BG88: Ha!Update! What now, bitches!
Sesshoumaru: 0-0 You were rather...short last chapter.
BG88: I get annoyed, you know.
Inuyasha: He knows. When you get depressed or overly angry, it reflects on the unfolding of the story.
Kagome: nods
BG88: Sorry, sheesh...anyway, proofread, please. I have to reply to the latest reviews. Sorry if I didn't reply to the old ones, if you resend any questions I will.
Sesshoumaru: Baka-ga.
BG88:Proofread, please?
Sesshoumaru: Shrugs
Review replies:
Sessh/San: 9
San/Mir: 3
Sessh/Kago: 1 (For the sake of no reason, lol, and I will not be doing this pairing, but I am curious to see who votes it...)
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Review Replies
Dragonfaeriex: Wow, I would never think to tally that shiz up...XD. I'm too lazy and busy roleplaying. I can't wait to see you start up writing again, I know you get on messenger an awful lot...lol.
Sesshyroxmisox (Anonymous): Sighs Unfortunately I am not well at the moment, but I feel I should update anyway. There are people who actually DON'T flame this story that want to read it, so I kick myself in the ass every once in a while to update for them. But school is mean, and I hate it! Grr...anyway, let's just remember that Ah-Un is trying to get a point across and remember that they care...like an adult that grounds you forever...and I will celebrate with you on the telling-off of Snape. Lol.
Vieh and Tony: Yeah, yeah. Working on it, not replying much to the effect on it anymore, tired of hearing about it.
That is me getting tired of the same. I am ahead of all you guys by a large margin, so give me a break. I write faster than I post. Fortunately, I've taken a break from writing this story out so we may even things out enough for me to edit to you guys' likings.
Lord Makura: Well, this story isn't very centered around Inuyasha and Kagome, but I suppose I could put some fluff in after...certain pre-planned events that have already happened...
Prep Massacre: Aww, it's alright. I don't mind if you miss a review. As long as you review at all, I'm happy. Heheh. Yesh! Another sympathizer with me on the school business!
Crescent-Moon-Vixen: Some chapters are mainly talking, just to clear things up. I'm sorry it confused you, really I am. But not all chapters have action. This one just happened to suck an awful lot more than the others, I suppose. Lol.
Spirit of the Inu Youkai: Me? Abandon this story? Nah, it's getting too much popularity, and I love writing it even if people don't quite like what I do. Thankies for the review.
Crooked: Let us begin at the beginning, and end at the end, since you have multiple reviews, which I appreciate. . You're right to begin with, Sesshoumaru doesn't know how to relax. And as for the IC, yeah, that doesn't last too long...trust me. Yes, Sesshoumaru is a rather bit talkative in my stories. Forgive me for that. The chapters are fast because they're a mere 900-1000 words long. Not even near a novel-size chapter, even though I do suppose this story will be novel size. And of course, we all know Malfoy is a brat. Thanks for commenting and not flaming.
Dog Demon Kamaru: O-O backs away slowly
Gryfffinrose: Thank you for being patient (although I know you don't wanna be). I reward you with this snotrag of chapter! Don't I just have the greatest self esteem?
Oya: I guess that it's all a matter of opinion, but I also believe that we must consider that Voldemort is no ordinary wizard. While his spells might be weaker against someone with demonic origin, I do believe they would be somewhat effective. Magic is not infallible, nor are demonic powers. All in all, it depends on the balance of power. Therefore, I think that even though Voldemort is more or less "mortal," or at least he was born mortal and has now become something so enveloped in evil that he cannot possibly be called human or killed by normal means, he would be a very good match for Sesshoumaru or Inuyasha.
And we must also remember that this is called Harry Potter and the Deadly Alliance. Give me time to work things out. Thanks for the review and giving me something to think about.
Sesshomarufreak: It meant that Ah-Un wouldn't fulfill their entire punishment, don't freak. Lol. Sango and Sesshoumaru convinced them to shorten it.
PixieDust 6291: Don't get me wrong,Inuyasha understands Fang and Ah-Un. He just doesn't have any reason to talk to them, or reply to what they say, really. Thank you for your understanding on the updating problem. School is being mean, currently. Particularly my Chem teacher.
Hakudoushi-gurl: Naraku and Voldemort, ah yes...we are getting there...patience, patience. Heheheh...
Nilmiel and Kenya: I do believe I--rather nastily, and I apologize for that--addressed your review. Please forgive my shortness, but if you would only read my author's comments, you would know that I addressed all the issues, for the most part. Hopefully we can put this all behind us...
TheDrifterAuthor:I PM'ed you on some of this, and just so everyone knows, YOU were the one who inspired me to update. So kudos to you. I like your new penname, I can't bring myself to change mine, though I might...InuTaiyoukai or InuTai is now my universal name for most things. As I have said, I will not ever abandon this story, it is one of my favorites, albeit terribly written.
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BG88: How'd it go?
Kagome: A few errors, but we cleaned it up.
Inuyasha: You'regettin' a bit sloppy again.
BG88: Iknow, I know...
Sesshoumaru: scoffs
BG88: What's got hispanties in a wad.?
Inuyasha: Usual.
BG88: Okay. Well, I have some announcements anyway.
Owing to the fact that I am about to enter the harder end of the year exams, well...you get the picture. Fortunately for you guys, summer is after that, and after Metro-Con, my time will be totally free until the end of June, save for if I get a job and I may. Either way, I will have more time to do things I want to do. Just remember that as a 17-year old, I have obligations coming into my life that may rule over fanfiction writing and fanart drawing, as I have joined Deviantart. I must get into my scholarship-searching for the good of my career. Getting to be a veterinarian is not easy.
Furthermore, I am happy to say that during my Senior Year, I will be doing Ag.OJT, which forces my parents to give me a license. Ergo, earlier home time, more time on the computer, and all that cool shiz. All my Senior classes are easy, too, as I have done most academic classes and have need only to finish my English IV and Statistics. Then there's Web Design, which gives me even more time to update. All in all, next year may just be a more active year, starting in October. Wish me luck in achieving all of this!
P.S.--if you want to see my deviantart page, tell me and I will post the account somewhere. And one more thing--I wish to have talented artists post fanart for my fics. I do it, and my friend Chrissy does it. I was hoping if we compiled enough art, we could start a shrine on DevArt for my fanfics. I know they're nowhere near good enough, but it would be nice to see other people draw, and I would sorely like that. Of course, it's an endeavor that only me anc Chrissy will be able to get done at most, as she is the only one who draws for my fics. I was merely suggesting it. Now I'm done talking and shit, so read on! Sorry I kept you...I normally try not to do this...
Next Day (For the trillionth time…)
Sesshoumaru was even sicker with pain than before, but this time, Ah-Un let him go to Hagrid's hut for care. It was there that the demon apologized thoroughly to the gamekeeper for his atrocious behavior, as he hated showing such horrible manners.
"It's all righ'," Hagrid said warmly. "I knew you was stressed, I shouldn' ta thrown yeh out…"
"I deserved it," Sesshoumaru replied bitterly.
"Nah, yer good. A little arrogant, but good just the same."
Sesshoumaru was lying on his stomach as Hagrid spread some salve onto his torn back. His ears lowered and lifted in either comfort or pain as Hagrid administered the medicine.
"There. Now let that sit for a spell, then yeh can bathe it off."
Sesshoumaru nodded.
"Hagrid?"
"Yeah?"
"Would you help me outside?"
"Yeh sure?"
"Yes."
Sesshoumaru rose to his feet and felt Hagrid rest an enormous handunder hisarm for support. Painstakingly, he limped near the forest.
"I feel…that you deserve to see me…in my true form…"
"What?"
"You know I am a Dog…"
The Inu Taiyoukai transformed to his full-demon form.
Red eyes gleaming in the sunlight, he lowered his head to Hagrid's level…and licked him.
Hagrid chortled as Sesshoumaru's notched tongue ran over his face several more times.
"Calm down, yeh big brute," Hagrid told him playfully.
Sesshoumaru ran his tongue out and made a doggish grin.
"Yer a beau'iful animal, yeh are," Hagrid told him, patting his shoulder. "I like dogs above cats, but don' tell tha' to Kagome or Hermione."
Sesshoumaru shook his head and rolled his crimson eyes. Even though he didn't have problems with all cats, he would rather avoid them, and he would not hesitate to kill them. Cats also seemed to anger him much more quickly than anything else. Of course, being much smarter than a normal companion dog, he could resist some temptations, but even he, the Western Lord, was confused as far as his instinct went. He only followed it.
Sesshoumaru sat down and lifted his foreleg to lick a wound on the inside of it. That led to it itching, and that in turn lead to him nipping at it.
"None of that, now," Hagrid said sternly.
The demon ignored him and bit harder, making it bleed.
In order to stop him, Hagrid pushed against his head, but this merely caused the demon to growl.
"Don' bite at it, it'll get worse," chided Hagrid. He reached into his pocket and pulled a silver object out. "I don' want to use this…"
With a scoffing snort, Sesshoumaru licked at the wound softly.
"Forgive me…"
Suddenly, an earsplitting squeal of a sound caused Sesshoumaru to snap to attention. His eyes widened, pupils contracted. Nervously, he went back to his task only to be punished once more as the shriek hurt his ears. He yelped in pain and confusion, searching for the source.
Then he saw Hagrid with the silver whistle on his lips.
The sound pierced his senses once more, causing him to howl mournfully.
"Yeh'll leave it?"
Sesshoumaru nodded, trying to flick the sound from his ears. He shook his head clear.
"I didn' want ter do it," Hagrid said meekly. "It was for yer own good…"
Sesshoumaru knew that. He could tell Hagrid would never cause an animal pain without a very good reason.
He stooped down, inviting Hagrid to climb onto his back.
"Yeh...yeh wan' me to…"
He nodded and Hagrid climbed aboard.
The Inu Taiyoukai rose and began to stride about the school grounds leisurely. Eventually he began to trot, and then jog around. After that, he encouraged Hagrid to hold on as he sped into a gallop.
And then he began to take great bounds,spanning 80 feet. He ran several laps around the campus in this fashion, until Hagrid caught a smear of something red on his hands.
Blood. Sesshoumaru, for all the actual good he'd meant, had reopened his wounds.
It figures, he thought. I attempt to be kind and look at what happens.
"I'm sorry…." Hagrid said.
"I will have my bath now," he barked, letting Hagrid down and demorphing before speaking in his normal voice. "I will return shortly."
"Th' lake is sorta nippy these days. Be careful," Hagrid warned him.
Sesshoumaru nodded, rolling his eyes. He came from a place where cold was not uncommon, but still he wondered whether it was wise to bathe there; he had to consider the giant squid.
Ah, well. If it threatens me, I will deal with it, he thought confidently.
After ascertaining that he was alone enough, Sesshoumaru removed his obi and swords, followed by his hakama, haori, and undershirt. He folded them neatly and set Tenseiga and the Toukijin on top before diving into the lake.
The cold water stung at his bare body, causing him to break out in goose bumps, but he wasn't long in growing acclimated to the temperature.
He felt at peace in the water, almost as if he were back home…
At that thought, he reminisced on what Jaken and Rin could be doing. After an image of Rin whacking Jaken with the Nintoujou staff came to mind, he decided to concentrate on his bath.
Sesshoumaru swam expertly to the center of the lake, kicking his legs softly. By now, water was a comforting blanket around his beaten, bruised body.
He took a deep breath, filling his lungs to their capacity, then dove under. His arms and legs treaded water as he dove deeper, hair billowing like a celestial robe of flames behind him.
The giant squid came up from the murky depths to meet him. Ever ready, Sesshoumaru extended his claws slightly.
However, if anything, the squid seemed playful. After he took a breath and dove back down, it poked at him curiously. He ran his fingers across its fleshy tentacle. It swam around him in a spiral. Sesshoumaru smiled, following its lead for a while. He almost forgot how deep he was and nearly ran out of breath. He dove down once more to bid farewell to the creature that resided in the Hogwarts lake before rising back to the surface. Immediately, his olfactory senses sent him a certain wizard's pureblooded smell and his lip curled upwards in a snarl of distaste.
Malfoy.
"What're you doing, Wonder Mutt?" he drawled.
"Not that it is any of your business, but I m taking a bath," Sesshoumaru said stoically.
"Thank God, you've been stinking up all the classes!" the blonde teen sneered. "Probably breaking a sweat just to do a Levitation Charm."
Crabbe and Goyle laughed stupidly and Sesshoumaru's internal rage built. However, his reply was straight.
"Dogs cannot sweat, and I am far past your O.W.L standards in this school. Professor McGonagall tells me I am more than ready for my N.E.W.Ts," he replied smartly.
Malfoy threw him an ugly look as he raised his wand.
Conjunctivitis!
The demon lord roared in pain as he felt his eyes burn intolerably. He thrashed madly and sprayed poison at the trio of Slytherins.
Suddenly, he felt his scalp burn.
Malfoy was pulling him up by his bangs. While he was blinded.
"Why wouldn't you block that, smartass?" Malfoy growled. "Think a Protean Charm or a Bat-Bogey Hex'll help you now?"
Sesshoumaru reared back his claws to slash the boy when he heard a loud roar.
HRROOOOOWRR!
Just as Malfoy hexed Sesshoumaru a final time in his own defense against the claws, Ah-Un came leaping from the forest. They pinned Malfoy under a clawed foreleg.
-Little bastard!- Sesshoumaru heard Ah growl.
"Get off, you great oafish brute!" Malfoy yelled.
A sickening sound of tearing flesh met the youthful taiyoukai's ears. Fearfully, he opened his pain-ridden eyes.
Malfoy had been decapitated soundly. Crabbe and Goyle had long since fled.
:You…you…killed him…:
'Sesshoumaru, you sound terrible. What is wrong?' Un inquired.
:He is dead…he's dead…he's dead…:
-What is the matter! Get a hold of yourself!-
Sesshoumaru rose out of the lake and managed to clothe himself decently, all the while muttering/growling…
:He's dead…:
Only Sesshoumaru knew the curse that had been cast on him, and it's debilitating effects.
He collapsed.
R & R please!