Chapter 46
Origins of a Legend
"Watch it!!!" Rogato said as he ducked a swung. Riku pulled his sword back and thrust his sword forward. Rogato just managed to dodge. "We're supposed to be sparing. That means no killing" Rogato said as he dodged another swing. Riku faked a swing and kicked his brother to the ground. "You're taking this transformation thing way to seriously" Rogato said as he rubbed his but. "If you can't handle it then head back to the temple" Riku said.
"My, aren't we grouchy today" Rogato said. "You would to if you couldn't get any sleep because your brother and his mate were going at it to loudly" Riku replied. "I personally like her screams" Rogato said. "Your hopeless" Riku replied. Rogato shrugged and turned around. "I'm heading back" he said before wind morphing to the temple. Riku sighed and continued his training.
"My aching back" Rogato groaned when he landed. He headed for the door and walked in. Yukina, Lila, and Botan were playing with Sakura on the couch. She was now wearing a dark blue dress cause someone took all her pink cloths and replaced them with black and dark blue ones. "Hey Yukina, ya mind healing this back of mine" Rogato said as he sat down. He winced from the pain. "Of coarse" Yukina said. She handed Sakura to Lila and headed over to Rogato. She placed her hand on his back and in now time it was as good as new.
"Thanks" Rogato said. "Was Riku really that rough with you?" Lila asked as she bobbed her knee that Sakura sat on. "He's really been pushing it" Rogato said as he stood up. "If you want me, I'll be in the kitchen" he said as he headed for the room. "Botan could you take her for a sec" Lila said. "I'd love to" Botan said as Lila handed the pup to her.
"What's wrong?" Yukina asked. "My hips are still a little sore from last night" Lila replied. Yukina and Botan blushed. "Rogato may be a sweet guy but he can be so rough sometimes" Lila whined. The other two blushed even deeper.
Outside Hiei sat on a tree with a pile of pink dresses in his arms. "Nami where are you?" he mumbled. As if on cue, Nami appeared next to him on the branch. "So you took all the pink ones" she said. Hiei nodded. "Nicely done" she said as she kissed his cheek. "Why did you want me to do this?" he groaned. "The kid looks better in dark cloths. They bring out her eyes" Nami replied. "I don't know why I was a part of this" Hiei said. "Because you're the best boyfriend a girl could ask for" Nami replied. "Hn" Hiei said. "Now find a good place to hide them and I'll have a special reward for you" she said seductively. Hiei jumped out the tree and bolted into the woods. "That's power" Nami said.
Back inside Rogato and Lila were both making out on a chair. "You shouldn't do that in front of your daughter" Botan said as she tried to keep her hair out of Sakura's little hands. Kai had taught her to keep her hair away from wolf pups. Neither responded. Botan sweatdropped and yelped when Sakura managed to grab hr hair. "Let go of Aunt Botan's hair" she said as she tried to pry the wolf's fingers out of her hair. Yukina giggled at her attempts.
The door opened and in walked Crystal with a few bags in her hands. "I'm back" she said as she walked in. "Crystal!!!" Lila said as she jumped off Rogato and rushed to her adopted sister. "Hey Lila" Crystal said as the two embraced. "Wait, something's different about you" Crystal said. "Just look over to Botan" Lila said. Crystal looked at the ferry girl who had managed to free her hair, though Sakura still had a few strands in her hands. "She's got some grip" Botan said. "Oh my god, is that your daughter?" Crystal squealed as she rushed over to the pup. Botan graciously handed Sakura over to the half wolf. "What's her name?" Crystal asked. "Sakura" Lila replied. "She's so beautiful" Crystal said as she admired her niece.
The wolves jerked their headed up when they heard a crash outside. "What was that?" Rogato said. "Oh no, Kazuma overdid it again" Crystal said before handing Sakura to Yukina and rushing out the door. Everyone followed. Kuwabara was sitting on the ground rubbing his head and was surrounded by suitcases. "Kazuma you okay?" Crystal said as she kneeled next to him. "Yea I'm fine" Kuwabara said with a faint blush on his face. "Rogato come take a few of these bags" Crystal said. "Oh no, I can handle them" Kuwabara said as he reached for one of the bags. He froze when Crystal placed her hand on his. "Let Rogato help, I don't want you to hurt yourself again" she said. "Alright" Kuwabara said with a deep blush on his cheeks. She touched my hand he thought. She smiled at him and headed back to the house. Rogato lifted a most of the bags. "You take the rest lover boy" he said as he walked to the house. Kuwabara recovered fro his trance and gathered the remaining bags. They deposited them in the living room.
"Whose kid?" Kuwabara asked when he saw Sakura. "Ours" Rogato said as he slide and arm around Lila. He went over to the pup in Yukina's arms. "Isn't she adorable" Crystal said. Kuwabara started making funny faces at the pup. Sakura's eyes started to water and she started crying. "Kuwabara" Rogato growled. "What did I do?" Kuwabara said. Lila took her daughter back and started to calm the pup down. "I was just trying to make the kid laugh" Kuwabara mumbled. "I know you were" Crystal said sweetly. She kissed his cheek and headed for the kitchen. Kuwabara's face turned completely red. "Three…two…one" Rogato said. When he finished Kuwabara fainted. Everyone sweatdropped.
Back outside Hiei returned to the tree. "Did you find a safe place for those things?" Nami asked. "Don't worry they're safe enough. Now where's my reward" he said. Nami smiled and lunged at him. The force knocked them both off the tree and to the ground. Hiei groaned as he tried to sit up. He was stopped when Nami pushed him back down. He smirked at the look in her eyes. She lowered her headed and pushed her lips to his. He slid his arms around her waist and pulled her closer to him as their tongued battled for dominance. She broke it and licked her way to his ear. Hiei moaned as she licked and nipped the tip. He rolled them over and pulled her into a passionate kiss. She opened her mouth and moaned as his tongue slid over hers. She grabbed his shoulders and rolled them over again still not breaking the kiss. He broke it and started sucking on her neck. She ran her hands through his hair as he switched to the other side of her neck. She pulled his head back up and kissed him again. After fifteen more minutes they both snuggled under the tree. "That was some reward" Hiei said. Nami smiled and snuggled closer to him.
Riku winced as he tripped over a rock. He had been pushing himself even harder than usual. He struggled back to his feet. "I won't give up. I'll master the transformation" he said. He started to swing his sword but let go when he felt a rush of pain through his arm. He growled as he gripped his arm. "I know I can take more punishment than this" he said as he started to reach for his sword.
"Wounding your arm will get you nowhere" a voice said from the trees. "Whose there" Riku said as he got into a fighting stance. "Do not worry I mean you no harm" the voice said. "Come out where I can see ya" Riku said. "Very well" the voice replied. From the bushes and old man walked out. He was about 5 feet 4 but was probably once taller since he was doubled over. He had tan brown skin, white hair cut in a buzz cut, and a white monk's outfit. In his hand was a cane and on his forehead was one of those red marks people from India have on their head. The guy reminded Riku of that Gandhi guy he'd seen on TV. "Do I look like I could harm you?" he asked.
Riku relaxed. "Who are you?" he asked. "My name is Gurumin" the old man replied. "And what business have you here Gurumin? Come to see Genkai?" Riku asked. "No, I came to see you" Gurumin replied. "Why is that?" Riku asked. "Sit down and I will explain" Gurumin said as he sat on a log. Riku sheathed his sword and sat Indian style in front of him.
"I have traveled all the way from India to help you" Gurumin said. "How?" Riku asked. "By doing what I did three thousand years ago" Gurumin replied. "Whoa, your three thousand years old!?" Riku said. "Yes" Gurumin replied. "So what did you do three thousand years ago?' Riku asked. "I helped the original Devil Wolf master his powers" Gurumin replied. Riku jumped to his feet. "You knew the first Devil Wolf!?" he said. "That is correct" the old man replied.
"Then that means…" Riku started. "Yes, I have com to teach you the secret to your transformation" Gurumin replied. Riku couldn't believe his luck. "Alright, then start the magic" Riku said. Gurumin hit the wolf's heads with his cane. "Ow, what was that for" Riku asked. "There is no magic to help you transform" Gurumin replied. Riku sat back down. "Now before I start teaching you do you have any questions?" Gurumin asked.
"Yea, how did my ancestor become half devil if he was a full wolf demon at birth?" Riku asked. "It was my fault. You see the transformation to the Devil Wolf is not some fancy magic. It is a virus" Gurumin said. "A virus!!!" Riku yelled. "Keep your voice down. Yes a virus. Don't worry it is not fatal" he replied. Riku breathed a sigh of relief. "So what happened?" Riku asked. "The Demon King wanted a general beyond any general to led his armies into the human world. He wanted it to be a wolf demon for their wild spirit that gave them so much power. He entrusted me with the task of creating that general. He promised to bring my wife back from the dead if I helped him. After many years of research I made a virus designed to turn a wolf into a half devil. The problem was, the virus could only survive in a wolf with the right DNA code. I had it distributed by sneaking it into the wolves' food. Every wolf demon in the world became infected but their strong immune systems fought off the virus. It only survived in the wolf with the right genetic code. That wolf was your ancestor. The virus fused with his DNA and gave him the power to transform. It was then that I learned it was the Demon King's minions who killed my wife. In redemption for helping create the new general I went to find him before the Demon King could. I beat them to him and told him about the power he held. After some convincing I set about teaching him the secret to transforming in hopes that he would be able to stop the Demon King's invasion. By the time the Demon King did invade, I had taught him the secret and went into hiding. The virus has been in your bloodline ever since but lay dormant. As the original Devil Wolf's reincarnation, you share the same genetic code he did. That is why you can transform" Gurumin said.
"So let me get this straight. The Devil Wolf is a result of a virus you created for the Demon King that only works in someone has the right DNA code. You helped him transform and now your gonna help me to" Riku said. "That is correct" Gurumin said. "So when do we begin?" Riku asked. "Whenever you want to" Gurumin replied. "I'd like to start now" Riku said. "Very well follow me" Gurumin said. He got off the log and started to walk into the woods. Riku followed.
They stopped in front of a small pool of water. "This will do" Gurumin said. He reached into his robe and pulled out a vile wit a purple liquid in it. He pulled the cap off and poured three drops into the pool. The pool started to glow purple but soon went back to normal. "What did you do?" Riku asked. "I made a passage in time. To understand to power, you must first see it first hand. We will travel back to the Demon King's invasion and you will see the first Devil Wolf. Remember they are shadows of the past. They can neither see nor hear us" Gurumin said. He then jumped into the pool and disappeared. "Here goes nothing" Riku said before jumping in as well.
The Demon King's palace
"What is it Dusk?" the Demon King asked from his thrown. "My lord, my clan is growing restless. I'd like to know when you will send us" Dusk asked. "I've decided to wait a few months. Give Riku and his friends a false sense of security before I strike" the king replied. "Very well. I shall inform my clan" Dusk said before disappearing into the shadows.
"You there" the Demon King said to a servant. "Yes my lord" the servant said. "Where is my son?" the Demon King asked. "I don't know the whereabouts of Prince Demonus" the servant replied. "I'm right here pop" Demonus said as he walked into the throne room. "Where have you been?" the King asked. "I had to take care of some personal business" Demonus replied. The King merely nodded. "What do you want?" Demonus asked. "I want you to find a bride soon. If I die during the invasion, I want to be sure you have an heir" the King said. Demonus internally winced. "I'll keep my eyes open. Anything else?" he asked. "No you may be on your way" the King said. Demonus bowed and walked out of the throne room. Something's different about him the King thought.
Amai's eyes fluttered open as the rays of the sun hit her face. Was it all a dream? she thought. She sat up in bed and realized she was naked and had a slight pain in her hips. Guess not she thought as she smiled and got out of bed. She put on a green nightgown and headed for the mirror. She looked at the area on the right side of her neck where the shoulder and neck met. She smiled when she saw the bite mark Demonus had left on her. It showed the world she was his and his alone. She sighed and picked up some makeup to hide the mark.
"Meow" Luna said as she jumped onto the counter. "Don't start with me. You know I can't let anyone find out I'm Demonus's mate. It could jeopardize his ascension to the thrown and I love him to much to do that to him" she said. There was a knock at the door. "Who is it?" Amai asked. "It's me" Demonus said from the other end. Amai smiled and rushed to the door. She was greeted with the smile of the Demon Prince. "Miss me?" he asked as he slid his around her waist. The bite mark she gave him was hidden under the high collar of he jacket. "You know it" she said as she slid her arms around his neck. He pressed his lips against hers in a passionate kiss. She moaned and let him slide his tongue into her mouth. He suddenly lifted her and carried her to her bed. "I think it's time for round two" he said. "Okay, but I'm on top this time" she said as he set her down. "As you wish my princess" he said. They spent the next seven hours together.
With Dusk
Dusk approached the front gate of the Demon King's palace. Waiting there was Draco and Shade. "So what did he say father?" Shade asked. "He said he'll wait a few months son" Dusk replied. "In that case I'd like to get back to that job I was doing before you summoned us" Draco said. "Very well, I'll send Shade to inform you when I want you back" Dusk said. Draco nodded and disappeared. "Let's head back to the dojo" Dusk said. He and Shade disappeared.
When they arrived they were greeted by Javik. "Has the clan been keeping up with their training" Dusk asked. "Yes" Javik said. The clan knew he was a man of few words. Dusk and Javik headed for the training room. Shade sighed and took off the scarf that hid his lips. "What a day" he said as he started walking.
He headed for a garden of sakura trees at the east end of the temple. He often came here to relax. He jumped onto a branch and put his hands behind his head. "A few months huh. I guess I can wait" he said as he closed his eyes.
He sat up when the sound of humming reached his ears. He smiled and looked down. He saw a girl who looked like a slightly older version of Azeri. She had longer hair and wore a lavender kimono. He silently jumped down behind her. He suddenly put a one hand over her mouth and another around her waist. He felt her scream. "You know, you scare to easy" he said. The girl relaxed and turned around in his arms. "I was wondering when you'd get back" she said. "I missed you Serena" he said as he slipped his arms around her waist. She smiled before sharing a passionate kiss with the ninja
Hiding in a tree was a pissed Azeri. "What's with you?" Lita said as she appeared next to the fire hanyou. "Shade's putting the moves on my older sister again" Azeri said angrily. "Don't worry about it. They actually look pretty cute together" Lita said. "Well I'm not about to lose my sister to that, that…" she couldn't think of what to say. "I think you agree with me" Lita said triumphantly. "Shut up" Azeri said. "You should really control that temper of yours" Lita said calmly. Azeri tried to hit the tiger hanyou with her quarterstaff but missed. Lita jumped off and ran to the dojo with Azeri at her heals. Javik and Naien watched from a distance. "They're at it again" Naien said. Javik merely nodded and continued to the dojo. Naien followed.
I'm sorry the update took longer than normal but I needed a short break after I found out this is the third YYH fic that's over 100,000 words long. Not bad for my first huh? And at the rate I'm going it may become the longest.
Next chapter, Riku and Gurumin enter the past and we met the original Devil Wolf and a few surprises. Review please.
