The Silver Demon
A/N: As Orion continues to train Inuyasha and his friends, Inuyasha struggles to control his demonic powers. For some reason, he struggles to maintain his powers. Can Orion help Inuyasha? Meanwhile, Sesshomaru heads towards his mother to learn how to control the Meido Zangetsuha. What awaits the older brother of Inuyasha? Will Sesshomaru learn to control the Meido Zangetsuha before the fight against Naraku? Find out in 'Chapter 9: The Underworld'.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to the Inuyasha.
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"Talking"
'Thoughts'
Chapter 9: The Underworld
Orion sighs as he takes a seat on a nearby rock. He looks up to the sky taking in the clouds passing by him. Even though he can feel the evil in this world, it is nice to be in a place where technology has not affected the world. A few seconds later, Orion looks back onto the grassy field turning his attention to the four people he is training. Sango continues to train her body as Miroku and Kagome try to unleash higher amounts of spiritual powers.
'This world is lucky to be away from such dangers of the universe, but at the cost of knowing nothing,' thought Orion. 'Spiritual and demonic powers are the source of this world's power, which is close to the original source of power. However, these two powers are so much weaker. Yet, it is possible to unlock each power to its full potential.'
Orion turns his attention to Inuyasha, who continues to breathe heavily as he tries to concentrate. Orion frowns as he notices Inuyasha's struggle. Inuyasha must have a clear mind in order to unleash demonic powers, but as long as he has doubts and distractions, then he will never achieve higher powers. However, despite Inuyasha's recent release of grieve, there still seems to be something holding Inuyasha back. Suddenly, a loud roar of pain erupts breaking Orion from his train of thoughts. He looks up and notices Inuyasha holding onto his head.
"Inuyasha!" shouted Kagome as she runs to the half-demon, but Orion intervenes stopping the young woman.
"Stop, he has lost control," said Orion. "I'll deal with this."
Inuyasha's head shoots straight up as his eyes turn dark red. He growls as he begins to turn towards Orion and Kagome. Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Kirara run towards Orion and Kagome.
"What happened?" asked Miroku.
"Inuyasha lost control," said Kagome. "Perhaps if I say the 'word' to stop him."
"You mean sit?" asked Sango.
"Yeah," replied Kagome.
"No, Inuyasha must gain control of this himself," said Orion. "We only knock him out if he is about to hurt himself or one of you. For now, let me try to get through to him."
Orion walks up to Inuyasha as the out of control demon turns his attention to Orion. Orion stares at Inuyasha while slowing raising his arms.
"Listen Inuyasha," started Orion. "You must dig deep inside and find a way to control your demonic powers. Come o…."
Before Orion has the chance to say anything else, Inuyasha roars as he charges at Orion. The elder man dodges the attack as Inuyasha attempts to strike the white-gray hair man. Orion sidesteps to the left avoiding the attack again as the elder man strikes Inuyasha to the ground.
"Get a hold of yourself!" shouted Orion. "Control your powers!"
Inuyasha growls as he slashes at Orion. Orion jumps back as Inuyasha charges at him again. Suddenly, Inuyasha stops as Tessaiga begins to pulse. Inuyasha growls as he takes a few steps back. He looks around the area as if searching for someone. He roars as tremendous amount of demonic energy erupts from him. He looks around again until his eyes reach Kagome. Kagome's eyes widen the moment she realizes Inuyasha is staring at her. Miroku, Sango, and Kirara jump in front of Kagome preparing to fight Inuyasha if needed, but Orion appears behind Inuyasha as he slams a seal on the back of his neck causing the half-demon to return to normal before collapsing.
"Inuyasha!" shouted Kagome as she runs towards him followed by the others.
Orion watches as Kagome kneels next to Inuyasha checking on him. He narrows his eyes as he tries to figure out what is causing Inuyasha to lose control of his demonic powers. Something is causing his mind to become unclear, which only hinders his process. A few seconds later, Orion raises an eyebrow when a thought comes to him.
'I wonder,' thought Orion. 'I might have an answer, but I need to ask Inuyasha first.'
A few hours later, while Inuyasha rests, Orion watches over Kagome's training as she tries to use her bo staff. Orion notices her weak stances, but understands that her talent is with bows and arrows. Kagome stumbles as her staff hits her leg.
"Ouch!" shouted Kagome as she lands on her butt.
Orion walks towards Kagome as he extends his hand towards her. Kagome smiles a bit, as she takes his hand allowing him to help her stand. Kagome sighs as she bends down to grab the bo staff. Soon, she stands upright as Orion stares at her.
"I showed you a few stances, what's the problem?" asked Orion.
"I'm just used to a bow and arrow," replied Kagome. "I'm not used to other weapons."
"I understand, but time is against us," said Orion. "Just take it one step at a time, but with haste."
Kagome nods her head in understanding as she resumes the stances Orion taught her. Around ten minutes later, Orion decides to check on Miroku. The monk continues to concentrate with the seal below him. Soon, the elder man approaches Miroku causing the monk to open his eyes.
"So, should we test your progress?" asked Orion.
"Sure," replied Miroku.
Orion kneels as he places his right hand on the ground. Soon, a black aura surrounds the ground as he stands up and walks away. A small eagle statue appears from the black aura as Miroku stares at Orion.
"This is a level 4 dark statue," said Orion. "I use this statue to test the strength of spiritual powers. I also have similar statues meant to test those with demonic powers, but for now, let's see your progress. If you are strong enough you should be able to destroy this statue."
Miroku nods his head as he steps off the seal and walks towards the statue. He grabs a Sacred Sutra and powers it with his spiritual powers. He approaches the statue and slams the Sacred Sutra onto the dark statue. A bright light emits from the sutra as it begins to fight against the dark statue, but soon, the Sacred Sutra erupts in fire leaving an unscathed statue.
"Hmm, you still have a bit to go," said Orion. "You should rest for the moment and then resume increasing your spiritual powers before confronting the statue again."
Around ten minutes later, Orion approaches Sango, who continues to train her physical body. Orion looks to her Hiraikotsu noticing the demonic aura emitting from the weapon. He looks back to Sango, who continues her training.
"You've seem to be stronger," said Orion as Sango manages to lift the rocks Orion gave her before. "Now, let's see if we can connect with your weapon."
"Connect with my weapon?" questioned Sango.
"Yes, your weapon seems special," said Orion. "Perhaps, I can connect it with you. A strong bond. Build a strong bond with the creatures within Hiraikotsu and you will become stronger."
"What will happen if I do this?" asked Sango.
"This will allow your weapon to use technique that normally would never do," said Orion. "Even I don't know the limits, but you can find out."
Orion walks towards the open field as he slams two hands together. A few seconds later, he slams his hands onto the ground creating a large red seal to form. The seal extends as it begins to glow. Orion stands straight up as he turns towards Sango. He tells the demon slayer to approach the seal and sit in it. Sango obeys Orion's words as she sits inside the red seal. The elder man tells Sango that she should soon feel her body become weird. Sango closes her eyes as she begins to feel funny and soon nothing.
'I know you will succeed,' thought Orion as he turns around to face the unconscious Inuyasha. 'You have a long way to go.'
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"Lord Sesshomaru, where are we going?" asked Rin as she travels alongside Sesshomaru, Jaken, A-Un, and Kohaku.
Kohaku had awakened a few prior wondering where he was, but Sesshomaru simply told him that he found him in the river barely alive. Kohaku's first instinct was to find Kikyo, but he did not know where to look for her. In addition, he has a dark feeling about Kikyo. It is almost as if she is gone from the world, but Kohaku has no proof of it. However, he feels his instinct is right. For now, Kohaku decides to stay with Sesshomaru's group.
"Kohaku do you want something to eat?" asked Rin.
"No, I'm fine," replied Kohaku.
Rin frowns as she turns the other way. She has been trying to gain Kohaku's attention for the past few days, but he continues to refuse any communication. The best she can get out of him are simple grunts here and there. Soon, the group stops causing Rin to look at Sesshomaru.
"Mother," said Sesshomaru as a dog demon appears from the forest and lands in front of the group.
Soon, the demon transforms revealing a beautiful woman resembling Sesshomaru. The two demons stare at each other for a while before the female demon speaks.
"Sesshomaru, what's begins you here?" questioned the demon.
"Mother, I'm here to learn how to complete Tenseiga's Meido Zangetsuha," replied Sesshomaru.
"I see, so you've finally come for my advice," said Inu Kimi as she looks at Kohaku and Rin. "I see you brought dinner."
"They are not food," said Sesshomaru.
"Is that so?" inquired Kimi. "Very well, follow me."
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Kimi leads the group to her home among the clouds. Soon, she reaches her throne and sits down as Sesshomaru's group stop on the stairs. Sesshomaru walks a few steps forward leaving his group behind as he stops in front of his mother.
"Your father told me one day you will arrive to seek answers on Tenseiga," said his mother. "That is the reason why he gave me the Meido Stone."
Sesshomaru stares at his mother waiting for her to explain the Meido Stone. Soon, his mother grabs the stone around her neck and points it forward. A few seconds later, a portal opens in front of her as a creature jumps out nearly attacking Sesshomaru, but the demon manages to dodge the attack. Unfortunately, the creature continues onward grabbing Kohaku and Rin in the process. Immediately, Sesshomaru begins to chase after the demon, but his mother's voice stops him.
"Are you really going into the underworld to save two humans?" asked Inu Kimi.
Sesshomaru looks at his mother for a second before turning away and heading into the portal as it closes.
"My poor child goes into a realm he cannot escape," said Inu Kimi as she dramatically poses.
Jaken sweat drops as he decides to wait for Sesshomaru to come back. However, he notices Sesshomaru's mother sit straight up with a darken expression.
"Lady Mother is there something wrong?" asked Jaken.
"Someone has interfered with the Meido Stone," said Kimi. "Sesshomaru is not alone in the Underworld. Damn it."
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Sesshomaru enters the Underworld as he looks around the area searching for Rin and Kohaku. After another minute of walking, he finally comes across the same demon that took Rin and Kohaku as the creature lowers the two humans to the ground. The demon roars as it charges at him. Sesshomaru jumps back while taking out Tenseiga. The full-demon unleashes his weapon upon the undead demon destroying it in the process. Once Sesshomaru places the weapon back into his sheath, he heads towards Kohaku and Rin. He notices Kohaku kneeling next to Rin.
"She's not breathing," said Kohaku surprising Sesshomaru.
"Are you sure?" asked Sesshomaru.
"Yes," replied Kohaku.
"Of course she would be," said a voice causing Sesshomaru and Kohaku to look around them. "This is the realm of the dead, well, at least one of the many entrances to it. A living soul usually cannot survive here. Wait, I take that back, a weak living soul usually cannot survive here."
"Who's there?" asked Kohaku as a man with green hair appears.
"My name is Belenus," said the green-haired man. "I'm here to collect your Shikon Jewel Shards."
"Tell me this," said Sesshomaru. "Why attack us here?"
"Eliminate any chance of help," said Belenus. "I've already eliminated Kikyo, now I just need to collect what remains."
Kohaku's eyes widen as his hands begin to clench. It is true, Kikyo has passed on and now this man is here to collect his jewel shard. Kohaku grabs his chain-sickle and then raises it at Belenus.
"Lady Kikyo has worked too hard to find a way to end Naraku," said Kohaku. "I will not let you ruin her work."
Belenus raises an eyebrow as he stares at the young boy. Soon, the green-haired man smirks as he draws out his glaive before landing in front of Sesshomaru.
"Let's see you try," said Belenus.
Before anyone has the chance to move, darkness envelops around Rin causing Sesshomaru to attempt to grab her, but he fails as a loud roar occurs in the realm. Sesshomaru stares further into the darkness as he attempts to run after her, but Belenus stops him.
"I'm surprised you'll leave the boy undefended," said Belenus. "Or does the girl mean more to you than him. I'll let you go on, but remember that you allowed the destruction of the world."
As Belenus moves away, Sesshomaru looks back into the deep darkness as he decides to turn towards Belenus. Belenus raises an eyebrow as Sesshomaru draws out Tenseiga towards the green-haired man.
"Oh, changed your mind?" asked Belenus.
"I've noticed Rin's enjoyment of the world," said Sesshomaru. "There's no point in bringing her back if the world she loves is gone. Kohaku, go save Rin's body."
"All right," said Kohaku as he runs towards the darkness.
Kohaku travels deeper into the darkness as he finally reaches an unusual portal. Suddenly, the ground begins to shake as a massive figure appears from the darkest depths of the realm. The creature reveals itself as the Underworld Guardian. The human-like creature roars as Kohaku sees Rin in his hand. Suddenly, a loud explosion occurs, causing Kohaku to turn around.
Sesshomaru and Belenus clash as Sesshomaru raises his sword swinging it forward in the process. Belenus stares at Sesshomaru with a confused expression.
"This blade," said Belenus. "It has no cutting power. What do you expect to do with it?"
Sesshomaru narrows his eyes as he jumps back while creating an energy whip hitting Belenus in the process. The green-haired man jumps back as he swings his glaive above him.
"Twirling Gust!" shouted Belenus as he slams the blade tip into the ground creating a massive gust as it twirls towards Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru narrows his eyes as he jumps out of the way. The attack continues onward hitting the Underworld Guardian causing it to roar in pain. Sesshomaru notices Rin in the guardian's right hand causing him to concern over Rin's body.
'Rin,' thought Sesshomaru as he heads towards the Underworld Guardian.
"Really? He ignores me for the girl again," said Belenus as he turns towards Kohaku. "No matter, what I'm here for is you."
Kohaku raises his chain-sickle as he prepares to fight Belenus. Belenus charges at Kohaku, who jumps back to avoid the attack, but to his surprise, Belenus still appears in front of him. Kohaku's eyes widen as Belenus cuts the young boy across the chest. Kohaku shouts in pain as Belenus slams his foot into Kohaku's wound forcing the demon slayer to the ground.
"Just sit still," said Belenus. "Taking the shard shouldn't be too much pain."
Belenus raises his glaive preparing to kill Kohaku, but Sesshomaru intervenes, knocking Belenus away. Belenus looks at the demon dog as he notices the Underworld Guardian falling to the ground as it disappears. Sesshomaru holds onto Rin as he stares at Belenus.
'Forgive me Rin,' thought Sesshomaru. 'No power is worth losing you.'
"Listen, just give me the boy and I'll let you go," said Belenus.
Sesshomaru's gaze turns to Kohaku as he remembers Rin's plea to save Kohaku. He cannot let Kohaku fall into anyone's hands. The demon dog turns his attention back to Belenus as he lowers Rin to the ground.
"Hold onto her," said Sesshomaru.
"All right," replied Kohaku as he grabs Rin.
"Do you plan to fight me?" asked Belenus.
"If you haven't noticed we are in the Underworld," said Sesshomaru. "Even we demons have limits here. However, Tenseiga will provide much needed protection. You, on the other hand, are not so lucky."
'Damn it, he's right,' thought Belenus. 'My powers are much lower here.'
Sesshomaru charges at Belenus as the green-haired man raises his glaive to defend himself. The two clash, exchanging numerous attacks. Sesshomaru tries to gain the upper hand, but a missing arm does not aid him. Soon, the two fighters clash again as Sesshomaru pushes Belenus back. Suddenly, Belenus swings his sword forward creating a powerful energy attack towards Sesshomaru. The demon dog's eyes widen realizing that Belenus still has a large amount of energy. Sesshomaru jumps towards Rin and Kohaku as he swings Tenseiga.
"Meido Zangetsuha!" shouted Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru grabs Kohaku as the demon slayer holds onto Rin. Sesshomaru heads towards the portal as Belenus' attack nearly hits them.
'I should get going too, before I run out of energy to open another portal,' thought Belenus.
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Sesshomaru jumps out of the portal just in time with Kohaku and Rin as the energy attack blasts through the portal. He lands on the ground in front of his mother before placing Kohaku down. Kohaku takes Rin to a nearby bed placing her gently before walking away allowing Sesshomaru and his mother to walk towards the young girl.
"My son, why are you sad?" asked his mother. "Does this girl mean so much to you?"
Sesshomaru's mother stares at him for a moment before turning towards Rin. She also notices Jaken crying over Rin making her wonder why. She asks the small demon as to why he cries for the girl. To her surprise, Jaken answers that he cries because Sesshomaru does not cry. He sheds the tears his lord does not. The mother closes her eyes before sighing.
"The Tenseiga can only revive a person once," said his mother. "But, I can use the Meido Stone to bring her back as well. However, this will be her last chance."
Inu Kimi walks up to Rin and then places the Meido Stone on the girl's neck. Soon, the stone begins to glow for a few seconds before the light disappears. Soon, Rin opens her eyes as she sits up with a surprised look on her face.
"What happened?" asked Rin.
Sesshomaru places his hand on her cheek causing Rin to look at him. Sesshomaru's mother stares at Sesshomaru realizing he has taken a characteristic from his father. She sighs before turning around to face the endless blue sky. She can sense the darkness that has risen from the world. Something truly evil has arrived. The man who intervened is the source of that darkness.
'I fear the worse has yet to come,' thought the mother.
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A/N: All right, this is the end of chapter nine. I wanted a small skirmish between Sesshomaru and Belenus and nothing more. The point of this chapter was to act as a small break between the main fighting. The next chapter, I will start moving the story onward. Furthermore, I am sure everyone has noticed that the story has a similar structure as the manga. I wanted to try something like this before and decided to use Inuyasha. However, there are many different factors in the fights. Anyhow, I want to thank everyone for reading and please review.
