Chapter 2: The Beginning Part Two
Many thanks to everyone who put up a review for my fic.
Ruins of Lord Inutaisho's domain
Within the hour, Izayoi and Myoga the flea made to the entrance of Lord Inutaisho's petrified mouth. Before entering the dark and deserted lair, Myoga chanted a spell to prevent any unknown... things from killing them. As they entered the place where Lady Izayoi's love once stood, Myoga heard a subtle moaning sound in the darkness. He looked around in the darkness, searching for the unknown sound. The sound seemed to be getting louder after every step they took. Myoga then quickly turned around to realize that the moan had been coming from Lady Izayoi, who was crying. Myoga was not the type of demon who was used to making humans feel better but he tried anyway.
"Are you alright Lady Izayoi?"
"Hmm. Oh yes, of course."
They walked for what seemed like miles until the made their way to a great bridge... it was the spinal column of Lord Inutaisho.
"Now we must make our way down. Are you ready?"
"No but I guess we will be going anyway, wont we?"
After a few minutes of persuading, Izayoi finally started to climb down. She made it halfway to the bottom when she started to feel faint. She almost completely dropped the fang until some familiar voice to her not to let go, to keep going on. She agreed with the mysterious voice and kept on forward. After making it to the bottom, she started searching for Myoga. He was taking a long time to get down and she was getting worried.
"Mr. Myoga! Myoga where are you!"
She heard the familiar voice again followed by a loud sucking noise. She felt an itch on her neck and slap it. It turns out that Myoga had hid in her hair to keep from falling and to prevent from climbing down himself.
"Sorry, I just couldn't resist."
"Lets just finish up this journey, please? I'm worried about Inuyasha."
"Don't worry, I'm sure Master Inuyasha is fine. Remember, He is the son of Lord Inutaisho.
Izayoi was still worried none-the-less. She had remembered what they had called Inuyasha. Could he live in a world where people like him are feared and ridiculed? She didn't know and she didn't care. She would do anything to help him become accepted and if this was what she had to do then she would it...for her son.
They reached the bottom and had finally come to it...the site where would they would have the sword forged and placed. The only thing left to do was to summon the swordsmith. Izayoi was glad that the journey was almost over. Now she could get back to what was really important: Her son. Myoga started the chanting, which lasted for almost 6 minutes. Suddenly a very old man appeared out of thin air, sleeping on top of what seemed to be a three-eyed cow. Izayoi figure that this had to be the legendary swordsmith, but he didn't look so legendary to her at the time. He was sleeping in light blue pajamas with a blue blanket and teddy bear. His cow was wide- awake, all three of its eyes fixated on Izayoi.
"Mr. Toutousai, wake up. It is time for you to forged Lord Inutaisho's fang into a great weapon for his son."
He continued to sleep as if nobody had even been there.
"Mr. Toutousai, I urge you to wake up. Time is of the essence."
He still continued to sleep like no one had called his name. Then Myoga had grown angry. He jumped on the back of his neck and suck on it growing bigger by the second. Startled, Toutousai woke up and feverishly slapped the back of his neck. As Myoga fell to the ground he started to explain what was happening.
"Now that you're awake Mr. Toutousai, we have to start the forging. I'm sure that Lord Inutaisho has informed you of what was happening."
"Was that today? I could have sworn it was next week. No matter, where is the fang? I don't have all day you know.
"Yes, of course. Its right over here.
Myoga pointed in the direction of the fang, which was lying in a pile of withered bones. While Toutousai was making his way over to the soon to be forged fang, he suddenly stopped. He was stunned staring into space, almost as if he was afraid of something.
"Is there something wrong Mr. Toutousai?"
"Do you have any idea of what kind of power you are dealing with? This fang has more power than any thing I've ever felt in my entire career. I can't do this. This is more power than I can deal with."
Toutousai was retreating backwards. He was so afraid that he was going to leave against the will of Lord Inutaisho himself! He was close to leaving until Lady Izayoi jumped on top of his back, trying to prevent him from getting away without finishing what he came to do.
"What are you doing? Don't you understand what you're dealing with? This type of power cannot be contained. I can't do it and I wont do it."
"But Mr. Toutousai, do you not understand that without it, without that power my son will die? I aided in the death of my husband to do this. Please Mr. Toutousai, do not make the death of my husband in vain."
Toutousai stood there for a second, staring at Izayoi's hurt filled eyes. He seemed to be thinking about what he should do. After minutes of waiting, Toutousai finally made up his mind.
"Alright I'll do it but can you do me a favor, Lady Izayoi."
"Anything."
"Don't call me Mr. Toutousai again. It makes me feel old."
After hearing this both Myoga and Lady Izayoi burst out laughing. This was the first time she had laughed all day. But on the inside she was still worried about her son, Inuyasha. But Myoga Quickly interrupted her thoughts.
"Lady Izayoi, come. He has already started."
He had led her to the large room where Toutousai was.
"Good, we are ready to start. Now Lady Izayoi, can you place the fang on this table."
She had almost forgot that with the spell on the fang, no demon could touch it. So she placed it on the stone tablet that Toutousai had brought with him. He then pulled a long mallet out of the inside of his shirt. The mallet had a weird essence to it. Izayoi turned to Myoga but he just continued to watch as Toutousai began. He slammed the mallet down hard on the fang. Sparks flew everywhere but Myoga and Izayoi continued to watch in awe. Toutousai inhaled deeply and spit a long stream of fire, turning the fang a bright, red color and continued to slam his hammer down onto the now heated fang. Five hours passed before any results were visible. The fang, which had now been seriously downsized but still contained the same amount of power, if not more, according to Toutousai. He also said that since the newly forged sword contained more power than most normal swords, it would take longer than normal. It had just reached dusk. Izayoi had just woken up to the sound of constant hammering. Sparks were no longer the case this time. Each time the mallet touch the sword, little pieces of material hit the ground and burst into flames. Surprisingly, Myoga had been awake through the whole process
"It was the dying wish of Lord Inutaisho for me to see to it that your son stays alive and that is what I will do... even if it costs me my life!"
Izayoi finally realized that there were people there are people on her side that were here to help keep Inuyasha alive, to protect him even if it means to sacrifice there lives. She felt comforted now that she knew that she wasn't alone.
"Thank you."
Tiny tears trickled down her cheek. She was crying but she was happy.
"There, its finished. It took a little longer than I thought but you should be thankful that I finished before dawn."
Izayoi stared in awe as the now fully forged sword was glowing a brilliant light, like none she had ever seen before in her life. The sword was magnificent. It was so beautiful that she felt the need to touch it. She slowly walked toward the sword, almost in a daze. When she finally made her way to it, she was hesitant to pick it up, it seem to call out to her.
"You like it, huh? I shall name it Tetsusaiga. Since this is my best and strongest sword yet I have given a strong name."
"I agree but now that the sword is finished, I think we should hide it from bandits until Inuyasha becomes of age. But remember do not tell anyone of this sword, for if it gets into the wrong hands it could mean disaster for all."
But Izayoi could not hear either of them or for that matter she did not want to hear either of them. She was mesmerized by the sword, which seemed to call out to her. It sounded just like the voice of her belated husband. She was so eager to listen but she was so confused at the same time. But no matter how impossible it seemed, she knew that he was still somewhere near, so she listened to what he was saying.
"My dear Izayoi, do not fear. There is so much that you have to lose but you still keep going on and for that I am very proud of you. Don't worry, we will be together soon but you must stay vigilante. There are other demons out there that want to control my power by any means necessary, even if it means going through you. You will not need to fear, just trust in the Tetsusaiga. The demons are coming nearer, Izayoi, so you must leave immediately! GO NOW!!"
Izayoi quickly snapped out of her trance and jumped up in fear of the news: Demons were coming and they were coming quick.
"Myoga, we must hide the Tetsusaiga and leave immediately. I heard Inutaisho. I felt his presence. He told me that demons are on their way and we need to leave now!"
"Are you sure? Ok Lady Izayoi, we will leave as soon as we hide the Tetsusaiga."
"Then lets hurry because they're on their way now."
They immediately proceeded to hide the Tetsusaiga in one of the cavernous area inside of Lord Inutaisho's body. As soon as they completed that task, they had the not so simple job of climbing back up the spinal column. Fortunately, Izayoi had remembered what to do from the last time she had climbed it and this time she didn't have that heavy fang with her. So this time she was up to the top quickly. She was determined to get home, to be with her son, no matter what it took. Myoga watched as she climbed without a hint of slowing.
Once they got to the top, Izayoi bid farewell to Mr. Toutousai and her beloved husband. Myoga then let down the barrier he had earlier set up. He and Izayoi were both leaving when four demons jumped out and attacked Izayoi. She was slashed in the stomach and was badly bleeding. Toutousai quickly jumped out and killed all four demons with one breath of fire. Izayoi, now lying on the ground, was bleeding heavily. Myoga was in shock as he tried to tend to her wounds. She was screaming in pain and there was nothing that any of them could have done to help her. Knowing her fate Izayoi made one last request:
"Please Myoga, I beg of you take me to my son."
Realizing what this meant, Myoga agreed. Toutousai wanted to help her make it outside but she stumbled to her feet and rejected his help. Toutousai, realizing he was no longer needed, begged his leave and disappeared in a cloud of smoke. Myoga and Izayoi made their way to the summit that they had arrived on. Myoga tore open another portal and they both walked through. Izayoi was now breathing erratically and felt like it was over. But she knew she had to see her son one last time. As she made her way to her son's bedside, she said a little prayer. When she finally made her way over to Inuyasha, she lay down next to him and gently stroked his beautiful silver hair.
"My dear Inuyasha, I have to go but remember that your mother has always loved you. Do not worry we will be together soon. Please be a better person than you father was. I know that it will be hard to control your instincts but I know you can do it. I'll... always love you...my son..."
As Izayoi lay near death, Inuyasha sleeps peacefully without a care in the world.
Many thanks to everyone who put up a review for my fic.
Ruins of Lord Inutaisho's domain
Within the hour, Izayoi and Myoga the flea made to the entrance of Lord Inutaisho's petrified mouth. Before entering the dark and deserted lair, Myoga chanted a spell to prevent any unknown... things from killing them. As they entered the place where Lady Izayoi's love once stood, Myoga heard a subtle moaning sound in the darkness. He looked around in the darkness, searching for the unknown sound. The sound seemed to be getting louder after every step they took. Myoga then quickly turned around to realize that the moan had been coming from Lady Izayoi, who was crying. Myoga was not the type of demon who was used to making humans feel better but he tried anyway.
"Are you alright Lady Izayoi?"
"Hmm. Oh yes, of course."
They walked for what seemed like miles until the made their way to a great bridge... it was the spinal column of Lord Inutaisho.
"Now we must make our way down. Are you ready?"
"No but I guess we will be going anyway, wont we?"
After a few minutes of persuading, Izayoi finally started to climb down. She made it halfway to the bottom when she started to feel faint. She almost completely dropped the fang until some familiar voice to her not to let go, to keep going on. She agreed with the mysterious voice and kept on forward. After making it to the bottom, she started searching for Myoga. He was taking a long time to get down and she was getting worried.
"Mr. Myoga! Myoga where are you!"
She heard the familiar voice again followed by a loud sucking noise. She felt an itch on her neck and slap it. It turns out that Myoga had hid in her hair to keep from falling and to prevent from climbing down himself.
"Sorry, I just couldn't resist."
"Lets just finish up this journey, please? I'm worried about Inuyasha."
"Don't worry, I'm sure Master Inuyasha is fine. Remember, He is the son of Lord Inutaisho.
Izayoi was still worried none-the-less. She had remembered what they had called Inuyasha. Could he live in a world where people like him are feared and ridiculed? She didn't know and she didn't care. She would do anything to help him become accepted and if this was what she had to do then she would it...for her son.
They reached the bottom and had finally come to it...the site where would they would have the sword forged and placed. The only thing left to do was to summon the swordsmith. Izayoi was glad that the journey was almost over. Now she could get back to what was really important: Her son. Myoga started the chanting, which lasted for almost 6 minutes. Suddenly a very old man appeared out of thin air, sleeping on top of what seemed to be a three-eyed cow. Izayoi figure that this had to be the legendary swordsmith, but he didn't look so legendary to her at the time. He was sleeping in light blue pajamas with a blue blanket and teddy bear. His cow was wide- awake, all three of its eyes fixated on Izayoi.
"Mr. Toutousai, wake up. It is time for you to forged Lord Inutaisho's fang into a great weapon for his son."
He continued to sleep as if nobody had even been there.
"Mr. Toutousai, I urge you to wake up. Time is of the essence."
He still continued to sleep like no one had called his name. Then Myoga had grown angry. He jumped on the back of his neck and suck on it growing bigger by the second. Startled, Toutousai woke up and feverishly slapped the back of his neck. As Myoga fell to the ground he started to explain what was happening.
"Now that you're awake Mr. Toutousai, we have to start the forging. I'm sure that Lord Inutaisho has informed you of what was happening."
"Was that today? I could have sworn it was next week. No matter, where is the fang? I don't have all day you know.
"Yes, of course. Its right over here.
Myoga pointed in the direction of the fang, which was lying in a pile of withered bones. While Toutousai was making his way over to the soon to be forged fang, he suddenly stopped. He was stunned staring into space, almost as if he was afraid of something.
"Is there something wrong Mr. Toutousai?"
"Do you have any idea of what kind of power you are dealing with? This fang has more power than any thing I've ever felt in my entire career. I can't do this. This is more power than I can deal with."
Toutousai was retreating backwards. He was so afraid that he was going to leave against the will of Lord Inutaisho himself! He was close to leaving until Lady Izayoi jumped on top of his back, trying to prevent him from getting away without finishing what he came to do.
"What are you doing? Don't you understand what you're dealing with? This type of power cannot be contained. I can't do it and I wont do it."
"But Mr. Toutousai, do you not understand that without it, without that power my son will die? I aided in the death of my husband to do this. Please Mr. Toutousai, do not make the death of my husband in vain."
Toutousai stood there for a second, staring at Izayoi's hurt filled eyes. He seemed to be thinking about what he should do. After minutes of waiting, Toutousai finally made up his mind.
"Alright I'll do it but can you do me a favor, Lady Izayoi."
"Anything."
"Don't call me Mr. Toutousai again. It makes me feel old."
After hearing this both Myoga and Lady Izayoi burst out laughing. This was the first time she had laughed all day. But on the inside she was still worried about her son, Inuyasha. But Myoga Quickly interrupted her thoughts.
"Lady Izayoi, come. He has already started."
He had led her to the large room where Toutousai was.
"Good, we are ready to start. Now Lady Izayoi, can you place the fang on this table."
She had almost forgot that with the spell on the fang, no demon could touch it. So she placed it on the stone tablet that Toutousai had brought with him. He then pulled a long mallet out of the inside of his shirt. The mallet had a weird essence to it. Izayoi turned to Myoga but he just continued to watch as Toutousai began. He slammed the mallet down hard on the fang. Sparks flew everywhere but Myoga and Izayoi continued to watch in awe. Toutousai inhaled deeply and spit a long stream of fire, turning the fang a bright, red color and continued to slam his hammer down onto the now heated fang. Five hours passed before any results were visible. The fang, which had now been seriously downsized but still contained the same amount of power, if not more, according to Toutousai. He also said that since the newly forged sword contained more power than most normal swords, it would take longer than normal. It had just reached dusk. Izayoi had just woken up to the sound of constant hammering. Sparks were no longer the case this time. Each time the mallet touch the sword, little pieces of material hit the ground and burst into flames. Surprisingly, Myoga had been awake through the whole process
"It was the dying wish of Lord Inutaisho for me to see to it that your son stays alive and that is what I will do... even if it costs me my life!"
Izayoi finally realized that there were people there are people on her side that were here to help keep Inuyasha alive, to protect him even if it means to sacrifice there lives. She felt comforted now that she knew that she wasn't alone.
"Thank you."
Tiny tears trickled down her cheek. She was crying but she was happy.
"There, its finished. It took a little longer than I thought but you should be thankful that I finished before dawn."
Izayoi stared in awe as the now fully forged sword was glowing a brilliant light, like none she had ever seen before in her life. The sword was magnificent. It was so beautiful that she felt the need to touch it. She slowly walked toward the sword, almost in a daze. When she finally made her way to it, she was hesitant to pick it up, it seem to call out to her.
"You like it, huh? I shall name it Tetsusaiga. Since this is my best and strongest sword yet I have given a strong name."
"I agree but now that the sword is finished, I think we should hide it from bandits until Inuyasha becomes of age. But remember do not tell anyone of this sword, for if it gets into the wrong hands it could mean disaster for all."
But Izayoi could not hear either of them or for that matter she did not want to hear either of them. She was mesmerized by the sword, which seemed to call out to her. It sounded just like the voice of her belated husband. She was so eager to listen but she was so confused at the same time. But no matter how impossible it seemed, she knew that he was still somewhere near, so she listened to what he was saying.
"My dear Izayoi, do not fear. There is so much that you have to lose but you still keep going on and for that I am very proud of you. Don't worry, we will be together soon but you must stay vigilante. There are other demons out there that want to control my power by any means necessary, even if it means going through you. You will not need to fear, just trust in the Tetsusaiga. The demons are coming nearer, Izayoi, so you must leave immediately! GO NOW!!"
Izayoi quickly snapped out of her trance and jumped up in fear of the news: Demons were coming and they were coming quick.
"Myoga, we must hide the Tetsusaiga and leave immediately. I heard Inutaisho. I felt his presence. He told me that demons are on their way and we need to leave now!"
"Are you sure? Ok Lady Izayoi, we will leave as soon as we hide the Tetsusaiga."
"Then lets hurry because they're on their way now."
They immediately proceeded to hide the Tetsusaiga in one of the cavernous area inside of Lord Inutaisho's body. As soon as they completed that task, they had the not so simple job of climbing back up the spinal column. Fortunately, Izayoi had remembered what to do from the last time she had climbed it and this time she didn't have that heavy fang with her. So this time she was up to the top quickly. She was determined to get home, to be with her son, no matter what it took. Myoga watched as she climbed without a hint of slowing.
Once they got to the top, Izayoi bid farewell to Mr. Toutousai and her beloved husband. Myoga then let down the barrier he had earlier set up. He and Izayoi were both leaving when four demons jumped out and attacked Izayoi. She was slashed in the stomach and was badly bleeding. Toutousai quickly jumped out and killed all four demons with one breath of fire. Izayoi, now lying on the ground, was bleeding heavily. Myoga was in shock as he tried to tend to her wounds. She was screaming in pain and there was nothing that any of them could have done to help her. Knowing her fate Izayoi made one last request:
"Please Myoga, I beg of you take me to my son."
Realizing what this meant, Myoga agreed. Toutousai wanted to help her make it outside but she stumbled to her feet and rejected his help. Toutousai, realizing he was no longer needed, begged his leave and disappeared in a cloud of smoke. Myoga and Izayoi made their way to the summit that they had arrived on. Myoga tore open another portal and they both walked through. Izayoi was now breathing erratically and felt like it was over. But she knew she had to see her son one last time. As she made her way to her son's bedside, she said a little prayer. When she finally made her way over to Inuyasha, she lay down next to him and gently stroked his beautiful silver hair.
"My dear Inuyasha, I have to go but remember that your mother has always loved you. Do not worry we will be together soon. Please be a better person than you father was. I know that it will be hard to control your instincts but I know you can do it. I'll... always love you...my son..."
As Izayoi lay near death, Inuyasha sleeps peacefully without a care in the world.