Chapter 94

Only the Beginning

It was once another peaceful day in a village somewhere in central Asia. The people were going through their daily routine of the men and women working in the fields or with the live stock while the children either played or helped out.

However, that peaceful existence was shattered just minutes ago when a great explosion ripped through the village. A single demon had attacked and started laying waist to everything in its path. A few villagers tried to put up a fight but were cut down in mere seconds. Now the survivors were doing everything they could to escape or find a hiding spot while the demon cut them down laughing with each kill.

Muraku pulled his sword from his latest victim. He looked around the street now covered in the blood of his victims. Seems they won't come out easily. Oh well.

He spread his palm toward the ground and fired. The resulting explosion engulfed the entire village and the area around it. When it was all over the damage could be plainly seen. Where a village once stood instead was a huge crater. Everything had been completely leveled not even debris was left. The only thing left standing was Muraku as he stood in the middle of the crater.

A sadistic grin crossed his face before he started laughing. It was one of those laughs that would send chills down anyone's spine. "You and your friends better dig some graves Riku. Cause when I find you, you'll need them."

Riku shot up in bed panting in fear from his latest vision. His body had a thin layer of sweat all over it and the surrounding sheets were now damp. Muraku had telepathically sent Riku images of the atrocities he was committing. They made Riku hesitant to sleep anymore.

His sudden awakening had also woken Yukina. She slowly sat up and placed a hand on his shoulder. "You okay Riku?"

Riku shook his head to clear his thoughts and looked at her. "Nothing to worry about Yukina. Just a bad dream."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes now get back to sleep." He said as he gently pushed her down on the bed. "You need all the rest you can get." He said as he placed a hand on her swollen belly. "Any day now." Yukina smiled at him.

Six months had passed since the final battle and Yukina's pregnancy was coming to an end. A week earlier, the gang had gone back to Riku's pack so Yukina could give birth without getting any questions as to why her child had a tail.

Outside the house, Hiei was looking at the to through he window. I've never felt so nervous in my life. Who knew becoming an uncle was so nerve wracking?

He heard something bellow him and looked down. "What do you want fox?"

"Have you been up there all night again?"

"Hn."

"Hiei, I know you want to be there in case Yukina should go into labor but this is really unhealthy."

"Don't tell me what I can and can't do Kurama."

Kurama sighed and started to walk off. Things had been hectic lately and it didn't help that Botan was still angry with him for the whole Yoko thing. Needless to say, in the limo Kurama felt the wrath of her oar. It took a lot of begging on his part to convince Botan not to banish him to the couch. She finally relented and Yoko was finally rewarded for his battle against Jagan. Kurama growled at the memory of when Yoko took over for an hour.

He felt a tap on his shoulder. "Hey Kurama, have you seen Hiei?"

"He's still in the tree Nami."

"Why that stubborn fire demon. This is the fifth time I've woken up alone in bed." She stalked off toward Hiei's tree.

I'll pray for you Hiei Kurama thought before continuing to Rogato and Lila's house.

A few hours later the village was fully awake for the new day.

Yukina was sitting at the table squeezing some oranges to make orange juice. It was one of the few things she could do without Riku or Hiei trying to help her. She paused when she felt a kick from her pup.

Crystal, who was cooking breakfast, noticed the reaction. "How you holding up Yukina?"

"Just another kick. The pup's been getting more and more active each day."

"You making me nervous about getting pregnant myself. But I guess the reward for that pain is worth it right?"

Yukina nodded with a smile on her face.

In the front lawn of the house Mimiru was running around Kai and blowing bubbles as she ran. Beginning the curious pup he was, Kai tried to catch the bubbles but they'd always pop the moment he touched them. He'd give out a small growl or pout and continued to try and catch one. 

Kairi and Hitomi watched from the porch. "I think my son is enjoying himself."

"Looks like they're both having fun." Kairi replied.

They joined in Mimiru's giggling when one of the bubbles landed and popped on Kai's nose causing him to sneeze. He blinked a few times before continuing his efforts in catching a bubble.

"You know Kairi, I've just realized something."

"What's that Hitomi?"

"Well, this may seem a little farfetched right now, but when those two grow up I think they'd make a cute couple."

"Really?"

"Yes, Muraku is Riku's dark side so it in no way could be considered incest."

Kairi thought about what she'd just said. Even though Muraku looked like Riku the two were in no way blood related. Dark sides were simply evil spirits of dead demons that take on the physical traits and darker powers of those pure of heart. Muraku was a totally different demon that just so happened to look like Riku. He could easily look like someone else. So what Hitomi said was true.

Kairi looked at the two playing in the lawn. Mimiru was six years older than Kai but with demons age didn't matter. Many demons took on mates that were 60, 600, or even 6000 years older or younger than them. Kai had inherited more of his mother's Japanese traits. His dark skin tone had been inherited from his father so when he grows up he'd look like someone from Japan with a deep tan. Kai would defiantly inherit his family's honor and will to do what's right. He'd be a lot like his brothers.

"You're right Hitomi. I'm sure they would make a cute couple."

Elsewhere, Kurama and Yusuke were teaching someone the fundamentals of being a man.

"Okay Yugi, say a girl asks you out. What do you do?"

"I'd run to the nearest bathroom and barf."

Yusuke slapped his forehead. "Come on kid work with me here."

"No, I don't like girls and I never will."

"Why not?"

"They're yucky and act weird all the time."

Kurama chuckled. "You know, I once thought that way as well but look at me now. I married one of those yucky girls."

"I think she put some kind of spell on you."

"You're right she did put a spell on me. And I was enchanted by it."

"In that case we need to find a way to break that spell." He grabbed Yusuke's hand. "Come on Yusuke, we need to find a cure for the spell Keiko put on you before you ask her to marry you."

Kurama laughed as he watched Yusuke get dragged off by Yugi. What really amused him was that one day Yugi would change his mind about the opposite sex.

Outside the village, two wolf demons were wishing they had resisted that attraction. Kage and Rogato looked like two scarred puppies as Maya and Lila glared at them.

"How could you Kage?" Maya said sternly.

"You too Rogato."

Rogato gulped. "Come on you two. We just wanted to have a little fun."

"You went to a strip club!!!" Maya yelled.

"Eep"

Lila looked Rogato straight in the eye. "Just how many times have you two snuck off to go there?"

Rogato held up four fingers.

Maya looked at Kage. "Is he telling the truth?"

Kage, unable to lie to Maya, cracked. "It was actually seventeen times."

Maya and Lila looked at each other. "And how do you think we can fix this problem?" Lila asked.

Rogato tried to grin. "Well I don't know about Maya, but if Lila wants to fix this problem then maybe she should start working at the club. That way I can get a lap dance and not feel so guilty"

Kage walloped him on the head. "Rogato you idiot." He hissed.

"What?"

Lila and Maya were being very quiet. Not a good sign. They narrowed their eyes and started slowly walking toward the two cowering boys.

"Help." They both squeaked before the girls attacked.

Back at the house, Nami and Hiei were eating sweetsnow while watching TV. Yukina was on the couch with them.

"That had to hurt." Nami said as she watched someone fall head first into a pool of mud. They were watching Most Extreme Elimination Challenge or MXC on Spike TV. (That's a funny show and I don't own either)

Hiei swallowed another spoonful of sweetsnow. "These humans come up with ridiculous programming. But I must say I rather like this show."

"You just like seeing complete idiots pulverizing themselves on television. But I have to agree with you."

Yukina wasn't listening because of the pain coming from her abdomen. She tried to find a more comfortable position but the pain always came back.

Nami had finally noticed. "Yukina, you okay."

Yukina's eyes widened. "I'm having a baby."

"Well of coarse you are. Any day now." Hiei said.

"No, I mean I'm having a baby now!!!"

"Oh…OH MY GOD!!!" Hiei yelled as he threw his sweetsnow and ran to Yukina's side. He'd failed to notice his bowl landed on Nami's head and she was now covered in the cold dessert.

"Yukina are you sure?" Hiei asked. His answer came when Yukina's water broke. He gasped and gently lifted her in his arms. "Nami, I'm heading for the hospital. Find Riku." He leapt out the window and took off toward the village's hospital.

Nami wiped the sweetsnow from her eyes and pulled the bowl off her head. If this were any other situation he would be dead where he stood. Oh well. She quickly cleaned herself up and went to find Riku.

The wolf in question was with Kuwabara and Damien.

"The fox here was making a move on Crystal!!!" Kuwabara yelled.

"I was only saying hello."

"Then why was she blushing?"

Riku sighed. "Kuwabara, you have to remember she once had a crush on Damien."

"Well she has me now so quit trying to seduce her."

"Listen human, I'm happily mated already. I have no intentions of having an affair. Crystal is all yours."

Nami arrived on the scene.

Riku gave her a questioning look. "Nami, why do you smell like ice cream?"

"That's not important right no. Yukina's giving birth and…" before she could finish Riku took off toward the hospital. All he needed to hear was the words Yukina's, giving, and birth.

Botan, Keiko, Crystal, Shizuru, and Hiei were already there. "Where is she?"

Crystal walked up to him. "She's gone into labor. I think she needs you."

Riku nodded and picked up Yukina's scent. Without hesitation he followed the scent to the room Yukina's screams were coming from. "Yukina!!!" he said as he opened the doors.

She was lying in bed surrounded by doctors and nurses.

"How is she?" Riku asked.

The doctor placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Calm down Riku. She's doing fine."

"What can I do to help?"

"You could comfort her."

Riku nodded and pulled a seat up to Yukina's side. He grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze. "I'm here Yukina."

"Riku, I knew you'd be here."

"I wouldn't miss this for the world." Riku replied smiling. His smile faded when Yukina screamed in pain.

"It hurts so much." She groaned.

"You're doing fine Yukina, just keep breathing." The doctor said.

Minutes went by with Yukina screaming and panting. Riku kept a firm hold on her hand the entire time.

"Almost there. Just a little more."

Riku was finding out first hand just how painful Yukina's grip could be. She let out her loudest scream yet but this time it was accompanied by the wailing of a baby.

"It's a boy!!!"

Riku smiled and gave Yukina a peck on her forehead. "Hear that?"

Yukina could only nodded as she fell back in bed. She'd never felt so exhausted in her life. The nurses had cleaned the pup off and wrapped it in towels. With a smile one of them handed the bundle to Yukina. The pup immediately stopped his crying when he was placed in his mother's arms. He looked up and blinked at his parents. 

"Look Riku, it's our baby."

"Yeah Yukina, our baby." He replied emphasizing our.

The pup had crimson eyes from his mother, tan skin from his father, and a few black hairs on his head. Riku could see the tail poking out of the towels had a mix of aqua and black hairs. He had fuzzy black wolf ears on the side of his head. Those that are half canine demon and half another species have their ears on the side of their head. Half human of half one canine and half another species of canine have them on top

"So what should we name him?"

Riku looked carefully at his son and the name came to him. "Ryu."

"Ryu? I like that name."

The doctor walked up to them. "I'm happy to say he's completely healthy. But I think the mother and him should stay here for the night." Riku and Yukina nodded.

Ryu started crying so Riku grabbed a nearby bottle and handed it to Yukina. Ryu happily grabbed it and pulled it into his mouth. "He has your appetite Riku." Yukina giggled.

"I'll go get the others." Riku said before kissing her on the lips and heading out.

Yukina looked back at Ryu as he gulped down the formula. She smiled when his fuzzy ears twitched as he drank. She suddenly saw a glow from the corner of the room and looked over to it. A figure walked out making Yukina nervous enough to hold her pup protectively.

"Hello Yukina." a female voice said. It sounded slightly familiar to the new mother.

"How do you know my name?"

"Well I should since I was the one who gave you that name." The figure replied. The glow behind her died down and Yukina gasped. There was a woman standing in front of her. She had long aqua hair, crystal blue eyes, and dressed in a light blue kimono.

"M-mother?!"

The woman smiled. "It's good to see you again my daughter."

Yukina watched in shock as Hina walked to the bed and sat down next to her.

"But how?"

"The dead are all allowed one visit back to the living world to see their loved ones. I would have brought your father but he used his visit to help your brother train."

Yukina remained silent.

"You've grown so much Yukina. Last time I saw you was when you were as small as the pup in your arms."

Yukina threw an arm around Hina's neck while holding Ryu with the other. "I'm so happy to see you mother."

Hina smiled and returned the hug. "I'm happy too Yukina."

Yukina heard some whimpering coming from Ryu and looked at him. She had apparently pulled the bottle out of his mouth and he was reaching out to try and get it back. She hurriedly placed it back in his mouth.

"He has a voracious appetite." Hina said.

"He gets it from his father."

"I've been watching you from the realm of the dead. You've made me proud Yukina. You're kind to everyone around you, you always think of others before yourself, and you won't let anything come between you and Riku."

"So you approve of him."

"I couldn't ask for a better son-in-law. Your father agrees with me. He was friend's with the first Devil Wolf."

"Really?"

"Yes, they both knew our families would one day come together like this. I'm glad to see they were right."

"Can't you stay?"

"As much as I want to my time here is almost up."

Yukina looked down solemnly. Hina placed a finger under her daughter's chin and lifted it to look at her. "I'll always be with you Yukina. It's a bond a mother shares with her child. You'll feel it as well in time." She said looking at Ryu.

Yukina smiled and looked at her son as well. "I'm sure I will."

Hina gave her a kiss on the forehead. "Tell your brother I said hello. And take good care of my grandson."

Yukina nodded before watching Hina fade away. The girls burst into the room and gathered around Yukina.

"He's so cute!!!" Botan cooed.

"He has ears like me!!!" Crystal squealed.

"He looks so much like Riku, but he has your eyes!!!" Keiko added.

"I think he looks a little like his Uncle Hiei." Nami said.

To their surprise Ryu gave them a classic Hiei 'Stop talking so loudly or else' look.

"Yep, he defiantly gets it from Hiei." Nami said.

"Gets what?" Hiei said as he and the guys walked in.

"He has the same cute glare as you."

"My glare isn't cute woman."

"I'll be the judge of that."

Before Hiei and Nami could get into another fight Yukina intervened. "Hiei, would you like to hold him?" Hiei froze.

"Yeah, I'm sure Ryu would like to meet his Uncle Hiei." Riku said. Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kage, and Rogato snickered at the thought of someone saying Uncle Hiei and not getting killed.

Kurama nudged Hiei toward his sister. Hiei glared at him but walked to Yukina's side. With a smile Yukina held the pup out to him. Hiei gulped and gently took his nephew in his arms. Nami peaked over his shoulder as Ryu gave them a puzzled look.

"He looks like you with a tan Hiei." She said.

Hiei was about to reply but Ryu reached up, grabbed his bandana, and pulled it over the fire demon's eyes. Everyone burst out laughing.

"Who he?" Kai asked from his spot next to Mimiru.

"That's your new nephew silly." The kitten replied.

"Nefu?"

"Yes and you're his uncle."

Kai didn't understand at all but smiled nonetheless. Mimiru giggled at his clueless reaction. 

The next day

Riku paced back and forth at the top of a hill. He'd asked Yukina to meet him with Ryu. Where is she?

"Riku." Yukina said as she hurried to him with Ryu in his arms. "I'm sorry I'm late. Ryu needed his diaper changed."

"It's alright." Riku replied as he looked at her. He had to admit she never looked more beautiful than now with their son in her arms.

"So why did you want to see me?"

"I want to take you somewhere."

"Where?"

"I can't tell you, it's a surprise." He picked her up bridal style. "I'm about to wind morph so get ready." He waited till Yukina made sure Ryu was secure in her arms before wind morphing.

"I need you to close your eyes." Yukina did as he told her.

After a few hours of flying, she felt him return to his normal form and land.

"You can open your eyes now."

Yukina opened them slowly to adjust to the light and looked around. They were on a cliff overlooking a river. The side of the cliff had apparently been blow off. She didn't recognize it at first until she saw the gap in the forest behind them. Some of the trees seemed smaller than the ones behind them, as if something had plowed its way through them. Then it came to her.

"This place, it's where you saved me from Domaru."

"And the place we first meet."

Yukina smiled and pulled his head down into a passionate kiss. Ryu wiggled in his mother's arms as he tried to find a comfortable position.

The two broke the kiss and Riku set Yukina down.

"This is where it all began. I've decided to make it our special place."

"I like that idea."

Riku smiled and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. He rested his head on her shoulder as they looked at the scenery.

"Riku, is the fighting over now?"

"No Yukina I'm afraid it's not. But I promise you no harm will come to you or Ryu."

Yukina solemnly nodded.

Riku was telling the truth. They still had many battles ahead of them. Demonus was still at large and probably plotting his revenge on them. The one who killed Murakai and Ace had yet to be identified but Riku suspected it had something to do with the raven that gave them the invitations to the tournament. But Riku's biggest worry was Muraku. His dark side grew stronger and stronger by the day and Riku could no longer transform because Ryu's spirit had left him.

But that didn't matter right now. Right now Riku had a family to worry about. Whatever challenges lay in the future he knew Yukina and the others would be at his side. He may no longer be the Devil Wolf but his power would still increase. Ryu had sacrificed his existence to save them and Riku wasn't about to let it go to waste. Before heading back home with Yukina and his son Riku gave one final pray to Ryu. Ryu the spirit within him, Ryu the Devil Wolf, Ryu the leader of the Rebel Forces, Ryu the lone wolf.

The End

As they say all good things must come to an end. So after more than 2000,000 words, 94 chapters, and over 600 reviews it's over. I hope this inspired some of you to try and make a long fic.

I'd like to say thanks to everyone who reviewed. And a special thanks goes out to those who sent in characters.

Saiouri17 for creating Azeri, Javik, and Cetesis

Amai Kaminari for creating Amai and Luna

Heatwave for Shiro

Kaeru Soyokaze for Naien

Kitaria Flamez for Lita

Sweetangel8 for Tengoku, Mizu, and any other character she made but didn't appear in the fic.  

Dragon Man for Draco

Jewel Saync for Aurora

VASH THE STAMPEDE for Kavik and all the info on firearms I needed.

If you sent in characters that weren't used in this fic, don't worry they'll be in the sequel. One of them was introduced but never identified.

Now onto the news on the future. If you're not a DBZ or GT fan you might want to skip this next part. Those of you who are fans or just want to read another one of my fics can keep reading. 

With my fics I'm all about being original. And my next fic will be as original as they come, especially the main original character. For those of you who watch the show, you'll remember in episode 53: "Goku…Super Saiyan?" where Goku defeats Recon in one hit that at the end Vegeta told us about the last Legendary Super Saiyan. The legend says the Saiyan could only sustain his power in his giant ape form. But in the end he lost control and blew the planet he was on along with himself.

The main OC in my next fic is that Saiyan. His name is Falcon. He's been revived to help the gang fight an evil he's been fighting since his death. Here's some background information on him. He lived 3000 years ago on the Saiyans' original home plant Saiya. He was leader of the king's Royal Knights. During his transformation he blew up Saiya but fortunately most of the Saiyans managed to evacuate. After his death he went to the Demon Realm where Dabura once ruled over. He's been keeping them from entering the living world for the past 3000 years.

3000 years of nonstop fighting has shaped who he is today. He's ruthless in battle and will use any means necessary to win. Years in the Demon Realm have taught him to survive at all costs even if it means using underhanded tricks to win. He's one of those guys that can appear out of nowhere then disappear if you look away for one second. His skills with stealth are so great he can take a small number of enemies down one by one without them realizing what's going on. This has earned him the nickname Shadow Reaper. He's a skilled swordsman and very fast. Goku is faster only when using Instant Transmission.

His fighting style emphasizes defeating an opponent as quickly as possible and using very little energy. He won't attack with a flurry of punches. Instead he'll let his opponent attack. When he sees the slightest opening he'll attack. He can put a lot of strength into a single hit so he can take most opponents down in a few punches and kicks. He's very patient and will only attack when he's sure he'll hit. After a few punches he finishes his opponent off by breaking their necks or severing their spinal cord. But in most battles he'll slice through them with his sword.

What one has to remember is he was born with a power level of 10,000 like all Legendary Super Saiyans. He's had 3,000 years just to get stronger so he will be more powerful than Vegeta and will give Goku a run for his money.

Personality wise he's a loner. He's calm at all times and shows no emotions. He doesn't have a temper, fears only on thing (which will be reveled in the fic), and can block out pain pretty well. He likes pushing himself and many of his battles nearly kill him. He doesn't fear death so he just battles on. He almost always has a blank look on his face and hasn't smiled since his death. He's also very silent. When he does speak it's in short sentences unless he has to say something really important. As you can see he's not very sociable. The thing is, he hates himself for transforming and blowing up Saiya when he lost control. He experienced many tragedies in life when it comes to losing loved ones and feels guilty for all of them. He would kill himself but his Saiyan blood stops him.  These tragedies will be revealed in the fic. He considers himself a monster that deserves to be alone for eternity. For you Final Fantasy VII fans he will be a lot like Vincent Valentine with a little bit of Batman and Blade from the popular comics.

But in the fic he meets the gang as well as a certain daughter of Vegeta. I realize there are a lot of G/B fans out there but I want to be original. At first Bra will like Goten but will slowly develop feelings for the silent and mysterious Falcon. Trust me you'll like him. In time he'll realize he doesn't have to be alone and he's not a monster as he befriends Trunks, Pan, and Goten and starts something with Bra. But it will be a slow process. Falcon's a knight and Bra's a princess, it's one of the most traditional pairings out there.

The fic will appropriately be called Legends Never Die

Here's the summery that will be posted:

3000 years ago, a Saiyan was destroyed by his own unstoppable power and has since been known as the Legendary Super Saiyan. Now he's come back to help the gang stop a new evil that threatens Earth. T/P, Bra/LSS, G/? Hey, it's original.

It will be up on April 18 and will be PG -13 though I may have to bring up the rating cause some of Falcon's fights will be gory. He'd make Vegeta queasy. When I say he's vicious in battle I mean it.

Now onto the sequel. I'm not sure what the title will be but it will be up when I'm done with LND. The pairings will stay the same but I'll add Kai/Mimiru, Ryu/Kurama and Botan's daughter/OC (a love triangle with Ryu in the middle), and a few more pairings.  I'm not sure how long it will be but we'll just have to see.

I hope to see you reviewing Legends Never Die. Falcon is one of the most complicated OCs I've ever made. So until then, review this chapter please.