The Half Demon King
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Hey everyone sorry I haven't updated in awhile I've been busy. Anyways here's the next chapter.
Chapter Four- In trouble again
Inunotaisho walked silently with the children walking behind him ashamed and Kilala flying over head. "Kilala." Inunotaisho said in a stern tone still. She flies over and lands in front of him a little scared.
"Yes, sire?" she asked.
"Take Kagome home. I have to teach my son a lesson." He said sternly glimpsing back at the children. Inuyasha ducks down in the grass, trying to hide himself. Kilala flew over.
"Come, Kagome. Inuyasha...... good luck." She said with a heavy sigh while patting him on the back. Inuyasha watched as Kagome left with Kilala. He looks over at his dad who has his back turned from him.
"Inuyasha!" Inunotaisho said sternly not looking at him. Inuyasha turned and started to approach his father. Inuyasha's steps held great depression as he walked. Then his foot sank a little and when he looked down he saw his dad's shoeprint in the ground. He saw how small his foot was compared to his father's. Inuyasha realized he had a huge shoe to fill when he was king. He looked up at his dad, and continued to move forward.
Inunotaisho stayed silent for a moment before turning to Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, I'm very disappointed in you." He said.
"I know." Inuyasha said sadly and quietly.
"You could have been killed. You deliberately disobeyed me. And what's worse, you put Kagome in danger!" Inunotaisho stated.
"I was just trying to be brave like you." Inuyasha said as tears started and his voice cracked.
"I'm only brave when I have to be. Inuyasha.....being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble." Inunotaisho explained.
"But you're not scared of anything." Inuyasha stated.
"I was today." Inunotaisho pointed out.
"You were?" Inuyasha asked disbelieving what he just heard.
"Yes.......I thought I might lose you." He stated kneeling down near Inuyasha.
"Oh. I guess even kings get scared, huh?" Inuyasha asked while cheering up a bit.
"Mm-hmm." Inunotaisho replied.
"But you know what?" Inuyasha whispered.
"What?" Inunotaisho whispered back.
"I think those demons were even scareder." Inuyasha stated.
"(Gentle laugh) 'Cause no one messes with your dad. Come here you." Inunotaisho said before pulling Inuyasha to him and giving him a noogie.
"Oh no. No......Aahh! Errrggh!" Inuyasha growled while trying to get away. Then he started to chase his dad around.
"Oh come here.....Hah! Gotcha!" Inuyasha said as he leapt on his dad and knocked him down. "Dad?" Inuyasha said.
"Hmm." Inunotaisho replied.
"We're pals, right?" Inuyasha asked.
"(gentle laugh) Right." He replied.
"And we'll always be together right?" Inuyasha asked. Inunotaisho sits up so Inuyasha is in his lap.
"Inuyasha...Let me tell you something that my father told me....Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars." Inunotaisho explained.
"Really?" Inuyasha asked in awe.
"Yes.....so whenever you feel alone, just remember that the kings will always be there to guide you. And so will I." Inunotaisho explained further.
At the Demon cave
"Man that lousy Inunotaisho! I won't be able to sit for a week." Hakudoshi stated when he noticed the scratch on his butt. Kana laughs. "It's not funny, Kana." Hakudoshi replied. Kana just kept laughing. "Hey, shut up!" he yelled. Kana kept laughing until Hakudoshi tackled her and the two started to fight.
"Will you knock it off." Kagura shouted. Hakudoshi stops while Kana looks at herself in her mirror.
"Well, she started it." Hakudoshi said pointing a finger at Kana.
"Look you guys. No wonder we're dangling at the bottom of the food chain." Kagura stated.
"Man. I hate dangling." Hakudoshi growled.
"Shyeah! You know, if it weren't for those dog demons we'd be running this joint." Kagura stated.
"Yeah! Man, I hate dog demons." Hakudoshi said.
"So pushy." Kagura continued.
"And hairy." Hakudoshi said.
"And stinky." Kagura stated.
"And man, are they...." Hakudoshi started.
"Uuuuugggly." They both said. They started to laugh. Naraku stood there on the perch listening to their dull conversation.
"Oh, surely we dog demons are not all THAT bad." Naraku said pretending to be hurt.
"Ohhh. Oh, Naraku, it's just you." Hakudoshi said relieved.
"We were afraid it was somebody important." Kagura continued.
"Yeah, you know, like Inunotaisho." Hakudoshi stated.
"Yeah." Kagura agreed. Kana just nodded her head.
"I see." Naraku said while giving them a look that could kill.
"Now that's power." Hakudoshi stated.
"Tell me about it. I just hear that name and I shudder." Kagura said.
"Inunotaisho." Hakudoshi stated.
"Ooooh.....do it again." Kagura order shivering.
"Inunotaisho." Hakudoshi repeated.
"Ooooh." Kagura shivered.
"Inunotaisho. Inunotaisho! Inunotaisho!" Hakudoshi repeated. Kagura started to laugh hysterically.
"Oooh. That tingles me." Kagura stated.
"I'm surrounded by idiots." Naraku said while rubbing his fingers over his eyes.
"Not you, Naraku; you're one of us. I mean you're our pal." Hakudoshi explained.
"Charmed." Naraku replied in a sarcastic tone.
"Oh, I like that. He's not even king but he's still so proper." Kagura stated.
"Yeah. Hey, hey. Did ya bring us anything to eat, Naraku, old buddy, old pal? Huh? Did ya- did ya- did ya?" Hakudoshi asked with drool coming out of his mouth.
"I don't think you really deserve this.(he held out a demon zebra leg). I practically girt wrapped those half breeds for you. (He drops the leg to the demons). And you couldn't even dispose of them." He stated disappointed.
"Well, ya know. It wasn't exactly like they were alone, Naraku." Kagura stated with food in her mouth.
"Yeah. What are we suppose to do(swallows) kill Inunotaisho?" Hakudoshi asked.
"Precisely." Naraku said with an evil tone. The three demons look at Naraku with questioning stares. Naraku jumps down use three columns.
Naraku- I never thought demons essential
They're crude and unspeakably plain
But maybe they've a glimmer of potential
If allied to my vision and brain
I know that your powers of retention
Are as wet as a warthog's backside
But thick as you are, pay attention
My words are a matter of pride
It's clear from your vacant expressions
The lights are not all on upstairs
But we're talking kings and successions
Even you can't be caught unawares
So prepare for a chance of a lifetime
Be prepared for sensational news
A shining new era
Is tiptoeing nearer
Kagura-And where do we feature?
Naraku-Just listen to teacher
I know it sounds sordid
But you'll be rewarded
When at last I am given my dues
And injustice deliciously squared
Be prepared!
Demon Army-It's great that we'll soon be connected. With a king who'll be all-time adored.
Naraku-Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected
To take certain duties on board
The future is littered with prizes
And though I'm the main addressee
The point that I must emphasize is
You won't get a sniff without me!
"Yeah, be prepared. Yeah-Heh.... we'll be prepared, Heh? For what?"Hakudoshi asked.
"For the death of the king." Naraku said evilly.
"Why? IS he sick?" Hakudoshi asked. Naraku grabbed him by the neck.
"No fool- we're going to kill him. And Inuyasha too." Naraku stated as he dropped Hakudoshi.
"Great idea! Who needs a king." Hakudoshi stated.
Kagura and Hakudoshi start saying in a sing song voice, "no king! No king! La, la, la, la, la, la!"
"Idiots. There will be a king." Naraku shouted.
"Hey but you just said, uh....." Hakudoshi asked.
"I will be king..... Stick with me and you'll never go hungry again." Naraku declared.
"Yeah! Alright. Long live the king." Kagura and Hakudoshi shouted.
"Long live the king. Long live the king!" a bunch of demons shouted.
Naraku-So prepare for the coup of the century
(Oooh!)
Naraku-Be prepared for the murkiest scam
(Oooh... La! La! La!)
Naraku-Meticulous planning
(We'll have food!)
Naraku-Tenacity spanning
(Lots of food)
Naraku-Decades of denial
(We repeat)
Naraku-Is simply why I'll
(Endless meat)
Naraku-Be king undisputed
(Aaaaaaah...)
Naraku-Respected, saluted
(...aaaaaaah...)
Naraku-And seen for the wonder I am
(...aaaaaaah!)
Naraku-Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
(Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)
Naraku-Be prepared!
All demons-Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared -
Be prepared!
In the canyon
Naraku lead Inuyasha to the centre of the canyon. "Now you wait here. Your father has a marvellous surprise for you." Naraku said. They were near a rock underneath a small tree.
"ooh. What is it?" Inuyasha asked.
"If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise, now would it." Naraku stated.
"if you tell me, I'll still act surprised." Inuyasha plead.
"ho, ho, ho. You are such a naughty boy." Naraku faked a bit of amusement.
"Come on, uncle Naraku." Inuyasha asked again.
"No-no-no-no-no-no-no. This is just for you and your daddy. You know, a sort of....father-son.......thing." Naraku stated. Inuyasha looked down disappointed. "Well I better go get him." Naraku said starting to walk away.
"I'll go with you." Inuyasha offered, following Naraku.
"No!" Naraku said in a loud snappy tone. "heh, he, heh. No! Just stay on this rock. You wouldn't want to get in another mess like you did with the demons." Naraku stated.
"You know about that?" Inuyasha asked shocked.
"Inuyasha, everyone knows about that." Naraku stated.
"Really?" Inuyasha asked in a meek and embarrassed tone.
"yes. Lucky daddy was there to save you, eh? (clearly enjoying himself. He puts a hand on Inuyasha's shoulder.) And just between us, you might want to work on that little roar of yours. Hmm?" Naraku continued as he started to leave.
"Oh.....Okay." Inuyasha replied. Naraku patted him roughly on the head before walking away. "hey, uncle Naraku, will I like the surprise?" Inuyasha called after him.
"Inuyasha, it's to DIE for." Naraku said emphizing the 'die' part while looking over his shoulder.
At the top of the gorge there is a herd of demon horses eating grass, with the demons hiding between a arched rock. Hakudoshi growls. "Shut up." Kagura ordered.
"i can't help it. I'm so hungry.......(he jumps up) I gotta have a horse." Hakudoshi replied.
"Stay put." Kagura commanded.
"Well, can't I pick off one of the little sick ones?" Hakudoshi asked.
"No! We wait for the signal from Naraku." Kagura explained. They look over to see Naraku climbing on a rock giving them the signal. "There he is. Lets go." Kagura said walking towards the herd.
Inuyasha is sitting on the rock bored out of his mind. "little roar. Puh!" Inuyasha mocked Naraku. Just then a lizard walked by. "Raaaar." Inuyasha growls at it. The lizard doesn't react. Inuyasha follows it and attemps again. "Raaaar!" It still doesn't react. The third time Inuyasha tries, he inhales deeply.
'Raorwrr." Inuyasha growls, scaring the lizard. Inuyasha's ear twitches as he listens to the echo of his growl. Just then he see pebbles starting to shake. When he looks up, Inuyasha sees the demon horse herd stampeding towards him. Inuyasha had a terrified look on his face and started to run.
Inunotaisho and Kilala were nearby the gorge when Kilala saw the dust cloud. "oh look, sire; the herd is on the move." Kilala pointed out.
"Odd?" Inunotaisho stated knowing something wasn't right. Then Naraku runs up out of breath.
"Inunotaisho. Quick. Stampede. In the gorge. Inuyasha's down there." Naraku stated.
"Inuyasha?" Inunotaisho asked in a terrified voice. He then bolted towards the canyon with Naraku and Kilala in tow.
Inuyasha was running as fast as he could as some of the herd ran past him. Inuyasha climbed up on a dead tree. Kilala flew ahead of the brothers to look for Inuyasha. She spotted him dangling off of the dead tree.
"Kilala. Help me!" Inuyasha shouted.
"your father is on the way! Hold on!" Kilala instructed.
"hurry!" Inuyasha shouted in pure fear. Inunotaisho and Naraku are now standing on the lower ledges of the gorge looking for Inuyasha. Kilala flew up and pointed to Inuyasha.
"There! There! On that tree!" Kilala shouted.
"Hold on, Inuyasha!" Inunotaisho yelled. One of the horses rams into the tree nearly breaking it.
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" Inuyasha yelled. With that Inunotaisho took off into the gorge joining the stampede.
"Oh, Naraku, this is awful. What will we do? What will we do? Hah..... I'll go back for help, that's what i'll do, I'll go back for he--oomph" Kilala stated before Naraku punched her into the gorge wall. Naraku then started to follow Inunotaisho's process through the stampede.
Inunotaisho started to with the herd until slightly past the tree. Then he whips around and ran back. Just then he rammed head first knocked to the ground. One of the horses hits the tree sending Inuyasha flying through the air. Inunotaisho gets up in time to catch Inuyasha. He gets hit again and by accident throws Inuyasha. Inuyasha dodges a few oncoming horses. Inunotaisho runs with the herd and grabs Inuyasha.
He leapt onto a rock ledge and set Inuyasha down, but then a horse rams him sending him into the stampede. "DAD!" Inuyasha shouted. Inuyasha stares in horror since he couldn't see his dad in the stampede below him. Just then Inunotaisho jumps out and starts to climb with great difficulty up the side of the gorge. Inuyasha started to climb the ledges to meet his dad at the top.
Out of his site though when Inunotaisho nearly reaches the top the ledge was out of his reach because of how steep the ledge was. His feet had no traction and his hands were slipping. Just then Naraku appeared on the ledge. "Naraku! Brothe....(nearly slips) Brother! Help me." Inunotaisho plead. Naraku looks down with a look of hatred on his face. He extended his claws and dug them into Inunotaisho's hands. Inunotaisho growled in pain.
Realization dawns on his face when Inunotaisho realizes what Naraku's intention was. Naraku leans down.
"Long Live The King." He said evilly and slowly. With that he pulls Inunotaisho's hands off the cliff and drops him. "Aaaaaaahhhhhh!" Inunotaisho screams as he does a free fall, back first. Then Inuyasha screams out in horror when he sees his dad falling and hit the ground.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Inuyasha yelled. The herd passes and everything is clouded by dust. Inuyasha comes jumping down into the canyon. Inuyasha coughs, "Dad?" He then hears the running foot steps and looks over. "Dad?" Inuyasha said quietly. Then a stray horse runs by and around a log. Under the log is Inunotaisho, not moving or breathing. Inuyasha approaches his dad's body.
"Dad?(with hope in his voice) Dad, come on.(Inuyasha nudges him, but his dad doesn't move. That's when Inuyasha notices the pool of blood from his dad's head.) You gotta get up. Dad. We gotta go home.(Inuyasha runs away from his dad a little bit.) Heeeelp! Somebody! Anybody......help." Inuyasha whispered as tears form in his eyes. Inuyasha walks back to his dad and nuzzles under the arm, so his dad is hugging him. The Naraku starts to advance towards them.
"Inuyasha.....what have you done?" Naraku asked, putting the blame for what he did on Inuyasha. Inuyasha jumped back.
"There were horses and he tried to save me.....it was an accident, I......I didn't mean for it to happen." Inuyasha cried. Naraku then embraced Inuyasha.
"Of course, of course you didn't. No one.......ever means for these things to happen. But the king is dead.(Naraku looked at Inuyasha with mock in his eyes) If it weren't for you, he'd still be alive. Oh! What will your mother think?" Naraku asked.
"What am I gonna do?" Inuyasha asked sniffling.
"Run away, Inuyasha. Run....Run away and never return." Naraku ordered. Inuyasha runs away blindly without thinking. He was so broken about his dad's death he didn't stop to think things through. Just then Kagura, Kana, and Hakudoshi appeared behind Naraku. "Kill him." Naraku ordered. With that the three ran after Inuyasha. The chased him through the canyon. Kagura almost scratched him but Inuyasha slipped through a small crack. Inuyasha ran until he came to a large drop on the other side of the gully. He looked behind him to see the demons approaching. Inuyasha jumps off the cliff into the thorn bushes below. Inuyasha starts to climb through the thorns while Kagura, Kana, and Hakudoshi try to stop themselves from falling into the bushes.
"Whooooa!" Hakudoshi shouted while skidding on his feet. He stops right at the edge and sighs in relief. But then Kagura and Kana run into him sending him into the thorns.
"Yeow!" Hakudoshi yelled while jumping back out onto the ledge. Kagura and Kana started to laugh. Then Kagura noticed Inuyasha emerge from the far side of the thorn bushes.
"Hey—There he goes! There he goes!" Kagura shouted.
"So go and get him." Hakudoshi ordered while pulling out the thorns.
"There's no way I'm going in there. What, you want me to come out looking like you? Cactus butt?" Kagura asked. Hakudoshi spits thorns into Kana's face.
"we gotta finish the job." Hakudoshi stated.
"Well, he's as good as dead out there anyways. And IF he comes back, we'll kill him." Kagura said.
"Yeah! You hear that? If you ever come back we'll kill ya!" Hakudoshi shouted after Inuyasha.
Well that's this chapter. It made me cry. Anyways, please review. Until next time. Byes!