Hello! I have returned from my slump! Chapter 9 is now up! As usual, I don't own Inuyasha, Sesshomaru or any other the characters. They belong to Rumiko Takehashi. I do own Rephaim, Kanadi and all other OC's.
Final Challenge
Shifting into his smaller wolf form, Kouga stalked a fine sized boar. The boar was about the size of a small ox. Crouching, the wolf crept up to the beast.
{Got you.} And then he pounced. The boar let out a squealing roar and turned on the wolf. Kouga swallowed. Turning around as quick as he could, the black Demon took off. The enraged boar right behind him.
{Oh shit! Oh shit! Oh shit! Oh shit!} cried Kouga. Above him, unnoticed, Byakuya smirked as the boar chased the wolf back and forth. Chuckling to himself, the demon patted his kill: a large bear.
"I'm going to win this with ease." And with that, the incarnation flew towards the Western Castle.
~~~~ Western Castle~~~~
Inuyasha sighed as the hot water lapped at her skin. Shippo splashed around nearby. Smiling at the kit, the female dog rubbed rose scented bath oil into her milky skin. Her body gently absorbed the sweet scent.
"Inuyasha?" Kanadi asked as she came into the room. The female turned to meet the older woman's green eyes.
"Yes? What is it my good friend?" she asked. Kanadi took in a breath.
"One of your suitors has returned." Inuyasha became quirky.
"Oh! That means the trial is done! I should go greet him!" standing up, the white haired female quickly dried off and hurried away. Shippo blinked and began to swim over to the edge. Rephaim helped the small kit out of the orgy sized pool.
"Rephaim…it's not Kouga is it?" asked the red haired kit. The slicked raven closed his eyes and nodded.
"No…it's Byakuya."
~~~~Sesshomaru's office~~~~
Sesshomaru sighed as he glanced at the winning male. Byakuya smirked as he took a quick glance at his kill. The Lord lifted his head as he heard swift feet come running toward his office. As he got ready to stand, Inuyasha bolted into the room. She visibly paled as she gazed at the pale demon stood and walked over to the dogs. He walked over… to Sesshomaru, and pressed soft lips to Sesshomaru's plump ones. Inuyasha let out a sharp squeak. Sesshomaru jumped and leaped away from the male.
Minutes passed. Then Sesshomaru spoke…shouted.
"WHAT THE FUCK?" Byakuya smiled and reached to grab Sesshomaru.
"I never wanted to mate with Inuyasha. You said if a suitor wishes to mate with a royal, he must pass three trials. I passed. And I want to be your mate." Sesshomaru balked. Inuyasha's widened. She gaped.
"Wha…how…huh?" stammered the female. Byakuya continued to smirk.
"You heard me. I wanted to mate with Sesshomaru. Not you."
"You mean…I could mate with Kouga?" she whispered. Still upset about the kiss, Sesshomaru nodded.
"Yes. Kouga is now going to be your mate. However, he has yet to return, so while we wait for the wolf to return, return to your chambers." Inuyasha bowed and left. As she walked away from the two males, the Dog Lord sighed.
"What's wrong my soon to be mate?" purred the pale demon. Sesshomaru's eyebrow twitched.
"Why do you wish to mate with me?" Byakuya grinned.
Well…you are handsome, strong, collected…well endowed."
"How the hell do you know that?" Sesshomaru blushed.
"…I have my ways. Also, I wanted you to be my mate since I first saw you."
"Why me? I cannot bear children." Sesshomaru closed his eyes.
"I know you cannot bear children. But maybe you can help me conceive a child."
"I cannot do that either. I'm sterile." Byakuya gaped at the information. He studied Sesshomaru's face. He wasn't lying. Sesshomaru peered at the pale demon.
"I want my Imouto to have a good strong mate. Kouga is the perfect candidate. Since I cannot have children, I want Inuyasha to have them. She is the last hope of our race. She knows her role. But I allow her to pick her male. I'm lucky she picked Kouga. Since he is wolf, our line can continue." Sesshomaru then walked out of his study. Byakuya followed.
~~~~Outside the Castle~~~~
Naraku grinned as he watched one of Sesshomaru's guards pace back and forth. He knew the demon could sense him, but not see him. Quick as the creature he was, the dark Hanyou stepped behind the guard and pulled a knife. He slowly stepped into place of the guard. As the guard turned, Naraku smiled.
"What the…" the guard started, but never finished as Naraku slit his throat. As the body slumped to the floor, the devious spider was quick to absorb the remains of the corpse.
"Kai! What's going on over there?" called a guard. Naraku then shifted into the fallen guards form. The guard was a simple brunette with brown eyes. The eyes were now a reddish color. Using the guard's voice, he replied without giving away anything.
"Nothing! Thought I saw something! Only a shadow."
"You damn newbie. So jumpy at shadows." The guard chuckled. Naraku chuckled as well.
"Well, come on then. Our Lord Sesshomaru' younger sister has finally chosen a mate. I never knew we had a princess." Naraku grinned.
"Neither did I until recently." The guard laughed, thinking he was talking about him.
"Ah…sorry, I forgot your name." Naraku said. The guard laughed again.
"So forgetful. My name is Saraku. Not to be confused with the horrible monster Naraku." Inside his mind, Naraku twitched. Saraku smiled, oblivious to the discomfort.
"Come on." The guard then led Naraku away. The dark Hanyou began to plot his sweet revenge.
"Inuyasha, you shall be mine…very soon. I cannot wait."
~~~~Inuyasha's room~~~
Inuyasha sighed as she ran fingers through cool water. The tiny pool on the gazebo twinkled in the sun as she flicked drops of water in the pool.
"Inuyasha?" Shippo whispered.
"You know you don't have to sneak around." She scolded. The kitsune smiled. He came bouncing and a sat on his adoptive mother's lap, the white flower in his hand.
"I heard from one of the guards, Suzaku that Kagome has escaped. And she is coming for you." Quipped the kit. The bitch sighed.
"I know. But what can I do? If I go confront her, she will kill me. If I stay here, she'll wreak havoc on our land. My hands are tied, Shippo. I cannot do anything." Inuyasha then held Shippo to her breasts.
"I wish I could something, but I am going into heat soon, and become a target for all unmated males."
A knock was heard. Straightening her clothing, Inuyasha walked over and opened her door to a guard. The guard had tousled brown hair and reddish eyes. His scent was odd though. To Inuyasha, he smelled of brimstone and carrion.
"Must have eaten something dead earlier today." Thought the female. As the guard entered the room, Inuyasha caught a faint scent. It was Naraku's. This confused the female.
"My Lady? I was informed to take you somewhere safe. Apparently the demon Naraku has been revived. I must take you to safety." The guard droned. Inuyasha clutched Shippo tighter. The kit whined.
"Inuyasha? What should we do?" asked Shippo.
"We'll follow you. But please, make sure my kit is not harmed." The guard nodded.
"Understood. Now come. We must hurry." Inuyasha followed. Shippo still tight to her breasts.
"My good guard, what is your name?" asked the female.
"It's Kai." Approving the name, Inuyasha followed Kai towards the outside of the castle.
~~~~in the dungeon~~~~
Rephaim slammed his body once more against the iron bars. He let out a scream of outrage. One of the bars had chipped and stuck into his fleshy arm.
"DAMN IT! HOW COULD I BE SO FOOLISH?" screamed the raven. Earlier that day, he came across one of the new guards, who wished to know where Lady Inuyasha's chambers were, had stunned him with a mild but effective poison. When he awoke, he was trapped in an enhanced iron cell in the Dungeon. For about three hours, he has been trying to force the gate open.
Taking a deep breath, the soldier rammed his body against the cages once more. At last, he was out.
"it has been so long since I have transformed into my other body. Now I shall." Shifting into the shape of a large raven, the color of moonless night, Rephaim hurried towards his Lord's location. As he flew off, he spotted a blood score on the ground. But then, there were several blood scores so he gave no thought to it.
~~~~Hallway~~~~
Sesshomaru stood outside of his imouto's room. The emptiness gaped at him. A faint smell of carrion and miasma drifted through the air. Sesshomaru growled.
"This is Naraku's foul scent. Damn. How did he find out?"
{Lord Sesshomaru!} Turning towards the cry, Sesshomaru spotted a giant raven coming his way. The raven stopped and shifted in front of him.
"Rephaim, where were you?" the Lord demanded.
"Forgive me, but I failed to notice that the guard was an enemy. He knocked me unconscious and locked me in the dungeon." Rephaim bowed his head, guilt ridden.
"It's not your fault. My guards noticed that one of the new guards has been acting odd. I think he was possessed."
"I'm sorry, I should have noticed." Rephaim bowed low.
"Never mind. Right now, let's find my sister." Turning on his heel, Sesshomaru went to find anyone to help him.
"My Lady, please be alright."
~~~~Kouga~~~~
Kouga snarled as he lunged at Naraku, who shifted into his actual form.
"Heh, well, well. I would never expect you to lust after Inuyasha. Kouga, you wish to fuck the bitch and fill her with your seed and sire a pup eh? How…drull." Naraku dodged the wolf's attack. Kouga snarled as he glanced behind the undead spider. Inuyasha was securely tied up with sacred chains. A jade bit in her mouth. She whimpered. Kouga scented a new smell.
"Oh yes Kouga. Your lovely Inuyasha just went into heat. Beat me if you can wolf. But rest assured, the Princess of the West will be fat with my baby." Naraku then roared with wicked laughter. Kouga snarled as Inuyasha whined and struggled.
"Damn you Naraku! Inuyasha! I will save you!" the determined wolf then slammed his body against Naraku, who placed up a barrier. The spider smirked.
"my revenge will be final. Inuyasha, you shall pay dearly for my death."
~~~~an~~~~
Oh sh***! What will happen to Inuyasha? Where is Kagome? And will you please review? Chapter 10 will be written soon. Bye, bye.
