Notes: Right, since some new stuff will pop up, I will put in a key:
"..." Japanese. It's just typed in English.
(...) A person's thoughts.
-"..."- Spoken English.
@@@ A break in the story.
Chapter 2: We have to WHAT?!?!
Yusuke's respect for the unknown man had just climbed a few notches. Not many people could be the recipient of a death glare like the one Inuyasha was currently giving said unknown man. Yusuke was a good five feet away form Inuyasha, and was currently unnoticed by him, and yet the glare sill sent shivers up Yusuke's spine.
Kale's thoughts were nearly paralleling Yusuke's at that moment. Such a vicious glare would've thrown him off balance, and the katana would've severely shaken him. Kale was doubtful he could've kept his cool anywhere near as well as the man. His estimation of how dangerous Inuyasha was had also skyrocketed. He knew the Legend of Inuyasha as well as any person that resided in Japan would, despite the fact that Kale was American.
And from what Kale had just seen, the legend didn't do Inuyasha justice. Not by a long shot.
"Since this question has popped up twice, I will answer it before it can pop up a third time."
Despite the promise of immediate answers, Inuyasha's gaze did not lessen, nor did the pressure he applied to his sword.
"My name is Eamon, or guardian. I have made it my business to guard the barrier separating the two worlds, and the inhabitants of both worlds. As to how I know who you really are Inuyasha, my organization has the best system of spies and information gatherers in known existence. Even the information system of Koenma pales in comparison to mine. Using this system, I've been trying to find you for the past 100 years. It was only a few weeks ago that we succeeded."
"And why were you trying so hard to find me Eamon?"
"I have a request for you Inuyasha. And for Kale and Yusuke as well."
Inuyasha finally moved his sword from Eamon's neck, and sheathed the blade. However, everyone noticed that the blade stayed clearly visible, where as before Inuyasha had appeared unarmed. After a moment Eamon continued.
"I am the head of an organization that has one purpose, and one purpose only: To guard the inhabitants on both sides of the barrier that separates the spirit world and this world. For the past two thousand years, since this organizations first days, we have performed this duty to standards that I never even dreamt of achieving."
Kale, Yusuke, and Inuyasha studied Eamon expectantly.
"To keep the standards of the organization up, I routinely attempt to recruit those who meet the one and only requirement, and you three have. I called you three here to offer you a place in our organization." @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Kagome studied the red haired young man who had just fallen down on his rear, shock clearly written all over his face. She glanced to the left at Miroku and Sango, but saw confusion on both their faces as they looked back at her. Kagome returned her attention to the young man, Kurama.
"Do I know you?"
Kurama dumbly nodded. Kagome frowned, then decided to look a little deeper.
Hiei and Kuwabara both felt Kagome's spirit energy rise slightly, and both became alert as a result, Hiei ready to defend his friend.
Kagome's eyes narrowed in concentration, and her vision seemed to blur for a moment. Once it 'cleared', she gasped in shock. (He's not young at all! And his energy is so great, nearly a match for mine!) After a moment, Kagome recovered, and began to analyze what she was seeing. (Hmm...Human body, but a demon's spirit...A fox demon? With a strong connection to nature...Red hair, and green eyes...red hair and green eyes...)
Kagome's eyes widened as she came to a conclusion as to who could be sitting before her. Her voice came out as a strangled gasp, but it was clearly understandable.
"Shippo?"
Kurama again dumbly nodded.
Kagome then fainted. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Mwahahahahaha, another cliffhanger!!
Actually, it's just a pause where there should be an eye-catch. Once I have some, I'll put them in. Until then, you have to put up with my ramblings!!!
And corny, not-so-evil laughter!
Mwahahahahaha!!
Eh...I need sleep. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Silence followed Eamon's reason for wanting to speak to them. Yusuke, Kale, and Inuyasha each contemplated what joining the organization would mean. Eamon studied them all in turn, waiting patiently for their answers. Inuyasha finally spoke.
"I think not. I have no wish to once again feel rejection because I am half demon. Even if you have already employed a half demon."
Kale and Yusuke shot a glance at Inuyasha, which he caught.
"The 'off' of their, and our, auras is caused by the clashing of demon and human blood."
Before Kale and Yusuke could nod, Eamon threw back his head and laughed. After a while, he was able to get it under control, and found that all three were glaring at them.
"Inuyasha, you couldn't be more wrong. You should've inquired about the one requirement of this organization: The only way you would be offered a place here, is if you are part human!"
A stunned silence followed that pronouncement. Inuyasha almost had a hopeful note in his voice.
"You mean that..."
"Yes. This organization is more than simply a guard, though we hold that above all else. It also acts as a haven for part humans, like you three."
Eamon at that point seemed to 'shift'. In physical appearance, he was no different. But when one looked past the flesh, to the spirit, they found that Eamon's aura was slightly 'off', just like Inuyasha's, Kale's, and Yusuke's. Just like the cat-girl's. Yusuke was still doubtful, and if must have showed somehow.
"Yusuke, you never have to fear about being thrown out because of your parentage. And don't worry about Keiko either. We will house those few full demons and humans that can get beyond the racial barrier. They will not be allowed to participate in anything concerning this organization, except in an emergency, but we will not part you from her, or your mother. In fact, it is policy to extend an invitation to them, so that they may live in out base of operations."
"And the old hag?"
Eamon smiled slightly before responding.
"Don't worry about Genkai either." Yusuke was immediately relieved, and didn't make any effort to hide it. Eamon grinned until Kale spoke.
"And if we refuse your offer?"
Eamon studied Kale for a moment before replying, his face and voice hard.
"Then you will have every memory that has to do with this organization erased, and you will be placed back at the place where you received the letter, with no idea that we have contacted you. This organization must remain as secret as possible. We have kept it that way by erasing every memory of this place from those who have come in contact with it."
Kale's voice was even harder in response.
"If I leave, it will be with my memory intact. No one orders me around, or messes with me. No one that is alive today."
Eamon's look didn't change.
"An S Class you may be Kale, but that will not be enough! Either you join this organization, or you don't remember it! No one will force you into anything here. We don't give orders; we make requests. However, I will not endanger the 250,000 hanyous that are currently under my roof, or their families!"
Kale's face had a hint of anger as he opened his mouth to respond, but Inuyasha beat him to it.
"Enough! No one is after your freedom Kale! Instead, they are offering you a chance to stop wandering, a chance to belong!"
Kale looked at Inuyasha as if Inuyasha had just punched him in the stomach.
"I too wandered when I was younger, back in the feudal era, looking for a place to belong. I never found one. Twice, I thought I had, but both times ended in failure: the first was taken from me, while the second was an illusion. So I stopped looking. I still wandered, but no longer for a place of acceptance. For 500 years, I've wandered the face of the planet, alone. And I'm sick of it! I'll take one more chance to find a place where I belong, and I suggest you do the same."
Kale recovered his composure slowly, Inuyasha's words hitting him in a way he hadn't felt in years. A part of him protested, but Kale recognized the part that was the drifter, the part that said 'I drift because I want to'. Another part spoke this time, though. A part that said 'I will always be a drifter, but it's nice to have a place to drift back to'.
Kale looked at Eamon and nodded.
Yusuke then spoke, a dangerous grin on his face.
"Sign me up, so long as you don't try to separate me from Keiko, or my mom. Attempt it, and I'll tear this place down around your ears."
Eamon nodded to each in turn.
"Welcome aboard."
After he spoke, the room was filled with a blinding white light for an instant, then was clear again.
Eamon spoke before any of the three could speak.
"That was the initiation. You are now a part of the organization, and can be identified by other members, and identify them in turn."
Kale, Yusuke, and Inuyasha nodded, though they were each a little on edge.
"Now about what I'd like you to do first..." @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Kagome came around, slowly opening her eyes, to see the concerned face of Sango above her. Once Sango saw that Kagome was awake, she moved back, speaking as she did.
"I'm glad you're up. You scared us all when you collapsed like that."
Kagome raised her head to keep Sango in her view.
"Collapsed, what are you..."
Kagome suddenly realized what had caused her to collapse, and she shot up, looking around for, and finding, Kurama.
He looked back at her, his composure regained. When he saw she was about to speak, he raised his hand.
"Please, I will answer all of your questions later."
Kagome nodded, too shocked to argue.
She then jumped slightly as someone yelled.
"DAMNIT SHRIMP!! WHAT THE HELL'S YOUR PROBLEM!?"
After landing, Kagome soon found the source of the voice.
A young man, quite large, with orange hair combed back in a pompadour, with beady eyes, was glaring at a shorter boy with black spiked hair. The young man looked slightly...singed.
"That's enough. The new spirit detective has come around."
The two who were fighting both threw glances at her, then transferred their attention to where the voice had originated from. For a moment, Kagome thought that the desk had spoken, then realized that she couldn't see whoever was behind it because of her angle.
Kagome stood up, a little unsteady, saw who was sitting behind the desk, and stopped dead. She suddenly realized she had too options to her. First, fall down laughing. Second, go into 'cute' mode. Without a second thought, she chose the latter.
"KAWAII!!!"
Koenma was immediately blue in the face from Kagome's iron hard grip, which had squeezed all the air from his lungs.
"Help...me!"
Hiei's respect for the girl was raised several notches. She had all but vanished and reappeared with her arms already wound around the godling's diminutive body. And judging the speed from which Koenma's face went from normal hues to blue, and now nearly black, meant that Kagome had a VERY powerful grip. Hiei made a mental note to be more aware of this girl in the future. In the meantime, he got to watch the godling be all but strangled. Even though he wasn't doing it, at least he got to watch.
Everyone else simply stared in shock. It took a painfully audible 'pop' to wake everyone up from their stupor and shoot into action. With the sole exception of Hiei, of course.
When everyone started yelling, Kagome finally realized that she should let go, and immediately did so. Koenma gratefully collapsed, and started gasping for air, his pacifier nearly falling out.
After Koenma had caught his breath, and Kagome's blush had died down a bit, Koenma started to talk.
"Your mission is to..." @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Note: The next scene will be a mix of the two scenes where Eamon and Koenma tell their teams about what they're to do. It may be a little confusing, but I hope you'll get it.
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"I want you to go to the School of Spirit, where we have been picking up some very disturbing messages. It seems someone has been gathering a large number of powerful beings, demon and human alike, all, however, evil. I want you three to go there, and hinder, if not destroy, this force in any way possible..."
"...while at the same time, protecting the student body at large. The eight of you have the numbers and power to give anyone there pause, since there are no demons above B Class superior at the school. You can also enlist several teachers at the school for help..."
"...we have a contact at the school who will tell you which teachers are safe to approach, and which aren't. Any questions?"
"Yeah, what's..."
"...our cover?"
"I think you'll pose quite nicely as students."
"...WHAT!?!?"
:Author's notes:
So, what'd you think? Please review.
Also, I apologize for not getting this up more quickly, or even reposting the story after ff.net removed it. Seems interactive fics aren't allowed. Because I got caught, I'm afraid that this isn't an interactive fic anymore.
Chapter 2: We have to WHAT?!?!
Yusuke's respect for the unknown man had just climbed a few notches. Not many people could be the recipient of a death glare like the one Inuyasha was currently giving said unknown man. Yusuke was a good five feet away form Inuyasha, and was currently unnoticed by him, and yet the glare sill sent shivers up Yusuke's spine.
Kale's thoughts were nearly paralleling Yusuke's at that moment. Such a vicious glare would've thrown him off balance, and the katana would've severely shaken him. Kale was doubtful he could've kept his cool anywhere near as well as the man. His estimation of how dangerous Inuyasha was had also skyrocketed. He knew the Legend of Inuyasha as well as any person that resided in Japan would, despite the fact that Kale was American.
And from what Kale had just seen, the legend didn't do Inuyasha justice. Not by a long shot.
"Since this question has popped up twice, I will answer it before it can pop up a third time."
Despite the promise of immediate answers, Inuyasha's gaze did not lessen, nor did the pressure he applied to his sword.
"My name is Eamon, or guardian. I have made it my business to guard the barrier separating the two worlds, and the inhabitants of both worlds. As to how I know who you really are Inuyasha, my organization has the best system of spies and information gatherers in known existence. Even the information system of Koenma pales in comparison to mine. Using this system, I've been trying to find you for the past 100 years. It was only a few weeks ago that we succeeded."
"And why were you trying so hard to find me Eamon?"
"I have a request for you Inuyasha. And for Kale and Yusuke as well."
Inuyasha finally moved his sword from Eamon's neck, and sheathed the blade. However, everyone noticed that the blade stayed clearly visible, where as before Inuyasha had appeared unarmed. After a moment Eamon continued.
"I am the head of an organization that has one purpose, and one purpose only: To guard the inhabitants on both sides of the barrier that separates the spirit world and this world. For the past two thousand years, since this organizations first days, we have performed this duty to standards that I never even dreamt of achieving."
Kale, Yusuke, and Inuyasha studied Eamon expectantly.
"To keep the standards of the organization up, I routinely attempt to recruit those who meet the one and only requirement, and you three have. I called you three here to offer you a place in our organization." @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Kagome studied the red haired young man who had just fallen down on his rear, shock clearly written all over his face. She glanced to the left at Miroku and Sango, but saw confusion on both their faces as they looked back at her. Kagome returned her attention to the young man, Kurama.
"Do I know you?"
Kurama dumbly nodded. Kagome frowned, then decided to look a little deeper.
Hiei and Kuwabara both felt Kagome's spirit energy rise slightly, and both became alert as a result, Hiei ready to defend his friend.
Kagome's eyes narrowed in concentration, and her vision seemed to blur for a moment. Once it 'cleared', she gasped in shock. (He's not young at all! And his energy is so great, nearly a match for mine!) After a moment, Kagome recovered, and began to analyze what she was seeing. (Hmm...Human body, but a demon's spirit...A fox demon? With a strong connection to nature...Red hair, and green eyes...red hair and green eyes...)
Kagome's eyes widened as she came to a conclusion as to who could be sitting before her. Her voice came out as a strangled gasp, but it was clearly understandable.
"Shippo?"
Kurama again dumbly nodded.
Kagome then fainted. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Mwahahahahaha, another cliffhanger!!
Actually, it's just a pause where there should be an eye-catch. Once I have some, I'll put them in. Until then, you have to put up with my ramblings!!!
And corny, not-so-evil laughter!
Mwahahahahaha!!
Eh...I need sleep. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Silence followed Eamon's reason for wanting to speak to them. Yusuke, Kale, and Inuyasha each contemplated what joining the organization would mean. Eamon studied them all in turn, waiting patiently for their answers. Inuyasha finally spoke.
"I think not. I have no wish to once again feel rejection because I am half demon. Even if you have already employed a half demon."
Kale and Yusuke shot a glance at Inuyasha, which he caught.
"The 'off' of their, and our, auras is caused by the clashing of demon and human blood."
Before Kale and Yusuke could nod, Eamon threw back his head and laughed. After a while, he was able to get it under control, and found that all three were glaring at them.
"Inuyasha, you couldn't be more wrong. You should've inquired about the one requirement of this organization: The only way you would be offered a place here, is if you are part human!"
A stunned silence followed that pronouncement. Inuyasha almost had a hopeful note in his voice.
"You mean that..."
"Yes. This organization is more than simply a guard, though we hold that above all else. It also acts as a haven for part humans, like you three."
Eamon at that point seemed to 'shift'. In physical appearance, he was no different. But when one looked past the flesh, to the spirit, they found that Eamon's aura was slightly 'off', just like Inuyasha's, Kale's, and Yusuke's. Just like the cat-girl's. Yusuke was still doubtful, and if must have showed somehow.
"Yusuke, you never have to fear about being thrown out because of your parentage. And don't worry about Keiko either. We will house those few full demons and humans that can get beyond the racial barrier. They will not be allowed to participate in anything concerning this organization, except in an emergency, but we will not part you from her, or your mother. In fact, it is policy to extend an invitation to them, so that they may live in out base of operations."
"And the old hag?"
Eamon smiled slightly before responding.
"Don't worry about Genkai either." Yusuke was immediately relieved, and didn't make any effort to hide it. Eamon grinned until Kale spoke.
"And if we refuse your offer?"
Eamon studied Kale for a moment before replying, his face and voice hard.
"Then you will have every memory that has to do with this organization erased, and you will be placed back at the place where you received the letter, with no idea that we have contacted you. This organization must remain as secret as possible. We have kept it that way by erasing every memory of this place from those who have come in contact with it."
Kale's voice was even harder in response.
"If I leave, it will be with my memory intact. No one orders me around, or messes with me. No one that is alive today."
Eamon's look didn't change.
"An S Class you may be Kale, but that will not be enough! Either you join this organization, or you don't remember it! No one will force you into anything here. We don't give orders; we make requests. However, I will not endanger the 250,000 hanyous that are currently under my roof, or their families!"
Kale's face had a hint of anger as he opened his mouth to respond, but Inuyasha beat him to it.
"Enough! No one is after your freedom Kale! Instead, they are offering you a chance to stop wandering, a chance to belong!"
Kale looked at Inuyasha as if Inuyasha had just punched him in the stomach.
"I too wandered when I was younger, back in the feudal era, looking for a place to belong. I never found one. Twice, I thought I had, but both times ended in failure: the first was taken from me, while the second was an illusion. So I stopped looking. I still wandered, but no longer for a place of acceptance. For 500 years, I've wandered the face of the planet, alone. And I'm sick of it! I'll take one more chance to find a place where I belong, and I suggest you do the same."
Kale recovered his composure slowly, Inuyasha's words hitting him in a way he hadn't felt in years. A part of him protested, but Kale recognized the part that was the drifter, the part that said 'I drift because I want to'. Another part spoke this time, though. A part that said 'I will always be a drifter, but it's nice to have a place to drift back to'.
Kale looked at Eamon and nodded.
Yusuke then spoke, a dangerous grin on his face.
"Sign me up, so long as you don't try to separate me from Keiko, or my mom. Attempt it, and I'll tear this place down around your ears."
Eamon nodded to each in turn.
"Welcome aboard."
After he spoke, the room was filled with a blinding white light for an instant, then was clear again.
Eamon spoke before any of the three could speak.
"That was the initiation. You are now a part of the organization, and can be identified by other members, and identify them in turn."
Kale, Yusuke, and Inuyasha nodded, though they were each a little on edge.
"Now about what I'd like you to do first..." @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Kagome came around, slowly opening her eyes, to see the concerned face of Sango above her. Once Sango saw that Kagome was awake, she moved back, speaking as she did.
"I'm glad you're up. You scared us all when you collapsed like that."
Kagome raised her head to keep Sango in her view.
"Collapsed, what are you..."
Kagome suddenly realized what had caused her to collapse, and she shot up, looking around for, and finding, Kurama.
He looked back at her, his composure regained. When he saw she was about to speak, he raised his hand.
"Please, I will answer all of your questions later."
Kagome nodded, too shocked to argue.
She then jumped slightly as someone yelled.
"DAMNIT SHRIMP!! WHAT THE HELL'S YOUR PROBLEM!?"
After landing, Kagome soon found the source of the voice.
A young man, quite large, with orange hair combed back in a pompadour, with beady eyes, was glaring at a shorter boy with black spiked hair. The young man looked slightly...singed.
"That's enough. The new spirit detective has come around."
The two who were fighting both threw glances at her, then transferred their attention to where the voice had originated from. For a moment, Kagome thought that the desk had spoken, then realized that she couldn't see whoever was behind it because of her angle.
Kagome stood up, a little unsteady, saw who was sitting behind the desk, and stopped dead. She suddenly realized she had too options to her. First, fall down laughing. Second, go into 'cute' mode. Without a second thought, she chose the latter.
"KAWAII!!!"
Koenma was immediately blue in the face from Kagome's iron hard grip, which had squeezed all the air from his lungs.
"Help...me!"
Hiei's respect for the girl was raised several notches. She had all but vanished and reappeared with her arms already wound around the godling's diminutive body. And judging the speed from which Koenma's face went from normal hues to blue, and now nearly black, meant that Kagome had a VERY powerful grip. Hiei made a mental note to be more aware of this girl in the future. In the meantime, he got to watch the godling be all but strangled. Even though he wasn't doing it, at least he got to watch.
Everyone else simply stared in shock. It took a painfully audible 'pop' to wake everyone up from their stupor and shoot into action. With the sole exception of Hiei, of course.
When everyone started yelling, Kagome finally realized that she should let go, and immediately did so. Koenma gratefully collapsed, and started gasping for air, his pacifier nearly falling out.
After Koenma had caught his breath, and Kagome's blush had died down a bit, Koenma started to talk.
"Your mission is to..." @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Note: The next scene will be a mix of the two scenes where Eamon and Koenma tell their teams about what they're to do. It may be a little confusing, but I hope you'll get it.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
"I want you to go to the School of Spirit, where we have been picking up some very disturbing messages. It seems someone has been gathering a large number of powerful beings, demon and human alike, all, however, evil. I want you three to go there, and hinder, if not destroy, this force in any way possible..."
"...while at the same time, protecting the student body at large. The eight of you have the numbers and power to give anyone there pause, since there are no demons above B Class superior at the school. You can also enlist several teachers at the school for help..."
"...we have a contact at the school who will tell you which teachers are safe to approach, and which aren't. Any questions?"
"Yeah, what's..."
"...our cover?"
"I think you'll pose quite nicely as students."
"...WHAT!?!?"
:Author's notes:
So, what'd you think? Please review.
Also, I apologize for not getting this up more quickly, or even reposting the story after ff.net removed it. Seems interactive fics aren't allowed. Because I got caught, I'm afraid that this isn't an interactive fic anymore.