Inu Yasha: A Feudal Adventure
Chapter 3: The Left Black Pearl
By Angel of Anime
*****
Disclaimer: Ok usual stuff, blah blah, Inu Yasha's not mine, he's Rumiko Takahashi's, will you stop rubbin it in my face? Geeze! Lol j/j
*****
"Hrmm, you said you saw this village glowing, you must be able to see the forest's demonic powers..."
"What does that mean respected elder?"
"It means that we have finally found Inu Yasha a traveling partner!"
"NANI! There's no way that I will chaperone some stupid little human female around, there ain't no way!!"
"Like it or not Inu Yasha, Kyoko posses mystical wisdom, that will greatly aid you on your travels."
"feh,"
"A traveling partner... where does he need to go?"
"He needs to gather the three treasures of the land, that have been stolen by powerful demons, not to mention another treasure..." Kaede taped her fingers impatiently.
"hrumph! I don't see you running to get it!" Kyoko just looked at the two confused.
"You must go get that treasure first, and don't speak down to your elders!" Kaede said sternly.
"whatever, (witch)"
"I heard that! Now Kyoko, it seems you will be in need of some clothes, as Inu Yasha will need his back because- "
"because its his armor =)"
"Oh I see Inu Yasha has told you, that's good."
"What! I did no- "
"Shhhh Inu Yasha" Kyoko just whispered so only Inu Yasha's sensitive hearing could pick it up.
"Well here, I have a few spare miko's robes and some yukatas, take those, perhaps the robes would suit you best."
"Hai! =) Arigato!" With that Kyoko bounces off to change. Kaede turns to Inu Yasha, the joyful expression gone from her face.
"Inu Yasha, since not even she seems to know exactly what she is, you need to watch over her, and MAKE SURE SHE DOESN'T GET INTO TROUBLE!!!"
"Whatever witch!" With that Inu Yasha got up and walked out the door of the hut. He noticed Kyoko leaning up against the window listening in.
She was dressed in the Miko's robes, which were a little small for her, so they were not as baggy as they should be. He just took one look her and 'feh'ed.
"I know, I am quite a bit taller than Kaede- sama. She says she'll sew me a new one. =)"
"Why do you keep smiling??? Don't you miss your own time!"
"Nope! I have been waiting for this to happen to me for a long time."
"Huh?"
"And I get such a hot bisohen too! It's almost as good as Fushigi Yugi!"
"What the hell are you talking about?!?"
"Nothing, so you have to protect me huh?"
"Feh..."
"Well I have never fought demons before, but I can handle myself against men that's for sure."
"What the fuck do you mean by that?"
"Well in my time we train martial arts too ya know!"
"Whatever, let's go!"
"Ok! Where are we going??" Inu Yasha stomped off towards the woods and Kyoko bounced along beside him.
"To get the treasure."
"You men the tetsusaiga?" Inu Yasha stopped dead in his tracks.
"How the hell do you know about my fathers blade?"
"Oh that? Its in your story, oh do you know where it is?"
"mumble mumble"
"What?"
"no..."
"I do!" Kyoko said perkily
"NANI!"
"It's in the black pearl in your left eye. =)"
"Hah hah, funny. Now lets go."
"No! I'm serious. Your dad put it there so only YOU would find it. Now I know you can grow another eye, do you want me to get the pearl, or do you wanna?"
"It'S NOT IN MY EYE!!"
"Yes it is! That's how it is in the story!"
"STUPID BITCH! IT'S NOT IN MY EYE!"
"Ok... lets see how will we do this..." Kyoko ponders for a moment completely ignoring the fuming half youkai.
"Hrmm... looks like there's no other way around it, I don't have enough telepathy to get it out like this, I gotta reawaken my powers or whatever."
"WHAT?!"
"Well its that or I gotta gouge out your eye. Now common, I don't wanna do this in the middle of the village, where's a safe place?" Inu Yasha just scowled then slowly slouched down.
"Get on..."
"Oh goodie! I've always wanted to do this!! =)"
"Whatever, get on."
"Ok!"
Kyoko slowly got on Inu Yasha's back and he stood carefully, so as not to drop her. He reached back with his right hand to make sure she wouldn't fall off, then jumped and soared into the air. She clung very tight to his collar at first, and Inu Yasha could smell her fear.
"I won't drop you, stupid, now ease up, you're chokin me!"
"gomen..." It seemed to reassure her a bit and she loosened her hold on him.
"Uh Inu Yasha?"
"What??"
"Well two things, first, your hand is on my ass."
"huh?"
"Your hand in on my butt."
"..."
"Oh and second, where are we going?"
"You'll see... Hold on tight, I am gonna go faster."
Kyoko barely had time to wrap her arms around Inu Yasha before he took off at lightning speed, bouncing off treetops and such until they reached a tree that stood a head above the rest. Inu Yasha landed and crouched to let Kyoko down. She got off and stared at the great tree.
"Wow!"
"It's a holy tree."
"I know." Kyoko turned to smile at him again. Her features suddenly turned very stern again and she sat down cross-legged and began to meditate.
"Inu Yasha, I will need to meditate to do this, I won't sense anything coming, please will you keep watch, it'll only take a few minutes." Without waiting for a response Kyoko began to concentrate, her aura flared and Inu Yasha could only stand and watch. In a few minutes the aura had grown enormous and then there was an explosion of light. Kyoko stood hovering a few feet above the ground, her hair was flying and her eyes had a goldish hint to them. The sheer power of her aura was literally shredding her robes. She slowly touched her feet on the ground and walked to Inu Yasha.
"Don't worry Inu Yasha, be calm." The voice was Kyoko's, but it seemed to echo inside his head. Kyoko came closer and Inu Yasha closed his eyes, almost entranced.
"Thank you for cooperating," Kyoko slowly walked up and gently kissed Inu Yasha's left eyelid and a small black sphere suddenly appeared hovering over them. Then the light died and Kyoko's eyes became normal, and she fell, right on top of Inu Yasha. Luckily he had come out of his trance as well and was able to catch her, but they both fell to the ground.
"Wow! I'm back! Did it work??" Kyoko looked around. "Oh no! Where's the pearl?"
"..." Inu Yasha held up the small black marble for Kyoko to see.
"Yes! That's it! I told you it was in your eye!"
"feh, would you mind getting up now?"
"Oh yeah, gomen Inu Yasha! Hrmmm, now lets see how do we brake the seal..."
"How the fuck is my father's tomb supposed to fit in that little thing??"
"Magic! ...But how to break the seal..."
"I think I know a way..." Suddenly Sessho- Maru jumped down from one of the nearby trees and into the small clearing.
"Thank you very much dear brother, for finding both our father's grave and my mate as well." Sessho- Maru began to walk closer to Kyoko, who had sunken into a fighting stance.
"What happened last time my dear, was a one time thing, you won't be so lucky this time..." Sessho- Maru advanced towards Kyoko, a sneer plastered on his face.
"Hrumph Sessho- Maru, what are YOU of all people doing with a human for a mate?? I thought you were above that." Inu Yasha said smugly.
"As you will see in due time my dear brother, this is no ordinary human..., she will be quite a catch when her powers have matured, but if I mate with her now, no other demon can try to take her."
"What the hell do you mean, 'no ordinary human'??"
"Like I would tell my secrets to the likes of YOU. Now..." Sessho- Maru turned to take Kyoko, but she had already begun to gather her battle aura around her.
"Not one more step, slime!"
"Come now, you don't know how to use your powers yet, so you have no chance of beating me! Just come quietly and you wont get hurt!"
"Siiigh, sorry Sessho, I can't let ya take her, I need her for the moment, Kyoko move, it's between us."
"...fine," Kyoko stepped aside, but Sessho- Maru wasn't about to play by Inu Yasha's rules.
"I don't have time for this!" Sessho- Maru rushed Kyoko, who was desperately trying to call out her powers when Inu Yasha stepped in front. He blocked his brother's attack, and the two brothers began to fight. Kyoko reached deep within her and suddenly the light exploded again. Kyoko flew right up to Sessho- Maru and began to fight hand to hand with him, shoving Inu Yasha gently out of the way. The two grappled for a while, Sessho- Maru not wanting to damage his 'prize' in any way. Suddenly the light from Kyoko began to flicker. Her powers were fading; she couldn't hold them for much longer. She bit and scratched Sessho- Maru, but couldn't get inside his guard to inflict any serious damage.
"Your powers are not matured, you are still a weak human..."
Sessho- Maru spied an opening and grabbed Kyoko by the waist and planted his lips on hers, biting and drawing blood. Inu Yasha stood stunned. Suddenly Sessho- Maru stopped and laid Kyoko on the ground. There was another burst of blinding light, and then it dispersed. Inu Yasha ran up to Kyoko and to his surprise there were two purple stripes on her face, one on each cheek, just like Sessho- Maru.
"What the fuck did you do!"
"I only helped her transformation along that's all. Now I will take that! He grabbed the pearl from the folds of Kyoko's robes and brought out a staff with a head of a woman and a man intertwined on the top. He set the pearl down and touched the tip of the staff to it and a vortex of sorts opened.
"Heh heh, finally our father's tomb opens..." Sessho- Maru scooped up an unconscious Kyoko and dived into the vortex, and all before Inu Yasha could say 'weinersnitzle'. Well what else was there to do? Inu Yasha jumped into the vortex after Sessho- Maru.
*****
Inside the vortex laid the enormous bones of the great dog demon, lord of the Western lands. Sessho- Maru jumped in the mouth of the skeleton and landed gracefully on his feet in the rib cage. He set Kyoko down gently and walked to a pedestal of sorts where an old rusted sword was stuck in the ground. At that moment Inu Yasha fell and landed THUD, near Kyoko.
"Hey wench! WAKE UP!" Inu Yasha shook Kyoko, but she could only moan in response.
"It's pointless, she used up all her energy to save you, little brother, you should be flattered, and now, our fathers sword will be mine!" Sessho- Maru grabed the handle of the sword and pulled with all his might, but the sword would not come free.
"Our father meant it for me! Only I can pull it out!" Inu Yasha waltzed up to the blade and pulled with all his might, but the sword still wouldn't come free.
"You idiots, neither of you can pull it free! cough " The two brothers turn to see a staggering Kyoko. She slowly fumbled her way to the pedestal.
"Wench, it's not like YOU can pull it out!"
"Inu Yasha help me up."
"Feh!" Inu Yasha reaches down and yanked her onto the pedestal.
"Oh, and in answer to your statement, yes I can."
"Oh? You? At only a fourth, if that, of your power? If I the great Sessho- Maru cannot remove it, and even my flea bitten half brother cannot, surely you can't." Kyoko staggered to the blade, grasped the handle and it merely slid out.
"You never cease to amaze me, now hand it over."
"No,"
"Fine then I will take it!"
Sessho- Maru lunged for the sword's hilt, but is shocked by electricity.
"How dare you!"
"It was not me, the sword will only go to whom I chose, and it will only transform if..." Kyoko looks at the two brothers, both eager to hear the response.
"Well if I told you it wouldn't be any fun now would it?! =)"
Both fall down anime style.
"AHHHH WENCH!"
"Hey be nice, I COULD give it to your brother!"
"...gomen,"
"What sorry, couldn't hear you!"
"I said SORRY!"
"Gosh, touchy, touchy, here! Let's test you shall we?" Kyoko handed the sword to Inu Yasha.
"Allllllriiiight!"
"Hrumph, betrayed by my own mate, well that will just not do." Suddenly Sessho- Maru began to grow into an enormous wolf like dog. Kyoko hid behind Inu Yasha who had assumed fighting stance. Inu Yasha charged at Sessho- Maru, he smacks the dog's head, foot, side, but the sword doesn't draw blood.
"WHAT THE HELL!!"
"Little brother, hand over that sword now or die!"
"Never!"
"Fine have it your way, but first..." The giant dog scoops up Kyoko in his enormous paw and throws her on his back.
"First I must take this away, then I will be back for that Inu Yasha, it doesn't seem I need worry about getting it back, since you are incapable of using it."
"Inu Yasha!!! Help Me!" Suddenly Inu Yasha remembers what Kyoko said before... sexually assaulted, tried to mate... *I can't let that happen, no matter how annoying she is!*
"SESSHO- MARU! COME BACK HERE! WE ARE NOT FINISHED!"
"Still wanting to fight with your little stick? Well so be it, It'll only save me time."
Sessho- Maru turns to face Inu Yasha. *I have to protect her, I promised!* Suddenly, there the sword seemed to have a pulse, as if its heart was beating. Inu Yasha lunged at Sessho- Maru, the rusted sword transformed into a fang, and Inu Yasha leaped at the monster's shoulder, he swung the blade and severed the arm. Sessho- Maru lost his balance and began to fall. Inu Yasha leaped on his back and scooped Kyoko up and bounded off just before the monster came crashing down. Inu Yasha bounded out of the skeleton and out of the vortex landing safely in the clearing near the God- tree. Slowly as the vortex closed Inu Yasha could hear Sessho- Maru's pained howl at losing both his mate and the treasure. Inu Yasha waited until the vortex closed to relax. He set Kyoko down under the God tree; she was unconscious again. *Guess she used all her energy up to pull out the blade...* He caressed the new striped on her cheek with his claws, *Guess you got more spunk then I thought, standing up to Sessho like that...* He glances over her, she just appears to be sleeping. Her miko's robes were literally shredded from the transformations and 'Fluffy's' claws. He takes off his jacket and wraps her in it. Then he bent down to pick her up, he fixed his hold and then took off towards the village, bouncing from tree to tree. Kyoko moaned and shifted her weight to wrap her arms around his neck.
"Don't drop me..." she managed to mumble
"I won't..."
*****
Inu Yasha landed in the center of the village and slowly walked to Kaede's hut. The villagers all stare and whisper among themselves. They all seem a tad afraid of Kyoko, and had always distrusted Inu Yasha for that matter. Inu Yasha just scowled at them and they ran off into their respective huts. Inu Yasha reached Kaede's hut and stands in the doorway, still holding Kyoko to his chest. Kaede leaves mixing her herbs and rushes over to greet them, concerned by the stern look on Inu Yasha's face.
"We need to talk..."
"Oh dear, come lay her down over here." *What could have happened?? I have never seen Inu Yasha serious like this outside of battle.* Inu Yasha gently laid Kyoko down on the futon and covers her up with the blanket. Kaede gasps at the new stripes that have appeared upon her cheeks.
"Those stripes... they are the sign of a demon... a dog demon,"
"We met up with Sessho- Maru, and we recovered this..." Inu Yasha presented the old woman with the sword, she looked it over, nodded approvingly and handed it back to him. He then replaceed it in its scabbard at his side.
"So... what happened..." Thus he told her all that had transpired.
*****
By Angel of Anime
*****
Disclaimer: Ok usual stuff, blah blah, Inu Yasha's not mine, he's Rumiko Takahashi's, will you stop rubbin it in my face? Geeze! Lol j/j
*****
"Hrmm, you said you saw this village glowing, you must be able to see the forest's demonic powers..."
"What does that mean respected elder?"
"It means that we have finally found Inu Yasha a traveling partner!"
"NANI! There's no way that I will chaperone some stupid little human female around, there ain't no way!!"
"Like it or not Inu Yasha, Kyoko posses mystical wisdom, that will greatly aid you on your travels."
"feh,"
"A traveling partner... where does he need to go?"
"He needs to gather the three treasures of the land, that have been stolen by powerful demons, not to mention another treasure..." Kaede taped her fingers impatiently.
"hrumph! I don't see you running to get it!" Kyoko just looked at the two confused.
"You must go get that treasure first, and don't speak down to your elders!" Kaede said sternly.
"whatever, (witch)"
"I heard that! Now Kyoko, it seems you will be in need of some clothes, as Inu Yasha will need his back because- "
"because its his armor =)"
"Oh I see Inu Yasha has told you, that's good."
"What! I did no- "
"Shhhh Inu Yasha" Kyoko just whispered so only Inu Yasha's sensitive hearing could pick it up.
"Well here, I have a few spare miko's robes and some yukatas, take those, perhaps the robes would suit you best."
"Hai! =) Arigato!" With that Kyoko bounces off to change. Kaede turns to Inu Yasha, the joyful expression gone from her face.
"Inu Yasha, since not even she seems to know exactly what she is, you need to watch over her, and MAKE SURE SHE DOESN'T GET INTO TROUBLE!!!"
"Whatever witch!" With that Inu Yasha got up and walked out the door of the hut. He noticed Kyoko leaning up against the window listening in.
She was dressed in the Miko's robes, which were a little small for her, so they were not as baggy as they should be. He just took one look her and 'feh'ed.
"I know, I am quite a bit taller than Kaede- sama. She says she'll sew me a new one. =)"
"Why do you keep smiling??? Don't you miss your own time!"
"Nope! I have been waiting for this to happen to me for a long time."
"Huh?"
"And I get such a hot bisohen too! It's almost as good as Fushigi Yugi!"
"What the hell are you talking about?!?"
"Nothing, so you have to protect me huh?"
"Feh..."
"Well I have never fought demons before, but I can handle myself against men that's for sure."
"What the fuck do you mean by that?"
"Well in my time we train martial arts too ya know!"
"Whatever, let's go!"
"Ok! Where are we going??" Inu Yasha stomped off towards the woods and Kyoko bounced along beside him.
"To get the treasure."
"You men the tetsusaiga?" Inu Yasha stopped dead in his tracks.
"How the hell do you know about my fathers blade?"
"Oh that? Its in your story, oh do you know where it is?"
"mumble mumble"
"What?"
"no..."
"I do!" Kyoko said perkily
"NANI!"
"It's in the black pearl in your left eye. =)"
"Hah hah, funny. Now lets go."
"No! I'm serious. Your dad put it there so only YOU would find it. Now I know you can grow another eye, do you want me to get the pearl, or do you wanna?"
"It'S NOT IN MY EYE!!"
"Yes it is! That's how it is in the story!"
"STUPID BITCH! IT'S NOT IN MY EYE!"
"Ok... lets see how will we do this..." Kyoko ponders for a moment completely ignoring the fuming half youkai.
"Hrmm... looks like there's no other way around it, I don't have enough telepathy to get it out like this, I gotta reawaken my powers or whatever."
"WHAT?!"
"Well its that or I gotta gouge out your eye. Now common, I don't wanna do this in the middle of the village, where's a safe place?" Inu Yasha just scowled then slowly slouched down.
"Get on..."
"Oh goodie! I've always wanted to do this!! =)"
"Whatever, get on."
"Ok!"
Kyoko slowly got on Inu Yasha's back and he stood carefully, so as not to drop her. He reached back with his right hand to make sure she wouldn't fall off, then jumped and soared into the air. She clung very tight to his collar at first, and Inu Yasha could smell her fear.
"I won't drop you, stupid, now ease up, you're chokin me!"
"gomen..." It seemed to reassure her a bit and she loosened her hold on him.
"Uh Inu Yasha?"
"What??"
"Well two things, first, your hand is on my ass."
"huh?"
"Your hand in on my butt."
"..."
"Oh and second, where are we going?"
"You'll see... Hold on tight, I am gonna go faster."
Kyoko barely had time to wrap her arms around Inu Yasha before he took off at lightning speed, bouncing off treetops and such until they reached a tree that stood a head above the rest. Inu Yasha landed and crouched to let Kyoko down. She got off and stared at the great tree.
"Wow!"
"It's a holy tree."
"I know." Kyoko turned to smile at him again. Her features suddenly turned very stern again and she sat down cross-legged and began to meditate.
"Inu Yasha, I will need to meditate to do this, I won't sense anything coming, please will you keep watch, it'll only take a few minutes." Without waiting for a response Kyoko began to concentrate, her aura flared and Inu Yasha could only stand and watch. In a few minutes the aura had grown enormous and then there was an explosion of light. Kyoko stood hovering a few feet above the ground, her hair was flying and her eyes had a goldish hint to them. The sheer power of her aura was literally shredding her robes. She slowly touched her feet on the ground and walked to Inu Yasha.
"Don't worry Inu Yasha, be calm." The voice was Kyoko's, but it seemed to echo inside his head. Kyoko came closer and Inu Yasha closed his eyes, almost entranced.
"Thank you for cooperating," Kyoko slowly walked up and gently kissed Inu Yasha's left eyelid and a small black sphere suddenly appeared hovering over them. Then the light died and Kyoko's eyes became normal, and she fell, right on top of Inu Yasha. Luckily he had come out of his trance as well and was able to catch her, but they both fell to the ground.
"Wow! I'm back! Did it work??" Kyoko looked around. "Oh no! Where's the pearl?"
"..." Inu Yasha held up the small black marble for Kyoko to see.
"Yes! That's it! I told you it was in your eye!"
"feh, would you mind getting up now?"
"Oh yeah, gomen Inu Yasha! Hrmmm, now lets see how do we brake the seal..."
"How the fuck is my father's tomb supposed to fit in that little thing??"
"Magic! ...But how to break the seal..."
"I think I know a way..." Suddenly Sessho- Maru jumped down from one of the nearby trees and into the small clearing.
"Thank you very much dear brother, for finding both our father's grave and my mate as well." Sessho- Maru began to walk closer to Kyoko, who had sunken into a fighting stance.
"What happened last time my dear, was a one time thing, you won't be so lucky this time..." Sessho- Maru advanced towards Kyoko, a sneer plastered on his face.
"Hrumph Sessho- Maru, what are YOU of all people doing with a human for a mate?? I thought you were above that." Inu Yasha said smugly.
"As you will see in due time my dear brother, this is no ordinary human..., she will be quite a catch when her powers have matured, but if I mate with her now, no other demon can try to take her."
"What the hell do you mean, 'no ordinary human'??"
"Like I would tell my secrets to the likes of YOU. Now..." Sessho- Maru turned to take Kyoko, but she had already begun to gather her battle aura around her.
"Not one more step, slime!"
"Come now, you don't know how to use your powers yet, so you have no chance of beating me! Just come quietly and you wont get hurt!"
"Siiigh, sorry Sessho, I can't let ya take her, I need her for the moment, Kyoko move, it's between us."
"...fine," Kyoko stepped aside, but Sessho- Maru wasn't about to play by Inu Yasha's rules.
"I don't have time for this!" Sessho- Maru rushed Kyoko, who was desperately trying to call out her powers when Inu Yasha stepped in front. He blocked his brother's attack, and the two brothers began to fight. Kyoko reached deep within her and suddenly the light exploded again. Kyoko flew right up to Sessho- Maru and began to fight hand to hand with him, shoving Inu Yasha gently out of the way. The two grappled for a while, Sessho- Maru not wanting to damage his 'prize' in any way. Suddenly the light from Kyoko began to flicker. Her powers were fading; she couldn't hold them for much longer. She bit and scratched Sessho- Maru, but couldn't get inside his guard to inflict any serious damage.
"Your powers are not matured, you are still a weak human..."
Sessho- Maru spied an opening and grabbed Kyoko by the waist and planted his lips on hers, biting and drawing blood. Inu Yasha stood stunned. Suddenly Sessho- Maru stopped and laid Kyoko on the ground. There was another burst of blinding light, and then it dispersed. Inu Yasha ran up to Kyoko and to his surprise there were two purple stripes on her face, one on each cheek, just like Sessho- Maru.
"What the fuck did you do!"
"I only helped her transformation along that's all. Now I will take that! He grabbed the pearl from the folds of Kyoko's robes and brought out a staff with a head of a woman and a man intertwined on the top. He set the pearl down and touched the tip of the staff to it and a vortex of sorts opened.
"Heh heh, finally our father's tomb opens..." Sessho- Maru scooped up an unconscious Kyoko and dived into the vortex, and all before Inu Yasha could say 'weinersnitzle'. Well what else was there to do? Inu Yasha jumped into the vortex after Sessho- Maru.
*****
Inside the vortex laid the enormous bones of the great dog demon, lord of the Western lands. Sessho- Maru jumped in the mouth of the skeleton and landed gracefully on his feet in the rib cage. He set Kyoko down gently and walked to a pedestal of sorts where an old rusted sword was stuck in the ground. At that moment Inu Yasha fell and landed THUD, near Kyoko.
"Hey wench! WAKE UP!" Inu Yasha shook Kyoko, but she could only moan in response.
"It's pointless, she used up all her energy to save you, little brother, you should be flattered, and now, our fathers sword will be mine!" Sessho- Maru grabed the handle of the sword and pulled with all his might, but the sword would not come free.
"Our father meant it for me! Only I can pull it out!" Inu Yasha waltzed up to the blade and pulled with all his might, but the sword still wouldn't come free.
"You idiots, neither of you can pull it free! cough " The two brothers turn to see a staggering Kyoko. She slowly fumbled her way to the pedestal.
"Wench, it's not like YOU can pull it out!"
"Inu Yasha help me up."
"Feh!" Inu Yasha reaches down and yanked her onto the pedestal.
"Oh, and in answer to your statement, yes I can."
"Oh? You? At only a fourth, if that, of your power? If I the great Sessho- Maru cannot remove it, and even my flea bitten half brother cannot, surely you can't." Kyoko staggered to the blade, grasped the handle and it merely slid out.
"You never cease to amaze me, now hand it over."
"No,"
"Fine then I will take it!"
Sessho- Maru lunged for the sword's hilt, but is shocked by electricity.
"How dare you!"
"It was not me, the sword will only go to whom I chose, and it will only transform if..." Kyoko looks at the two brothers, both eager to hear the response.
"Well if I told you it wouldn't be any fun now would it?! =)"
Both fall down anime style.
"AHHHH WENCH!"
"Hey be nice, I COULD give it to your brother!"
"...gomen,"
"What sorry, couldn't hear you!"
"I said SORRY!"
"Gosh, touchy, touchy, here! Let's test you shall we?" Kyoko handed the sword to Inu Yasha.
"Allllllriiiight!"
"Hrumph, betrayed by my own mate, well that will just not do." Suddenly Sessho- Maru began to grow into an enormous wolf like dog. Kyoko hid behind Inu Yasha who had assumed fighting stance. Inu Yasha charged at Sessho- Maru, he smacks the dog's head, foot, side, but the sword doesn't draw blood.
"WHAT THE HELL!!"
"Little brother, hand over that sword now or die!"
"Never!"
"Fine have it your way, but first..." The giant dog scoops up Kyoko in his enormous paw and throws her on his back.
"First I must take this away, then I will be back for that Inu Yasha, it doesn't seem I need worry about getting it back, since you are incapable of using it."
"Inu Yasha!!! Help Me!" Suddenly Inu Yasha remembers what Kyoko said before... sexually assaulted, tried to mate... *I can't let that happen, no matter how annoying she is!*
"SESSHO- MARU! COME BACK HERE! WE ARE NOT FINISHED!"
"Still wanting to fight with your little stick? Well so be it, It'll only save me time."
Sessho- Maru turns to face Inu Yasha. *I have to protect her, I promised!* Suddenly, there the sword seemed to have a pulse, as if its heart was beating. Inu Yasha lunged at Sessho- Maru, the rusted sword transformed into a fang, and Inu Yasha leaped at the monster's shoulder, he swung the blade and severed the arm. Sessho- Maru lost his balance and began to fall. Inu Yasha leaped on his back and scooped Kyoko up and bounded off just before the monster came crashing down. Inu Yasha bounded out of the skeleton and out of the vortex landing safely in the clearing near the God- tree. Slowly as the vortex closed Inu Yasha could hear Sessho- Maru's pained howl at losing both his mate and the treasure. Inu Yasha waited until the vortex closed to relax. He set Kyoko down under the God tree; she was unconscious again. *Guess she used all her energy up to pull out the blade...* He caressed the new striped on her cheek with his claws, *Guess you got more spunk then I thought, standing up to Sessho like that...* He glances over her, she just appears to be sleeping. Her miko's robes were literally shredded from the transformations and 'Fluffy's' claws. He takes off his jacket and wraps her in it. Then he bent down to pick her up, he fixed his hold and then took off towards the village, bouncing from tree to tree. Kyoko moaned and shifted her weight to wrap her arms around his neck.
"Don't drop me..." she managed to mumble
"I won't..."
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Inu Yasha landed in the center of the village and slowly walked to Kaede's hut. The villagers all stare and whisper among themselves. They all seem a tad afraid of Kyoko, and had always distrusted Inu Yasha for that matter. Inu Yasha just scowled at them and they ran off into their respective huts. Inu Yasha reached Kaede's hut and stands in the doorway, still holding Kyoko to his chest. Kaede leaves mixing her herbs and rushes over to greet them, concerned by the stern look on Inu Yasha's face.
"We need to talk..."
"Oh dear, come lay her down over here." *What could have happened?? I have never seen Inu Yasha serious like this outside of battle.* Inu Yasha gently laid Kyoko down on the futon and covers her up with the blanket. Kaede gasps at the new stripes that have appeared upon her cheeks.
"Those stripes... they are the sign of a demon... a dog demon,"
"We met up with Sessho- Maru, and we recovered this..." Inu Yasha presented the old woman with the sword, she looked it over, nodded approvingly and handed it back to him. He then replaceed it in its scabbard at his side.
"So... what happened..." Thus he told her all that had transpired.
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