Lost
By Usako Hashiba
Note
Thank you reviewers: Unnamed Demon, Toki1, gatogirl1, and Emmi-chan. As a special treat to my readers, I am writing and posting not just one but two chapters this time. Consider it a Halloween present.
A bit of randomness: I downloaded Fukai Mori and I LOVE that song!
Disclaimer
Inu-yasha and its characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi. I only own the characters that I created in this story.
Chapter Four - Kisaiga
The female hanyou had an audible growl as she prepared herself to fight the gaki. Shori was furious, downright pissed.
"What are you waiting for bastard?" she demanded heatedly in a guff voice.
The rest of the group gave the girl a nervous look.
"Do you think she transforms into a full youkai when her life is threatened?" Kagome asked, nervously. If she did, it would get very ugly around here very quickly.
"Her life was in danger when she was fighting Sesshoumaru. He nearly killed her and she didn't transform," Sango pointed out.
"Inu-yasha's father had the foresight to make the Tetsusaiga for Inu- yasha because of that threat. Maybe he did the same for Shori? She did say she had the sword with her when she woke up," Miroku's voice of reason soothed their fears. The logic was sound - Inu-yasha's father had been done that to protect Inu-yasha from his youkai blood, why would he do less for his daughter?
During their conversation, the fight had started. Shori carefully maneuvered the gaki away from injured Inu-yasha, allowing the others to get to him. Kagome started as the hanyou struggled to a sitting position, hissing lowly in pain.
"Where is the shard in his body, Kagome?" he grated out, pointing his pain on the back burner, there was time for it later.
Kagome looked over the gaki and saw the spark of energy in his right arm. "The shard is in his right arm!"
The gaki scowled, that wrench would pay for that. But first he had to content with the pup he was fighting. He didn't admit it but he had underestimated both twins, they were skilled.
As the girl parried his slash and their swords locked, he took the opportunity to sniff her again. Gaki didn't have the sense of smell that inu youkai did but it was serviceable. He pushed her back as his brain and nose computed the answer.
"Hanyou!" he accursed with a look of utter contempt. Oh, how he hated those freaks of nature, weaklings shaming the name youkai with their human blood.
Shori's eyes burned icy fury as he stared at her with contempt. Even her memory blocked mind knew that she had seen that look multiple times on many people's faces. She gripped her sword tighter and growled.
"Uh-oh, he hit a nerve," Shippou remarked before remembering how Inu- yasha reacted every time someone pointed out he was a hanyou. This guy was as good as dead.
The growl from Inu-yasha seemed to agree with Shippou. The male hanyou snarled and started to pull his feet. To hell with his pain.
"Stay put, Inu-yasha," Shori snarled. "This asshole is dead."
Power caused her blade to shimmer as Shori raised it in a wide arc. The gaki steadied himself for her attack. However this hanyou dished out, he figured he could take it.
"Reiniku!" she yelled, swing the blade in his direction. An invisible wave rushed over the grasses and struck the gaki, knocking from his feet. His body hit the ground before dissolving into dust.
Stunned for a moment, the rest of the group could only stare at Shori as she sheathed her sword. There was no indication that sword had that kind of power.
"What the hell was that?" Shippou demanded, voicing the question on everyone's mind.
"An attack that destroys both the soul and body," a somewhat annoying and highly familiar voice answered. A voice most of the group recognized immediately.
"Myoga! When did you get here?!" Inu-yasha demanded of the cowardly flea demon.
"A minute ago, Inu-yasha-sama," the flea replied from his position on Inu-yasha's knee. He turned toward Shori who was giving him a puzzled look.
"It is good to see you again, Shori-sama," he said with a bow.
"Do I know you?" she asked. He did seem familiar.
"You've forgotten me, my lady?" Myoga asked in shock. This wasn't right.
"She has some amnesia, Myoga," Inu-yasha informed him. "Shori, this flea demon is Myoga, a retainer and a coward."
Recognition filled her eyes, "Oh, Myoga. Where were you?"
"Hiding no doubt," Kagome rolled her eyes from where she had unearthed the shard from dust pile.
The flea sputtered about slander while Shori offered her hand to her brother.
He shoved it away, scowling, "I can walk."
Shori raised an eyebrow, "Really? Doesn't look like it, koinu."
"I am not a koinu!" Inu-yasha yelled while the others chuckled.
"You are sounding like one, refusing help when you need it. Now shallow your pride and allow me to get you somewhere where you can get healed," Shori responded, earning the stares of group. Shippou at his most daring would have not uttered that phrase. Kagome doubted she was brave enough, even with 'sit' to protect her.
Inu-yasha glowered at her but accepted her help. When he got better, she better watch herself!
* * * * * * * * * * *
Luckily Kaede's hut wasn't far off and group arrived there quickly. To say that the Miko was surprised to see another hanyou with them was an understatement. She had thought it would a cold day in June before Shori would willingly set eyes on Inu-yasha again. From what she could remember of the argument that parted the twins, it had not been pleasant.
While she tended to Inu-yasha's wound, Kagome filled her in on how they had run into Shori and her memory loss.
"Well," Miroku started after the update. "What I am curious about is that sword of yours, Shori-sama."
"I can't tell you anything. I blurted out and did that attack," Shori protested. "I don't remember things about it anymore than most of my past."
The monk and rest looked disappointed before Myoga piped up, "I know about the sword, Shori-sama. If you wish, I will explain to the others and refresh your memory."
"Please do."
"The sword is known as Kisaiga, it is the sister sword to the Tenseiga and Tetsusaiga. It's powers are a combination of it's brothers. It can take life by destroying the body and soul which is what Shori-sama did earlier. It can also save life and remove influences on the soul with a technique called 'Zenrei'. The Kisaiga's main purpose, however is to seal away Shori's youkai blood."
Noticing the teen's puzzled look, Myoga continued, "If your life is in danger, Shori-sama, your youkai blood will take over but it's too much for you. You lose yourself and don't know friend from foe. It takes over too many times, you'll go insane."
The group noticed Shori's eyes go distant as another memory awaken.
* * * * * * * * * * *
Shori blinked as her head throbbed, most of the pain originating from a sizeable wound to her head. Her confusion turned to horror as she looked around her. There were bodies everywhere and she was covered in their blood.
Shori knew she had done it. She had killed these people, not all of them her enemy. Some were innocent children, their bodies torn to ribbons. She started screaming and crying, not stopping until after Inu-yasha arrived . . . . .
* * * * * * * * * * *
The hanyou visibly started when Sango placed at a hand on her shoulder. The group had gotten worried when the girl paled and look of utter horror entered her eyes. Inu-yasha had pretty good idea of what it was about. He felt the same way after he realized what was going on after his youkai blood took over.
The girl shuddered while Kagome rapidly came up with a change of subject, "Inu-yasha, you staying at my house this new moon?"
"Yeah. I'll be even more useless than normal with this wound," the hanyou replied.
"New moon?" Shori asked, something told her that this was important.
"We lose our demonic powers every new moon. Side effect of being a hanyou," Inu-yasha replied. "I usually stay at Kagome's on the other side of the well."
"Oh."
"Shori-san, do you want to come?" Kagome asked.
"Why not," the girl shrugged, curiosity sparking in her eyes. From what she had learned of Kagome's time in the short time she had met the other girl.
"Great! Mama's going to love you! Jii-chan probably wouldn't through." Inu-yasha snickered, wondering how his sister would react to having ofuda stuck in her hair.
* * * * * * * * * * *
The next day, about an hour and a half before sunset, the group crowded around the well, saying their good-byes. Kagome wanted to check up on her schoolwork so she wanted to stay three days. Inu-yasha reluctantly agreed to that number but said that by no means more than that. Knowing the stubborn dog, he'd probably hang around and make sure on day four, they were back.
The trio descended into the well, emerging on the other side. Inu- yasha sniffed the air, smelled like dinner was ready. The trio headed for the house, Shori just behind Inu-yasha.
Reiniku - Soul and body Koinu - Puppy Zenrei - One's Whole Soul Coming next . . . .
Chapter Five - Revelations of the New Moon
By Usako Hashiba
Note
Thank you reviewers: Unnamed Demon, Toki1, gatogirl1, and Emmi-chan. As a special treat to my readers, I am writing and posting not just one but two chapters this time. Consider it a Halloween present.
A bit of randomness: I downloaded Fukai Mori and I LOVE that song!
Disclaimer
Inu-yasha and its characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi. I only own the characters that I created in this story.
Chapter Four - Kisaiga
The female hanyou had an audible growl as she prepared herself to fight the gaki. Shori was furious, downright pissed.
"What are you waiting for bastard?" she demanded heatedly in a guff voice.
The rest of the group gave the girl a nervous look.
"Do you think she transforms into a full youkai when her life is threatened?" Kagome asked, nervously. If she did, it would get very ugly around here very quickly.
"Her life was in danger when she was fighting Sesshoumaru. He nearly killed her and she didn't transform," Sango pointed out.
"Inu-yasha's father had the foresight to make the Tetsusaiga for Inu- yasha because of that threat. Maybe he did the same for Shori? She did say she had the sword with her when she woke up," Miroku's voice of reason soothed their fears. The logic was sound - Inu-yasha's father had been done that to protect Inu-yasha from his youkai blood, why would he do less for his daughter?
During their conversation, the fight had started. Shori carefully maneuvered the gaki away from injured Inu-yasha, allowing the others to get to him. Kagome started as the hanyou struggled to a sitting position, hissing lowly in pain.
"Where is the shard in his body, Kagome?" he grated out, pointing his pain on the back burner, there was time for it later.
Kagome looked over the gaki and saw the spark of energy in his right arm. "The shard is in his right arm!"
The gaki scowled, that wrench would pay for that. But first he had to content with the pup he was fighting. He didn't admit it but he had underestimated both twins, they were skilled.
As the girl parried his slash and their swords locked, he took the opportunity to sniff her again. Gaki didn't have the sense of smell that inu youkai did but it was serviceable. He pushed her back as his brain and nose computed the answer.
"Hanyou!" he accursed with a look of utter contempt. Oh, how he hated those freaks of nature, weaklings shaming the name youkai with their human blood.
Shori's eyes burned icy fury as he stared at her with contempt. Even her memory blocked mind knew that she had seen that look multiple times on many people's faces. She gripped her sword tighter and growled.
"Uh-oh, he hit a nerve," Shippou remarked before remembering how Inu- yasha reacted every time someone pointed out he was a hanyou. This guy was as good as dead.
The growl from Inu-yasha seemed to agree with Shippou. The male hanyou snarled and started to pull his feet. To hell with his pain.
"Stay put, Inu-yasha," Shori snarled. "This asshole is dead."
Power caused her blade to shimmer as Shori raised it in a wide arc. The gaki steadied himself for her attack. However this hanyou dished out, he figured he could take it.
"Reiniku!" she yelled, swing the blade in his direction. An invisible wave rushed over the grasses and struck the gaki, knocking from his feet. His body hit the ground before dissolving into dust.
Stunned for a moment, the rest of the group could only stare at Shori as she sheathed her sword. There was no indication that sword had that kind of power.
"What the hell was that?" Shippou demanded, voicing the question on everyone's mind.
"An attack that destroys both the soul and body," a somewhat annoying and highly familiar voice answered. A voice most of the group recognized immediately.
"Myoga! When did you get here?!" Inu-yasha demanded of the cowardly flea demon.
"A minute ago, Inu-yasha-sama," the flea replied from his position on Inu-yasha's knee. He turned toward Shori who was giving him a puzzled look.
"It is good to see you again, Shori-sama," he said with a bow.
"Do I know you?" she asked. He did seem familiar.
"You've forgotten me, my lady?" Myoga asked in shock. This wasn't right.
"She has some amnesia, Myoga," Inu-yasha informed him. "Shori, this flea demon is Myoga, a retainer and a coward."
Recognition filled her eyes, "Oh, Myoga. Where were you?"
"Hiding no doubt," Kagome rolled her eyes from where she had unearthed the shard from dust pile.
The flea sputtered about slander while Shori offered her hand to her brother.
He shoved it away, scowling, "I can walk."
Shori raised an eyebrow, "Really? Doesn't look like it, koinu."
"I am not a koinu!" Inu-yasha yelled while the others chuckled.
"You are sounding like one, refusing help when you need it. Now shallow your pride and allow me to get you somewhere where you can get healed," Shori responded, earning the stares of group. Shippou at his most daring would have not uttered that phrase. Kagome doubted she was brave enough, even with 'sit' to protect her.
Inu-yasha glowered at her but accepted her help. When he got better, she better watch herself!
* * * * * * * * * * *
Luckily Kaede's hut wasn't far off and group arrived there quickly. To say that the Miko was surprised to see another hanyou with them was an understatement. She had thought it would a cold day in June before Shori would willingly set eyes on Inu-yasha again. From what she could remember of the argument that parted the twins, it had not been pleasant.
While she tended to Inu-yasha's wound, Kagome filled her in on how they had run into Shori and her memory loss.
"Well," Miroku started after the update. "What I am curious about is that sword of yours, Shori-sama."
"I can't tell you anything. I blurted out and did that attack," Shori protested. "I don't remember things about it anymore than most of my past."
The monk and rest looked disappointed before Myoga piped up, "I know about the sword, Shori-sama. If you wish, I will explain to the others and refresh your memory."
"Please do."
"The sword is known as Kisaiga, it is the sister sword to the Tenseiga and Tetsusaiga. It's powers are a combination of it's brothers. It can take life by destroying the body and soul which is what Shori-sama did earlier. It can also save life and remove influences on the soul with a technique called 'Zenrei'. The Kisaiga's main purpose, however is to seal away Shori's youkai blood."
Noticing the teen's puzzled look, Myoga continued, "If your life is in danger, Shori-sama, your youkai blood will take over but it's too much for you. You lose yourself and don't know friend from foe. It takes over too many times, you'll go insane."
The group noticed Shori's eyes go distant as another memory awaken.
* * * * * * * * * * *
Shori blinked as her head throbbed, most of the pain originating from a sizeable wound to her head. Her confusion turned to horror as she looked around her. There were bodies everywhere and she was covered in their blood.
Shori knew she had done it. She had killed these people, not all of them her enemy. Some were innocent children, their bodies torn to ribbons. She started screaming and crying, not stopping until after Inu-yasha arrived . . . . .
* * * * * * * * * * *
The hanyou visibly started when Sango placed at a hand on her shoulder. The group had gotten worried when the girl paled and look of utter horror entered her eyes. Inu-yasha had pretty good idea of what it was about. He felt the same way after he realized what was going on after his youkai blood took over.
The girl shuddered while Kagome rapidly came up with a change of subject, "Inu-yasha, you staying at my house this new moon?"
"Yeah. I'll be even more useless than normal with this wound," the hanyou replied.
"New moon?" Shori asked, something told her that this was important.
"We lose our demonic powers every new moon. Side effect of being a hanyou," Inu-yasha replied. "I usually stay at Kagome's on the other side of the well."
"Oh."
"Shori-san, do you want to come?" Kagome asked.
"Why not," the girl shrugged, curiosity sparking in her eyes. From what she had learned of Kagome's time in the short time she had met the other girl.
"Great! Mama's going to love you! Jii-chan probably wouldn't through." Inu-yasha snickered, wondering how his sister would react to having ofuda stuck in her hair.
* * * * * * * * * * *
The next day, about an hour and a half before sunset, the group crowded around the well, saying their good-byes. Kagome wanted to check up on her schoolwork so she wanted to stay three days. Inu-yasha reluctantly agreed to that number but said that by no means more than that. Knowing the stubborn dog, he'd probably hang around and make sure on day four, they were back.
The trio descended into the well, emerging on the other side. Inu- yasha sniffed the air, smelled like dinner was ready. The trio headed for the house, Shori just behind Inu-yasha.
Reiniku - Soul and body Koinu - Puppy Zenrei - One's Whole Soul Coming next . . . .
Chapter Five - Revelations of the New Moon