Hey guys, I know its been a while but i have not forgotten you. thank you all for continuing to support me even in this tough time. im spendn this weekend during my time off to work on all my current fics and i realized i had to do this one first and wound up being able to post. its short, but i figured it was good enough to make an attempt. i hope you like it however. pleasr R&R
Souls of Wandering
Chapter seven:
"A Family Affair"
"My lord, do you feel that on the air?" The little green imp-like youkai squeals out loudly from the plains, his large unsightly eyes staring up into the darkened sky, staff pointing upward. A tall and regal figure slowly approaches from behind; Jaken cringing slightly in a habitual gesture: it wouldn't be the first time his master struck him down from behind without warning. "It-it's quite powerful!"
Sesshomarou narrows his brows, features remaining emotionless as always. The wind rushes upon the softened furred cloak around the demon's shoulder, allowing the texture to caress itself upon his jaws. "There is a great darkness from that direction," he murmurs out quietly. "Shall we investigate it Jaken?"
"What?" the loyal creature cries out fearfully. "But my Lord the power is too great! A powerful demon resides that way."
Sesshomarou's brows jolt further down in annoyance. "Do you doubt my strength, Jaken?" His words are low, cold, cruel; enough to make the imp crouch with a terrified whine on its beak-like lips. Without another word Sesshomarou begins to walk towards the power source, his minion following behind in tow reluctantly. They travel closer towards the force; and it's source begins to take form as the older pure blooded brother of the Inu hanyou senses from whom this deafening flow of darkness was coming from. Her stench was strong, filling up the entire area in a tempting lure which even the heart hardened Sesshomarou found desirable.
But in the midst of the black power he could also pick up something even greater: fear…his brother's fear. And that was bait enough to lure him in. It was no mystery the utter disdain Inutaisho's first born held for his younger sibling Inuyasha. Though Sesshomarou was the eldest and the child born of pure demon blood it was Inuyasha, that half breed human mongrel, which their powerful and beloved father showed the most affection towards; him and Inuyasha's frail and pitiful weak mortal mother. To love a mortal! The mere thought of it sickened Sesshomarou to points beyond words. Inutaisho should have been feasting upon mortal flesh, making them into servants cowered over in fear – not bedding them! Even if mortality intrigued the great dog demon – to actually openly love a mortal, to produce a child, and give that bastard the inheritance which solely should have belonged to Sesshomarou was a sin beyond sins.
If there was anything in this wretched earth that he loathed the most – more than Naraku, more than mere mortals – it was Inuyasha. And now fate was playing a game; offering the callous demon an opportunity to rid himself of his beloved little brother: with the one thing Inuyasha cared for the most…his precious little human girl.
They remain hidden behind the foliage, having reached the destination in seemingly little time, watching the girl's vengeful display with curious and wanting eyes. While it was known she was no ordinary fleshling never had it been assumed the vast power she held, nor the potential hate that could fester like it now did. Delicious. Sesshomarou's eyes scowl however at the cackling form of Naraku resting lazily on his cloud like the pile of filthy dung he was; always sending others to do his dirty work for him. Why was it that the monster hardly pursued the prey his own self? Why constantly create and send pawns into the smoke and brimstone infested battles instead? Could it be, that despite Naraku's vast amount of power and energy, that the enemy was actually not as strong as everyone anticipated? Could it be possible that his newly generated form was frail and falling apart?
Jaken shivers, guessing the only reason they had not been discovered was because the party ahead was too distracted with the events playing out. Such a shame, the imp thought. Kagome was once such a beautiful creature of love and peace; now she radiated with a sex appeal of death and chaos and destruction. As tempting it might have been it was still very frightening – almost as if she was the kind of demoness now to toss with a male in pleasure before killing him brutally. He shivers again, staring at his master with worried eyes.
The look Sesshomarou now had was full of intrigue. Jaken knew that Sesshomarou had discovered something desirable; and would plot to find a way to bring it to motion. The demon had found a creature whom could not only destroy Naraku, but put an end to Inuyasha as well. And knowing Sesshomarou, he'd do anything to attain it.
TO BE CONTINUED…
