(I'm only doing two guest shots from Inuyasha, I thought it over and it
seemed that in the demon world Kenshin would end up meeting Sesshoumaru and
Inuyasha. It just seemed to fit)
Language note: Chichi means Daddy same as Oto-san, Haha means Mommy same as Oka-san.
Part 3
Another Foundling
Kenshin was bothered, bothered by the term Hanyou was something he heard once before. He was called that when he worked as an assassin. "You're like a demon, Kenshin," an older assassin had told him. "That doesn't make you one though. You can use that to your advantage."
He rolled onto his side and looked at Rei sleeping soundly in a nest of blankets. He sighed; it was lucky of Sanosuke to know a farmer and his family in this area.
He rolled onto his back and looked at the ceiling. A cloud of memories came up, he remembered that people saw him for his skills, not for a person. Katsura had been angry with himself for betraying Kenshin's trust.
Though there was a memory that was still far worse. Hiko had taken him to town once and some children saw fit to call him names. He did not remember if the words hurt or not, but Hiko was angry that Kenshin wouldn't defend himself. "They're only words, Master," the boy whispered.
They were only words, but they still stung him even when he was a teen. "You are part demon, aren't you, Kenshin?" a voice asked him, he had to have been fifteen when one of Katsura's men spoke to him.
"Leave me alone," he retorted and walked away.
I always avoided it, I always thought that it was just the way I born. He gave a sigh and heard the sounds of crickets. Sitting up he decided to look around the night sky. Why now, why does it affect me now?
He turned and sighed; he sat down on his bed and tried to get some sleep.
**
The morning air was refreshing, but something about the air didn't seem right. It was still, almost as if a storm was coming, no birds, nothing, just an eerie silence. Kenshin was acutely aware of it, and it bothered him greatly.
Sanosuke was also rather bothered by it. "Its like a storm is coming."
"Something else is coming," Kenshin whispered and walked forward, something inside him was telling him it was dangerous. Don't let Sanosuke see you, don't let him know what you are, he reminded himself and kept walking.
Rei was squirming and wanted to be put down, he sighed, the little kid could crawl on her own, but he had no intention of letting her do that at the moment. "Kenshin, slow down, let's have a seat and think things through," he heard Kaoru say.
He nodded sitting down and placed Rei down when had sat down. The little girl was crawling around a little and then slowly tried to stand up. He smiled at her and then helped her balance by letting her hold onto his hand. "You know Kenshin, you would make a great father," Yahiko was watching him.
I suppose one day I could be a father, what am I thinking I am a father now? His eyes softened as the little child tried to walk, she wasn't ready yet and then fell down. Her eyes filled with tears and he lifted her up. "Its okay, it was good for your first attempt, Rei," he smiled at her.
"I think we better discuss why Kenshin keeps having nightmares," Sanosuke spoke up.
"I don't know, but that strange man, Toki from yesterday really got to him," Kaoru blinked and saw Kenshin sigh.
"There is something else I have never told any of you, I wasn't sure how you would react," Kenshin whispered rocking the child. "Toki said I was Hanyou."
"Well, that does explain your red hair and eyes," Sanosuke shrugged. "Half demons aren't so bad. Its those full ones you have to worry about. My mother used to say that my family was decants of demon hunters. She was also a little crazy to boot."
Kaoru rolled her eyes. "Your whole family sounds nuts, Sano."
"They were, but I ended up fine." Sano replied.
"Fine in what sense, rooster brain?" Yahiko asked.
"Better than you'll be, Yahiko if you keep that up."
There was a loud crash in the trees and Kenshin stood up. He looked around him. "We've stayed here long enough, that we have," he picked up the little baby and was walking then turned to look at his friends frozen in place.
He caught the scent of something foul, he turned to see Toki standing by a tree. "Are you coming home now, or do I have to carry you?"
"I am not going with you!" Kenshin growled.
"You don't really have a choice in the matter. I stopped time so you will find that your friends won't have much movement. Also you did notice that your demon senses are going out of control, what will happen when Sanosuke is standing looking at you?"
"Stop it!'
"I'm sorry, but you and that baby are coming with me!"
A gust of wind went through the trees and Kenshin was suddenly pushed into what looked to be a wind tunnel. Then there was darkness around him; he was standing on a barge that was heading toward a dark island.
"Welcome home," Toki was standing bringing the barge up to dock. "If you think you can just walk out, sorry, but you'll have to take it up with Lord Seto."
He stepped off the barge and walked into a lit main street, he saw many demons watching him. Some gave him welcoming grins, but others were kind of ignoring him altogether.
He watched these creatures, but without warning he walked right into someone dressed in all red. "HEY WATCH IT WILL YA!" the voice was rough and rather angry. "Walk around, you idiot!"
"I apologize, that I do. I was not paying heed to anyone in the street," Kenshin bowed and blinked at the man. He could hardly believe his eyes, the man had silver hair with catlike ears on the top of his head, his eyes were a dark yellow.
"You damn right you weren't paying attention. You're another half breed walking around, just what I need another one to make my life a living hell," the man walked off grumbling to himself.
Kenshin blinked, he looked rather confused and walked by. "Hold on, I'm not finished with you pal, you're just going to get yourself lost!" the half- demon growled pulling him into an inn.
"ORO!" the hand was strong and he was pulled along behind the other who just pulled in.
"That's better, can't have you walking around looking like an idiot!"
The room was rather dark and sort of small. "Where am I?"
"My room," the other replied shortly. "From the looks of that kid, its going to need to sleep. I'm Inuyasha."
"Kenshin," Kenshin put the child on a pillow and looked at the demon. "Do you know how to get out of here?"
"No, I don't know. I don't suggest you talking to Lord Seto, after his son went missing he is in a horrible temper." Inuyasha laughed and sat down. "Let's see, I suppose your sword isn't like mine." The half-demon brought out his sword that looked old at first glance then grew larger and Kenshin could feel the power of it. "This is my Tetsuiga, given to me by my father."
"I have no powers, that I don't. I am only a Rurouni, that I am, nothing grand in any case," Kenshin sputtered out.
Inuyasha began to laugh; he had never heard anything so funny. "You're worse than my friend, Sango. She was always trying to sound overly polite, but when she fought demons, you wouldn't want her on your bad side."
Kenshin nodded not really sure how to respond.
"Let's see, from your scent, you're not of any bloodline that I know. Then again, I can't tell the difference between your scent or the scent of human blood on you, you really smell like."
"STOP!" Kenshin stood up and picked up the baby.
"Feh, it doesn't matter, you can't take back what you did in the past. I learned to live with what I did, after all if I hadn't of killed off the bandits and that moth demon, there would be no village," Inuyasha sighed and looked up at the ceiling. "Alright, you two are staying here for now."
"Thank you for your kindness."
"Kindness? Listen, the only reason I'm doing it is because I have to. I am already on Lord Seto's bad side for trying to leave here. Now I'm just the lousy guide."
Inuyasha left the room letting Kenshin and Rei have their rest. Kenshin wanted to sleep this time.
**
The dream this time was strange, he was holding Rei's hand and they were standing in front of the Kamiya Dojo. "Chichi, why doesn't Haha like me?" the little girl asked.
"Rei-chan, haha loves you very much, she is just stressed that's all," Kenshin replied. He looked around the scenery and smiled a little, the little seven year old was blinking up at him with questioning eyes. "For one so small, you have some many questions, that you do. And I am glad you ask me them."
"Chichi, Yahiko said I was adopted, what does that mean?" Rei blinked. "Does that mean you're not my real Chichi?"
"You are adopted, that you are, but I would never want to lose you. When I found you, I would do anything to protect you. I love you, my daughter."
The wind blew and Rei was playing with Yahiko who was now about fifteen. He stood watching them when the shadows closed in again on him and he was standing this time he was facing himself, but there was a strange difference. His red hair was down to his shoulders, not done up in a low ponytail, dressed in the blue top and leggings. The eyes were off color almost amber with a catlike look to them. "Who are you?" he demanded.
"Shinta, your other self, the true you," the creature laughed and leaned against the wall. "Still pretending to be father to her?"
"I am her father," Kenshin growled. "What do you want?"
"You've buried me, of course Hiko-sama made you bury the demon in you. What will happen when Kaoru-dono dies and you remain young and unchanged? What will happen when children discover little Rei's secret?"
"I will protect her!"
"From yourself?"
Kenshin's eyes opened and he saw Inuyasha looking down at him. "You were having a nightmare."
"I have to get out of here, the lack of sunlight isn't good for a child," Kenshin was sitting up and looked around.
The half-demon shook his head. "Impossible, the demon world is heavily guarded. The best thing I can do is see if you can prove to be Lord Seto's son."
"What does Lord Seto look like?" The swordsman had to ask.
"From the stories, the boy was born to a human mother who went mad after the birth and took her own life. The baby was then abandoned into the care of a family, at least that's what I heard. When Lord Seto found out he was furious," Inuyasha replyed.
Sort of weird, Kenshin had to agree, he had nothing really to go on. He stood up and saw some food set in front of him. It was bland to Kenshin, it had no flavor, then when he had a sip of tea he looked out the window at the dark docks. "Toki is gone."
"Of course, he's the keeper of the gate."
He saw the door slide open and Inuyasha walked off to leave him alone. I have to go home, Kaoru must be worried half sick.
He put a blanket over Rei and smiled at her, he touched her cheek and carried her through the door. He stopped dead in his tracks a small creature looked up at him. "I told you, you're being a fluff head, Inuyasha!"
"Shut up Shippo, if you don't I'll stuff you in a bag and throw you into the lake," Inuyasha growled.
"Yeah right, I know you were trying to go back to Kagome, that's how come you're a guide in the first place. It was lucky for you, your brother was defending you."
"If you call beating me into the wall defending!"
"Oro!" Kenshin blinked at the little creature.
"Who is he?" Shippo pointed.
"This is Kenshin or rather Shinta, son of Lord Seto!"
"I AM WHO?!" Kenshin face faulted forward as Shippo took the baby and smiled.
"There is some resemblance, his red hair and all, but I don't see any of the demon blood."
"I did, last night," Inuyasha smiled. "While he was sleeping, he opened his eyes and they were amber and he looked just like Seto when he was younger.
Kenshin finally decided he was going to say something. "I do not even know what this Lord Seto looks like, how can I be his son?"
"Listen, you have his face and hair, it is clear you." Inuyasha nodded his head and walked up to the gate of a palace.
Language note: Chichi means Daddy same as Oto-san, Haha means Mommy same as Oka-san.
Part 3
Another Foundling
Kenshin was bothered, bothered by the term Hanyou was something he heard once before. He was called that when he worked as an assassin. "You're like a demon, Kenshin," an older assassin had told him. "That doesn't make you one though. You can use that to your advantage."
He rolled onto his side and looked at Rei sleeping soundly in a nest of blankets. He sighed; it was lucky of Sanosuke to know a farmer and his family in this area.
He rolled onto his back and looked at the ceiling. A cloud of memories came up, he remembered that people saw him for his skills, not for a person. Katsura had been angry with himself for betraying Kenshin's trust.
Though there was a memory that was still far worse. Hiko had taken him to town once and some children saw fit to call him names. He did not remember if the words hurt or not, but Hiko was angry that Kenshin wouldn't defend himself. "They're only words, Master," the boy whispered.
They were only words, but they still stung him even when he was a teen. "You are part demon, aren't you, Kenshin?" a voice asked him, he had to have been fifteen when one of Katsura's men spoke to him.
"Leave me alone," he retorted and walked away.
I always avoided it, I always thought that it was just the way I born. He gave a sigh and heard the sounds of crickets. Sitting up he decided to look around the night sky. Why now, why does it affect me now?
He turned and sighed; he sat down on his bed and tried to get some sleep.
**
The morning air was refreshing, but something about the air didn't seem right. It was still, almost as if a storm was coming, no birds, nothing, just an eerie silence. Kenshin was acutely aware of it, and it bothered him greatly.
Sanosuke was also rather bothered by it. "Its like a storm is coming."
"Something else is coming," Kenshin whispered and walked forward, something inside him was telling him it was dangerous. Don't let Sanosuke see you, don't let him know what you are, he reminded himself and kept walking.
Rei was squirming and wanted to be put down, he sighed, the little kid could crawl on her own, but he had no intention of letting her do that at the moment. "Kenshin, slow down, let's have a seat and think things through," he heard Kaoru say.
He nodded sitting down and placed Rei down when had sat down. The little girl was crawling around a little and then slowly tried to stand up. He smiled at her and then helped her balance by letting her hold onto his hand. "You know Kenshin, you would make a great father," Yahiko was watching him.
I suppose one day I could be a father, what am I thinking I am a father now? His eyes softened as the little child tried to walk, she wasn't ready yet and then fell down. Her eyes filled with tears and he lifted her up. "Its okay, it was good for your first attempt, Rei," he smiled at her.
"I think we better discuss why Kenshin keeps having nightmares," Sanosuke spoke up.
"I don't know, but that strange man, Toki from yesterday really got to him," Kaoru blinked and saw Kenshin sigh.
"There is something else I have never told any of you, I wasn't sure how you would react," Kenshin whispered rocking the child. "Toki said I was Hanyou."
"Well, that does explain your red hair and eyes," Sanosuke shrugged. "Half demons aren't so bad. Its those full ones you have to worry about. My mother used to say that my family was decants of demon hunters. She was also a little crazy to boot."
Kaoru rolled her eyes. "Your whole family sounds nuts, Sano."
"They were, but I ended up fine." Sano replied.
"Fine in what sense, rooster brain?" Yahiko asked.
"Better than you'll be, Yahiko if you keep that up."
There was a loud crash in the trees and Kenshin stood up. He looked around him. "We've stayed here long enough, that we have," he picked up the little baby and was walking then turned to look at his friends frozen in place.
He caught the scent of something foul, he turned to see Toki standing by a tree. "Are you coming home now, or do I have to carry you?"
"I am not going with you!" Kenshin growled.
"You don't really have a choice in the matter. I stopped time so you will find that your friends won't have much movement. Also you did notice that your demon senses are going out of control, what will happen when Sanosuke is standing looking at you?"
"Stop it!'
"I'm sorry, but you and that baby are coming with me!"
A gust of wind went through the trees and Kenshin was suddenly pushed into what looked to be a wind tunnel. Then there was darkness around him; he was standing on a barge that was heading toward a dark island.
"Welcome home," Toki was standing bringing the barge up to dock. "If you think you can just walk out, sorry, but you'll have to take it up with Lord Seto."
He stepped off the barge and walked into a lit main street, he saw many demons watching him. Some gave him welcoming grins, but others were kind of ignoring him altogether.
He watched these creatures, but without warning he walked right into someone dressed in all red. "HEY WATCH IT WILL YA!" the voice was rough and rather angry. "Walk around, you idiot!"
"I apologize, that I do. I was not paying heed to anyone in the street," Kenshin bowed and blinked at the man. He could hardly believe his eyes, the man had silver hair with catlike ears on the top of his head, his eyes were a dark yellow.
"You damn right you weren't paying attention. You're another half breed walking around, just what I need another one to make my life a living hell," the man walked off grumbling to himself.
Kenshin blinked, he looked rather confused and walked by. "Hold on, I'm not finished with you pal, you're just going to get yourself lost!" the half- demon growled pulling him into an inn.
"ORO!" the hand was strong and he was pulled along behind the other who just pulled in.
"That's better, can't have you walking around looking like an idiot!"
The room was rather dark and sort of small. "Where am I?"
"My room," the other replied shortly. "From the looks of that kid, its going to need to sleep. I'm Inuyasha."
"Kenshin," Kenshin put the child on a pillow and looked at the demon. "Do you know how to get out of here?"
"No, I don't know. I don't suggest you talking to Lord Seto, after his son went missing he is in a horrible temper." Inuyasha laughed and sat down. "Let's see, I suppose your sword isn't like mine." The half-demon brought out his sword that looked old at first glance then grew larger and Kenshin could feel the power of it. "This is my Tetsuiga, given to me by my father."
"I have no powers, that I don't. I am only a Rurouni, that I am, nothing grand in any case," Kenshin sputtered out.
Inuyasha began to laugh; he had never heard anything so funny. "You're worse than my friend, Sango. She was always trying to sound overly polite, but when she fought demons, you wouldn't want her on your bad side."
Kenshin nodded not really sure how to respond.
"Let's see, from your scent, you're not of any bloodline that I know. Then again, I can't tell the difference between your scent or the scent of human blood on you, you really smell like."
"STOP!" Kenshin stood up and picked up the baby.
"Feh, it doesn't matter, you can't take back what you did in the past. I learned to live with what I did, after all if I hadn't of killed off the bandits and that moth demon, there would be no village," Inuyasha sighed and looked up at the ceiling. "Alright, you two are staying here for now."
"Thank you for your kindness."
"Kindness? Listen, the only reason I'm doing it is because I have to. I am already on Lord Seto's bad side for trying to leave here. Now I'm just the lousy guide."
Inuyasha left the room letting Kenshin and Rei have their rest. Kenshin wanted to sleep this time.
**
The dream this time was strange, he was holding Rei's hand and they were standing in front of the Kamiya Dojo. "Chichi, why doesn't Haha like me?" the little girl asked.
"Rei-chan, haha loves you very much, she is just stressed that's all," Kenshin replied. He looked around the scenery and smiled a little, the little seven year old was blinking up at him with questioning eyes. "For one so small, you have some many questions, that you do. And I am glad you ask me them."
"Chichi, Yahiko said I was adopted, what does that mean?" Rei blinked. "Does that mean you're not my real Chichi?"
"You are adopted, that you are, but I would never want to lose you. When I found you, I would do anything to protect you. I love you, my daughter."
The wind blew and Rei was playing with Yahiko who was now about fifteen. He stood watching them when the shadows closed in again on him and he was standing this time he was facing himself, but there was a strange difference. His red hair was down to his shoulders, not done up in a low ponytail, dressed in the blue top and leggings. The eyes were off color almost amber with a catlike look to them. "Who are you?" he demanded.
"Shinta, your other self, the true you," the creature laughed and leaned against the wall. "Still pretending to be father to her?"
"I am her father," Kenshin growled. "What do you want?"
"You've buried me, of course Hiko-sama made you bury the demon in you. What will happen when Kaoru-dono dies and you remain young and unchanged? What will happen when children discover little Rei's secret?"
"I will protect her!"
"From yourself?"
Kenshin's eyes opened and he saw Inuyasha looking down at him. "You were having a nightmare."
"I have to get out of here, the lack of sunlight isn't good for a child," Kenshin was sitting up and looked around.
The half-demon shook his head. "Impossible, the demon world is heavily guarded. The best thing I can do is see if you can prove to be Lord Seto's son."
"What does Lord Seto look like?" The swordsman had to ask.
"From the stories, the boy was born to a human mother who went mad after the birth and took her own life. The baby was then abandoned into the care of a family, at least that's what I heard. When Lord Seto found out he was furious," Inuyasha replyed.
Sort of weird, Kenshin had to agree, he had nothing really to go on. He stood up and saw some food set in front of him. It was bland to Kenshin, it had no flavor, then when he had a sip of tea he looked out the window at the dark docks. "Toki is gone."
"Of course, he's the keeper of the gate."
He saw the door slide open and Inuyasha walked off to leave him alone. I have to go home, Kaoru must be worried half sick.
He put a blanket over Rei and smiled at her, he touched her cheek and carried her through the door. He stopped dead in his tracks a small creature looked up at him. "I told you, you're being a fluff head, Inuyasha!"
"Shut up Shippo, if you don't I'll stuff you in a bag and throw you into the lake," Inuyasha growled.
"Yeah right, I know you were trying to go back to Kagome, that's how come you're a guide in the first place. It was lucky for you, your brother was defending you."
"If you call beating me into the wall defending!"
"Oro!" Kenshin blinked at the little creature.
"Who is he?" Shippo pointed.
"This is Kenshin or rather Shinta, son of Lord Seto!"
"I AM WHO?!" Kenshin face faulted forward as Shippo took the baby and smiled.
"There is some resemblance, his red hair and all, but I don't see any of the demon blood."
"I did, last night," Inuyasha smiled. "While he was sleeping, he opened his eyes and they were amber and he looked just like Seto when he was younger.
Kenshin finally decided he was going to say something. "I do not even know what this Lord Seto looks like, how can I be his son?"
"Listen, you have his face and hair, it is clear you." Inuyasha nodded his head and walked up to the gate of a palace.