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Q & A time
Now some of you have been wondering if Issei still has the boosted gear...
Well to be honest I'm still considering if he should have it or if someone should have. I think it all depends how strong I will make Issei by the time the canon plot starts.
What do you think should I let him keep it?
Now about Issei having a harem... guys this a dxd crossover, need I to say more?
About who will be part of the harem... I have some pride candidates, but I won't do spoilers so you will have to read and see who he will chose. Who knows... I might just add some different girls
Chapter 2:
New and old faces
''Come on dear we don't have all day!'' Akira told her husband as she carried a box from a nearby truck towards the entrance of the house.
Yamato felt something snap in his head at his wife's words, after carrying half of the boxes from the truck, and his wife just a few small ones he couldn't help but comment. ''Hey most of these boxed are filled with your stuff Akira.''
The brown haired housewife puffed her cheeks. ''Now that's rude, you know we women need more clothes than you men do.''
''Painfully noted.'' He remarked as he placed the box in the house and stretched his back, a dull pain lingering in it. Yamato couldn't but notice he wasn't in his prime anymore.
''Less whining and more carrying dad.'' Issei smiled as he placed a small box down and dashed back to the truck for another one.
''I'm starting to feel my age.'' Yamato sighed, even thought he was only thirty two the fact that he spent most of the day in small office didn't help his physic.
''I told you we should have hired a moving firm.'' Akira remarked as she noticed how Yamato was rubbing his back.
''You know we didn't have time to hire one.'' He sighed as he took a look to his newly acquired house. ''It's not my fault everything happened so fast.''
Akira took a moment and looked around the new neighbourhood they live in. ''I was honestly shocked when you arrived home from work a few days ago and told me that they gave you a transfer here in Kyoto. As if that wasn't shocking enough, they gave you a raise, and even allocated us this nice house.''
A smug smile formed on Yamato's face, a small spark shining in near his eye. ''Perhaps the guys from the office finally began noticing my talent.''
''...I doubt that.'' Akira commented, her answer making Yamato go grey and the sound of something cracking could be heard.
''Oh come on Akira-chan...'' Yamato muttered lifeless, a dark cloud hanging over his head.
After about ten more minutes of sulking and carrying boxes Yamato realized something. ''Though I'm surprised you were so weren't against us moving away.''
Akira stopped in her tracks and took a few moments before answering. ''To be honest I wasn't too sure what to say. But I noticed how exited Issei was when you told us, so I decided to go along. Perhaps here he will make new friends.'' She told her husband as she remembered the pure excitement her son was displaying when he heard the word Kyoto.
''I see.'' Yamato nodded, a small smile taking over his smile as he took of his glasses and cleaned them with his shirt. ''Well I hope that our new life in Kyoto will be a good one.'' He told his wife as he put his glasses back on.
''I hope so too Yamato.'' Akira smiled gently at him as she looked at her new home.
Within the 'back alley of Kyoto' as the youkai call it, there are many areas and impressive structures, some dating back from the time of the Shinsengumi, while others are just recently constructed.
But the most impressive building of them all is the Governmental building of the youkai faction. Built after the official unification and proclamation of the youkai faction. It is there that most of the important decisions are made regarding the laws and maintenance of the Kyoto residence. This building also serves as a meeting spot and conference center of the numerous clan leaders of the youkai.
While officially Yasaka is the leader of the youkai faction, she doesn't directly control everything herself. An administration was formed by the leaders of the remaining youkai clans in order to properly maintain and control their mixed creature society. Even though they are all youkai in nature many of them have their own way of life and traditions, so there are times when certain decisions may not coincide with all of them, so the administration exists to make sure that what decision are taken won't cause discord with other clans.
Usually at the end of each month the leaders gather in order to discuss this type of problems. But most of the time it turns out into a nagging contest that is a step away from resulting from a full on brawl between some of the leaders.
The meeting this time was an unexpected one requested by Yasaka. Not only did they have a meeting last week, but they weren't even informed why they were called in so suddenly. While some of the people who came seem to be concerned if something bad has happened, some simply don't seem to be really interested.
The people in the room are sitting on the wooden floor on small silk pillows. There are ten people currently in the room. Some of them almost identical to humans in appearance, some displaying small animal characteristics, while some were very far from looking like humans.
''Soooo~'' a man trailed with a bored expression. He is a man is his mid-twenties with blue eyes, black hair tied up into a ponytail and a black goatee. He has a bushy tail swinging on his back and sharp pointy ears. His attire consists of a silver and black armor. ''Does anyone have any idea why we are having our meeting so early this time?''
''I am not sure Koga-san.'' A woman responded. She is a young and beautiful woman with long black hair and pale yellow eyes. She is dressed with a black kimono with a lotus pattern on it. She is a rather tall individual towering around 6 feet, a similarly impressive bust and a small mole under her left eye. Her most prominent feature are two horns erupting from her forehead. ''Perhaps some of our people went to the devil side again.''
''Hhmmm... Could be Hiira-dono.'' A small green-skinned person remarked. He has large yellow eyes that take up almost half his face. His mouth is similar to a bird's beak, and his ears are pointy. He wears a simple black top, black pants and a small black hat tied on his head. In his hand lies a wooden staff much longer than him, on half of the top of the staff, sits the head of an old man, and on the other, sits the head of a once-beautiful woman. The small man's eyes trailed on a woman on his left. ''There was recently the case with those two Nekoshou from your clan Kirara-dono.''
The woman know as Kirara narrowed her eyes on the small youkai. She is beautiful woman in her early twenties dressed with a pink kimono. Her long blonde hair with a few black streaks is tied loosely with a ribbon. Her eyes are red and near them she wears pink eyeshadow, on her forehead she has a black diamond mark. On her head she has two black cat ears and on her back she has two fluffy cat tails. The stare the woman was giving the small youkai was could cut steel. ''Jaken... I can't force my clan into submission. I can teach, guide and protect my clan, but I can't stop them from making their choices. If the older sister Kuroka chose to join the devils, it is her choice and she must accept the risks that comes with it.''
A small frown formed on the little mans face. ''Perhaps if you more careful we wouldn't have lost the last two members of the Nekoshu race to the devil side.''
That remark stung Kirara. She was already accusing herself of incompetence when she received a report stating that the two girls parents were murdered and that the girls shortly disappeared, only to find out later that the older sister Kuroka chose to join the devil side. But to be told this by someone like Jaken wasn't pleasant... she didn't even notice it but her claws have extended and appeared ready to slice him.
''Now, now, no need to get all worked Kirara.'' A handsome man in his early twenties tried to calm the feline girl. He has short brown-auburn hair, green eyes, and nine cream-colored, fluffy tails. His attire consists of blue pants, a white shirt patterned with bluish flames, around his waist he has a small sword tied with a black belt. The handsome fox boy gave the Kirara an assuring smile. ''You are a great clan leader, if that girl chose the devil side she wasn't worth to be part of your clan.''
A small smile formed on her lips from her old friends kind words. ''Thank you Shippō.''
''Haaaaaa~'' a man yawned. He is in his mid-thirties and is about seven feet tall. He has fierce-looking black eyes, sharp pointy teeth and long white hair combed back and tied into a wild bushy ponytail. His most notable trait is his candy red skin, and his extremely long nose. His clothes are a pair of white pants and a white, school style, trench coat with a tall, stiff collar, unbuttoned, revealing his abdomen covered in bandages, a pair wooden sandals on his feet, and a seven feathered fan tied around his waist. His overall attire screams 'leader of a group of delinquents' or more traditionally know as a 'banchou'. ''I really hope this won't be boring again.'' He sighed as he rubbed the back of his head.
''You are not obligated to participate in the meetings Sōjōbō.'' A nearby girl remarked. She is a beautiful woman in her early twenties. She has long black hair tied in a Chinese braid reaching to her thighs, a pair of pointy ears, ruby red eyes, full red lips and light pink eye shadow. She is wearing a purple Chinese hanfu with a white flower pattern on it.
The red tengu called Sōjōbō snorted annoyed. ''It's not like I have anything better to do besides beating the crap out of those reckless youngsters of my clan. You know that tengu tend to be restless when their young, don't you Sōten-chan?''
''Yeah...'' Sōten sighed tiredly, her red eyes drifting in the air. ''The bar in which my thunder youkai and your wild bunch brawled last time is still under repairs... I really miss their snake sake.''
''It's not really lady like to cry over alcohol Sōten.'' The girl next to her commented. She is a beautiful woman in her early twenties. She has long silver hair reaching all the way to her knees, lightly tanned skin, red lips and a pair of purple eyes. She is dressed in a pure white kimono with a red and pink flower pattern tied with a red sash.
Sōten narrowed her eyes at her old friend and gave her a bored stare. ''I will listen to you when you won't get drunk from just one cup of sake Shiori. Sometimes I wonder if all bat youkai are lightweights like you.''
Shiori could only sight at her friends words. It was not her fault that she couldn't handle her alcohol, besides Sōten had an unusual high resistance towards alcohol.
From the other side of the room Koga's ears twitched when he heard the words 'sake' and 'drunk'. ''Hey Sōten give me a call when they repair that place. I haven't went drinking in ages.''
Sōten nodded her head at the wolf youkai. From her side the fox youkai Shippō couldn't help but have a Cheshire cat smile. ''Did Ayame-san finally let you out of your leash Koga-san?''
The sound of something snapping resonated in the room. ''What was that brat!?'' Koga asked with a very unpleased face.
''Nothing at all.'' Shippō shrugged his shoulders trying to seem innocent.
Sōjōbō couldn't help but chuckle at this scene, an amused smile forming on his face. ''He isn't too far away from truth wolf brat.''
''You looking for a fight too tengu bastard?!'' Koga barked at the tengu elder, his rage one step away from making him jump and start a fight.
''Hooo~'' Sōjōbō trailed as he got up from his seat and cracked his knuckles. ''I could use some warm up.''
''Everyone please. There is no reason for us to argue.'' A man tried to call the other two. To call this man tall was an understatement. He stands nine feet tall with a large and think body covered in many scars. He has huge bulging blue eyes and a black hair tied samurai style. His attire consists of a simply blue yukata, without any sleeves.
''You call this arguing?'' Koga remarked bored, all his feelings of rage evaporating from the giant man's stupid remark. ''We are lucky that not all clan leaders have gathered, otherwise I think this room would need redecorating afterwards.''
''Still a softie as always Jinenji. Sometimes I wonder how you lead the mix clan.'' Sōjōbō commented as he looked the man's impressive stature. He simply couldn't understood how someone like him could be so gentle and pacifist.
''With compassion and understanding. Something you seem to lack Sōjōbō-san.'' An amused voice said from the entrance of the room, getting the attention of everyone in the room. It was none other than the official leader of the youkai race.
''Yasaka... about time you arrived.'' Sōjōbō commented with a 'tsk' as he sit back on his pillow.
''I apologize, but I had some preparations to make.'' Yasaka smiled at the people present as she walked to her seat in the other side of the room. During her small walk she couldn't help but notice that not all leaders were present. But the fact that ten of them actually managed to come wasn't too bad. She took her seat and greeted the people present with a smile. ''I would like to thank you for arriving on such a short notice. Shall we call everyone present?''
Shippō let out a tired sigh as he heard the beautiful woman's suggestion. ''Do we really have to do it every time Yasaka-nee?''
''Now Shippō-chan, its proper custom for participants to present themselves.'' She gently told the fox youkai, a small yet intimidating smile forming on her face.
He shivered as he saw that smile. He knew from past experiences what that smile meant and he wasn't going to see what it means again. ''Fine... Leader of the fox youkai, Shippō.''
''Leader of the Nekomata youkai, Kirara.'' The feline woman presented herself.
''Priestess of the Oni youkai, Hiira.'' She bowed slightly, displaying soft elegance.
''Thunder youkai leader, Sōten.'' She presented herself with a small sigh, not enjoying that she must do this every time they have a meeting, it wasn't like they didn't know each other.
''Maiden of the bat youkai, Shiori.'' The silvered haired beauty presented herself.
''Daimyo of the kappa youkai, Jaken.'' The green little youkai nodded his head.
''Pack leader of the wolf youkai, Koga.'' The wolf youkai replied in an annoyed tone.
''Boss of the tengu youkai, Sōjōbō.'' The red man presented himself in a bored manner.
''Chief of the mix youkai, Jinenji.'' The giant bowed respectfully.
''I thank you all again for arriving on such a small notice... it is a shame though that not everyone is present.'' Yasaka remarked as she looked at her fellow youkai.
''Did something happen Yasaka-sama?'' Shiori asked with a concerned voice.
The blond woman waved her head in disagreement. ''I assure you that nothing bad has happened. This meeting was in fact requested by one your fellow clan leaders.''
Jaken rumbled in annoyance. ''Who has the nerve to call upon us instead of waiting for the next meeting?''
''That would be me, Jaken.'' A strong voice said from the door.
At this everyone present turned their heads to see who it was. Some of them were surprised to see who it was, while others smirked in excitement. Jaken however froze and all of the color in his skin has drained as his mouth hang open. ''S-S-S-S-Sesshōmaru-sama!?'' he mutter in fear, cursing his mouth from opening and commenting like that.
''Well if it isn't Toga's cub.'' Sōjōbō smirked as he saw the son of his old friend and rival.
Jaken quickly ran in front of the handsome inu youkai and bowed down to him. ''Apologies my lord! I didn't know this meeting was your request!''
''Guess someone is still an ass kisser.'' Shippō remarked as he saw a very nostalgic scene, his only dissatisfaction was that Sesshōmaru didn't smack him on the head like in the old days.
''So you called this meeting huh? If I knew I wouldn't have bother coming.'' Koga remarked with a bored expression as he supported his head on his left hand.
''The reason why I called this meeting might interest you Koga.'' The white haired man commented uninterested by the wolf youkai's reaction.
''...I'm listening.'' Koga said, his interest suddenly growing.
Sesshōmaru took a moment and thought about the best way to explain the event that he was part of a few days ago. He could use the slow approach and explain everything from the beginning or he could just give them a brief and simple explanation. He chose the latter. ''A few days ago we have discovered one of Inuyasha's descendants.''
''That was rather direct...'' Yasaka sighed at her friend.
''I believe in direct approach.'' Sesshōmaru thought to himself as he took a look at the present people's reaction. They weren't shocked or surprised, they simply stared at him.
''...That's it?'' Koga asked while his face was what many would call an 'Are you serious?' face.
Sōjōbō was just as unimpressed and was simply picking his ear with his pinky finger. ''No offence kid, but I think that there are many people in our country who are his descendants.''
''I should have let you handle this Yasaka.'' Sesshōmaru remarked, regretting not letting Yasaka explain the situation when she suggested it.
''I did warm you.'' Yasaka smiled amused at her friend's reaction.
Hiira couldn't help but wonder. From what she knew the hanyō Inuyasha had a number of children with the priestess Kagome. By now their descendants are probably spreader throughout all of Japan. So to her the only logical explanation is that this descendant that Sesshōmaru spoke off must have some sort of extraordinary ability or power to get his attention. ''What makes him so special?''
''He made Tessaiga react to him.'' He answered simply.
Everyone present was affected one way or another by this announcement. Shippō for one was drinking some tea and chocked on it when he heard. ''Buahhh!''
''He what?!'' Sōjōbō asked in shock, and excitement. As one of Sesshōmaru's father oldest rivals he had the chance to personally witness the power of the sword.
''As shocking and unbelievable this may sound, Tenseiga has confirmed it. The child is a human, who possess the blood of Inuyasha and was able to make Tessaiga react to him.'' Sesshōmaru elaborated, gaining
''I thought that rusty was sword was gone for good.'' Koga commented never expecting that sword to be used at anything besides being an exposition item.
''So did I.'' Sōten nodded a bit impressed. '' But it seems that it has found someone who has the potential to awaken its true form.''
''That bring us to the reason of why I called this meeting.'' Sesshōmaru said as he took his seat. ''While he may possess the blood of Inuyasha, it's still dormant. So in order for him to use Tessaiga he must first awaken his youkai blood and powers. However for that to happen he will require proper guidance and training in the arts of youkai.'' He narrowed his eyes at the people who were starring confused at him. ''That is why I want to ask if there are any among you who wish to train him?''
Everyone present were wondering who this guy was and what he did with the real Sesshōmaru. The silent and prideful man would never ask for help this way, it simply wasn't his style. This however showed the people present how important this situation is for him to ask for help.
''This is rather... unexpected.'' Shippō commented as he rubbed his face which he asked Sōten to pinch to see if was dreaming. Pain was there, this was real. ''I mean you never ask for help, why aren't you training him yourself?''
''The boy needs basic training in most domains, domains in which most of you are unmatched. Besides physical and youki control, he needs to be educated about our history and traditions. Human or not he needs to know about the true world he lives in.'' the white haired man trailed. ''If the boy must learn things that we have learnt naturally he should do it from the best.''
''I can understand that, but what is stopping you from doing it?'' Shippō asked a bit paranoid, if he wanted the boy trained he could have done it himself instead of asking for others.
''I don't know what to train. I can't teach him how to fight or use techniques of inu youkai until he becomes one himself, also I believe that if I would teach him the way of the sword the way he is right now I might accidentally kill him.'' Sesshōmaru stated seriously while holding his chin with his hand.
Shippō and many others opened their mouths to comment at him but no words came out and they were simply stayed silent. ''Ok... I honestly can see that happen.'' The fox youkai commented.
A small vein could be seen throbbing in Jaken's forehead in response to the fox boy's words. ''Hey, don't insult Sesshōmaru-sama, he simply isn't used to teaching others. As you may know he never took a student before.''
''Maybe it's because he scares most people with his stares.'' Koga commented with a smug smile.
''Such insolence.'' Jaken hissed at the wolf youkai.
''Everyone... I would kindly ask you to behave.'' Yasaka said with a smile, one so sweet yet the tone of her voice sent shivers down the spines of many of the present leaders.
''Y-Yes Yasaka-sama.'' Jaken nodded quietly as he took back his seat.
Sōjōbō was calm and simply stared at the white haired youkai. In all the years he knew him he never once saw him exhibit such interest in someone. It was a curious sight. ''Well, not that I'm not interested about this kid Sesshōmaru, but why are you giving him so much importance?''
He narrowed his eyes on the tengu leader and stared at him for a few seconds before stating simply. ''Instinct.''
''Instinct?'' Sōjōbō asked with a raised eyebrow.
He nodded his head slightly. ''Yes, I do not know the exact reason why, but my instinct tells me that this boy will be a great addition to our faction. Also Tenseiga feels the same.''
The red skinned man stared at him for a few moments until a smile cracked on his face. ''Buahahahaaha!'' the tengu exploded in a hysteric laughter. His laugh was so powerful that the room he was in began shaking as if an earthquake was taking place. ''The serious cub is trusting his instincts!?'' he asked between chuckles. ''Now I've seen them all. You know what I'm in!''
All of the leaders present, minus Sesshōmaru, just dropped their jaws. ''What!?''
For them to see Sōjōbō who is known to be a rather laidback person who doesn't really give a damn about most things, was really shocking. ''I don't know what's the full story of this kid, but something tells me things will get really fun.'' The man smirked exited as if he just found a new source of entertainment. ''How about it? Will you leave his physical training to this old man?''
Sesshōmaru considered his offer. Among all of the leaders, Sōjōbō was the strongest when it comes to pure physical strength and hand to hand combat, but from what he heard, his training methods seem to be a little extreme. But then again, the ones that manage to take on his training will turn out great warriors, he was the one who trained Minamoto no Yoshitsune after all. ''...Try not to kill him Sōjōbō.'' He told the tengu, he just found someone to inherit Tessaiga, and he wasn't going to lose him on the first weeks.
From the other side of the room Shippō couldn't help but get fired up as well. ''I'm in as well. If it's about Youjutsu, I'm your fox. Plus I'm curious to see if he's anything like Inuyasha.''
''Then you can leave Senjutsu to me.'' Kirara nodded a bit exited as well.
''Hhmmm... You said he needs to be taught about our history right?'' Hiira asked to confirm, getting a nod from the white haired inu youkai. ''I think I could do that.''
Koga on the other hand let out a small sigh. ''I don't think I have anything I can teach the mutt's descendant. But I could spar with him from time to time.''
''Me too. I'm not really teacher material, but I think I can teach him how to dodge.'' Sōten remarked.
Shiori raised her hand a bit bashful. ''I think I could teach him about barriers. If I can't teach him how to properly use them, I could at least teach him how disable enemy ones.''
Jinenji decided to throw in his own offer. ''I could teach him about herbs and medicine if he wishes.''
Jaken decided to also take the stage, not enjoying the fact that the others were getting on Sesshōmaru's good side when that was supposed to be his job. ''If Sesshōmaru-sama orders me I could teach him about proper etiquette so he won't end up a barbarian like Inuyasha.''
The person who was most astonished by the way things have progressed was none other than Yasaka. It was something really rare to see her friends actually agree on something without having to too complain or fight about it. ''Oh my. I would have been surprised if three would have volunteered to train him, but never all ten of you.''
''Be glad not everyone is present at the meeting. Otherwise he might have gotten to many teachers.'' Kirara chuckled, truthfully having ten people to teach him was already a bit extreme, if the others would have joined to teach him the boy might just broke from it.
''So when are we gonna meet the brat?'' Koga asked, wondering if he will be anything like his old rival.
''Soon.'' Sesshōmaru stated stoic. ''He just moved today to Kyoto. We will let him first accommodate than we can start his training.''
Yasaka decided to share her own opinion about how the training should go. ''My advice is that you don't become hasty. While he may possess the blood of Inuyasha he is still human. Until he awakens his power he should only receive physical training and be taught only basic lessons about youkai powers. It will serve no purpose to overwork him when it won't help him.''
'' I will start my own training with him when he awakens his powers. Until then he will be under your care.'' Sesshōmaru stated simply. ''If this matter has been solved I will take my leave.''
''Sesshōmaru.'' Yasaka called him with a sweet yet deadly voice, a dark aura surrounding her. ''Why the hurry? After all, you haven't taken part in any meetings during this year, so why don't you take a seat and inform us of your clan's latest activities.''
The white haired man could only nod slightly and take back his seat. He didn't understand why, but the way Yasaka spoke made him become more reluctant. Such are the powers of a woman's charisma.
A few days have passed and Yasaka went to solve her next problem. She was now in her 'human form' in front of the new Hyoudou residence and pressed the buzzer at the door.
She waited a few moments and Akira opened the door and greeted her with a smile. ''Oh hello Yasaka-san.'' While she didn't know the blond woman to well, she did gain a sense of trust in her when she helped Issei find them when he got lost. That and a small hypnotic spell to make her and her husband to trust her like a family member.
So it wasn't a problem for her to just drop by and take Issei somewhere. ''Good evening Akira-san.'' She greeted the housewife with a smile.
''Hi Yasaka-nee!'' Issei greeted the fox lady as he dashed outside, looking all excited.
Akira sighed after seeing her sons jumping around, hoping he won't give Yasaka too many troubles. ''I'm sorry that my son made you come all the way here.''
''No, no, it's ok. I did promise him I would show the temple I work at.'' She waved her hand in denial, her gaze than changing at the small excited boy. ''Are you ready Issei-kun?''
''Yep.'' He exclaimed enthusiastic as he began walking with Yasaka.
''Make sure you won't give Yasaka-san any trouble Issei.'' Akira shouted to her son,
''I won't mom.'' He nodded as he left together with Yasaka.
A few minutes after the two of them started walking Yasaka decided to start a small conversation. ''Are you nervous?''
His smile dropped and a rather embarrassed look took its place. ''A bit... the man who said I was related to his brother is a bit scary.''
She let out a small chuckle. ''Fu fu~ I know he has a rather intimidating presence, but he isn't a bad person.''
''Um... who is he anyway? He said his brother was my ancestor or something.'' He asked with a confused stare, even though he was give some basic informations he was never given a proper head to toe explanation.
''Why yes. You see Issei-kun, the man Sesshōmaru spoke of was his half-brother Inuyasha. He lived during the Sengoku period, and became a hero of the youkai race. You Issei-kun are his descendant.''
Issei was in awe. So his was basically related to a real hero, something that only happens in movies and books. Realisation then came when he remembered meeting Sesshōmaru. ''Wait. Wasn't the Sengoku period five hundred years ago?''
''It was, why do you ask?'' Yasaka asked a bit curios.
''Then how is he still alive?'' Issei asked confused, wondering how Sesshōmaru was still alive let alone looking so young.
''Youkai have a much longer lifespan than humans do. I think that Sesshōmaru is about a thousand years old.'' She explained casually.
''A thousand?!'' he jumped back in shock. ''But he looks so young.''
The blond woman chuckled at his reaction. ''Many of us do. There are a many creatures that can manipulate the way the age or their physical appearance. I myself manipulate the way I look.''
''You too?'' he asked curious as he looked at her from head to toe. ''How old are you then?''
''Issei-kun...'' she started, a dark aura forming around her smiling face. ''It's not nice to ask a lady her age.''
''O-Ok...'' he nodded in fear, wondering if Yasaka was always this scary. The two of them continued their walk for a few more minutes before Issei asked. ''Say Yasaka-nee...''
''What is it?''
''Why is it important for me to awaken the Tessaiga?''
''Hhmm... How should I explain this to you?'' she tiled her head slightly and tapped her cheek with her index finger, a small idea flashing through her head. ''Tell me have you heard of Musashi Miyamoto?''
''Yeah.'' The small boy nodded, one would have had to live under a rock to be Japanese and not know of the founder of the two sword style.
''Now tell me, what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of him?''
''The Niten-ryu style?'' he said a bit uncertain.
She clapped her hand and smiled to him. ''Exactly. If a person would fight him, he would be careful of his style of fighting. In some cases many opponents would chose not to fight due to the advantage the style gives him.'' She elaborated in a simple way so a child such as Issei could understand. ''The case is similar with the Tessaiga. That sword has a hidden ability that would cause enemies to tremble in fear by only knowing it exists. While we aren't a weak force, it would be in our best interest to avoid conflicts and war. If word gets out that someone was able to awaken the Tessaiga it will cause our enemies to think twice before trying anything against us.'' She explained to young boy, omitting the small detail that he will have to fight if a war ever started.
''So basically... If I awaken it, the youkai's enemies will be scared to fight us?'' he slightly deduced.
''Something like that.'' She nodded. Yasaka stopped walking as the two of them were in the courtyard of a local temple. In front of them was a giant old tree encircled with a rope with white pieces of paper, a sign that the tree was under protection and cannot be harmed. ''Now Issei-kun, look carefully. This is one of the back entrances to the youkai side of Kyoto.'' She pointed at the tree. ''Extend your hand Issei-kun.'' She asked the boy.
''Ok...'' The boy nodded and gave her his hand. On her index finger a small bluish flame appeared, she then used that finger to carve the kanji for 'key' in his palm. To his surprise it just tickled him and not burned him. After she was done he stared at his hand in confusion as the symbol disappeared, but curiously he could still feel it there.
''This will serve a key. Last time you entered by mistake in the youkai area, but now you can enter and leave whenever you want.'' She explained to the young boy, clearing his curiosity about how he ended up in the youkai area last time. ''Try tapping the tree with that hand.''
He nodded and touched the tree. The next moment a bright light blinded him, when it faded away, he found himself in the middle of a street. ''Wow...'' the boy muttered in awe as he saw the people around him. Everywhere he looked there were youkai, some looked like they were human with animal like characteristics, others like animals with human characteristics, others like creatures from fantasy books, other looking like literal monsters. ''So many youkai.''
''Fu, fu, interesting isn't it?'' She chuckled as they began walking, many of the people passing by stopping to bow respectfully to Yasaka.
''Yeah, but how come there weren't any of them last time I was here?'' he asked, the last time he was on this streets there wasn't anyone, it looked like an abandoned town.
''Oh, that's simple. When festivals are hold in Kyoto, most of us youkai transform and participate in them, helping with stands and shops or simply going there to have fun. '' she explained.
''Sounds fun.'' He commented as the two of them were climbing the stairs of the Inu youkai temple, not bothering to look up at the entrance of the temple.
''I see you are giving the boy some lessons Yasaka.'' Sesshōmaru commented from the temples gate.
Issei froze and looked at the man, he wasn't used to his powerful presence. Yasaka patted him on the shoulder and gave him a gentle smile, calming him in the process.
''Oh my, how nice of you to come and greet us Sesshōmaru. '' Yasaka remarked.
''Its only proper manners.'' He commented uninterested.
''As serious as always.'' Yasaka sighed.
The snow haired man decided to ignore the woman's remark and focus as his apparent relative. ''Did you learn the back entrance Yasaka showed you?''
''Yeah.'' Issei nodded a bit bashful.
''Good.'' Sesshōmaru remarked and began walking towards the courtyard of the temple.
The two of the followed him. When they arrived stopped in middle of a traditional Japanese garden where Sesshōmaru took seat on a pillow in the grass. They follow suit and sat next to him on nearby pillows. ''Uumm... what are we waiting for?'' Issei asked curious.
''An old acquaintance of mine will arrive shortly.'' Seshomaru stated with his eyes closed.
About half an hour has passed and Issei was on the verge on jumping from his seat and just take a few laps around the temple. ''I'm so bored...Just how long have we've been waiting?'' he asked himself as he stared at Sesshōmaru who hasn't moved and inch since he took his seat, even now his eyes are closed. ''He sure doesn't talk a lot.''
''Say uncle...'' Issei began, only to get sharp stare from Sesshōmaru.
He didn't seem to enjoy be called that, especially since Yasaka was chuckling so much from it. ''Uncle?'' he asked with a raised eyebrow wondering why Issei called him that.
''Didn't you say that your brother was my ancestor? Doesn't that make you my great uncle or something?''
''Theoretically yes, but I would advise you to call me by name.'' he informed the young boy, his face being only stoic.
''I can't...'' Issei said with a serious expression.
''Why?''
''Your name is kinda hard to pronounce...'' he told him with an embarrassed face.
He looked at the boy for a few moments, even though his face wasn't showing he was outright confused. ''I don't see why. Just try saying 'Sesshōmaru'.''
''Sessimaru?''
''Sesshōmaru.''
''Shesshimaru?''
''Sesshōmaru...''
''Sessomaru?''
''...'' His left eye began twitching hard at Issei's inability to say his name... that and Yasaka was chuckling with way to much satisfaction for his own taste. ''...Fine, I will make an exception and allow me to call me uncle until you can learn to pronounce my name.'' he told him with a sigh. ''What was it that you wanted to ask me?''
''Well I was wonder-'' his sentence was cut short when a bolt of lightning hit the ground in front of them. The force of it was quite strong that it made Issei crash behind Sesshōmaru.
From the place the lightening hit a huge smoke cloud was formed. ''Sorry I'm late.'' A voice said from within the cloud. As the smoke cleared two figures could be seen.
The first one was a rather large brown cow with three huge eyes. The second was a scrawny old man casually siting on the back of the cow, surprisingly his eyes were just as large as the cows.
Sesshōmaru got up from his seat and walked towards the old man. ''You are late Tōtōsai.''
The old man wasn't bothered at all by his cold stare and simply chose to complain. ''You were the one who requested me to give Tessaiga a maintenance, so excuse me if it took a little longer.''
''I hope this wasn't too troubling Tōtōsai-dono.'' The fox woman greeted the ancient blacksmith.
''Rather than troubling I simply can't understand the requests people make these days. Everybody asks for their weapons to be easy to conceal or have an obscure form or transform into a harmless looking item...'' the old man sighed as he remembered how every client he has asks for the same things. ''What happened to the good old days when people would carry their weapons proudly in public and display their beauty... ''
Sesshōmaru as always didn't care what the old man told him. ''Have you been able to modify Tessaiga the way I asked Tōtōsai?''
The old man sighed and put the mentioned sword in front of Sesshōmaru. ''Yeah I did. Now the sword is able to change to a small pendant and its powers won't be detected.''
The man nodded as he starred at the sword. ''Good. The boy will need to hold on it all the time and it would strike unwanted attention from humans if they saw him carrying a sword.''
''Now that you mentioned it, where is the kid?'' Tōtōsai asked a bit curios. He was working on a new sword when he found out and due to the shock the hand in which he had a hammer slipped and he accidentally hit his other hand.
Sesshōmaru was curious why he was asking where Issei was. He looked around and he wasn't there, then he looked to where Yasaka was pointing. Issei was by a nearby wall passed out on the ground and his eyes were spinning in circles. ''It would seem that your entrance had too much impact on him.'' Yasaka commented as she picked up the passed out boy.
Sesshōmaru could only sigh, his instincts telling him that this boy will be harder to train and raise than he had initially imagined.
Sesshōmaru was tired. He didn't expect this day to be so long and mentally exhausting, but alas such are the days of a leader of a youkai clan.
He slowly walked through the halls of the inu youkai temple, his eyes drifting sometimes on the servants he met along the way, all respectfully bowing to him.
His walk reached an end when he arrived in front of his personal quarters. He slowly opened the door as gently as he could, not making any noise. His eyes drifted towards the bed where a person was sleeping.
He sighed as he made his way to the bed, placing his two swords on a nearby sword support, stripping of his white kimono and taking a seat on the edge of the bed, the moon light that shined through the window illuminating his alluring naked form.
Sesshōmaru stared at the floor in contemplation, a feeling of concern drifting through his body. His train of thought was interrupted when he felt a pair of soft hands trailing his bare chest. ''Are you back dear?'' a gently voice asked.
''I'm sorry, I woke you up.'' He told the girl as he held one of her hands against his cheek. He turned around and looked at her. Even after so many years in which he has known her he is still captivated by her beauty. She is the embodiment of a traditional Japanese beauty, a beautiful woman in her mid-twenties with fair skin, bright brown eyes, and long, dark, silky hair.
She rubbed one on her eyes with her free hand, letting out a small yawn. ''It's ok. You know I can't really sleep without you.''
''Of course.'' He nodded as he remembered the previous times he was gone. He slowly found his way under the blanket and placed his hands under his head, his eyes staring at the ceiling.
The girl snuggled her way and placed her head over the man's chest. ''Did the meeting go well?'' she asked gently.
''Better than I expected. The boy will be under the care of ten of the clan leaders.'' He stated simply as he starred at the ceiling.
''That's great news.'' She chirped happily, she had been very excited when she heard that he found a descendant of Inuyasha.
''I suppose.'' He muttered, his eyes still drifting in the air.
She noticed the way his eyes looked and understood that something was on his mind. ''Is something wrong? Shouldn't you be pleased?''
''I am but...'' he trailed, trying to find the proper words to explain this feeling that he is experiencing.
She put her small hand over his cheek and guided his face towards hers, their eyes fixed on each other, her stare soft and warm. ''Tell me what bothers you my love?''
He took a moment before sighing, among the very few weaknesses that he had one of them was defiantly her stare. ''I believe that once the boy awakens Tessaiga, something vile might happen.''
She tilted her head confused at her lover's words. ''Why would you believe that?''
''When Tessaiga was forged a war started within our country. I war which my father had to stop by using it.'' He explained as he remember the first time that his father had demonstrated the power of Tessaiga. ''The second time was when it awakened to help Inuyasha to stop me from killing him and his friends. Then there was the incident with Naraku.''
There was silence in the room. It might just be his paranoia, but his words did hold some truth. But she couldn't let something like this affect her loved one. She got closer to him and placed her forehead over his own. ''Don't worry. No matter what happens the boy has you, the strongest living youkai on his side, and now he has the youkai faction to protect him.''
''I suppose you are right.'' He smiled gently, a smile he shows only to the one person who managed to capture his heart, the heart he never thought that he had, the heart he would have never imagined he would offer to a human. ''Thank you Rin.''
''What are wife's for?'' She smiled brightly at her husband. ''Mmhhh!'' She didn't get say anything else as Sesshōmaru pressed his lips against hers. She was a bit stunned at first, this wasn't their first kiss, but she was surprised by his initiative.
She could feel the warmth of his skin, the softness of his hair that was brushing against her face, his tight and passionate embrace, his sharp nails trailing on her back gently without hurting her.
The kiss lasted for a minute or so before he broke it. Rin's face was bright red, her breath was heavy and panting. She couldn't help but chuckled between her huffs. ''... I guess I won't be getting any sleep after all.''
Sesshōmaru shifted his body and whispered to her ear in a seductive tone. ''We both won't.''
So this was chapter 2...
This chapter as you can't guess wasn't focused on Issei but on other characters.
Now onto some business. I considered that if this is a crossover with Inuyasha I can't make Sesshōmaru be the only one to make a canon appearance. So if I made good old Grumpy dog a clan leader, why not make some of the other characters as well. The more characters from Inuyasha that appear the more this will seem like a crossover.
Now about the leaders. I am sure you are wondering WTF?!
Well I will give you some brief explications here. (The complete ones will be later in the story)
-Kirara human form: Because Kirara is a nekomata in the Inuyasha verse and the nekomata in the dxd verse are like Koneko and Kuroko I decided to add a twist. Kirara has learned Senjutsu and Youjutsu and she is able to manipulate her form. Her human for is almost identical to that of Sango, albeit her hair is blond plus the small cat features
-Jaken a leader: Before you go and tell me 'How the hell is Jaken a leader like Sesshōmaru?' let me say this. Jaken used to be a ruler of a kappa tribe before he joined Sesshōmaru, so that gave me the idea that even though he is a weakling he must have some proper leadership and tactic skills. That and the fact that his overall attire is similar to a daimyo gave me the idea that he might be a good leader for his fellow kappa youkai.
-Shippō having nine tails: I have notice that there are a lot of stories that depict fox youkai having a certain number of tails, ranging between 1 and 9. So I thought of this, there are two types of Kyuubi youkai: the natural born like Yasaka or Kunou, and the achieved ones. Unlike normal kyuubi who are born with 9 tales achieved kyuubi are fox youkai who have spent their lives training and gained additional tails as they progressed and got stronger.
-Koga: Happily married with Ayame and a family man, didn't really change physically too much except he now has a goatee.
-Sōten: Some of you may know her say not. I thought she may turn out in quite the looker once she grew up, so why not make her into a hot leader, and give Shippō a rough time.
-Shiori: While not a memorable character I think she could be good for the story. Plus i have a weakness for long silver hair. She may be a hanyō like Inuyasha but her barrier powers were considered to be very strong.
-Jinenji: While he may not have the personality of a leader, he knows first-hand what it means to be marginalised because of appearance and race. The mix clan he leads is a clan formed of the remains of other youkai races, which had far too little members left to recreate their clans and were in danger of being marginalized by other races.
-Hiira (OC): Ok, how can I speak about youkai without mentioning oni's. But considering that there wasn't any notable Oni character in neither Inuyasha nor Dxd I decided to create my own. You probably wondering why I didn't make a male oni well... I blame a certain artist for creating Moe Oni girls... don't judge, they're really cute.
-Sōjōbō (OC): Based upon the recorded Sōjōbō in Japanese folklore, the dai-tengu that was said to have trained Minamoto no Yorimitsu (the FGO fans know who I'm talking about). His overall look and personality is based on a delinquent, I took a lot of inspiration from Tengu Brunch from Toriko, don't know why but I really like his character.
Tōtōsai- Still alive and kicking. Still forging weapons for youkai, but he can't get used to the whole modernization of the world.
Sesshomaru's behavior in the end of the chapter... well i know that didn't really sound like something he would say, but hey, the guy has been married for a while and i believe that Rin was able to melt some of the ice he had around him.
Why I didn't make an exact number on clan leaders? Well I might get some ideas for more clans later so I left it uncertain.
About Jaken talking about Kuroka and Shirone. Perhaps i dont remember to well, but i dont think it was specified at which age did Kuroka join the devil side, that and i dont think its specified at all how long she was in the devil peerage before she killed her master. So i decided use that information in my advantage.
About why Rin is still alive... well let's just say that something happened to her and she stopped aging. Now she is Sesshōmaru wife.
Question: Is there by any chance any shogi player among my readers or is there anyone who knows how shogi functions and the rules etc.?
Oh well, see you guys next time. Don't forget to review... no seriously review, it helps me get pumped up and work on the next chapter.