Alright, please don't be mean to me. This is my first Inuyasha fanfic and
the first fanfic that I've ever done to be posted on fanfiction.net. I know
that this first chapter doesn't show anything to do with the plot, but I'll
try to fit more into the next, I promise! This is just a test to see if it
might perk anyone's interest. ^-^
Oh, and for those who have seen episode 68 from the Anime, I found that Souten could be interesting to use in a fanfic. For those who have not seen that episode, Souten is from the Thunder Beast Family, related to Hiten and Manten (their sister of course). Koryu is that dragon/cloud pet of hers. I guess.
As for the time, this takes place about 20 years after the end of Naraku. Shippo and Souten are still young for youkai, but more mature than before. You'll find out more with the following chapters. Oh, and once more, I'm sorry if I just ramble off too much. ^^;
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Olive eyes cautiously glanced around their surrounding, observing every living creature that wandered in and out of the territory. A low grunt erupted from the throat of a young kitsune youkai. He leaned back against the tree behind him in thought, already quite bored of the usual scenery. He believed it was finally time to move on.
Gathering what little supplies he had, he wrapped his belongings into a pouch, which was then tied to his belt. He flopped down upon all fours, quickly taking off in a run towards the setting sun. He was well aware of the dark cloud thundering above him as he moved on. Letting out a soft growl, he skidded to a halt, digging claws into the earth before standing up to full height. His arms crossed and his tail swishing behind him in irritation.
"Would you stop following me, already?" The kitsune called out to the cloud. His voice echoed off into the dark forest, causing animals and youkai alike to stir.
A feminine figure rolled upon the cloud to peer off of the side. Her long black hair, tied into a braid, dangled over her neck and hiding half of her face. A burgundy eye blinked down. "Do you not enjoy my company, Shippo? After all, I still have revenge for my brothers to settle with you." She disappeared onto her grumbling cloud, silent as she waited for the other's next move.
Shippo slashed at the tree next to him with his claws. Last he had seen this enemy of his, they both were just little children. Now they had years between that time and then, and both have quite grown more mature. "Souten, do I still have to remind you about our last battle? I gave up and told you to forget your revenge, now stop following me!" He glared up at where the other youkai hovers. No answer. "Fine. Follow if you want." He gave a shrug, turned, and continued on his way.
Souten looked down from her perch, a frown upon her face as she watched the retreating form of Shippo. A brief picture flashed before her eyes, of when the kitsune was but a mere kid and was walking away after he had announced his defeat to her, and surrendered those lovely and colorful crayons of his. She heaved a dreamy sigh, leaning elbow on cloud and chin on her fist.
"Eh, Souten-sama, are you still going after him?" The timid voice resounded from below the young woman.
"Of course, Koryu!" She directed the way with her free hand, smiling as her ride began to advance in said direction.
It has been several years since Naraku was finally defeated. It was a celebration for everyone around. Miroku was free of his curse, Sango had saved her brother and avenged her people, and even enemies found a rather happy end to it all. Kagome and Inuyasha had left to the future with the Shikon no Tama, while Sango and Miroku actually married and had settled down in Kaede's village.
Kaede herself aged during the years and was unable to continue in this world, passing away peacefully one night. It was a very dark day for many, gathering around as the old miko's body was burned. Even Shippo passed by occasionally to pay respect to her grave. As for Shippo. Well, Shippo was currently heading to said village for a nice visit.
The kitsune was alone with nothing better to do but explore the world around him. Of course he returned every so often to the village, always knowing that friends enjoyed his return and his company. Other than most other villages that feared any youkai, the one, which belonged to his human friends, were quite accustomed to his presence. And many of them remembered the hanyou who kept the village safe from all harm.
"Kagome." Shippo sighed, pausing in his voyage as he recalled the young girl who took care of him before she had returned to her time. He flicked his tail to one side, ears perking towards a distant sound. His nose was lifted up to the air as he took a good sniff. "Fire?" He hesitates a moment, glancing to the direction of the village and then towards the direction of where the fire should he located. "And blood." With an annoyed snort, he quickly runs off to investigate.
The kitsune came upon a village in ruins, fire quickly spreading from one home to another in the wind, even swallowing the bodies of those who were unable to escape in time. Solitary screams and cries came forth from only those few survivors and some that were still dying.
Shippo almost choked on the smell of death, trotting down the road and hoping that the screams belonged to someone who was alive enough to explain things to him. Through the smoke he focused upon a small crowd of survivors who attempted to pass a bucket of water down a chain in order to put out the fire. Almost every other human who leapt back into the village was unable to escape the flames.
The kitsune swiftly ran through the village, avoiding the smoke as he crawled upon the ground until he came up to the other side and in clear view of the survivors. He stood up to his full height, timidly coughing into his hands. "Excuse me, but."
It only took one look from the people to send them into panic. They shouted 'youkai' to each other, hissing the word with both fear and hate. Women clutched their sobbing children while men threw curses at Shippo, holding out rakes and a few aiming arrows.
Shippo leveled his eyes at them, glaring with all his might. However, a glare wasn't enough to avoid the weapons that they tossed at him. "Wait!" He begged, though it was useless. He wasn't a little ball of fur, adorable and trustworthy anymore. He still might have been little, though he was old enough to be feared and hated. With a final growl, he leapt to the sky, turned his tail away from the villagers, and ran.
After all that has happened, they still do not trust help from any youkai. He thought to himself. His ears were easily able to pick up the laughter that came from overheard, however he simply ignored it unless he did not wish to make it to the village that same day.
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Please review! I'm completely new to this and I will greatly appreciate compliments and any other comments on how to make it all better! Just please be nice to me. ^^ I can hope to post the next chapter shortly, but I'd like reviews to help me get motivated.
Oh, and for those who have seen episode 68 from the Anime, I found that Souten could be interesting to use in a fanfic. For those who have not seen that episode, Souten is from the Thunder Beast Family, related to Hiten and Manten (their sister of course). Koryu is that dragon/cloud pet of hers. I guess.
As for the time, this takes place about 20 years after the end of Naraku. Shippo and Souten are still young for youkai, but more mature than before. You'll find out more with the following chapters. Oh, and once more, I'm sorry if I just ramble off too much. ^^;
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Olive eyes cautiously glanced around their surrounding, observing every living creature that wandered in and out of the territory. A low grunt erupted from the throat of a young kitsune youkai. He leaned back against the tree behind him in thought, already quite bored of the usual scenery. He believed it was finally time to move on.
Gathering what little supplies he had, he wrapped his belongings into a pouch, which was then tied to his belt. He flopped down upon all fours, quickly taking off in a run towards the setting sun. He was well aware of the dark cloud thundering above him as he moved on. Letting out a soft growl, he skidded to a halt, digging claws into the earth before standing up to full height. His arms crossed and his tail swishing behind him in irritation.
"Would you stop following me, already?" The kitsune called out to the cloud. His voice echoed off into the dark forest, causing animals and youkai alike to stir.
A feminine figure rolled upon the cloud to peer off of the side. Her long black hair, tied into a braid, dangled over her neck and hiding half of her face. A burgundy eye blinked down. "Do you not enjoy my company, Shippo? After all, I still have revenge for my brothers to settle with you." She disappeared onto her grumbling cloud, silent as she waited for the other's next move.
Shippo slashed at the tree next to him with his claws. Last he had seen this enemy of his, they both were just little children. Now they had years between that time and then, and both have quite grown more mature. "Souten, do I still have to remind you about our last battle? I gave up and told you to forget your revenge, now stop following me!" He glared up at where the other youkai hovers. No answer. "Fine. Follow if you want." He gave a shrug, turned, and continued on his way.
Souten looked down from her perch, a frown upon her face as she watched the retreating form of Shippo. A brief picture flashed before her eyes, of when the kitsune was but a mere kid and was walking away after he had announced his defeat to her, and surrendered those lovely and colorful crayons of his. She heaved a dreamy sigh, leaning elbow on cloud and chin on her fist.
"Eh, Souten-sama, are you still going after him?" The timid voice resounded from below the young woman.
"Of course, Koryu!" She directed the way with her free hand, smiling as her ride began to advance in said direction.
It has been several years since Naraku was finally defeated. It was a celebration for everyone around. Miroku was free of his curse, Sango had saved her brother and avenged her people, and even enemies found a rather happy end to it all. Kagome and Inuyasha had left to the future with the Shikon no Tama, while Sango and Miroku actually married and had settled down in Kaede's village.
Kaede herself aged during the years and was unable to continue in this world, passing away peacefully one night. It was a very dark day for many, gathering around as the old miko's body was burned. Even Shippo passed by occasionally to pay respect to her grave. As for Shippo. Well, Shippo was currently heading to said village for a nice visit.
The kitsune was alone with nothing better to do but explore the world around him. Of course he returned every so often to the village, always knowing that friends enjoyed his return and his company. Other than most other villages that feared any youkai, the one, which belonged to his human friends, were quite accustomed to his presence. And many of them remembered the hanyou who kept the village safe from all harm.
"Kagome." Shippo sighed, pausing in his voyage as he recalled the young girl who took care of him before she had returned to her time. He flicked his tail to one side, ears perking towards a distant sound. His nose was lifted up to the air as he took a good sniff. "Fire?" He hesitates a moment, glancing to the direction of the village and then towards the direction of where the fire should he located. "And blood." With an annoyed snort, he quickly runs off to investigate.
The kitsune came upon a village in ruins, fire quickly spreading from one home to another in the wind, even swallowing the bodies of those who were unable to escape in time. Solitary screams and cries came forth from only those few survivors and some that were still dying.
Shippo almost choked on the smell of death, trotting down the road and hoping that the screams belonged to someone who was alive enough to explain things to him. Through the smoke he focused upon a small crowd of survivors who attempted to pass a bucket of water down a chain in order to put out the fire. Almost every other human who leapt back into the village was unable to escape the flames.
The kitsune swiftly ran through the village, avoiding the smoke as he crawled upon the ground until he came up to the other side and in clear view of the survivors. He stood up to his full height, timidly coughing into his hands. "Excuse me, but."
It only took one look from the people to send them into panic. They shouted 'youkai' to each other, hissing the word with both fear and hate. Women clutched their sobbing children while men threw curses at Shippo, holding out rakes and a few aiming arrows.
Shippo leveled his eyes at them, glaring with all his might. However, a glare wasn't enough to avoid the weapons that they tossed at him. "Wait!" He begged, though it was useless. He wasn't a little ball of fur, adorable and trustworthy anymore. He still might have been little, though he was old enough to be feared and hated. With a final growl, he leapt to the sky, turned his tail away from the villagers, and ran.
After all that has happened, they still do not trust help from any youkai. He thought to himself. His ears were easily able to pick up the laughter that came from overheard, however he simply ignored it unless he did not wish to make it to the village that same day.
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Please review! I'm completely new to this and I will greatly appreciate compliments and any other comments on how to make it all better! Just please be nice to me. ^^ I can hope to post the next chapter shortly, but I'd like reviews to help me get motivated.