DevilsAngel

By: devilsangel

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A/N: Well, here's another one. Thanx to everyone who reviewed. You know you love me.

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~*Chapter Four: Two Halves*~

"We gather here in Council, to gather the votes on our recent debate." The Youkai Leader looked solemnly upon the hood-covered faces of the Youkai Councilmen. He cleared his throat and spoke.

"The Council's debate was over whether to wage war on the Enjeru-" the Leader spoke. The crowd began to murmur. Clearly, they hated the Enjeru. "Or not."

"We don't need a Judgement! We need a war!" Someone in the background shouted, the Councilmen murmured with agreement.

"SILENCE! I don't need a Youkai in the Council who does not respect the Youkai of Status!"

The one who shouted, shut up immediately. The Leader's threats were not to be taken lightly.

"The Councilmen shall state our opinions first. Then, we will judge. All who will speak, stand up."

A number of Youkai stood up, scraping their chairs across the marble floor. Sesshoumaru was among them. They each spoke their part, mostly for war. Sesshoumaru was disgusted. But, in order for the Revolution to have a chance, he must play along.

"Sesshoumaru." The Leader called on him. The crowd turned to look at him, their attention focused on what he would say. Sesshoumaru's opinion was highly valued, and sometimes changed the course of the votes. Sesshoumaru took off his hood, to show respect for the current Leader. His stoic, cold face didn't reveal his inner thoughts, as always. He opened his mouth to speak, as regal as any prince.

"Daigomi will only be achieved by way of waging war. As quoted from the Lore, 'Through all darkness, there is the Daigomi.' I believe this war is the 'darkness that Midoriko speaks of. And with the Daigomi in our hands, we can rule the universe." Sesshoumaru sat back down. The Councilmen nodded their heads in approval of his short speech.

"We have spoken our parts. It is time for Judgement." The Leader stated.

"All in favor." There was not a single gently tapered hand that wasn't up.

"All opposed."

"Then it is decided. We, of the Youkai Council, have stated war on the Enjeru."

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"Inuyasha is dead."

"I know."

"His miko woman killed him."

Sesshoumaru remained silent.

"She still lives."

Sesshoumaru stiffened. Myutou smirked.

"Why did you vote in favor of war? I thought you were against it. You know, your opinion could have swayed the votes casted."

"I know." Sesshoumaru said quietly.

"Then why did you vote for war?"

"Because, no matter which path the Council takes, it will head in the direction of the negative Daigomi."

"Ah, but there may be a Revolution through war, that will lead to the true Daigomi."

"My thoughts, exactly."

"Sesshoumaru, you truly are the product of my teachings. Perhaps, Peace will come from this war. Or the Black Daigomi."

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"What's this?" Kagome asked as Rei handed her an old, dusty scroll.

"The Lore of Midoriko."

"Nani?"

"The teachings of the greatest truthsayer to ever walk this earth. Mostly, it is Youkai and Enjeru that believe in this. They are taught about it at a very young age. I want you to read it and tell me, by tomorrow, what it is about."

"Hai."

(A/N: If you want to read the "Lore of Midoriko", I'll post it after the Epilogue. So, you'll hafta' wait. ^-^)

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"Rei-sama?"

"Hm?" Rei asked as she looked up from her meditation.

"I finished the Lore."

"Good. What was it about?"

"The Daigomi."

"And what is the Daigomi about?"

"It's a heavily religious belief. The Daigomi can go two ways, Black or White. The Black Daigomi is where a war takes place and will be utter destruction of this Earth. The White Daigomi is where the Revolution takes place and the races are at peace. Then, the messenger of Kami will send them back to their rightful places."

"And what do you think about it?"

'Well, I think that is just a crazy old dream that some old lady made up. Just to get the Enjeru and the Youkai to do something about their relationship with each other." There were some things that Kagome was afraid to do with Rei, but speaking her mind was not one of them.

"So you don't think it holds any truth?"

"Well, it might. I mean, if the Enjeru and the Youkai get into a heavy war, AND involve the Fumetsu, it might just destroy the world."

Rei chuckled.

"And, if the Ningens were to let them go at it, then they would all die." Kagome added.

"And what of the White Daigomi?"

"Now, that's never going to happen. There can never be any peace amongst the races, unless a miracle were to occur."

"And, what do you think of the DevilsAngel?"

"That I know is just a fantasy. There is never going to be a being that powerful. To be able to save the world? That could never happen!"

"Then, you are saying that the world will not be saved?"

"The world will not need saving, because the Daigomi will never occur. Simple as that."

Rei chuckled, again.

"Very well, I see you read the Lore thoroughly. I, though, do believe in the Lore. Partly, because my sensei was a Youkai. And partly, because I think that it may be possible."

Kagome snorted.

"Now, back to meditation."

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The moon was full in the sky, nor was there a cloud in sight. Sesshoumaru was taking another one of his midnight strolls. This time, his mind was only on finding the miko slut who caused his brother's life. A Youkai did not die uselessly without another getting it's revenge. It was ancient policy.

He glided through the trees, weaving in and out with the gracefulness of a deer. His footfalls made not a sound as he ran. He stopped when he reached a village, and climbed up a tree, short of breath.

Lesson one in Youkai teachings. Always avoid consequences when showing the slightest weakness.

Reaching the deepest corner of his thoughts, the creaking of a dojo door was heard.

Perhaps it was Fate that brought together the meeting of Kagome and Sesshoumaru.

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Sesshoumaru scanned across the area. He spotted a figure running nimbly towards the forest in which he rested. Squinting, he realized it was female. Straining his eyes even more, he could distinguish her features, her figure.

It was his brother's wench.

Holding back a feral growl, he waited for the girl to get close enough for him to pounce. And she got closer.

And he pounced.

Jumping from the tree, he grabbed her by the wrist and jerked into the tree. Using his death grip, he strangled her neck against the tree where he was sitting in previously. The girl's eyes were closed, with fear. A weak Ningen, no doubt.

"Why did you kill him."

The girl didn't answer. Sesshoumaru loosened his grip.

"I never killed anything, or anyone." She answered, without opening her eyes, her voice completely steady. She still had not seen her attacker, but perhaps she was not as weak as he thought she was.

"Of course you did. Kikyou." He spat the name out.

"I know not anyone of the name of Kikyou either."

"Liar. You are exactly like her. I am not fooled that easily."

"My name is Kagome." Kagome opened her eyes, they were laughing at him.

Startled, Sesshoumaru released his grip. They were the deepest of blue. The color of the darkest ocean depths, rays of gray shining through. They captivated him. He had never seen eyes such as these.

They stood there for what seemed like an eternity.

"No, clearly you are not Kikyou." Sesshoumaru whispered, breaking the silence. His amber eyes never left her face.

"I told you." Kagome grinned. Her grin gradually grew into a wide smile.

"May I have your name again?"

"Kagome Higurashi."

"It. Suits you."

"Arigatou." Kagome whispered. She was suddenly highly embarrassed. She was standing a slight few inches away from, by the way he was dressed, very handsome Youkai. Blushing furiously, she looked down on her bare feet. Gathering her wits about her, Kagome asked him.

"What is your name then, pray tell?"

Sesshoumaru started to walk off, he glanced behind him and took in the image of the curious, innocent, miko-clad young woman. She stood there in the moonlight, a smile plastered on her face, pure and completely innocent. Naïve to the outside world.

He kept walking, but before he disappeared completely from her sight, he whispered.

"I am Sesshoumaru."

He left it to the wind to carry it to her.

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A/N: Wai!!! Another chapter done!

About Kuusou:

If you want to read the read the next chapter, go to Tennyo's profile and e- mail her. It is a joint-made fic, so she is supposed to write the next chapter. Bother her, not me. ^-^