Title: The Heart of the Nile: Guardian of the Wishing Stone
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and all credit for the anime should be directed to the Inuyasha corp. and author.
Rated: M – Mature language, violence, and adult content in various chapters.
While reading: Listen to "Davy Jones (Music Box Version) Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" on YouTube. When you see this symbol, (***) start to play specific piece when written. When you see this symbol, (xxx) stop playing the music. This is not my channel nor do I have rights to the soundtracks/movie but I think it adds a great atmosphere while reading. Enjoy!
The Heart of the Nile: Guardian of the Wishing Stone
Feeling the pull again Sesshomaru began descending from the ledge over looking the cavern where he and his men had just discovered the lost treasure. Down bellow his men were opening chest after chest over flowing with gold and jewels and climbing over mounds of treasure. The hull of the boat looked to have been cracked open on the rocks thus spilling the treasure out upon the shallow shoreline bellow.
The boat was a design he had never seen before. It was plated with gold, was three stories tall and had three masts. The hull was painted a dark blue with a golden maiden on the front. The sails and flags on the boat were the same dark blue but had a golden horse sewn into it. The horse had wings and a single horn upon its head. There also was strange lettering painted along the blue hull and on the back. Sesshomaru guested this was probably the name of the ship or possibly the name of the country in which it had come from.
Climbing inside the ship through the hull he made his way up to the deck. Hearing the whispering again he follows it towards the captains quarters pulling him inside. Once inside he sees a skeleton sitting in a large golden chair clasping a small black box with a blue moon and pink lotus flower painted on it. The whispering noises were coming from the box calling him to take it. Almost as if he were in a trance he takes the hand holding the box and attempts to remove it causing the skeleton to turn to ash. He clutches the box closely his chest and the whispering suddenly stops. He then turned around and leaves the room. As he made his way out of the ship he walked over to Lady Kaede who was sitting on some rocks still holding the map. Kaede notices what he is holding and her eyes grow large and she looks from the box in his hands to his face.
"Is that what I think it be my Lord?" asked Kaede in shock.
"I believe so but I have yet to open the box," said Sesshomaru. Sitting down next to her he tries opening the box but no matter how hard he tries to open it the lid wouldn't budge.
"May I see it my Lord? Perhaps we are missing something," said Kaede. Handing the box over Kaede begins to inspect it. There on the bottom of the box was a golden circle with dark stains imbedded into it.
"The circle! But these stains... I wonder..." Kaeda said in her head.
"Do you trust me my Lord?" asked Kaede.
After Sesshomaru shook his head yes she said, "Give me ye hand my Lord I wish to try something."
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes in question but gave her his right hand. As she clutched his hand she quickly slices a small cut into his thumb with a small dagger she had found in one of the treasure piles next to her and drags it around the golden circle. His blood soaks into the box and a clicking sound was heard as the lid opened and music began to play.
(*** Davy Jones Music ***)
Letting go of his hand she then hands the box back to Sesshomaru. He opens the lid wider to see a round pink stone nestled in blue silk.
"A blood contract was needed to open the box. Now ye be the guardian of the Wishing Stone. It would not have opened if ye were not destined to have it," said Kaede. Sesshomaru stared at the stone before closing the lid causing the music to stop and placing it in his leather bag to keep safe.
(xxx Stop Music xxx)
"Such a sad song for such a powerful box… I wonder why that is?" he thought to himself in his head.
"What must I do now that I have it?" asked Sesshomaru. "I do not wish to suffer the same fate as its pervious master."
"Only time will tell my Lord. Follow the guidelines and be careful for what ye wish for. Don't let anyone take it away from ye and I'm sure ye will do well." Said Kaede.
(Days later)
It took five days to load up all the treasure from the cave into their boat and another three to finish all the repairs. Now they were ready to set sail and head to the Palace of the Nile River, home of the King's of Egypt. Sesshomaru's men were beginning to prepare the ship to leave when he walked over to Kaede and her camp she had made for herself. Taking hold of her hands in his he looked down at her wrinkled face and old woman eyes.
"Are you sure you will not come with us? You have already given honor and prayers to your people. You do not have to die alone in this place," said Sesshomaru.
"Alas, I am already beginning to feel the warmth from my hands and feet leaving me. I would not make it back to your home before my time has come. I think ye for blessing me in the chance to send prayers for my family. It has been an honor to serve ye my Lord," said Kaede as she shed a single tear and smiled sadly.
"Be at peace my friend, I look forward to the day we meet again in the afterlife. I give you my blessing and gratitude in helping in this journey to find the lost treasure. I will be sure to have your name written down in history as not only as my translator but also as a friend to the royal family. May the gods smile upon you," he said before kissing her forehead and turning to the boat.
As the boat set sail the men aboard waved goodbye to the elder woman on the beach. Her pepper-gray ponytail softly blowing in the wind behind her as she waved back. Before long the sails caught a strong breeze and they were on their way home. The ship was heavy with gold and would take a few more days than normal to get back. If all went well they would be home in 10 days with smooth sailing. And 10 days it was. The top of the ship was seen from the port and news spread quickly of Pharaoh's return home.
(At the Palace)
"Prince Inuhotep! Prince Inuhotep, you must wake up Sir! Our Lord Pharaoh's ship has been spotted near the harbor! We must get you to the port platform at once to greet him," shouted the servant Jaken as he ran into his bedroom pulling the curtains away from the window.
Inuyasha grunted as he sat up on the bed rubbing his face with his hands before running them over the top of his head and through his hair. Kikyo was curled up along his side still in deep sleep. She had not been feeling well and he had been reluctant to leave her side the past few days. However as the Prince of Egypt and Head of the Guard it would be very bad news for him if he were not present to welcome his half-brother home. Pulling himself out of bed he got ready for the day, kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek before heading outside to take that chariot to the port.
Once at the port Inuyasha climbs to the top of the platform and sits in his chair to await the boat to take harbor. From the distance it is at he can tell it's going to be at least 30-40 minuets before docking. Looking at the ship he can already tell they went through hell. The ship looked like… well shit. The wood was all different colors and textures from being patched up. Ropes and strouds were running all over the deck keeping the masts secured. The mast's red and yellow-stripped sails were patched as well with blue fabric with a strange horse on it and there were strange claw marks scattered about the hull of the boat. Whatever happened he was sure Musa and the men would tell him about it if his brother didn't.
Finally the boat docked and the plank was lowered. The crowd that had gathered was cheering loudly for the return of their king. They were waving streamers and ribbons in the air. Some people were dancing in the crowds and music was playing with drums and horns. When Pharaoh appeared at the plank everyone bowed and gasped in surprise as they watched him descend from the boat. Parading behind him were the ship mates carrying chests and sacks filled with treasure to be loaded to the palace. After seeing the treasure continue to pour out of the boat the people erupted into an even louder cheer in support of their success in finally finding the lost treasure their former Pharaoh was unable to get hold of. Making his way to the platform Sesshomaru was encouraged by his people's response. Seeing his half-brothers face with his mouth hung open he knew he did his Father proud.
"You, You… You found it!" Inuyasha chocked out still in shock. His eyes were as big as saucepans. "The lost treasure has been found!" he shouted with a huge smile.
"Indeed," Sesshomaru said with a smug look on his face.
"Well, what the hell happened? Your ship looks like shit!" Inuyasha barked. Flailing his arms about exaggeratedly.
"I will tell you tonight over dinner. First, you have much to inform me on what has occurred over the time we were gone. Come, let us return to the palace little brother." Sesshomaru said.
They climbed aboard the chariot and made their way back to the palace along with the treasure and the small black box still hidden in Sesshomaru's bag. That night Sesshomaru accompanied by Musa shared of their journey and the trials they went through. They shared about the mighty storm, the whirlpool, the birds of paradise, and the hidden gate which led to the treasure. They also made mention of the Lady Kaede and her sacrifice along with the men who lost their lives getting them there. The treasure was now a part of Egypt where it would make its new home. Sesshomaru however did not make mention of the little black box sitting in his bag on his hip. Only he and Kaede knew that he had found it. As the new guardian he was still unsure of the dangers it might bring or what he was supposed to do now that he had it. So for now it would remain a secret.
