The Scent of Night
By: Raiyoan Yashamaru
Rai: oO! gasps; faints
Inu: ...Sorry for Rai's lack of words, she's too shocked at all the reviews she received for this fic... Hey, wait a minute!!
Rai: ...? is now conscious
Inu: Why did THIS fic – a Sess/Kag couple fic – get MORE reviews in just FIVE chapters than Raised "Wild" – an Inu/Kag fic?!
Rai: Dunno... shrugs Maybe the fans of InuYasha like the Sess/Kag couple better? Or maybe it's because this fic is better written...
Inu: I'd take the second choice, but I'm not sure. Hey, reviewers of this fic? Tell me why that in just FIVE chapters Rai got THIRTY reviews when in her other fic she only FOURTEEN reviews (I think) by the FOURTH chapter?!
Rai: He's gonna end up begging, I just know it. Anyways, here's the long awaited chapter!!! And sorry for the late update ppl but I've been busy!! So sorry!! dodges flying rotten fruit and vegetables Hey!! I updated didn't I?
{Flashback of Last Chapter}
"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...
{End Flashback of Last Chapter}
Rai: 'Newho, review replies at the end of the chapter... if I can just keep up with them... sighs heavily Especially with InuYasha griping at my back...
Inu: What was that?! eyes narrow suspiciously at Rai
Rai: ...sighs ...nothing... VV Oh! And here are some answers to some questions you reviewers seem perturbed about the story about. Especially for you J.A.M.
Q 1's Answer: Yes, I believe it is French. Anyway, I'm not quite sure, but I guess you could say a French demon works at the Western castle and is one of the many cooks in its kitchen quarters. sweatdrops That's the best I can explain, I hope you understand... eheheheh...
Q 2's Answer: The reason Sesshoumaru cannot discern the difference in the scents of Kagome and her alter ego (if you mean by Swift Shadow) is that she adds a perfume before going out to "steal". I'm sorry if I didn't mention this before. Now, if you mean Enjerusho, the angel of life has no scent. After all, it – or she – is an angel, a Guardian, an other worldly being, so to speak.
Q 3's Answer: This is for jaryjosephwantsapplejuice. takes a deep breath That's a long name!! Yes, Miroku is still a hentai but I'm not really focusing on him, Sango, Shippo, and Rin. At least, he WILL be one... Check out this chapter to find out!! Heheh...
J.A.M. – Thanks for those tips!! The thing is I'm only 15 and I don't exactly have an editor who would be helpful... you see, I review and edit them myself, but even I can't really do much on myself. My friends aren't exactly much help either, you see. Well, I can't thank you enough to point out those small (but important I'm sure) facts!!
InuYasha was in his room, contemplating the story his father had given him. 'Interesting... If Kagome, er, Enjerusho, and Miroku, ah, Enjerushi, are the Guardians, and Dad said that some humans – well, hanyou in my case – were lucky enough to see them themselves... I MUST be special. So does that mean I might be the Chosen One for Miroku to pass his powers to...?'
InuYasha shook his head. 'No way. Besides, I think I'd rather die than stand being the angel of death anyway... Who knows what Kagome and Miroku might know...' While wondering at the intelligence of the Guardians, Kagome had taken Sesshoumaru to his personal training grounds...
Chapter 6: Sixth Message... "I'm WHAT?!"
...Sesshoumaru was slightly irritated with being told what to do; however, since it was Kagome he held his tongue. (Rai: He's getting less dignified isn't he...? Heheh.) Miroku watched from the shadows covering the area when Kagome said, "Brother, if you plan to do you-know-what then show yourself instead of hiding."
Sesshoumaru blinked. "A servant has been following us and I did not smell his scent?" he muttered to himself. "How is that possible? Maybe this Sesshoumaru is sick... no! This Sesshoumaru CAN NOT and is INCAPABLE of becoming ill." (Rai: Ok, Nevermind the "less dignified" part. gives a wry smile)
"Sesshoumaru." Sesshoumaru blinked as he looked up from his self rambling at Kagome. "Yes?" Kagome nodded to Miroku who looked at Sesshoumaru. "Lord Sesshoumaru... There is something that is vital for you to know and to also keep to yourself once Kagome and I have revealed it to you. Will you keep this promise of keeping this great secret?"
Miroku said it so seriously Sesshoumaru had to wonder what happened to the perverted side of this lecherous servant. Nodding, he replied, "I will keep this secret in terms of my life if it is great enough." Kagome said evenly, "It will be great enough that it may even COST your life, milord. Do not take this lightly." Sesshoumaru could only wonder.
As Kagome stood next to Miroku, they began to glow a brilliant light. In fact, it was so bright that Sesshoumaru had to shut his eyes to the terrible blare of light. "Sesshoumaru." Sesshoumaru opened his eyes, and, since it was so surprising, his jaw dropped... literally. (Rai: For once... he's shocked outta his life. Heheh...)
"En-Enjerusho?! Enjerushi?! Wha-what?!" For his life Sesshoumaru thought he would never stutter, and yet, here he was, stuttering like the most nervous person in the world. But who wouldn't be if they were in the presence of THE Guardians themselves? (Rai: I mean, InuYasha was shocked, too, no?)
"Calm, Sesshoumaru! It is only the ones you know as Kagome and Miroku... It is us. This is what we are. However, to give you the full story would be like giving you a choice to refuse–" Enjerusho – or Kagome – nudged Enjerushi – or Miroku – hard in the ribs as she said, "You will have a choice, Sesshoumaru... You are the Chosen One to become the next Angel of Death.
"Do you choose this choice, Sesshoumaru? Or... do you choose this life? For once you refuse, you will not remember anything about the Guardians, nor will you have even seen Kagome or Miroku. No one will remember us... but if you accept, then you WILL remember us, but then Miroku – now Enjerushi currently – will become purely human as he once was."
Sesshoumaru blinked as he looked at Miroku whose face was half covered by his bangs. "What about you, Enjerusho? Why do you not pass on your powers?" Kagome's face came into play and her face was pained. Sesshoumaru winced mentally; he had finally gotten control over himself. (Rai: grumbles He just HAS to ruin everything by becoming stoic again...)
"I cannot pass on my powers for Kami has not yet found someone pure enough to take them. You, Sesshoumaru, are pure, yes, but only pure enough to be the Angel of Death... I... I used to be a human girl, miko even... but I was chosen by the last Enjerusho to become the Angel of Life... only because Kami decreed it.
"Now... I have to wait... a long time... to find the next person pure enough to take on this job... my real self is that which you call Kagome, and her skills do not come from me, Enjerusho. So, now... what do you choose?" Sesshoumaru paused only momentarily to drink all the information Enjerusho had given him before he replied.
Both Guardians were tense, watching him like hawks watching their prey – though in a much nicer sense of watching. (Rai: sweatdrops) Finally, Sesshoumaru looked up, and asked, "Is there so much as a catch?" Enjerushi and Enjerusho both did an exasperated sigh. "Does everyone have to ask that?" Enjerusho complained.
"Well, they just don't want to regret anything later, I s'pose. Anyway, the catch to becoming Enjerusho... Miroku only knows that, so Brother, you explain." Miroku cleared his throat and said, "The catch to becoming Enjerusho is you have to keep your duty to those who die, and those you know MUST die. Also, you have to collect souls for those who die naturally...
"...After all, the angel of death is also known as the collector of souls. But you must watch out for Kami's archrival, the devil of the deep earth. He will send minions upon minions to distract you from your duty, and one more thing... you cannot WHATSOEVER fall in love with a mortal. The only rule of which I seem to have broken..." Kagome coughed at that.
Sesshoumaru mentally rolled his eyes at the behavior of the death angel before he said, "Is there anymore I should learn before I choose this course of action?" Kagome nodded. "You must keep this form secret; no matter what happens. Miroku and I were, truthfully, brother and sister. We were somehow both chosen in this course, and we had no choice.
"There is time to explain more of it later on, but even then we run late of time. Now, Sesshoumaru, do you choose? Or do you NOT choose?! Which one?" Sesshoumaru looked from one to the other before he finally said, "I choose to become the next Angel of Death." Kagome and Miroku looked at each other before they said, "Is this your final decision?"
Sesshoumaru nodded, and closed his eyes. Miroku floated over to him gently and put his hand on Sesshoumaru's shoulder. There were two gasps, and then a sudden darkness. Then piercing bright light broke out from the darkness, and there, crumpled on the floor was Miroku, with Sesshoumaru blinking like mad and... wearing Enjerushi's outfit.
Kagome sighed and looked away. She knew it was going to be painful, but she never thought her brother would collapse from it. Miroku stood up, and said, "Hm, well, I never knew it would be that simple anyway. I think I must have collapsed from the surprise of it being like that..." Kagome's eyes hardened as she glared at Miroku.
"Miroku," Kagome warned. Miroku gulped and instantly ran back (happily) to the castle in search of (Rai: Give you three guesses who) whoever it was he was going for. (Rai: If you guessed Sango you win the prize!! hands out Sesshy dolls) Kagome sighed. "That kuso brother of mine is going to get it one day..." Sesshoumaru didn't say a thing. He was too shocked.
Now, he felt as if he knew everything – everything about this world and the next. Beyond that, even. Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru's shocked face and immediately knew what he was thinking. "Hahaha!!! You look so silly, Sesshoumaru!! Don't worry; you'll even know how to control your new powers! But I have a feeling that your younger half brother will–uh oh."
InuYasha had just walked in. His eyes widened as he took in the sight. "Sesshoumaru?! Yo-You're... YOU'RE THE NEXT ANDEL OF DEATH?!"
A/N time!!!
Rai: Ok, ok... REALLY late chapter and it's super short!! Argh!!!
Inu: yawns Yeah, well, don't worry so much about it – you've had a lot of writer's block lately.
Rai: ESPECIALLY since my one-track mind has... well... has... crud.
Inu: snickers See? Isn't it better to start working on the sequel to Raised "Wild" now?
Rai: Shut up.
Inu: Well, she can't reply to any reviews this time – she's been away for a week and lost all memory of almost everything!! She actually had to REREAD the chapter over!! Hahaha!!!
Rai: Sorry! But here's a preview of the next chapter to keep you guys happy!!! I don't usually do previews in this fanfiction, and I think this will be the only time I'll do this... so enjoy!!
Preview of Chapter 7: Seventh Message... Journey Preparing:
"To Lord Sesshoumaru:
As you can so see, we are partners in crime now. And although you know who I am, that doesn't mean you have completely figured me out. We're still going to play this game... and of course, I'll be keeping my eye on you during the day to make sure you don't get into too much trouble!! As of course, I doubt you'd get into trouble anyway, what with how swiftly you learned the tactics during our five years of training! But your father requested I help you to get you to steal something! Here's a clue!! A bow with arrows waits upon the dawn. Good luck!
Swift Shadow"
Rai: Dun dada dun!! That's it!! I hope it helps you all to see what the next chapter will be like!! R & R!! To everyone who reviewed: Thanks for everything! I know you guys have waited for so every long but I had the head case of writer's block... Ehehehe... I'll try to update A.S.A.P.!!!
By: Raiyoan Yashamaru
Rai: oO! gasps; faints
Inu: ...Sorry for Rai's lack of words, she's too shocked at all the reviews she received for this fic... Hey, wait a minute!!
Rai: ...? is now conscious
Inu: Why did THIS fic – a Sess/Kag couple fic – get MORE reviews in just FIVE chapters than Raised "Wild" – an Inu/Kag fic?!
Rai: Dunno... shrugs Maybe the fans of InuYasha like the Sess/Kag couple better? Or maybe it's because this fic is better written...
Inu: I'd take the second choice, but I'm not sure. Hey, reviewers of this fic? Tell me why that in just FIVE chapters Rai got THIRTY reviews when in her other fic she only FOURTEEN reviews (I think) by the FOURTH chapter?!
Rai: He's gonna end up begging, I just know it. Anyways, here's the long awaited chapter!!! And sorry for the late update ppl but I've been busy!! So sorry!! dodges flying rotten fruit and vegetables Hey!! I updated didn't I?
{Flashback of Last Chapter}
"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...
{End Flashback of Last Chapter}
Rai: 'Newho, review replies at the end of the chapter... if I can just keep up with them... sighs heavily Especially with InuYasha griping at my back...
Inu: What was that?! eyes narrow suspiciously at Rai
Rai: ...sighs ...nothing... VV Oh! And here are some answers to some questions you reviewers seem perturbed about the story about. Especially for you J.A.M.
Q 1's Answer: Yes, I believe it is French. Anyway, I'm not quite sure, but I guess you could say a French demon works at the Western castle and is one of the many cooks in its kitchen quarters. sweatdrops That's the best I can explain, I hope you understand... eheheheh...
Q 2's Answer: The reason Sesshoumaru cannot discern the difference in the scents of Kagome and her alter ego (if you mean by Swift Shadow) is that she adds a perfume before going out to "steal". I'm sorry if I didn't mention this before. Now, if you mean Enjerusho, the angel of life has no scent. After all, it – or she – is an angel, a Guardian, an other worldly being, so to speak.
Q 3's Answer: This is for jaryjosephwantsapplejuice. takes a deep breath That's a long name!! Yes, Miroku is still a hentai but I'm not really focusing on him, Sango, Shippo, and Rin. At least, he WILL be one... Check out this chapter to find out!! Heheh...
J.A.M. – Thanks for those tips!! The thing is I'm only 15 and I don't exactly have an editor who would be helpful... you see, I review and edit them myself, but even I can't really do much on myself. My friends aren't exactly much help either, you see. Well, I can't thank you enough to point out those small (but important I'm sure) facts!!
InuYasha was in his room, contemplating the story his father had given him. 'Interesting... If Kagome, er, Enjerusho, and Miroku, ah, Enjerushi, are the Guardians, and Dad said that some humans – well, hanyou in my case – were lucky enough to see them themselves... I MUST be special. So does that mean I might be the Chosen One for Miroku to pass his powers to...?'
InuYasha shook his head. 'No way. Besides, I think I'd rather die than stand being the angel of death anyway... Who knows what Kagome and Miroku might know...' While wondering at the intelligence of the Guardians, Kagome had taken Sesshoumaru to his personal training grounds...
Chapter 6: Sixth Message... "I'm WHAT?!"
...Sesshoumaru was slightly irritated with being told what to do; however, since it was Kagome he held his tongue. (Rai: He's getting less dignified isn't he...? Heheh.) Miroku watched from the shadows covering the area when Kagome said, "Brother, if you plan to do you-know-what then show yourself instead of hiding."
Sesshoumaru blinked. "A servant has been following us and I did not smell his scent?" he muttered to himself. "How is that possible? Maybe this Sesshoumaru is sick... no! This Sesshoumaru CAN NOT and is INCAPABLE of becoming ill." (Rai: Ok, Nevermind the "less dignified" part. gives a wry smile)
"Sesshoumaru." Sesshoumaru blinked as he looked up from his self rambling at Kagome. "Yes?" Kagome nodded to Miroku who looked at Sesshoumaru. "Lord Sesshoumaru... There is something that is vital for you to know and to also keep to yourself once Kagome and I have revealed it to you. Will you keep this promise of keeping this great secret?"
Miroku said it so seriously Sesshoumaru had to wonder what happened to the perverted side of this lecherous servant. Nodding, he replied, "I will keep this secret in terms of my life if it is great enough." Kagome said evenly, "It will be great enough that it may even COST your life, milord. Do not take this lightly." Sesshoumaru could only wonder.
As Kagome stood next to Miroku, they began to glow a brilliant light. In fact, it was so bright that Sesshoumaru had to shut his eyes to the terrible blare of light. "Sesshoumaru." Sesshoumaru opened his eyes, and, since it was so surprising, his jaw dropped... literally. (Rai: For once... he's shocked outta his life. Heheh...)
"En-Enjerusho?! Enjerushi?! Wha-what?!" For his life Sesshoumaru thought he would never stutter, and yet, here he was, stuttering like the most nervous person in the world. But who wouldn't be if they were in the presence of THE Guardians themselves? (Rai: I mean, InuYasha was shocked, too, no?)
"Calm, Sesshoumaru! It is only the ones you know as Kagome and Miroku... It is us. This is what we are. However, to give you the full story would be like giving you a choice to refuse–" Enjerusho – or Kagome – nudged Enjerushi – or Miroku – hard in the ribs as she said, "You will have a choice, Sesshoumaru... You are the Chosen One to become the next Angel of Death.
"Do you choose this choice, Sesshoumaru? Or... do you choose this life? For once you refuse, you will not remember anything about the Guardians, nor will you have even seen Kagome or Miroku. No one will remember us... but if you accept, then you WILL remember us, but then Miroku – now Enjerushi currently – will become purely human as he once was."
Sesshoumaru blinked as he looked at Miroku whose face was half covered by his bangs. "What about you, Enjerusho? Why do you not pass on your powers?" Kagome's face came into play and her face was pained. Sesshoumaru winced mentally; he had finally gotten control over himself. (Rai: grumbles He just HAS to ruin everything by becoming stoic again...)
"I cannot pass on my powers for Kami has not yet found someone pure enough to take them. You, Sesshoumaru, are pure, yes, but only pure enough to be the Angel of Death... I... I used to be a human girl, miko even... but I was chosen by the last Enjerusho to become the Angel of Life... only because Kami decreed it.
"Now... I have to wait... a long time... to find the next person pure enough to take on this job... my real self is that which you call Kagome, and her skills do not come from me, Enjerusho. So, now... what do you choose?" Sesshoumaru paused only momentarily to drink all the information Enjerusho had given him before he replied.
Both Guardians were tense, watching him like hawks watching their prey – though in a much nicer sense of watching. (Rai: sweatdrops) Finally, Sesshoumaru looked up, and asked, "Is there so much as a catch?" Enjerushi and Enjerusho both did an exasperated sigh. "Does everyone have to ask that?" Enjerusho complained.
"Well, they just don't want to regret anything later, I s'pose. Anyway, the catch to becoming Enjerusho... Miroku only knows that, so Brother, you explain." Miroku cleared his throat and said, "The catch to becoming Enjerusho is you have to keep your duty to those who die, and those you know MUST die. Also, you have to collect souls for those who die naturally...
"...After all, the angel of death is also known as the collector of souls. But you must watch out for Kami's archrival, the devil of the deep earth. He will send minions upon minions to distract you from your duty, and one more thing... you cannot WHATSOEVER fall in love with a mortal. The only rule of which I seem to have broken..." Kagome coughed at that.
Sesshoumaru mentally rolled his eyes at the behavior of the death angel before he said, "Is there anymore I should learn before I choose this course of action?" Kagome nodded. "You must keep this form secret; no matter what happens. Miroku and I were, truthfully, brother and sister. We were somehow both chosen in this course, and we had no choice.
"There is time to explain more of it later on, but even then we run late of time. Now, Sesshoumaru, do you choose? Or do you NOT choose?! Which one?" Sesshoumaru looked from one to the other before he finally said, "I choose to become the next Angel of Death." Kagome and Miroku looked at each other before they said, "Is this your final decision?"
Sesshoumaru nodded, and closed his eyes. Miroku floated over to him gently and put his hand on Sesshoumaru's shoulder. There were two gasps, and then a sudden darkness. Then piercing bright light broke out from the darkness, and there, crumpled on the floor was Miroku, with Sesshoumaru blinking like mad and... wearing Enjerushi's outfit.
Kagome sighed and looked away. She knew it was going to be painful, but she never thought her brother would collapse from it. Miroku stood up, and said, "Hm, well, I never knew it would be that simple anyway. I think I must have collapsed from the surprise of it being like that..." Kagome's eyes hardened as she glared at Miroku.
"Miroku," Kagome warned. Miroku gulped and instantly ran back (happily) to the castle in search of (Rai: Give you three guesses who) whoever it was he was going for. (Rai: If you guessed Sango you win the prize!! hands out Sesshy dolls) Kagome sighed. "That kuso brother of mine is going to get it one day..." Sesshoumaru didn't say a thing. He was too shocked.
Now, he felt as if he knew everything – everything about this world and the next. Beyond that, even. Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru's shocked face and immediately knew what he was thinking. "Hahaha!!! You look so silly, Sesshoumaru!! Don't worry; you'll even know how to control your new powers! But I have a feeling that your younger half brother will–uh oh."
InuYasha had just walked in. His eyes widened as he took in the sight. "Sesshoumaru?! Yo-You're... YOU'RE THE NEXT ANDEL OF DEATH?!"
A/N time!!!
Rai: Ok, ok... REALLY late chapter and it's super short!! Argh!!!
Inu: yawns Yeah, well, don't worry so much about it – you've had a lot of writer's block lately.
Rai: ESPECIALLY since my one-track mind has... well... has... crud.
Inu: snickers See? Isn't it better to start working on the sequel to Raised "Wild" now?
Rai: Shut up.
Inu: Well, she can't reply to any reviews this time – she's been away for a week and lost all memory of almost everything!! She actually had to REREAD the chapter over!! Hahaha!!!
Rai: Sorry! But here's a preview of the next chapter to keep you guys happy!!! I don't usually do previews in this fanfiction, and I think this will be the only time I'll do this... so enjoy!!
Preview of Chapter 7: Seventh Message... Journey Preparing:
"To Lord Sesshoumaru:
As you can so see, we are partners in crime now. And although you know who I am, that doesn't mean you have completely figured me out. We're still going to play this game... and of course, I'll be keeping my eye on you during the day to make sure you don't get into too much trouble!! As of course, I doubt you'd get into trouble anyway, what with how swiftly you learned the tactics during our five years of training! But your father requested I help you to get you to steal something! Here's a clue!! A bow with arrows waits upon the dawn. Good luck!
Swift Shadow"
Rai: Dun dada dun!! That's it!! I hope it helps you all to see what the next chapter will be like!! R & R!! To everyone who reviewed: Thanks for everything! I know you guys have waited for so every long but I had the head case of writer's block... Ehehehe... I'll try to update A.S.A.P.!!!