Ebony to Blue Seasons
Hello :)
Okay yes, there is still a lot of thought going towards this story... especially in the decision of remaking it's original.
But I am definitely making a sequel.. so I give you the prologue to Ebony to Blue Seasons :D
Jazzy xoxo
Prologue
Eyes the colour of coal glanced briefly across the familiar large room, its spacious structure known to be the size of twelve oni. Touya Kenichi had sat within the room many times that he lost count after the first fifty interactions. He was an old youkai, yet rare; bear demons were generally known for their idiotic behaviour leading to their own deaths in a matter of seconds. Touya Kenichi however, was entirely different from any average bear demon. His mother had passed after his first month of life, unable to treat him in the ways of their kind. Instead when he was a cub, the youkai had ran amongst the snowy mountains on his own, searching for the desired care he needed in order to survive. He had once come across an elderly bear and was neglected any knowledge for survival as the bear had immediately slashed a claw across his face, the fierce eyes warning the young cub to leave before his death came. Indeed, life two centuries ago was not as pleasant as it had come to be for the bear demon.
Of course through his presence within the patterned room, his survival and wish for appreciation had been granted by a particular dog general. The male had been given various names, but one Touya Kenichi had treated the inuyoukai with was Inutaishou, quite a befitting title for the demon whom had been as great as he was. Such time spent with the powerful lord had come to a loss quite too soon, the inuyoukai had been caught underneath the spell of love which led to his death beneath a sky of fire.
Kenichi sama sighed at the memory, his eyes softening in regret, for he could feel his heart burn and shatter into ashes every time he witnessed the memory. He smiled bitterly, for such a large and extravagantly decorated room, it did not give anyone or anything much comfort. Well, not when it was almost empty.
Reaching across his lap, the bear poured himself some tea, the white ornamental pot decorated with vines of gold and blossoms of a rich ruby. Its appearance very uplifting unlike the fragrant liquid which cascaded into the pot's companion, a well crafted cup, its edges smooth to touch similar to the texture of moist pebbles from a flowing creek. The demon sniffled as steam huddled into the tanned nostrils of his nose. The bear was quite handsome, his face blended with the sun so that it was a light-brown, almost gold. His bronze hair, braided in five higher parts of his head gathered beneath his fierce shoulders with the rest of his mane which remained loose. His black eyes were hidden beneath thick short ebony lashes tinted with bronze at their tips. His body was lean and masculine, the male towered above any average demon; he was taller than the general's son as well. His feet were bare as was his upper-half, only a pair of black hakama draped themselves upon the youkai's legs, its belt held low, on the waistline to be exact.
Many females had indeed found him quite the onlooker, what with his godly figure but unfortunately for the ladies, and probably himself, the youkai felt more eager to get into the pants of the opposite gender. Yes, silent, humorous, handsome Touya Kenichi was in love with men and until he found the right male, the poor bear was indeed a lonely soul.
Frowning at his distracting thoughts, the male youkai graced the tea cup with his right hand before sweeping the tasteful liquid into the depths of his mouth, savouring the delightful ting which swooshed across the buds of his long pink tongue.
As he settled the cup into its place on the oaken table which merely reached his knees, he glanced at the shoji to his left watching as a hand reached between the slight gap, sliding the screen open.
Bowing his head he continued to stare at the shoji, waiting for the lord to sit on the opposite side of the table.
As he went to lift his head the lord's chest rumbled. "Touya san, think carefully, do not forget that Inuyasha is to join this discussion."
The bear then kept his head bowed, awaiting for the hanyou's presence. Sooner than expected Inuyasha marched into the room, his usual robe of the fire-rat not adorning his body, instead a simple, light yukata dressed itself across his built frame.
"Sesshoumaru, Kenichi." he addressed before sitting beside Sesshoumaru, his arms folded in a familiar position against his chest.
Slowly with a flexible stance, the youkai sat upwards until his back became as straight as the centre of a tree's trunk.
"Tea?" the bear asked politely, his hands gesturing to the exquisite set in front of the three youkai.
Shaking their heads to decline the bear huffed before pouring himself another serving, he did not plan on letting perfectly brewed tea go to waste.
"Sesshoumaru sama, may I recommend we began this session?"
Kenichi sama sipped his tea with a sigh as Sesshoumaru reached into the inner pocket of his haori.
"Yesterday I received this message from the western borders. Apparently the creatures of death which attacked two moons ago were from a neighbouring country."
"But why would they come to these lands," the bear asked, placing his cup down. "We are small in comparison to those of the far west." said Kenichi, his tea now forgotten.
"To add to your inquiry, within the message a guarding soldier overheard foreign visitors muttering plans of invasion."
Tapping the edge of the table with his claws, Kenichi studied their movement for a few moments.
"Perhaps," he said, raising his eyes to look at the brothers. "Perhaps this could explain why my friend sent me this yesterday as well." addressed the bear before grasping the scroll which had been laying beside his left thigh.
Reaching forwards Sesshoumaru grasped the scroll with concern, opening its curled edge the demon read quickly.
The room became silent and Inuyasha felt like killing himself, already he was bored, perhaps his life before those of meetings had been his last taste of freedom.
He watched with lazy eyes as a beetle flew into the room, the wings which fluttered at a fast velocity a pale orange.
At the feel of Sesshoumaru's fingers pinching his right ear the hanyou snapped out of his daze and almost yelped, tears were drooping at the corner of his eyes. Holding his tongue the hanyou rubbed his sore ear, a pout of anger placed upon his silk bronze lips.
"Now that you have decided to place your attention to the discussion at hand brother, shall we continue?"
Seeing no arguments Sesshoumaru handed the scroll back to Kenichi who gratefully laid the message in its original spot beside his thigh.
"It appears that this land known as China wishes for our country to be at peace with its own... yet after these creatures of death," "You doubt that a treaty is going to amend for the damage they made." ended Kenichi as Sesshoumaru looked towards his brother.
"Inuyasha, anything you wish to recommend, say it now."
Huffing the hanyou unfolded his arms and smacked his knee with a grin.
"I say we show the bastards what they do when they mess with their eastern neighbours."
Smirking Sesshoumaru allowed his eyes to blink with amusement, you dear brother, could not have made it more simpler."
And with a light chatter of goodbyes Sesshoumaru promised to set further meetings in time for the invasion of China could never be an easy task.
To Be Continued.
By jazzyinuluvsesshyxxoo
There you go my delightful readers, the prologue at an effort of 80%... lol I wish to get to 100%... but that will take time ;P
Ja ne!
Jazzy xoxo /'.'\