The Rain Has No Mercy

Chapter 3: The Path Less Walked

[Disclaimer: Is this really necessary? Would anyone believe that I owned Inu Yasha because I wrote this? If you do, you should be the one getting sued!]

Inu Yasha's father seemed to be eclipsed with a golden light. His huge, white fangs glistened against his red gums and tongue. His paws and body were covered in a silver, sparkling coat of fur and his brilliant head was shaped differently then Sesshoumaru who resembled a mutt. His topaz eyes glowed as he inspected his son.

"You seemed shocked Inu Yasha," His father growled, watching his son stare in awe. Without hesitating for Inu Yasha to respond, his voice boomed with what Inu Yasha had hoped for. "I have a way for you to go back to your woman. But as I said before, it is nothing short of a difficult task,"

Forgetting his fear and apprehension in front of the great youkai, Inu Yasha quickly spoke up.

"How?" he anxiously waited for an answer.

"I have the power to send you back to the realm of the living. But, my power weakens over the distance of the realms, and unfortunately, your life would be only temporary," the large white dog watched his son's excited expression fade slightly. "But long enough to give you what you want."

"And what do I want?" Inu Yasha replied angrily. His father closed his eyes and approached him. He didn't underestimate his father, he knew that his youkai powers would easily recite his deepest thoughts and memories. He watched his father read his mind and was wondering what he had uncovered. His father began to laugh childishly.

"You want make love to her."

Inu Yasha's jaw dropped. His father searched deep, real deep. It was - or had been - one of his most secretive desires. A desire that he hoped to have hidden deep in the recesses of his heart. But now that his father had so easily violated his desires, his insecurity grew. Inu Yasha avoided his father's penetrating stare, expecting anger for his immature fantasies.

"Inu Yasha," his father spoke slowly with sincerity, looking down on the puny hanyou. "Do not be ashamed for what your heart desires. Your birth was a result of my own love for your mother,"

"You don't mean..." Inu-yasha swallowed hard. "that you were dead. when I was conceived?"

Inu Yasha's father nodded without embarrassment.

"Yes. I am not proud of it, but I have also accepted my past."

"But how?" Inu Yasha asked, confused. "I remember you perfectly. You would play with me as a pup. I remember it. How could you have been-?"

"I told you," the silver dog interrupted irately. "My power will allow your time on earth to last for one year, then you will return here."

"One year, huh?" Inu Yasha thought it over in his head. "Hmph, it's better than nothing."

Inu Yasha gasped looking down at his belt. He saw no sheath, no sword, nothing. He understood that of everything he had to leave behind on earth, Tetsusaiga was no exception.


"So I can leave this place and I'll be with Kagome for a year... making pups?" Inu Yasha smirked about the fact.

"Yes."

He thought for a little bit.

"WAIT WAIT WAIT!" Inu Yasha growled after he realized that this was be too easy. "Is there some kind of catch?"


"You must tell her that you have to leave in one year's time or you'll be sent back here. My power can only transcend death as long as the love you two share, binds you. 'Lying to your love?' I hope you choose not to."

"That might be tough, but it isn't impossible. Kagome will understand."

"As well, you will also have to tell her about your true intentions. If she rejects you, the sudden weakness in the bond will bring you back. And remember this: your body is frail and weak. If you get into any fights, I suggest you run. So if Sesshoumaru comes to bother you, take my advice."

"Yeah, like he'd understand."

"Take this," Inu Yasha's father ripped a single claw from his paw and set it down in front of him. It re-grew quickly and effortlessly. "I hope this aids you,"

"Wait," Inu Yasha grumbled. The claw had to be at least three feet tall. "What'll this do?"

The claw slowly began to reduce in size, until he held it in his hand.

"Do not be impudent," his father warned. "Be grateful I am helping you at all."
"So is that it?" Inu Yasha looked at his father, putting the claw in his garment and waited for him to answer.

His father looked away with a exhausted appearance.

"I believe so."

"Good," Inu-yasha sighed. "I'm ready."

The large, white dog began to chuckle at his naivety.

"What is it now?" Inu Yasha growled at his laughing father.

He looked down at his son. "Well I guess that you don't understand. A direct bond between me and the real world would is too strenuous. I had no choice but to build a pathway."

"Figures," Inu Yasha heaved a sigh and confidently began to walk in the direction his father pointed.

"Your first challenge awaits you," The voice was powerful and concentrated "If you succeed, I will be waiting here upon your return."

"Heh," Inu Yasha sneered. "Like you've got anywhere else to go,"

To Be Continued.

Thanks everyone for reading the third chapter. I'll wait a little while longer to publish the fourth chapter, unless of course *wink* I get a couple more reviews quickly! *wink* Lol, there's some motivation huh?