Chapter 24: Disappointment and the Black Baboon Pelt

Disclaimer: I apologize because I did not know this chapter posted and so I had to hurry up and come up with something for this chapter, sorry about that. This chapter like the last one is also a filler. I apologize for the short chapters the next one will be lengthy since a lot is going to happen next chapter. So I hope you enjoy this chapter and let me know what you thought of it. If you have any ideas for this story, ideas are welcomed, thanks. ;-p

Sesshomaru angrily growled deep within his chest as he stared at the piece of parchment left by Totosai.

That cunning old fool!

Sesshomaru's eyes threatened to turn red from his anger. Yoshihiro fearfully sat upon Ai-Una and then confusingly scratched his head.

He's really scary! Note to self never get on his bad side.

Yoshihiro frantically thought as he continue to stare at Sesshomaru in confusion.

*O*O*O*

Naraku crossed his arms over his chest in agrravation as he listened to the ladies of the West bitterly and angrily discuss the absence of Shizuna and Yoshihiro.

''They are too young to be roaming the countryside without the proper protect!'' Izayoi snapped as Inukimi rolled her eyes.

''I am quite sure that Sesshomaru, Naraku nor Inuyasha would allow any harm to befall upon our youngest children.'' Inukimi frowned as Izayoi sighed.

''That is not the point that I am attempting to make, Inukimi.'' Izayoi harshly glared at Inukimi and she warningly growled back at Izayoi.

This is taking longer than I anticipated.

Naraku sighed in defeat as he patiently waited for the bickering to cease.

*O*O*O*

Inuyasha mumbled under his breathe as he shook his sleeves free from the water droplets as he sat alone by the edge of the riverbank. Kagome attended to the wounds of the the young girl whose name they had learned was Nazuna.

''Think of this as preserved herbs for ailments.'' Kagome stated as she sprayed Nazuna's scraped left arm.

''Do you mind me asking what was after you just now?'' Kagero questioned Nazuna as Mizuko held Jotaru in his arms and he wasn't very happy about it, while Shippo kept Rin, Kumiko and Shizuna occupy by the fire.

''A demon known as the spider head. These mountains have been plagued by their evil presence since springtime. Several villages have already been attacked.'' Nazuna stated as Kagome cringed in fear and Kagero rolled her eyes at how easily scared her sister was.

''Spider heads trap humans in their webs, paralyze them, and devour them alive. They're terrifying demons.'' Nazuna bitterly proclaimed.

''You can say that again.'' Kagome tentatively stated.

''Hey, Inuyasha, we have to do something to help.'' Mizuko declared as they all turned toward the hanyo who was still drenched with water.

''Any sign of the sacred jewel fragments?'' Inuyasha questioned unfazed.

''Not yet, and I didn't pick up anything from the spider head just now.'' Kagome stated as she stared down at the ground.

''Then let's move out.'' Inuyasha retorted as Kagero questioningly stared at him. ''I want to cross these mountains before nightfall.'' Inuyasha snapped as he quickly stood up.

''We can't just walk away! There's a demon on the loose!'' Kagome yelled as Inuyasha stared back at her over his right shoulder.

''Yeah, Kagome's right for once!'' Mizuko snapped as Kagome and Inuyasha both turned to glare at him.

''Listen, I don't go slaying demons every time a human comes running scared to me.'' Inuyasha bitterly snapped.

''No one's suggesting that you do.'' Kagome frowned as Kagero questioningly cocked her head to the side.

Something's not right with Inuyasha. He usually would want to check things out.

Kagero thought as she and Kagome stared between each other.

What's gotten into him? Usually he'd at least check things out.

Kagome frowned as she worriedly stared at Inuyasha.

What's wrong with Inuyasha? He doesn't want to chase the demon? Very weird!

Mizuko frowned as he stared at Inuyasha in puzzlement.

''I'm leaving.'' Nazuna frowned as she hastily stood up. ''Being obliged to a demon does not sit well with me.'' Nazuna bitterly spat with her eyes closed.

''Feigning some measure of gratitude might sit better with us, though.'' Shippo stated as Nazuna glared down at him.

''Insolent Beast!'' Nazuna screamed as Shippo, Shizuna and Kumiko all shrieked back in fear.

Nazuna then walked toward the cliff that had a green vine running up it and then she attempted to climb it.

''Thank you for reminding me why I detest demons.'' Nazuna stated as she continued to struggle to climb the vine.

She did not get far on the vine because it snapped and she plummet into the green bushy brush below her. Kagero shook her head at how judgemental Nazuna was and Kagome clapped her palms together.

''And down goes Nazuna!'' Mizuko chuckled as Nazuna laid on the ground inside the bush.

''How about displaying some of that old fashioned chivalry?'' Kagome questioned as everyone all turn to stare at Inuyasha, except for Nazuna whose feet stuck out the bush that she was in.

*O*O*O*

Yura angrily sat in a tree as she glared down at Kojirou in disgust while he explained the situation of the days prior events.

''I have done as you ask and slain all of your brothers and their hanyo offsprings.'' Kojirou stated as he inclined his head to her.

''Is that so?'' Yura stated as her eyes dangerously narrowed down toward him and he fearfully gulped.

''Hai, princess I swear to you that it is done.'' Kojirou stated as beads of sweat formed upon his forehead.

''Oh, then tell me why Chiya informed me of Ryura little quest on Horaijima to find those brats that father dare to consider his grandchildren?'' Yura snapped as Kojirou fearfully gawked at her.

I forgot about that stupid pet crow she loves to keep around her.

Kojirou thought as his eyes glared at the Yura's pet crow which was perched on a neighboring branch next to Yura.

''I thought Ryura would die from his injuries.'' Kojirou scoffed as he turned his head away from her. ''If I would have known he would have somehow miraculously survived I would dealt another finishing blow, but I had to take care of the other two brothers that were heading to Horai Island to retrieve the children.''

''So are they dead?'' Yura bitterly asked as Kojirou snapped ''Of course they're all dead. I gave the three of the Shitoshin quick and very painful deaths.'' Kojirou wickedly grinned as Yura rolled her eyes.

''Not them you idiot! I am talking about their hanyo brats!'' Yura snapped as Kojirou furrowed his brow. ''I do not know.''

''What?! What do you mean you do not know?'' Yura snapped as Kojirou jumped back in fear.

''Forgive me princess, but when I went to the Island it was completely deserted. It looked as if no one has lived their for years. So I returned to you to warn you of Lord Prince Sesshomaru's plot.'' Kojirou frantically stated as he fearfully stared up at Yura.

''Feh. That stupid girl, she has caused me quite bit of problems ever since Sesshomaru has been awoken from his spot on that damn tree. I knew I should've handled her myself.'' Yura snapped.

''A vexing problem indeed.'' a person in a black baboon pelt that covered everything but the person's mouth, emerged from the shadows behind Kojirou.

''Aah!'' Both Yura and Kojirou shrieked back in fear of his powerful yet wicked aura.

''Who are you?'' Yura questioned as the person smirked.

''Who am I is of little consequence, but I believe we both want the same thing.''

''And what might that be?'' Yura snapped as she leaped from her place in the tree and gracefully landed on her feet beside Kojirou while the person inside the pelt chuckled.

''The woman known as Kagero.'' The person devilishly sideways smirked as Kojirou cringed in fear.

''My brother is a traitor and my twin sister is a failure. I have yet another task for you, Yura, Princess of the East.''