The Scent of Night
By: Raiyoan Yashamaru
Rai: Hello, there!! Glad you came back to "The Scent of Night"!!
Inu: Since my half brother is in the story, I'm taking over for now.
Rai: Yay!! Inu's here!! big smile
Inu: Just for this story! I think I'd rather act, though you've made me soft in some parts!!
Rai: Hee, that's what makes you cute, silly, and you get Kagome!!
Inu: But... I'm still undecided...
Rai: shrugs Too bad! In the end you're gonna choose Kagome, trust me!!
Inu: Somehow I think I have no choice but to believe you...
Rai: YUP!!!
{Flashback of Last Chapter}
Sesshoumaru had been quiet the entire time Kagome was explaining the story to him. And then he finally said, "I see. Well, then. I will help with this plan of my father's. But I do believe I would want to keep my identity a secret as well. Hm... what name shall I take?" Kagome giggled softly. "How 'bout Silversun?"
Sesshoumaru shook his head. "No, that would make it too obvious who it was." Kagome nodded. "You're right. Well, we've all night to think on it." Sesshoumaru smiled. "Well, let's get some sleep first. This has been an interesting day." Kagome smiled back. "Yes, Lord Sesshoumaru, let's get some sleep."
{End Flashback of Last Chapter}
The next morning, Kagome and Sesshoumaru woke up, got dressed, and ate breakfast and then head to Inutaisho's office. Inutaisho's second step in project Swift Shadow had been successful. The others who were somehow involved with Swift Shadow were already there, and there were quite a bit of people.
Sesshoumaru counted at least seven people there in his father's office, including Inutaisho, Kagome, and him...
Chapter 5: Fifth Message ...An Identity Unveiled
...Inutaisho looked slightly surprised to see Sesshoumaru as did the other occupants of the room, but then Kagome looked to all of them and said, "He knows. He figured it out. Step two is completed, Lord Inutaisho." Sesshoumaru stood behind Kagome, watching everyone of the occupants in the room before focusing on his father.
Inutaisho gave him a feral grin. "So you agreed, son? Excellent. I have a name already decided for you." Sesshoumaru raised a questioning eyebrow. "And the name is...?" InuYasha was watching Kagome for any signs of her earlier form to appear: Enjerusho, the angel of life. So, most likely he missed the name Inutaisho gave Sesshoumaru.
...Which caused much outburst. "Why'd you give me THAT name of all names?!" Sesshoumaru fairly much growled at his father. Kagome was having a difficult time keeping up her cold demeanor for the name given to Sesshoumaru was... let's say, interesting. "But Sesshoumaru! It's the opposite of Swift Shadow!! It's like a–"
Sesshoumaru's eyes were most definitely swirling with anger. "But LITEBRITE is very... inconvenient. It does not suit... me, Father. It is... more something young Rin would want." Kagome glanced over at Rin who seemed to be whispering something to Shippo. Tuning her hearing toward them, Kagome listened.
"Sesshoumaru-sama's right!! That name is something that RIN would want and NOT him. Maybe he should go with Yugata Sakeru! Evening Evader!! That sounds good, right?" Inutaisho sighed. "I don't know any other name to give you, Sesshoumaru... Yes Kagome?" Kagome had gotten up and had asked permission to speak.
"Inutaisho-sama, might I suggest the name Evening Evader? Yugata Sakeru, just as my name is Hayai Kage, Swift Shadow." Sesshoumaru blinked. That sounded perfect. Especially for him, since he was a morning person and rarely was seen out at night. He'd only been out the last few nights because he was trying to catch Kagome.
"Father, I think that name is good. Evening Evader describes me perfectly. I'll be known as a "rival" to Swift Shadow, thief of the night! I'll be more a thief for the day, and besides, the scents during the day are far more interesting to smell than at night." Kagome rolled her eyes mentally as she thought, 'He's lying! Night scents are always better...'
Inutaisho nodded. "It is decided. Sesshoumaru will steal during the day, while Kagome steals at night. You will both serve as my spies, but let's let project Swift Shadow go "asleep" for now because I want Sesshoumaru trained in the arts of thieves and spies. Kagome, you are to train him."
Kagome nodded. 'I'll show him the basics; no need for him to get THAT good. After all, Miroku is the only one who would be able to catch me at all; I'll just show Sesshoumaru how to steal things and slip away unnoticed. That's all... he was just lucky catching me that one particular night...'
Going back to reality, she stood up, bowed, motioned to Sesshoumaru to follow her, and they left without any words or comments. InuYasha stood up and looked at his father. "Dad?" Inutaisho looked at InuYasha. "What, InuYasha?" Miroku had slipped out after Sesshoumaru and Kagome while Sango, Rin, Shippo, and Sango's firecat Kirara went back to their servant duties.
"Dad, tell me the legend of the angels of life and death." Inutaisho raised an eyebrow. "Why do you want to know about the Guardians?" InuYasha shook his head. "Nevermind about that. I'm just curious, anyhow. So tell me." Inutaisho nodded and motioned for him to take a seat. "InuYasha, the legend may not be true in some parts, but all in all, it's mostly true.
"Now, I've never met the Guardians myself. They are very good at hiding, and can even change their forms to blend in with the surrounding world, wherever they may be at that particular place in that particular time." InuYasha nodded, showing that he was soaking everything in and listening.
"Now, to begin with, the angel of life is pretty much everyone's favorite Guardian, correct?" InuYasha shrugged. Inutaisho chuckled dryly. "Thought of course, odds stand out that the angel of death is more favored. With death comes peace and tranquility, while life brings problems and pains you have to deal with that you'd wish you'd rather die.
"However, even then, life is always a better choice. With life, you see love, you see happiness, you see many things you often regret once you have died and have gone to Kami's haven." InuYasha understood all of this, but he was hoping his father would get on to the more important things.
Inutaisho noticed InuYasha's look, and laughed. "InuYasha, without knowing this, you can not understand the Guardians. But, since I'm a hurry and you're quite anxious, let's get to the part I think you want to know about. Now, the angel of life's name is Enjerusho, and the angel of death is Enjerushi.
"Enjerusho lives forever on, while Enjerushi must pass on his/her powers to a worthy mortal or immortal for demons in this case. It doesn't matter whether it is a human or demon, anybody could be the next chosen one. But, there are some people who are lucky to meet the angels themselves, and they are similar to the Chosen One."
InuYasha blinked. So that meant he had some sort of specialty in him that he was allowed to see the Guardians, who Kagome and Miroku were? Enjerusho and Enjerushi... the angels of life and death, the Guardians...
A/N time!!!
Rai: Sorry the chapter was SO short this time!! But I need some time to do some other things, so the next time I update I promise the chapter will be longer like my other chapters!!
Inu: So what's so special about me that I get to meet the angels of life and death, Rai?
Rai: Feh, you should know.
Inu: Hey! Feh is MY word!!
Rai: rolls eyes Sess was more polite and dignified...
Inu: What was that?
Rai: ignores him Here're the review replies! I hope you guys are able to discern the scene changes!! FF.net doesn't let us authors do those star thingies anymore to let you guys know about the scene changes!
Review Replies:
eiko sejinumaru - laughs You're getting what you want, but I'm sorry the chapter was so short this time!! But it does give you more insight on the angels of life and death! Well, like I said before this, next time my chapter will be a lot longer!! And no, it doesn't mean they're gods or something like that. They're Guardians, though.
Karina – Thank you very much!! Oh, and for reviewing too.
candi – Thank you!! smiles Yes, he figured it out. Thanks for reviewing!!
fireangel – Of course! Thanks for reviewing!!
MysticMoon - Sorry, hardly any fluff in this chapter but I promise that there will be soon!! After all... it ISN'T called "The Scent of Night" for nothing!!
To the other reviewers that reviewed:
Sorry!! I haven't had much time lately to also reply to your reviews!! But please continue to review, everyone!! It is most definitely apprieciated!! And if anyone is willing to be my editor, I'd be grateful! Well, R & R!!