A/N: Here's chapter two. Enjoy reading it!
Disclaimer: I am not Rumiko Takahashi therefore I don't own Inuyasha.
A battle was brewing on a defenseless town. Actually, it was more of a homicide for the battle had won before it even began. The demons held no mercy whatsoever on their enemy.
"Fascinating. To think that these pathetic humans can go against him. I wonder where the reinforcements are…?" A mysterious woman was overlooking the massacre from a cliff. She had on a very satisfying smirk.
"My lady, I have a message for you." A lesser demon came out of the bamboo trees that was behind the woman. She didn't turn around to face the messenger. "What is it?" "Our scouts were successful in intervening the reinforcements. There will be none coming."
"Excellent. His lordship will be most pleased. Proceed with the plan after this purging is done." "But shouldn't we wait for Lord Naraku's signal?" The woman stiffened and then turned around to look at the unfortunate youkai. "I could care less about him. He's not going to order me around. I just want to end this war with his Excellency being a victor. Got that?"
"O-Of course, my lady. Forgive me for my insolence." "Hmph. You are dismiss." The cowering youkai bowed and then hurriedly left the woman's side. The female then went back looking at the town. 'Soon, this land will be overrun by demons. Soon, he will emerge victorious. Soon, I will be queen ruling together at his side.'
The laugh that came after went through the town, chilling even the most blood-thirsty demons and making the humans that survived the attack fall in deep slumber, never to again wake up.
"Lady Kikyou, we have bad news. The town of Yun was attacked by the enemy. There were no survivors."
A dark-haired, brown-eyed woman wearing a flowered kimono was enjoying her quiet time in the garden sipping tea when she was interrupted. She narrowed her eyes and looked at the envoy. "I would appreciate it if you'd knock first rather than just barging in."
"Pardon me for my rudeness, ma'am." "As for that news you brought, didn't Kagome send reinforcements to that town? They would have certainly parried off the attack."
"Lady Kagome DID send them. However, magic prevented them from coming close to the town. Instead, they were transported back to Relante." 'Magic?' Kikyou was deep in thought before speaking.
"Do you know who led those demons?" "Well, a surviving spy confirmed that it was a demoness with crimson eyes and black hair tied in a bun. She was also seen holding a fan."
Kikyou's eyes widened. "Kagura!" she hissed the name with such contempt. The messenger was completely taken back for Kikyou was known to show little or no emotion except for the presence of children. "What's the matter, my lady?"
Kikyou quickly recovered her composure and grimly replied. "Never mind that. There are more important matters to attend to. Did you notify the others?"
"Hai, of course. They'll be coming for the meeting." "Good. You may now go." Saluting his superior, the man left, leaving the woman alone to herself again.
'I can't believe that witch made her move that quickly. Don't tell me he ordered her to do it. What could he possibly be thinking…?' Her eyes softened. "Sesshoumaru…" Kikyou sighed and then left her haven, getting ready for a battle that would change her life for better or for worse.
"Inuyasha, it's time." The younger brother was not, to say the least, pleased that he was to fight some measly human rather than just take the whole land in one fell swoop. That and because he was ordered by his despicable brother nonetheless.
"Keh! Why do I have to follow your orders?" It was a huge mistake for Inuyasha to ask for he was suddenly thrown up on the concrete wall, a strong, clawed hand gripping his neck.
"Don't ever question me, little brother. Otherwise you might find yourself headless." "Fine" was the only word Inuyasha could say. Sesshoumaru dropped him, leaving a coughing Inuyasha on the floor.
The older youkai glared at the hanyou. "Your lucky that you have father's blood in you. You would have been shredded to mincemeat by now." Inuyasha kept quiet.
"Now, I expect you to be at the battlefield. It's time for you to show us what you are capable of doing with that sword of yours. Don't fail me."
Knowing full well that Sesshoumaru wanted him to leave, Inuyasha had no choice but to comply. He didn't notice a shadow slid under the door, entering the room.
"You know well as I do that he won't win, Sesshoumaru. Especially if this battle will be involving that woman." The shadow seemed to talk to the leader without fear in its voice.
Sesshoumaru didn't even bother to look at his new visitor. Instead, he gazed outside of the window, his eyes unreadable. "You're right. He will lose no matter what. The Tetsusaiga isn't going to help him now."
"So why?" A long silence engulfed the room, making the dog demon slightly annoyed. He finally relented at looking at the shadow and answered the questionwith ablank expression
"It is for the best. For me and the whole entire race."
A/N: Ever wonder what he meant by that? The answers not quite obvious. You'll just have to keep reading on.