Disclaimer: Yeah, I own Inuyasha. But then again, my friends say it isn't to reliable to buy things
off the black-market...
Author Notes: u_u' Okay, I know the characters might have gone a little OOC... but this an
awkward turning point in the story, so work with me... Anyway, I'd like to thank those of you
who reviewed last chapter (or any chapter for that matter). I've decided to set a goal of 30
reviews by the end of the week, if I get them, I'll put up a few extra chappys up n_n' (wow, I
must sound desperate. Not really, I'm just bored...) Aside from that, most (well, some) of you are
growing impatient in InuYasha getting all confused and what-not, well give it time! Hopefully
after this chappy (or soon after) you'll start to see why he gets all curious, but the thing is, you
will be too *evil laugh*...
~* Over the Edge - Chapter 7: Seiko To His Servitude*~
(A/N: No, you aren't supposed to understand this! If you do, I suggest you seek therapy... just
keep in mind that there is a heated discussion that is going on the kitchen...)
"Motto ragh tou en salutoo!" Seiko had been going on like this for a while now. She was
speaking some 'other' language, and Oki could hardly cut her off to explain anything.
"But_"
"Fendo sa marito... un massan leiden debavie!"
Oki now ignored her sister's confusing words and was taking over her. "Seiko, calm down! You
know I don't speak 'the language', so calm down and tell me what's wrong!..."
"Hashe re me hou! What's wrong... What's WRONG?!" Seiko had raised her voice, so now even
the others could faintly hear what was going on, other than InuYasha who was developing a
headache. "I'll tell you 'what's wrong'! You agreed to bare this... this... monk's child, and you
are hardly a child yourself. Abbieotto anei onna thai!"
Oki let out a frustrated sigh. She hadn't intended for her sister to find out this way. "Seiko!"
Oki's delicate hand was pressed against her sisters mouth, silencing the heated words. "Would
you just listen to me?" Her tone had quieted, so now it was back to the sound of faint mummers.
"I love Miroku. And weather you like it or not, from the time I have spent with him, I feel
everything is right in accepting his child."
"Are you going with him?" Seiko could barely get out the words, choking back the anger from
her voice.
Oki paused a long time before answering. "No. You are."
InuYasha almost choked on his ramen as he heard those three little words. But to his surprise,
Seiko continued the conversation, almost... calmer, in a way.
"Who will take care of you while I'm gone?"
"Ginta has accepted my request for protection."
"And the land?"
"All of the midwives and nurses had taken full responsibility of the chores and labors. I'll be
fine."
" ~ "
"I just want to be sure that I do everything in my power to keep Miroku safe, and well cared for...
There's no-one I'd trust to fulfill that task than you..."
"Be well Oki, and if ONE thing goes wrong, send word with To-do (her pigeon) and I'll be home
within the day..." With that she exited the kitchen but paused on her way out the door, not even
turning to face the confused group. "Please excuse my absence from the feast. I'm terribly sorry."
But her tone of voice was flat, it almost sounded annoyed.
She continued out of the hut, slinging the meat back over her shoulder. A sharp whistle was
heard, and the fire hawk swiftly entered the room, retrieving the bloody sward and then exiting
just as gracefully.
***
The next morning, the group packed their things to leave. Miroku bid Oki farewell, and she the
rest of the group. It was only with the last kiss, between the two 'love birds', had ended that
Seiko appeared from within the hut.
***
The night before had been havoc. Between answering questions, and explaining that Seiko would
now accompany them in their quest, Oki was overwhelmed. Her sister had been less than thrilled
about the whole thing, and the only indication that she would accompany them was a
questionable note, that arrived roughly mid-meal to Miroku. She wanted to know what her chores
would probably be in his servitude, so she could pack proper supplies, and that was only half of
what happened.
Her fire hawk had perched on his head after the delivery, and it's claws were roughly digging
into his scalp. It was only when he'd written a response to the note and placed it in the small
cylinder attached to it's leg, that the fire hawk flew from his head. But even though the situation
at it's presence had been rather painful for him, the rest of the group couldn't help but to admire
the bird with it's magnificent display of red, orange, and yellow feathers. It had sharp, black eyes
with yellow slits. And while it was there it would peak at Mirokus head, as if it weren't enough
using it's massive claws, with a beak that was capable of shattering even some of the most
resistant yokai's bones...
After is had left, the group had thrown even more questions at Oki, most regarding the fire hawk,
but she could not answer them. This led InuYasha to believe, even more than before, that Seiko
was more than she appeared. After all, her own sister was oblivious to details of her life, in
addition to her scarce appearances.
While the table was being cleared, Miroku groped Oki as she headed to the kitchen with the
remains of the soba noodles. Witch ended with a screech from the unfamiliar behavior toward
her, and flying soba, to land right on Miroku's head. And just after, Seiko had stormed in heaving
a dagger at the 'masked' monk. Luckily, it merely was sent to pass his head, cutting the soba
(A/N: if you haven't noticed or guessed, Seiko has excellent precision) away from his face. When
she relaized it was only him, she let out a sigh of frustration before leaving the hut very annoyed.
But when the whistle sounded this time, the fire hawk scratched Mroku's face on the way out
from retrieving the dagger. This bird obviously shared it's trainer's temper.
***
So, she emitted from the hut with the same hunter's kimono, a bag slung over one shoulder, and
her fire hawk resting on the other. The only differences to her outfit, was that now the blood
stains were washed out, and she had her sward in it's holster at her hip.
She turned to bid Oki fare well, giving her a relatively awkward hug. Then the bowed slightly to
Miroku before leaving the building of which she'd lived. And as they left, she didn't look back
once. Not even to see her sister waving good-by.
Okay, I didn't really want to end this chapter with a cliffhanger like I usually do. So I hope you
liked it, well you could TELL me, all you have to do is hit that little 'review' button. Another
thing is that I would like, is if you'd tell me what you thing of Seiko. I know she's a little strange,
but hopefully you'll get used to her... eventually. See ya Friday! n_~
off the black-market...
Author Notes: u_u' Okay, I know the characters might have gone a little OOC... but this an
awkward turning point in the story, so work with me... Anyway, I'd like to thank those of you
who reviewed last chapter (or any chapter for that matter). I've decided to set a goal of 30
reviews by the end of the week, if I get them, I'll put up a few extra chappys up n_n' (wow, I
must sound desperate. Not really, I'm just bored...) Aside from that, most (well, some) of you are
growing impatient in InuYasha getting all confused and what-not, well give it time! Hopefully
after this chappy (or soon after) you'll start to see why he gets all curious, but the thing is, you
will be too *evil laugh*...
~* Over the Edge - Chapter 7: Seiko To His Servitude*~
(A/N: No, you aren't supposed to understand this! If you do, I suggest you seek therapy... just
keep in mind that there is a heated discussion that is going on the kitchen...)
"Motto ragh tou en salutoo!" Seiko had been going on like this for a while now. She was
speaking some 'other' language, and Oki could hardly cut her off to explain anything.
"But_"
"Fendo sa marito... un massan leiden debavie!"
Oki now ignored her sister's confusing words and was taking over her. "Seiko, calm down! You
know I don't speak 'the language', so calm down and tell me what's wrong!..."
"Hashe re me hou! What's wrong... What's WRONG?!" Seiko had raised her voice, so now even
the others could faintly hear what was going on, other than InuYasha who was developing a
headache. "I'll tell you 'what's wrong'! You agreed to bare this... this... monk's child, and you
are hardly a child yourself. Abbieotto anei onna thai!"
Oki let out a frustrated sigh. She hadn't intended for her sister to find out this way. "Seiko!"
Oki's delicate hand was pressed against her sisters mouth, silencing the heated words. "Would
you just listen to me?" Her tone had quieted, so now it was back to the sound of faint mummers.
"I love Miroku. And weather you like it or not, from the time I have spent with him, I feel
everything is right in accepting his child."
"Are you going with him?" Seiko could barely get out the words, choking back the anger from
her voice.
Oki paused a long time before answering. "No. You are."
InuYasha almost choked on his ramen as he heard those three little words. But to his surprise,
Seiko continued the conversation, almost... calmer, in a way.
"Who will take care of you while I'm gone?"
"Ginta has accepted my request for protection."
"And the land?"
"All of the midwives and nurses had taken full responsibility of the chores and labors. I'll be
fine."
" ~ "
"I just want to be sure that I do everything in my power to keep Miroku safe, and well cared for...
There's no-one I'd trust to fulfill that task than you..."
"Be well Oki, and if ONE thing goes wrong, send word with To-do (her pigeon) and I'll be home
within the day..." With that she exited the kitchen but paused on her way out the door, not even
turning to face the confused group. "Please excuse my absence from the feast. I'm terribly sorry."
But her tone of voice was flat, it almost sounded annoyed.
She continued out of the hut, slinging the meat back over her shoulder. A sharp whistle was
heard, and the fire hawk swiftly entered the room, retrieving the bloody sward and then exiting
just as gracefully.
***
The next morning, the group packed their things to leave. Miroku bid Oki farewell, and she the
rest of the group. It was only with the last kiss, between the two 'love birds', had ended that
Seiko appeared from within the hut.
***
The night before had been havoc. Between answering questions, and explaining that Seiko would
now accompany them in their quest, Oki was overwhelmed. Her sister had been less than thrilled
about the whole thing, and the only indication that she would accompany them was a
questionable note, that arrived roughly mid-meal to Miroku. She wanted to know what her chores
would probably be in his servitude, so she could pack proper supplies, and that was only half of
what happened.
Her fire hawk had perched on his head after the delivery, and it's claws were roughly digging
into his scalp. It was only when he'd written a response to the note and placed it in the small
cylinder attached to it's leg, that the fire hawk flew from his head. But even though the situation
at it's presence had been rather painful for him, the rest of the group couldn't help but to admire
the bird with it's magnificent display of red, orange, and yellow feathers. It had sharp, black eyes
with yellow slits. And while it was there it would peak at Mirokus head, as if it weren't enough
using it's massive claws, with a beak that was capable of shattering even some of the most
resistant yokai's bones...
After is had left, the group had thrown even more questions at Oki, most regarding the fire hawk,
but she could not answer them. This led InuYasha to believe, even more than before, that Seiko
was more than she appeared. After all, her own sister was oblivious to details of her life, in
addition to her scarce appearances.
While the table was being cleared, Miroku groped Oki as she headed to the kitchen with the
remains of the soba noodles. Witch ended with a screech from the unfamiliar behavior toward
her, and flying soba, to land right on Miroku's head. And just after, Seiko had stormed in heaving
a dagger at the 'masked' monk. Luckily, it merely was sent to pass his head, cutting the soba
(A/N: if you haven't noticed or guessed, Seiko has excellent precision) away from his face. When
she relaized it was only him, she let out a sigh of frustration before leaving the hut very annoyed.
But when the whistle sounded this time, the fire hawk scratched Mroku's face on the way out
from retrieving the dagger. This bird obviously shared it's trainer's temper.
***
So, she emitted from the hut with the same hunter's kimono, a bag slung over one shoulder, and
her fire hawk resting on the other. The only differences to her outfit, was that now the blood
stains were washed out, and she had her sward in it's holster at her hip.
She turned to bid Oki fare well, giving her a relatively awkward hug. Then the bowed slightly to
Miroku before leaving the building of which she'd lived. And as they left, she didn't look back
once. Not even to see her sister waving good-by.
Okay, I didn't really want to end this chapter with a cliffhanger like I usually do. So I hope you
liked it, well you could TELL me, all you have to do is hit that little 'review' button. Another
thing is that I would like, is if you'd tell me what you thing of Seiko. I know she's a little strange,
but hopefully you'll get used to her... eventually. See ya Friday! n_~