Super, super short chapter to get back in the swing of things! After moving cities and getting settled into my new home, I feel like I'm able to get back into this story and hopefully finish it someday. Well, leave a review and tell me what you think and the next chapter will be posted real soon!
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~MidEvilLight
Byakuya, with a grunt, leaped from his crane and held his hand up as the magic disappeared and the large flying crane ceased in size before floating into his waiting palm. Placing the paper into the folds of kimono, the dream demon began to navigate through the dark castle that belonged to Naraku; the moldy wood and creaking of the floor boards were most unpleasant as he guided himself through the corridors that seemed to get darker with every step.
Humming to himself and turning sharply to the left, Byakuya crossed his arms as he descended down the old staircase that lead to where the half demon dwelled and a smirk came to his lips. He hated having to answer to another demon; Byakuya would rather take matters into his own hands but in his situation, he had no other choice but to report back to Naraku with whatever information he had; and what sweet information did he have.
He couldn't wait to inform Naraku on what he learned about the Demon Lord of the West, he was practically itching with excitement! Naraku made it no secret that Sesshomaru was his main target, the half demon enjoyed trying to ruin him and always yearned to know what new weaknesses Sesshomaru possibly had. To Naraku, it was the most fun game he had ever played.
As the corridor began to get darker, a much too foul scent reached his nose and it was that Byakuya had reached Naraku. Kicking the old mold door open and taking a small step forward, the dream demon couldn't help but raise his sleeve to his nose as he stood before the half demon who in turn looked up toward his creation with a low chuckle.
"I see you have returned, Byakuya." His low and timber voice seemed to shake the room and the half demon fully turned to look fully upon the dream demon.
Byakuya rolled his eyes. "Glad your eyesight has not failed you, master."
Naraku smirked and adjusted his seated position and rested his chin in his large palm. "What do you have to report? I'm sure you come back with some news."
Stepping forward and taking a seat before Naraku, Byakuya removed his demonic eye and held it out for the half demon to take. Naraku grasped the eye and held it toward his own vision and watched with elated delight as the memory played through the orb. His heart escalated and a chuckle bubbled from his chest that soon turned into a bellowing laugh as he watched the memory of the proud demon lord on his knees, begging and pleading to the illusion of a mortal woman.
"Well, that is something I would never expect from the demon lord." Naraku handed the eye back to Byakuya before crossing his arms. "Is there anything else?"
Placing the eye back where it belongs, the dream demon looked upon his master with a glint to his purple eyes. "The woman you saw in the illusion is or actually was a real human that must have perished some time ago. Before I could fully encase the dog in his nightmare, she appeared and blocked my magic, she is incredibly powerful." Byakuya saw Naraku raise an eyebrow but his face remained impassive.
"Her soul is bound to the land of the living just like Kikyo but in a different situation as this woman is not made of graveyard soil or need the use of soul collectors to survive. I believe it has something to do with the Tenseiga."
"The Tenseiga?" Naraku pondered and when he saw Byakuya nod, he allowed his creation to continue.
"When she appeared and protected Sesshomaru she was holding the Tenseiga; the aura and raw power that pulsed off the sword matched the woman's soul like they were the same thing. It was an extremely interesting sight and I believe that if we somehow taint the Tenseiga, we could hurt Sesshomaru like never before by not actually touching him." Byakuya sucked in a breath and rubbed his fingers together.
"He held a love so strong for that human that it crippled him to his knees and it is that love, I believe, that could destroy him. Destroy the spirit and you destroy Sesshomaru."
Naraku let loose a deep chuckle. "Oh how I enjoy this news, Byakuya and I believe that I have a plan in mind that would send the dog into the darkest pits of hell."
Byakuya smirked and listened as Naraku explained his plan and the dream demons mouth watered at the thought of inflicting the most unimaginable pain upon the demon lord of the west.
Yes, soon Sesshomaru will wish for death.
