To help those confused by the multi names of some characters
Inuyasha-Tekeshi
Sesshoumaru-Kiyoshi
Jaken-Yasashiku-Hojo
Shippou-Renjiro-Foxfire
Umeko-Shorai
Hope that helps:)
I sometimes jump around with the names but here's a basic.
Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha of the present times are usually referred to Tekeshi and Kiyoshi. The only exception is basically Kagome; she refers to them (in her mind) as Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru.
In a small apartment above an old and ragged bookstore, an old man came home from work. It was nighttime but the man didn't care. He wasn't one bit tired. He had too much to think about.
He was the very same bookkeeper that Noriyuku had met. He was a human, a very old human. He was wise with the years and still quick of mind. He had a purpose in his long life and that purpose had made itself clear today.
A young Hanyou was going to help kill an innocent girl. He had to find a way to stop him.
The man sighed as he opened the frig and took out a glass of milk his lovely wife had fixed for him. He took a deep chug as his even deeper thoughts raced.
He knew more about what was going on than anyone. Him and his wife had lived it already once…although they didn't get to see the conclusion so they had no idea how everything was going to end.
They had to work quickly and think of a plan or else…
"He came today dear. He also took the book."
The old bookkeeper sighed as he sat beside his aged yet still beautiful (to his eyes) wife. She sat in an old rocking chair her mind on the cloth she was sewing together.
She hummed a small tone as she waited for her husband to finish talking.
"I…don't think he was listening to me. He'll try to kill her I'm sure."
The woman looked up at her husband and sighed. She put down her sewing materials.
"Noriyuku has chosen his path. We saw it happen once and it will happen again."
"I know dear but I really tried to help the boy. So much pain to come and all because of that one kid."
"He's over a Hundred years old…not exactly fresh from the farm dear."
"He's an idiot! Violence to that girl will solve nothing. Humans and Youkai's can't continue the way they are! They had to learn to live together…or not live at all."
"Noriyuku is doing what he thinks is best for both species."
"He will be betrayed. And once again he'll cause the death of those he loves."
The old woman sighed her husband was such a hot head at times. Not the best of things for a man his age.
"Noriyuku didn't mean for his mother to die. His power is unreliable, it shows incomplete pictures."
The old bookkeeper grumbled a bit but nodded to his wife.
It was just…he was so angry. His entire life he had been preparing for this moment. He had thought over and over what he would say. He had practiced in a mirror even.
Yet in the end what he said had went right over the boy's head. And all because of that stupid book authors.
Violence only invited more violence. What the book made to sound so simple wasn't simple at all.
And now things were no doubt already set in motion. Now all they could do was act and hope everything turned out for the best.
They had to protect Kagome. She was the start and possibly the end everything. If she died then it was game over.
Fate wouldn't allow for anything else. But how could he keep her alive. He was just an old man.
Suddenly a very strange notion hit him. He knew what Noriyuku had to do to make his vision true. The Hunter girl had to kill Kagome. He also knew something that was extremly special about the Hunter girl. No doubt Noriyuku knew the truth about her as well. However the boy was to cowardly and to stuck up on principles to do the right thing.
Or is it the right thing? Oh well in the end it doesn't matter…but it will keep her away from Kagome.
"Honey? What was the name of that girl that Noriyuku said had to kill Kagome?"
"Hisano dear…remember."
The old bookkeeper nodded suddenly remembering.
If we somehow get her out of the way then…Noriyuku wouldn't risk killing Kagome himself. If I remember right he thinks that the so-called war will only not come if that Hunter girl kills Kagome.
"I have an idea sweetheart."
The old woman leaned over and gently kissed her husbands cheek.
"I knew you would dear."
"Well here we are."
Renjiro walked through an open door arm outstretched gesturing for Fuyu to come in. As Fuyu walked in she took in the look of the strange place that her youkai friend had taken her. It was old and crappy looking apartment. It looked totally deserted, like no one had been in here for years. There was no TV, even less furniture. But one strange thing in the room was the very nice computer set up in the corner.
Shrugging to herself Fuyu flopped down heavily onto an old western style couch. Dust instantly exploded in a thick cloud around her. With a surprised squeak Fuyu waved her arms wildly around to disperse the dust before…
"AAACCCKKKKKKKOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"
…She sneezed.
" *sniffle sniff* YUCK! When was the last time someone sat in this thing?"
Fuyu coughed as she wiped as her arms and legs to get the dust and debris off.
Renjiro sighed and chuckled as he sat down…with slightly more grace, beside her. As he sat only a small cloud billowed out.
"This is one of my hide outs. We'll be safe here until the boss finds time for us."
Fuyu sighed sadly as she crossed her long legs. Almost forlornly she propped her head up with her hands.
"So much for being top priority."
Renjiro looked stricken.
"No…it's not that. I'm sure the boss can't wait to see you. Its just he's in an important meeting with his brother."
"That's all right. After all I'm just an Ex-Hunter turned traitor. I don't expect anything."
Renjiro rubbed the back of his head.
What can I say to that? She basically summed it up in a nutshell. Strange she seems so different in real life that on the Internet.
Renjiro found his eyes on their own accord start wondering to the many niceties of Miss. Fuyu. It seemed that on their own they wanted to look at her. Of course he couldn't blame them no matter how illegal it was to look as he was. Fuyu was probably the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. And on top of that she was a computer ace.
Sigh…I finally find someone perfect for me…looks, brains, talent and they turn out human.
Renjiro forced his wondering eye's off the Fuyu's very finely shaped legs and stared out the window instead. The view wasn't nearly as nice but was a lot safer.
Since I work for Tekeshi it's not like I'm absolutely not allowed to mate with a human. After all Tekeshi is himself…but would I really want a life like that? I would be a wanted criminal. I would have to hide away and pretend I don't have a wife. We could never be seen together. And kami forbid if we have kids and someone finds out.
Renjiro shook his head to clear it. What the fuck was he thinking. It wasn't like he was in love with this human girl. She just looked nice. It was Miroku's curse (and I don't mean the hand rip) that was talking.
"Hey…um you want something to frig…I mean I got a frig…ah to eat? Do you want something to eat? I um got stuff."
Ahh what am I doing. Shippou my friend you are an idiot.
Fuyu turned a dazzling smile toward him before answering.
"Sure whatdo ya got?"
Renjiro just stared a moment totally struck dumb by the beauty of her smile. He suddenly gathered his wits and answered.
"Um should have some pizza. Lots of junk food."
"Foxes eat pizza?"
"Of course I eat Pizza. What did you think I ate?"
Fuyu's mouth twitched in amusement.
"I donna know. Grubs or something, what do I know about foxes and stuff…I'm just a computer nerd. I don't do the discover channel."
"That's for sure. OUCH! HEY."
Renjiro yelped as a bare clad foot whacked him upside the head. It didn't hurt…much…but it sure as hell did surprise him.
Fuyu laughed out loud…a sound that Renjiro realized he liked way too much, as she rolled off the couch. With surprisingly quick movement for the self proclaimed 'computer nerd' Fuyu had the couch between herself and Renjiro.
"Hey that wasn't nice!"
Fuyu totally surprised him again by blowing a big fat raspberry at him then giggling.
"Pizza's fine."
Renjiro rolled his eyes deciding to just 'go with the flow' as they said. He totally ignored her as he went to the kitchen. Or what have been considered once a kitchen.
The only thing in the room was a stove and frig. Which by the way had seen better days. Renjiro stood back and surveyed the damage. The frig worked…so the stuff should still be good. He had only stocked the 'emergency' rations a month ago.
He just hoped humans could still stomach it.
As he started toward the frig Renjiro's thoughts went back to Fuyu.
She had actually hit him, and then stuck her tongue at him.
Strange…
Of course he should have known that Fuyu was a strange one from their conversations on the web.
She must have just been too nervous about meeting Kiyoshi to show it.
Although why she's not as nervous now I don't know…
Renjiro shrugged to himself. The kick to the head had been a rather playful thing. Kind of like what children do to get another to chase them.
It was messing around…child's play.
Ok so she's stranger than I thought. I still like her.
Renjiro froze…and it wasn't because he had just opened the freezer to get the pizza.
I like her. I really do. This isn't some perverted thing either that Miroku curse causes.
Renjiro felt suddenly nervous.
What was he to do? He had never thought anything like this would happen to him. He was falling for a HUMAN. He couldn't do that.
It just going to give him hell! No woman was worth that…no matter how pretty, sexy, smart, playful…and…and…DAMN IT. No woman was worth that!
Renjiro grumbled to himself as he placed the pizza on the oven rack and turned on the oven.
Why did this have to happen to him? Just because he was…to quote Tekeshi, the god damn most impulsive youkai he had ever met, just because of that he wouldn't risk falling for a human.
What did humans have to offer anyway? They couldn't protect him if it came down to a fight. They aged extremly fast and then died. A youkai mated for life. Having a partner for so short a time was not a good thing. Even if said love was reincarnated like Rin had been, it still ripped up the Youkai's soul every time she died. It made youkai's…act strange and did things to them.
Kiyoshi was proof enough of that.
I don't want to be like him! NO!
Renjiro suddenly laughed as he smacked himself over the head.
What the fuck was he doing? So what…he liked the girl? He liked Tekeshi as well…that didn't mean that he was going to hook up with him. Just because you liked someone didn't mean that you would fall in love with them. He shouldn't be running himself into the ground here. He was just making himself dizzy by going in mental circles.
"The pizza will be done in about 15 minutes so sit tight."
Renjiro turned around to go back into the living room and yelped out loud again as he came face to face with Fuyu's pretty brown eyes.
"I'm sorry I kicked you."
The insanely beautiful woman sighed heavily. Renjiro gulped as his eyes followed…the movement of her chest with that. His eyes hurt they were staring so hard…he was sure they would fall out from bugging so far.
"I was just trying to lighten the mood. I don't like being all serious like."
Renjiro nodded surprisingly understanding what she meant. He hated being serious himself. It was no fun to act ones age. Being immature was so much easier and carefree.
"Uh ya me neither."
Was his intelligent reply. Of course he was amazed he was able to answer her at all.
Damn that Miroku…I was infected by him. His curse is mine.
No more words came as the two just stared at each other.
Slowly yet surely…when Fuyu didn't break eye contact…Renjiro felt a blush coming to his cheeks.
Damn…why did this girl have to be so pretty…and an ace Computer expect at that. Why does she have to have eyes that reflect every emotion and…and…and why does she have to smell so Nice!!
"Fuyu…I uh…just wanted to say…"
Suddenly a phone ringed…or rather sang the candy man song. Despite the fact that Fuyu suddenly had a terrified look on her face. Renjiro was glad for the interruption, what had been on his mind that moment…and what he had been close to saying were disturbing to him to say the least.
"OH my GOSH! No no no no Renjiro what do I DO! I forgot about this!"
Fuyu reached behind her and brought out a cell phone. Where she had been hiding the thing in that skintight outfit he didn't think he even wanted to know.
"What is it?"
"It has to Usagi…my boss. If I don't answer it he'll think something's happened to me. What do I do!!!"
Fuyu looked about ready to cry. Her eyes were huge and tearing and she was jumping foot to foot in panic.
Renjiro thought quickly.
"Answer it. This place is shielded…they shouldn't be able to track it."
Fuyu gulped and nodded. She then pressed a button and put the tiny phone to ear.
"Hell…(cough) Hello?"
"Fuyu! Where the HELL are you. Usagi's having a shit fit! We got some major shit going down here!"
Fuyu blinked surprised.
"Cheiko?"
Fuyu visibly relaxed when she realized she didn't have to talk to Usagi. That man was amazingly insightful. She had been afraid he would sense something and realize what she was doing.
"Cheiko what's going on?"
"Answer me first! Where are you!?"
"I'm at a store… I was just…I didn't have the equipment I needed at base. So I went window shopping."
"So you're alright."
"Of course silly."
She heard a sigh from the other end. Fuyu shrugged to Renjiro as she waited for her ex-co worker to explain what was going on.
"We know who the Power is. In fact…we have inside info. And get this we are going to have to kill her."
"Her? I knew it!…wait a minute did you say KILL!"
There was silence on the other line for a moment. Finally Cheiko spoke; Fuyu could tell by his tone that he didn't really like what was going down.
"I don't know if I should say this over the phone…oh well. A hanyou by the name of Noriyuku came in today. He has this kick ass power and can see the future. He says to avoid destruction of the world we have to kill some girl named Kagome. Usagi believes him and we're going to attack soon."
"Oh."
Fuyu was actually speechless for the first time in her life. All this was too much for her to think. First they knew who the power was…they had to kill her…and a hanyou? She didn't think any were still alive.
"Usagi wants you to come right back now!"
"Ok no problem. See ya."
Fuyu hung up before the kid could answer back.
"What happened?"
Renjiro grabbed Fuyu's arm as she swayed a little on her feet. The girl looked like she was about to faint.
Carefully (and keeping hands to himself) Renjiro led her back to the couch.
"Fuyu…what was that about?"
"I can't believe it."
"What?"
Fuyu just shook her head. She didn't know what to do.
She hadn't actually made her decision yet. She didn't know whether she was quitting the Hunters or not. She didn't know if she was going to get a job with Renjiro's boss.
She just didn't know.
What do I tell him? Should I tell him the truth?
I just can't believe Usagi…the power is human. They are going to kill a human girl. What the hell are they thinking! We can't go around killing people for our benefit, hell that's what the Hunters fight against.
Fuyu turned slightly so that she was facing Renjiro.
She didn't understand a lot right now. But she did know one thing.
Renjiro was someone to be trusted. Call her silly or brain-dead…but a spending just a few hours with this guy made her feel like she'd known him her whole life. Stupid…and cliché as that sounded, it was the truth.
"They know who the power is. And that some…if you would believe this…some hanyou is leading them to 'her' so that they can kill her."
"WHAT! A hanyou?"
Renjiro swallowed hard.
Man oh man…this means, that someone under Kiyoshi and Tekeshi rule is betraying them. There are only like a dozen hanyou's in the world left and they are all in the Western lands. I know them all personally. Who is it?"
"What else…did he say anything else?"
Fuyu shook her head still trying to come with terms of what Cheiko had said.
"Uh…ya, he said the Hanyou was someone called Noriyuku…and that he had the power of sight."
Renjiro gagged and stood up quickly almost upsetting Fuyu and sending her off the couch.
"What? What is it?"
Renjiro ignored her as he thought over what this meant.
Noriyuku…he's betraying his father? I can't believe this. What in the world possessed him to do that?
Renjiro thought a moment. Noriyuku didn't like his father…in fact the two hated each other. But Noriyuku like all youkai's tried their best to say away from Hunters.
They will kill him the first chance they get. Especially if they know he's a hanyou. So why is he doing this? Maybe…maybe he saw something in his visions. He can see the future after all. So maybe he has to do this? But that doesn't make sense…Noriyuku hates using his powers. The kid even let his own mother die instead of trying to change the future.
Damn it! I wish I could just not believe her…I wish I could just think this was a hunter ploy. But…I can't. I trust Fuyu…and the Hunter's know Noriyuku's name, his powers, and the fact he's a hanyou. They couldn't know those things unless…what she says is true.
"Fuyu…this is very important. Did he say anything else?"
"Just that the powers name is Kagome."
"NNANNIII!!!!!!!!!"
Fuyu's watched with wide eyes as Renjiro went into a pure panic. And when she said panic…she meant panic! He literally RAN over to his desk so quickly that he was just a blur to Fuyu's eyes. Not only that but he wasn't able to stop soon enough and rammed into the desk. His computer banged loudly against the wall but he didn't notice.
That more than anything told Fuyu that Renjiro was very upset. A computer ace like themselves never harmed their computers. They were like children to them.
Renjiro opened a drawer in the desk quickly, nearly ripping it from its hinges in his hurry to grab a small phone that was inside.
"Shit shit shit shit shit shit!!!"
He cursed to himself he started to dial Kiyoshi's number. However he stopped…his hands suddenly becoming unsure.
He noticed Fuyu walking over to him.
"What is it Renjiro?"
Renjiro sighed.
"Things have become complicated. I want to call the boss and tell him…but…"
Fuyu placed a concerned hand on his shoulders.
"I want to tell you. But I don't think I should."
Renjiro closed his eyes willing thoughts on how to deal with this crossing his mind.
Kiyoshi…Sesshoumaru…Noriyuku…it was all too much.
He couldn't tell the father that his own son was betraying him. Was betraying his very blood by turning over the power. Not only that but Noriyuku was betraying his family by wanting to kill Tekeshi's mate. The woman was basically his Aunt for crying out loud!
No…I can't tell Kiyoshi about this. I don't even know if he would believe me. Fuyu is a traitor of her people. She has done nothing to prove herself yet. Kiyoshi probably wouldn't believe it.
Renjiro pushed the end call button and then…at a slower pace called another number.
After a few rings the owner answered.
"Yo."
"Tekeshi…"
Renjiro's throat constricted.
"Hey brat what's up?"
"Oh nothing much. How was your date?"
Renjiro could almost feel the tension settling around Tekeshi over the phone.
Tekeshi knows…I guess he found out during the date. At least this proves that much…that Kagome is truly the power.
"We shouldn't talk over the phone about it."
"Tekeshi…they know."
"What?"
"The hunters know about Kagome!"
Total silence greeted Renjiro's ears. He could just imagine the look on Inuyasha's face. The shock and the worry…although the hanyou would get over that quickly and then become angry.
"FUCK! How do they know?!"
"Meet me at my west side apartment. There's more you need to know. And uh…you might not want to tell Kiyoshi about this yet."
"West side…damn why that shit hole…uh don't tell my brother? Why?"
"Just don't."
"Alright Renjiro…I trust you. I'll be there in about 15 minutes."
Renjiro hung up the phone and smiled at Fuyu.
"Looks like you're going to met one of the Lord quicker than we thought."
Tekeshi silently put away his cell phone. His face was grave and his thoughts even graver.
How did the Hunters find out about Kagome?
This was to put it lightly…not good. Kagome couldn't go back to her home without escort now. It was probably best if she didn't go back at all.
She will just have to disappear. Her family shouldn't even know where she went…and…
But what about my past self? Kagome still has a choice. It isn't my right to take that away from her. She might not love me anymore. I've killed humans. I killed in front of her even. How can she love someone like that? Hell I'm not even of the same blood as the Inuyasha of the past. I am Tekeshi…not Hanyou, not a youkai.
Tekeshi glance back toward Kagome.
She and Kiyoshi were in a heated discussion about…well about her school.
Kagome had just found out a moment ago that Kiyoshi was the 'business' man that had given money to the school.
For some reason Kagome had thought that was the funnies thing she had ever heard.
And after nearly dieing from laughing she had started shooting questions left and right.
"NANI! HOJO-KUN is a youkai!"
Tekeshi smiled softly.
He remembered Hojo. He remembered the time that Kagome had become sick and he watched as Hojo and her friends tutored her in math.
I never even realized it back then. I couldn't sense Hojo, or smell anything usual. He was just a human friend of Kagome's.
Tekeshi sighed and plopped down on the couch.
Kagome hadn't even noticed Tekeshi getting on his phone and although his brother was un-doubtfully was curious. He was keeping Kagome busy and knew better than to ask right now.
There were some things that were best left unsaid around his mate.
"Brother. It is getting late."
Tekeshi sighed again and sat up. Damn it he didn't want to think about this right now.
"I don't know if Kagome should go home right now."
Kagome turned slightly so she was facing him. She had a confused look on her face.
"What? Why not?"
"Just to be on the safe side. The Hunter menace isn't something you balk at. They are dangerous."
Kagome crossed her arms as he voice became even crosser.
"They don't seem that bad to me? Those two men you killed today went down easily enough!"
Tekeshi winced at Kagome's harsh tone.
She definably hadn't forgotten about that. Damn it! He had been hoping that the explanation of the Hunters would make her realize he had to do what he did.
"Tekeshi, you killed in front of her?"
Tekeshi growled at his brothers condemning voice. Like he had a right to judge him.
"Asshole! You've killed more Humans in your lifetime than I can count! You have no right to caste me bastard!"
Kiyoshi being the conceded bastard he was merely shrugged.
"I know that. But I'm not the one trying to grab a human mate."
"Hey there's that word again. What do you two mean by 'mate'?"
Tekeshi cleared his throat uncomfortably. Ok…it was definitely time for a change of subject. Kiyoshi was way too good at turning an argument against him and he didn't need to look like a fool in front of Kagome.
"I'll call the twins…"
Tekeshi turned toward Kagome giving her a gentle smile that unknown to him made her heart stop.
"If it's alright with you I would like to assign them as your body guards."
"Twins??"
"You've already met them. They were the wolf Youkai's at the club."
"Brother are you sure you want them? Those two are known to be less than ideal for important jobs."
Tekeshi shrugged lightly not bothering to look at his brother. He was still a little mad at the comments earlier.
"I know…they joke around to much. But I think they'll be serious when they find out who she is. After all their father knew Kagome well before he died."
Kagome tilted her head slightly at this news.
"He did? Who?"
Tekeshi shook his head.
"Ah never mind. I'm sure they'd love to tell you themselves. Anyway we better get you home."
I'll let her go home now. I don't know enough about the situation to keep her away from her family right now. After I talk to Renjiro I'll decide what to do.
Although why he doesn't want me to talk to Kiyoshi I don't know. I wonder what's going on?
Kiyoshi bid Kagome a Farwell as his impatient as always brother Tekeshi dragged her out of his office.
For a moment he stared silently at the huge double doors that his brother and mate had disappeared behind.
Tekeshi had some major problems on his hands.
If he wasn't careful he would lose the woman he loved. After all he wasn't the same person as he had been five hundred years ago. He was hardened so to speak. After almost four centuries of ruling the Western Lands, Tekeshi had learned the art of Ruthless harshness. While unpleasant sometimes it was necessary to maintain peace.
A Lord had to be feared or else be taken advantage of. No one youkai could be everywhere at once and if others did not fear for their lives…well then they tended to cause trouble. It was the way of things. Tekeshi didn't feel pity or remorse for killing youkai's…or humans.
Granted he did not kill innocent humans, instead only taking out those that would kill him and his people. But it still did not matter to Kagome…to her it was simple, he was killing.
Kiyoshi sat down gracefully into his office chair.
Inuyasha wasn't even truly a Hanyou anymore. He had at the same time become more than and less than that a youkai. He was the same…yet different, so close but never able to truly become a youkai.
And because of this Tekeshi wasn't bound by rules of any race.
That made him dangerous…more so than himself. Although Kiyoshi didn't like to admit it.
Tekeshi was almost invisible to anyone looking. It was almost impossible to find the guy using regular techniques. He simply didn't have the same types of energies that normal youkai's and hanyou's had. In fact if he was quick about it Tekeshi could kill humans and the Hunter's wouldn't even feel it.
No youkai or hanyou could claim that.
It was modern times, so Kiyoshi knew all about genetics and scientific things like that.
But somehow Tekeshi didn't apply to those laws of nature than the humans had found. It didn't make sense, it never had to Kiyoshi.
Maybe that was in part the reason for the old Sesshoumaru's hatred. He could see even then that his little brother was something strange…and perhaps something to be feared.
Kiyoshi leaned back in his chair. Balancing just right so that he could put his feet up and not fall. With a deep sigh he crossed his arms behind his head as he thoughts changed direction.
Now Kagome was something totally different.
Which now that he thought about it…made him wonder. Why was it that Kagome a girl from the future (well present times for him really) travels back in time wake up his brother and then fall in love?
Was there more behind this than he thought. It seemed too much of a coincidence that both were so powerful and strange.
Kiyoshi's golden eyes narrowed.
One hand, his little half brother. Not a youkai, not a human…yet both at the same time. The other hand…the most powerful human Miko to ever grace the planet.
A slight smile touched Kiyoshi's lips.
If even thing went well…although knowing his brother and the way trouble followed him around, they wouldn't. Anyway if everything went well and his brother mated the human.
It would be interesting to see the offspring they created.
I'm getting ahead of myself. Tekeshi is being a baka and insisting that Kagome has the choice of himself or Inuyasha of the past. Of course if she chooses at all it'll be him. I don't remember seeing Inuyasha's wench in the past.
Kiyoshi stopped suddenly as something twitched his thoughts.
It wasn't something that he would normally think about. After all he was literally hundreds of years old. No one but himself truly knew how old he was.
Well anyway…over the years he had forgotten more than most people learned in a lifetime, so it wasn't uncommon for him to forget things.
However something just seemed wrong suddenly.
Kiyoshi searched him memories of around the time that Kagome went through the well and didn't return.
I don't remember anything…its totally blank.
That seemed really strange to him.
The only thing I remember is Kagome saying goodbye to Inuyasha and going through that damn well. I was there…although I don't remember why. We…were doing something.
Kiyoshi shook his head as a slight throb of a headache threatened.
Why was he at the well at that time? This was before he and his brother started to get along. If he had been near his brother then the two of them should have been fighting. But he remembered his brother had been right beside him with a serious look on his face. He hadn't been threatening him…he didn't even have their father's fang out.
Kiyoshi stood up slowly his face serious as he thought deeper.
There had to be a reason for this memory lapse.
Why was it he remembered being there so clearly but the reason why was unclear?
We had been doing something…something important. Were we fighting? That seems about right…but we weren't fighting each other. Who were we fighting then?
Kiyoshi rubbed his head as the headache placed itself firmly right behind his eyes.
He didn't like this but decided to let it be. Why waste energy wondering when his brother probably already knew the answer.
It was just a simple slip of the mind. It was bound to happen from time to time, especially with creatures as ancient as himself.
With that settled Kiyoshi went back to thinking about his brother mate Kagome.
He had to admit being surprised when his brother had told him that Kagome the power. It was hard to believe that he actually had known someone so strong that they could change the world…totally destroy the way of life for everyone on the planet. It was a little disturbing but not unexpected, after all Kiyoshi had suspected such.
He had even suggested it to his brother once that Kagome might be the power, although in the end it had laughed at.
Even though Tekeshi had balked at his suggestion Kiyoshi couldn't help but remember Kagome's unusual amount of power in the past. It had been so powerful it had once destroyed his armor. After she had totally shattered his armor (which most youkai's couldn't even do) with a simple arrow he had been forced to catch and then melt another one.
Of course he hadn't admitted it at the time, and he wouldn't even now…but that arrow had almost been more than he could handle.
He keenly remembered the searing pain the purified arrow had shot throw his limb before he had been forced to melt it. If he hadn't destroyed the arrow it might have killed him.
It was all he could do to act like it was nothing.
If he remembered right he had tried to kill her then, but Inuyasha had stopped him.
Kiyoshi lifted his hand to look at his fingers. The first two fingers of the hand that had caught that arrow had a light blemish on the inside of them. Barely noticeable scars…were all that was left of the arrow that Kagome had nearly killed him with.
I better go ahead and call the twins with their new assignment.
Kiyoshi pushed a button on his desk, which called his secretary. After she answered Kiyoshi told her the orders and to relay them to the Twins.
I hope Tekeshi knows what he's doing. The twins would not be my first choice. They are too young and reckless. It I remember right they are only a little older than my son.
Kiyoshi shrugged to himself as he released the button.
Oh well, Tekeshi's mate, Tekeshi's choice. If he thinks they are good enough then that's good enough I suppose.