be free of him at all costs."
"I see. So, you're more of his slave."
"Shut up stupid ookami. I can always retract my offer."
"Don't, please tell me, where can I find Naraku?"
"He is in his castle in the north. I would go fast, for he has a nasty habit of bedding handsome young demons, willing or not."
"Shit!" Kouga exclaimed as he raced off into the forest, running as fast as he could.
-TBC
Whew, two chapters in one day. It's late here and I must sleep. So I'll end the author's notes. Goodnight all and remember to review!
Your Friendly Neighborhood Fangirl,
Lizzy -sama
