| An Inuyasha Fanfiction:
The Lost Past: There is little mention of Inuyasha's childhood past. His father is a powerful Dog Demon in the West and his mother is a human beauty. Inuyasha seeked the truth of his attack by the Dragon Demon Clan and in turn discovered something which he could hardly put into his mind between his parents. At the same time, Sesshoumaru (Inuyasha's half brother) followed the trace of Inuyasha's attack and somehow, he was reminded something that happened in his past. How did Sesshoumaru's secret relate to the truth behind the meeting of Inuyasha's parents? Stay on and find out! ******************************* Disclaimer: I do not own any Rumiko Takahashi's works though I wish so. This fanfiction is purely from my out-of-the world imagination, so plz don't sue me for anything you disagree. :p I do not understand Japanese, plz pardon me for my choice of names, I adopt the names from a book of Japanese legends and history.. ********************************************************* CHAPTER Five: Deep Forest
Inuyasha watched on. The young lady with black glossy hair-his mother stepped out of the sadden and stared hard at Inu no Taishou (Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru's father) as she approached him. Surprisingly, there was no sight of fear in her eyes. This was not what a protected girl from a prestigious family would react in face of a demon. Inu no Taishou was taken aback by her courage. She did not scream or run away. Her widely-surprised eyes slowly turned to disappointment. "You are not him." She whispered to herself. *There is not enough time* Inu no Taishou's thought thundered through Inuyasha's mind. *Huh?* Inuyasha stared, surprised. *The dragon demon clan is advancing its plots against the dog demon clan in an alarming speed. The recent wars are to our disadvantages. If I do not carry out my father's plan, my clan will fall soon. This is not going to be the time for me to follow my heart.* Inu no Taishou seemed to talk, but his lips were not moving. It took seconds for Inuyasha to realise that he could read Inu no Taishou's thought. *In other words, the scattered memories in the cave is the last message my father is trying to deliver to me?* Inuyasha estimated. "Gomen, Lady Izanami, your time is not up, but I have to sacrifice you to save my clan." Inu no Taishou said, preparing to pull the lady-Izanami's arm towards the direction of the palace of the dog demon clan. "Inu no Taishou-sama, Inu no Taishou-sama" An extremely familiar voice disrupted Inu no Taishou's action. "Myouga." Inu no Taishou called. *Smack~!* Myouga floated down from Inu no Taishou's neck. "What is it, Myouga?" Inu no Taishou asked, still keeping a waring eye on Izanami. "The forest of dog demon clan, the forest is invaded by Ryuukomaru, the second prince in the Dragon demon clan!" Myouga exclaimed, hopping up and down Inu no Taishou's shoulder. "And what about Bokusenou?" Inu no Taishou questioned anxiously, this time totally ignored Izanami's presence. "He is fine, but Ryuukomaru threatened to burn down the forest if you do not accept his challenge to battle!" Myouga's words angered Inu no Taishou. "What's more, he said his clan has created something powerful to bring his followers' strength to greater heights...." Inu no Taishou did not wait for Myouga to complete his sentences and dashed off. "Wai..WAIT-UP, INU NO TAISHOU-SAMA!!!" Myouga screamed, hopping behind Inu no Taishou's trail, but he was no match for his speed. "The forest? Dog demon clan?" Izanami muttered to herself. Looking around, she saw a grazing deer, ran and speedily rode after Inu no Taishou. *Wow, I never know Oka-san is that energetic.* Inuyasha marvelled. ************************************ Inuyasha's focus changed rapidly. The whispers of the wind filled freshness in Inuyasha's lungs. A fine-looking demon with dragon horns on his head was playing something in his hand. It was a ball. There was moving shades swimming around coral-like objects within it. The trees in the outskirts of Forest of 'No Return' was blazing in flames. "The protector of our clan, shall begin its first mission-defeat the top fighter in the dog demon clan, Inu no Taishou." He said. "I never knew you were so interested in defeating me." A voice erupted. The dog demon general appeared among the greenry of the sacred forest, "You-are-not-welcome-here." "Ah-ha! You have finally come. Let's see how my family treasure will ruin your pride here." The fine-looking demon blew a whistle, broke into a wide grin and ran his fingers on the blood-red ball. "Enough of your nonsense, Ryuukomaru," Inu no Taishou's claws glowed in blue light, "Or you'll be sorry." Slashes of wind cut towards Inu no Taishou, overwhelming his vision. "WHAT-TH..." Inu no Taishou darted out of the path like lightning. The wind blew the nearby trees into shreds. "This is just a small try on the power of my Blood Pearl. Want to see more?" Red light glowed from the red pearl and flames burst through the woods. "You......" Curves of light shot from Inu no Taishou's claws. Ryuukomaru threw a slash of his claws and blocked his attack. But a curve cut his left cheek. Around them, the flames danced dangerously, but the opponents did not care. Afar, a girl rode a deer towards them. The deer, startled by the heatly woods, darted away despite Izanami's control. She had to jump down from it. The forest! The forest where her childhood memory laid! That demon! Izanami grinded her teeth. She caught sight of a little flea demon on a nearby tree and grabbed it in her hands. "Myouga!" Izanami called, remembering how the dog demon addressed the little flea, "How are we going to stop this fire?" "Ah..ah? Who are you, human?" Myouga shuttered. "Don't ask me that, how are we going to stop this fire?" Izanami shouted above the roaring fire. "The Blood Pearl, it's the Blood Pearl.." Myouga pointed towards the red glowing thing in Ryuukomaru's hand. "Alright!" Izanami said.She turned to a nearby tree, put her foot on it and pulled a burning stick loose from it. "Heh...?" Myouga could not believe a gentle looking lady would behave so roughly before his eyes. Inu no Taishou's claws forced Ryuukomaru a few steps aback. Smilingly, Ryuukomaru flashed his Blood Pearl again. Suddenly, a burning stick hit hard on his hands and the pearl fell from his hand. A hand grabbed it and the person dashed further from Ryuukomaru. "Human being?" Ryuukomaru snarled and attacked Izanami. She forgot to scream. Something darted before her, accepting the blow for her. It was Inu no Taishou. "Ryuukomaru, your opponent is me!" Inu no Taishou roared as he swung another round of slashes at him. Curves of light flew from Inu no Taishou and sliced Ryuukomaru's left arm off. Ryuukomaru glanced at his empty sleeve. "You are provoking my patience, Inu no Taishou. You and your followers will not be able to leave here alive." Ryuukomaru said. Inu no Taishou's eyes reddened while his purple strips on his cheeks and his fangs grew longer, "Do you think I'll be so easily defeated?" *Strong demonic smell! Is Ryuukossei here too?* Inuyasha could hear Inu no Taishou's thought. True enough, shadows howered among the burning woods. "Ryuukomaru, my son, where have you hide our Blood Pearl?" A voice thundered. Inuyasha would never forget this tone, it was Ryuukossei, the demon dragon he had killed a few months ago. "Father! Inu no Taishou, Inu no Taishou has lured me here and has grabbed the pearl from me!" Ryuukomaru shouted," Look, he has slashed my arm off in order to get our pearl!". His blood-strained sleeve hung limply and swung slowly in the air. A wave of power encircled the forest. A tall man with red eyes and dragon horns on his head riding on a dragon-like stallion, appeared among the wave. Behind, his thousand-men troops merged amidst the haze. "Ryuukossei, this is our territory!" Inu no Taishou roared, standing tall before Izanami and (of course) Myouga. "Your kingdom is falling, I am pursuing your worthless father till here and now.." Ryuukossei's eyes glowed in red, "It's your time to DIE!!!" "Father! The pearl!" Ryuukomaru called. "I KNOW THAT!" Ryuukossei retorted. The peaceful forest of yesterday immediately turned into a battle ground. Before Inuyasha's eyes, he saw exchanges of slashes and blows. Ryuukossei and Ryuukomaru remained where they were, watching the battle. Inu no Taishou and Izanami were totally surrounded by the troops, Inu no Taishou's attacks never failed forcing a batch of demons, each time, falling to the ground, dead. "COME WITH ME!!" Inu no Taishou suddenly leaped into the air, holding Izanami's waist in one hand and flew towards the inner part of the forest. Ryuukomaru's father-Ryuukossei, in his anxiety to retreive the pearl, led his troops after them. To escape from the pursue, Inu no Taishou and Izanami escaped into the isolated part of the forest. The smoke became thinner. "You are injured!" Izanami cried as her sight fell on his blood-strained chest. "It's nothing serious." Inu no Taishou said smoothly as he glided onto the free ground from the pursuing party. Suddenly, the haze cleared. The sunlight shimmered among the coniferous trees and birds sang on the branches. It was a far cry from the blazing forest a few moments ago. Inu no Taishou released Izanami and approached the tallest tree before them. "Bokusenou, I've come to see you again." Inu no Taishou suddenly spoke. Izanami looked around. There was no one else in the woods. Who is he talking to? "Inu no Taishou, are you facing another problem again?" An elderly voice flew calmly in the air. A pair of eyes slowly opened on the tallest tree with wrinkles around it. "My kingdom is destroyed by the Dragon demon clan. Their precious Blood Pearl is in her hand," Inu no Taishou's glaze turning towards Izanami and turning back to Bokusenou, "Tell me, Bokusenou, what's the power of this pearl?" |
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'The Lost Past' to be continue.......