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A Dose of Chaos Book II
Nightmare of the Baboon
Katabouekimaru's Debut
Kagome was in a deep sleep in her bed, trying to forget her worries for at least one night. The room was of deathly silence until something began to tap on the window.
Tap! Tap! Tap!
Kagome stirred a little in her sleep, but nothing came of it.
SWOOSH!
THUD!
Inuyasha stared at the prone form of the young high school girl, and placed his hand on her shoulder. He began to roughly shake her until Kagome's eyes slowly opened. From the look on her face, it was clear that she was still only partially awake. Her half-lidded eyes turned to the one who dared to disturb her slumber.
"Kagome! About time you woke up! Where the hell is Okayama?!"
Kagome glared at the inuhanyou, yet he still held his serious gaze. She glanced at the clock and her eyes widened at the time.
"It's 3 o'clock in the morning Inuyasha! Can't this wait until the sun rises?!"
Inuyasha flinched a bit at her tone of voice, but was still firm. "No, I need to know now!"
Kagome contemplated on how to get rid of her current annoyance. She could always use the necklace, but that might wake everyone up. It would also not get rid of Inuyasha. She thought of only one way to get rid of the nuisance. She picked up her pillow and began to beat him on the head with it.
"Hey! What the-!" A pillow smacking his face muffled the rest of the sentence. He was eventually herded towards the window, forcing him to jump out of it. Kagome got up to the window and yelled down to the irate hanyou. "We'll talk in the morning!"
Inuyasha wasn't about to be stopped from his mission as he leapt back up to the window, sliding it open again. "But you just said it was morning!"
"I meant when the sun is up! Now let me SLEEP!" Inuyasha's face met Kagome's alarm clock as he was knocked off the windowsill and back onto the ground. The sound of the window slamming shut following afterwards.
Tsunami just returned to her dimension, exhausted from her limited use of powers. It took her a few days to find him, but at least she was able to at least get a message to him. The goddess roamed the astral plane for days on end to find Inuyasha, searching around Tokyo as the article stated.
Tokyo was a big city, and the only advantage she had were a few images from Naraku's memories. Due to the assimilation with Sasami, her powers were very limited. She could only keep up the search for a certain amount of time. She was about to give up until she came to a certain shrine. The shrine held a holy power similar to the trees of Jurai, and went to investigate it. What she found was an ancient tree sitting in the courtyard of the holy ground.
Although the tree was not as powerful as any of the spaceship trees, Tsunami could tell that it has its fair share of secrets and memories. She eventually learned that tree was connected to the passages of time, and could allow one to travel through it. She was easily able to use the tree's holy power to view its memories, and learned a great deal about two certain individuals.
Tsunami accessed the trees powers again and felt the presence of the hanyou in the past. She was very fortunate indeed that he was sleeping in the very same tree in the past, so she was able to access some of his memories.
Now, Tsunami doesn't have the ability to see all the memories of whatever individual she chooses. No, for the goddess can only see the surface of the memories, and can never delve deep into the psyche. She can only see glimpses; images and words to be more precise.
After getting the general information that she needed, she decided to use her remaining powers to make contact through Inuyasha's dreams. After she made contact, she was able to get a few choice words in and gave the hanyou a direction to follow. It was up to him to heed her message.
For now though, Tsunami needed to restore her reserves, so she continued her vigil in the realm within Sasami's soul.
Naraku sat in his private chambers, a mirror placed within his lap. It reminded him of his only loyal offspring, Kanna. A pity he did not think of asking Tokimi to bring her back as well. Perhaps he could create the next offspring out of nothingness; an intriguing prospect he would explore at another time.
Naraku turned back to the task at hand, which was watching the latest addition to the "family". If he was correct in his assumptions, then this one should be able to take care of those annoying worms. He set up all the necessary components to his plan, and now all he had to do was sit back and merely watch.
This one turned out oddly, with various side effects from the experiment. Naraku would have to take further study of his newest incarnation. Naraku's eyes moved to the sliding door as he heard a sudden noise.
"Wishing to see what your latest sibling is like?"
There was some rustling behind the rice paper wall as the door slid open, revealing Kitsu and Shigure. The child merely strode in confidently towards the center of the room, glancing back at his "sister".
"Psht. I told you he'd see us, ya cold hag." The youth turned back to Naraku, ignoring the cold glare Shigure gave him. "So, where is our errant "sibling" anyway?"
"Why don't we take a look?"
The mirror in Naraku's lap began to glow a soft light as an image appeared upon its surface. All three occupants peered into it as the image began playing. Naraku smirked at the image.
"Kukuku. Soon they will all perish by Katabouekimaru's hands."
"You're right Kagome, this metal snake is fast. A lot faster than those horseless carts."
The girl in question merely giggled as she watched the hanyou look out the train window. It never ceases to amuse her at seeing Inuyasha being impressed by modern day things. He looked just like a child gazing out of the window; amazed at the rate of speed they were going. Of course then she thought of that same naivety that completely embarrassed her this whole morning.
At the crack of dawn, Inuyasha woke her up abruptly again and wouldn't take no for an answer. After a little arguing, she basically got the gist that he wanted to go to Okayama for some unknown reason. He wouldn't tell her, and told her that if she was coming then she should bring her bow and arrows.
The first thing that she had to do was explain things to her mother. At first her mother was against it, but she eventually gave in, knowing it was one of those things that her daughter has to do. She began to pack a few small things, mostly food stuffs and a duffle bag to hide the weapons.
Then there was the convincing of Inuyasha to wear a pair of sandals. Mostly because of the "no shoes policy" that wouldn't allow him to ride the train. Of course he said he was running to Okayama, but that would have taken weeks. After some "persuasive methods", he eventually agreed. Of course then came the issue of the Tetsusaiga being hidden in a duffle bag. Inuyasha protested the action heatedly, and almost changed his mind back to running to the small city town.
Kagome was eventually able to convince the hanyou to part with sword for the train ride, and then put the black hat on his head. She could tell that Inuyasha hated the thing, but at least he knew the reason why he had to wear it.
They eventually arrived at the train station, where Inuyasha easily got irritated with a few of the locals. Of course, when the street punks tried to attack them, Inuyasha easily dispatched of them. That was one of the times Kagome was glad that the half-youkai didn't restrain himself in public.When the train began to move, Inuyasha was bored with the slow pace of the "metal snake" as he liked to call it. Then it slowly began to move faster, until it eventually met the top of the climb of its speed. Which leads them to now.
"Trust me Inuyasha, I think I know my own time." Kagome yawned a bit as she rubbed her eye. "I'm going to take a nap now, so don't you dare go exploring on me."
Inuyasha didn't pay any attention to her as she slowly dozed off into dreamland, too intent on watching the scenery pass by at fast rates. Inuyasha couldn't believe the speeds the metal snake was going, which was another thing that amazed him about Kagome's time.
He shook himself out of amazement and then contemplated on why they were on the trip in the first place, which was the dream. No, not a dream, more like a message or warning. It was too vivid to be a dream, especially since his dreams are usually those of the past. Inuyasha shook himself of the melancholy and thought hard about what the woman said. She spoke of an old enemy of his after this champion of hers, yet he could not think of which one.
There was only one enemy powerful enough that could cause one of even that woman's power trouble, but he knew that was impossible. He and the others killed the bastard half a year ago. There was no way he could be alive.
Inuyasha began to grow even more doubtful and edgy at that thought, which is why they are here. He had to make sure that he was dead himself. Inuyasha's thoughts turned to Kagome, and of how she decided to come along. He originally wanted to go alone, but she adamantly refused to let him go alone.
He sighed at the girl's stubbornness. When she got that look in her eyes, he knew that it was pointless to stop her.
Of course then came the stupid sandals he had to wear on his feet. It was bad enough to wear the damn hat on his head, since it flattened his ears to his skull, but wearing shoes was so…foreign. Then there was the placing of his sword in the stupid bag. He couldn't believe she expected him to walk around without. He just felt so…naked without it. Inuyasha snorted as he only promised to hide it for the duration of the train ride.
His thoughts were interrupted whenever he felt a light pressure on his shoulder. He glanced down and saw a dozing Kagome on his shoulder. His cheeks became a rosy color at the close contact, and he took in her different clothing.
She was wearing white short-sleeved shirt tucked into a pair of tan colored kaki shorts. She wore black tennis shoes rather than her usual brown dress shoes, and had white cap on her head with her hair hanging out the back in a ponytail. She had a surprising small backpack at her feet, which held a few snacks for later. Next to Inuyasha's foot was a duffel bag containing her bows and arrows, along with his Tetsusaiga.
Inuyasha turned back to the window with a red face, and tried to look imposing. A few of the elderly who saw this chuckled in amusement at the odd, but cute couple.
"I swear to protect you Kagome. I promise you this."
Near the shrine grounds, a strenuous training regime was taking place. After the recent attacks, Katsuhito thought it was about time to up the training and show the advanced techniques of the Jurian sword styles.
Katsuhito first began to slowly up the beat-er sparring exercises to the level to get his young heir to at least be able to spar on the level of his opponents. The past few months of training have been benefiting the young boy greatly, increasing his skills to a standing on par with most sword masters. The old priest believes that his grandson has improved so much, that he believes that he is ready to learn one of the advance techniques of the family style.
"Alright Tenchi, today I'm going to show you one of the easiest techniques that even a child could learn. So try to keep up boy!" The old priest lightly smirked at the joke.
Tenchi stared annoyingly at his grandfather. "Very funny Grandpa. I almost forgot to laugh."
"If you're so forgetful Tenchi, then are you sure you're ready to learn this technique?"
"Will you be serious for once, Grandpa!?"
"Alright, alright boy. You need to learn to relax once in a while, it might actually help you around those girls." Tenchi only continued to give him an annoyed glare.
"Now then Tenchi, today I will show the Crescent Strike Technique. It is a wave of concentrated Jurai energy in the form of a crescent shaped blade. This blade can range from blunt to a sharp edge, thus enabling it to disable or decapitate your opponent."
The old man turned to a wooden marker he set up in the clearing, and then raised his boken. Katsuhito turned to his grandson and grinned cockily. "Now then Tenchi, watch closely at my actions as I prepare, and witness the finesse of a master in action."
The old man stood in a guard stance, with the blade held near his head. One could see a deep concentration on his face as he slowly began to gather his Jurai energy. Blue tendrils of power gathered around the old man in a wavering aura. The energy then became focused as it gathered to one point, mainly the boken.
Tenchi watched in awe as his grandfather's power easily showed him that he had a long way to go before he could even compare to the old preist.
"CRERESCENT STRIKE!"
The old man then moved his boken in a sweeping motion and the gathered Jurai power flew from the wooden sword as a blue crescent beam. The wave hit the wooden log and easily cleaved it in two, and continued to travel onwards across the clearly, until it eventually faded away into nothingness.
Tenchi was pretty much awestruck at the power his grandfather commanded. The old man turned back to him.
Now then as you can see, the technique does has its flaws and is not perfect. In fact, it's pretty weak compared to the other techniques."
The boy boggled at his grandfather. How could something that could slice and dice you into perfect little pieces be weak?
Katsuhito caught his grandson's query and answered for him. "You see Tench, the wave may start out powerful at first, but in time, like waves of water, it eventually wears down in its lethalness. Although a powerful master can make the waves last longer and create various versions of the techniques. Now watch."
Katsuhito repeated the same actions as before, but appeared to be concentrating more as he releases his power. The same happens, but this time the crescent wave separates into two, the four smaller waves. He turned back towards his student."Now as you can see Tenchi, despite the fact that it separates into multiple waves, each time it got smaller, it got weaker."
Tenchi scratched his head as he tried to figure out a use for such a technique. "Is it for making an opponent trip or something?"
Katsuhito smiled at his grandchild. "Yes, that is one of its uses. It could also breaks bones and bruise tendons, thus disabling your opponent's abilities in battle."
"Could you actually make the smaller waves lethal?"
Katsuhito frowned in thought as he tried to think of times that it has been recorded. "I haven't heard of anyone mastering such a level, but it is possible if one has the power and determination."
Katsuhito shook off the possibilities as he turned back to his student. "Well now, it's your turn Tenchi."
The youth pointed to himself and looked very nervous. "Me? I don't think I'm ready yet…"
Katsuhito grinned good-naturedly at Tenchi. "Don't worry boy, if you have the confidence and determination, I'm sure you can do it."
Tenchi grinned at his grandfather's encouragement. If he believed he could do it, then maybe, just maybe…
"And if you don't, then you won't get any food or sleep until you do." The priest still held his cheerful smile.
Once again it never to ceases to amaze Tenchi that his grandfather can switch from being a practical joker to being a serious task masker at the drop of a hat.
"Now then, use those meditation techniques I've been teaching you lately…"
"I don't know, okay!?
"Kagome glared at the inuhanyou. "You mean to tell me that you wanted to come to a place that you have never heard of until now, and you don't know where it is you want to go!?"
Inuyasha turned his face annoyed. "Of course not! You usually don't know where something is if you're looking for it!"
Kagome looked a bit skeptical at the half-inuyoukai. "You don't know what you're looking for, do you?"
Inuyasha's silence was all she got in reply.
"I knew it."
Kagome looked away annoyed until a pair of sandals were pushed in her face. "Here take them, I don't need 'em anymore." Kagome took the footwear in surprise until she saw Inuyasha digging into the duffel bag. He eventually pulled out the Tetsusaiga and tucked it into his sash.
Kagome rolled her eyes at his actions. "At least he kept the cap on. I hope he doesn't do anything else embarrassing in public."
When the two were eating the lunch served in the dining cars, Inuyasha's table manners weren't exactly stellar. Kagome's face burned in embarrassment as she recalled of how everyone gape at the two while Inuyasha pigged out. The poor girl was never so mortified in her entire life.
"HEY!"
Kagome was startled out of her revelry when she saw Inuyasha's concerned and irritated golden eyes looking into her own. Her face began to flush for a different reason until she heard Inuyasha's ask something.
"D-did you say something?"
Inuyasha snorted in annoyance as he asked again. "Feh! There you go off staring into nothingness again! I said aren't you coming? You're the one who wanted to tag along and slow me down!"
Kagome began to grit her teeth as she gave him a death glare, causing Inuyasha step back a few spaces while making warding gestures with his hands. "You sure do know how to ruin the mood, you know that!" With that said, the modern miko began to storm off in anger.
Inuyasha glanced at her retreating form stupefied. "What the hell is she talking about? Mood?"
Kagome looked over her shoulder as she continued to stomp off. "Well!? You coming or not?!"
Inuyasha looked wide-eyed as she turned her head back. "Why she so damn energetic all of a sudden?"
Later on they were walking down the market streets of Okayama, exploring every corner of the town. A few people gave them(mainly Inuyasha) odd looks, but most ignored them. Inuyasha was beginning to look doubtful about finding anything, until he heard Kagome say something.
"Hey, I think there's a shrine somewhere up in the mountains. I think I remember my grandfather saying something about a terrible youkai being sealed up there. I think it was called Ryoko or something. You want to check it out?"
Inuyasha thought to himself for a few minutes, and shrugged his shoulders. It was a good place as any he supposed. "Feh, I guess so."
"We'll probably have to take the bus to get there though."
"Feh! Just get on my back and I'll take you there."
Kagome was about to argue, until she figured it was pointless. He was faster than your average speeding bus anyway, plus he can go through the forest quicker. After she got on, the hanyou began to jump across the rooftops and then proceeded into the forest leading into the mountains.
Tenchi and his grandfather began to walk down the steps, one looking proud; the other exhausted, yet satisfied. Katsuhito patted his student on the back.
"Good job, Tenchi! You were able to successfully use the technique on your sixth try!"
Tenchi smiled, but then began to look a little downcast. "Yeah, but hardly scuffed the wood, let alone cut it. It only wobbled a little bit, and that small wave took a lot out of me."
"Don't worry boy, soon you'll be able to perform the technique without even thinking. That and many others will be mastered effortlessly. You have so much potential, lad. It is that very same potential that enabled you to use the Lighthawk Wings."
"That was just Tsunami behind the Wings, Grandpa. I don't think I'm strong enough to do that."
Katsuhito merely sighed at the young boy's denial of his true abilities. The old warrior has faith that he'll realize it one of these days. He's too modest like his mother.
Right then and there Ryoko appeared before them. "Tenchi!"
The young space pirate latched onto the young prince and held on tight. She then whispered seductively in his ear. "Did you miss me, Tench?"
"Ryoko! What if Ayeka sees us like this?!"Ryoko shrugged her shoulders as she snuggled up against him. "Let her, then that old hag can see that we're destined together."
Tenchi began to sweat nervously while his grandfather chuckled to himself. Ryoko looked at him as if noticing the old priest for the first time.
"Oh, didn't see you there old man. Sasami came here to tell you that dinner will be ready within the hour."
Katsuhito smiled at the space pirate. "Ah, Sasami's excellent cooking is just what we need after a rigorous session of training."
Ryoko began to rub Tenchi's chest. "Hmm, we should have a session of our own Tenchi." Needless to say the young boy was red from the implied meaning.
Katsuhito laughed at this, causing Ryoko and even Tenchi (nervously) to join in. Their laughter was cut short whenever a figure was waiting for them at the bottom of the steps.
He had on a peculiar garb, one that clashed greatly in the bad fashion department. He wore a long sleeved hoari that hid his hands, and forest green loose pants. He wore kung-fu style slippers on his feet, and a kurogasa on his head. He had long white hair flowing down his back, and some of the bangs covered his eyes.
The stranger looked up revealed ocean blue eyes, which was accompanied by an innocent, child-like smile. He looked towards Tenchi and spoke in a child's voice.
"Are you Tenchi Masaki?"
Katsuhito and Ryoko took on relaxed guard stances, prepared for the chance that this weird person would attack them. Tenchi regarded the stranger cautiously.
"Yes, I'm him."
The stranger's smile grew even bigger as he heard that. "Can you play with us?"
After that, two large metal clawed talons shot forth from the sleeves of the hoari, and curled inward a bit as the stranger leapt toward the group. The claws smashed into the spot that was occupied while everyone scattered. Katsuhito nimbly leapt out of the way, while Ryoko grabbed Tenchi and teleported.
"Damn, not another one of these psychos." Ryoko muttered.
The old priest instantly pulled out his boken and flew strait at his opponent, the wooden blade glowing with blue energy. The stranger's clawed hands began to glow as he pulled them up and blocked the blade easily. He then parried and thrust the old man away as if he were nothing. The whole time he wore the same innocent smile as before.
Katsuhito's eyebrows rose in shock as he saw the ability that was being used by the stranger. "Impossible! That can't be what I think it is…yet it can't be anything else."
The stranger's blue eyes took on a glint of joy. "Hey, you're fun to play with old guy."
"Then play with me basket boy!" The stranger moved quickly as an energy blast hit the ground of where he was at, scorching the earth.
The weird man was about to reply, until he was stopped in place. "What? Aw, can't I play a little longer? Please?" There was a few moments until he sighed in disappointment. "Aww, okay, it's your turn."
Ryoko was about to attack the weirdo again until she saw his eyes change color right before her eyes. His face went from innocent to bloodthirsty as his eyes became a bloody crimson. A maniacal smile appeared on his face, showing his fangs to them.
"Heh heh. How pretty will your blood be little girl?"
The figure launched at lightning speeds, faster than he was doing a few minutes ago. He punched the surprised Ryoko in the gut, causing her to fly into some trees. He then turned his attention to Tenchi, who held his boken at ready.
The stranger charged at the boy, and then struck the raised weapon. One could tell that the psychopath wasn't serious, as he continued to rake the wooden sword with his metal claws. The wood began to crack from the pressure, until it shattered. The stranger then backhanded the young prince onto the ground.
He looked disappointedly at the youth, and then raised his claws. "Hmph. Don't worry, you won't die yet." The disappointed frown turned into a full-blown psychotic smile. "I gotta torture you first. I wonder how your blood will look?"
The clawed hand came down as the frightened boy tensed for the end.
Inuyasha stopped in near the path from the bus stop to the shrine and allowed his cargo to touch down. Kagome looked around and admired the scenery.
"Wow, it's so peaceful out here."
Inuyasha merely grunted in acknowledgement until his nose caught something. He began to growl as he recognized the scent.
Kagome looked at him, concern on her face. "Is something the matter, Inuyasha?"
The hanyou didn't even acknowledge her as he raced off, his baseball cap flying off his head as he sped away.
"Wait Inuyasha!" Kagome tried to dash after him, knowing it was going to be a while until she caught up with him. "So much for peaceful scenery."
The stranger's face went from murderous glee to outrage as he slammed into a glowing blue barrier.
"I will not allow you to harm Lord Tenchi."
The stranger looked to his side and saw Ayeka with a focused look on her face. Mihoshi was standing beside her with her Galaxy Police pistol drawn.
"What are you doing here Ayeka?!" Ryoko appeared near Tenchi, holding her energy sword in a guard position.
"I'm obviously protecting Lord Tenchi, you old bag! Why, I knew you can't be trusted with anything, so I decided to make sure you didn't screw up."
"What's that you little prude?!"
Ayeka was about to yell an insult back until the stranger charged towards her with his claws extended. Ayeka erected a barrier and defended herself from the attack easily enough.
The stranger growled in frustration as he bounced off the shield. He was about to attack again until he abruptly stopped in place.
"What? But I want to see their blood!" He paused a few more seconds. "Grr, fine. But you better kill them in a messy way!"
Ryoko, witnessing this before, fired an energy blast towards him. The psycho easily dodged the blast, and landed back on the ground. The other's noticed his eyes changed yet again. Except this time they were a forest green color. His facial expression changed from the violent look to a more cold, intelligent.
"Hmm, I see then." Was all that he uttered.
He easily jumped back a few places as a beam sword slashed at his spot. "Hmm, hmm. I easily saw that in your mind."
Ryoko looked at the guy and just couldn't figure him out. No matter what happened, he always changed his tactics. Like he was, well, a different person each time. The old priest noticed this while watching on the side. But what also bothered him was the power the stranger was using the first time around.
The odd man was about to attack again until his face took on a look of realization. He easily leapt back and dodged the blast from Mihoshi's pistol. He turned back with cold, but annoyed look.
"Hn, fucking bitch. I'll have to kill you first. You're a wild card."
Mihoshi continued to fire her pistol as he dodged each shot, fear evident on her face. He lunged toward her with his claws extended, the cold and calculating look on his face the whole time.
The blonde policewoman screamed as the deadly talons closed in on her, their intent obvious. She closed her eyes tight, her only thoughts of how she wished could have helped Tenchi out better.
Death almost claimed her that day, until fate, or perhaps a goddess's will, stepped in.
A huge 'woosh' followed by a 'snicker-snacker' sound was all the woman heard.
"Sankon Tetsuo (Soul Shattering Iron Claw)!"
She heard the battle cry and heard the sound of something slashing the flesh. She opened her eyes and saw that someone wearing red was standing in front of her. At his side was a sword as long and wide as he, and billowing snow-white hair on his head. The psychopath was on the ground, nursing his bleeding arm.
She heard the figure speak in a gruff tone.
"Who the hell are you, and why the fuck do you smell like Naraku!?"
To be continued…
Kurogasa- I believe that is the name for the straw hats you sometimes see the samurai wearing. If I'm wrong, can somebody correct me?
Mwahahaha! Don't you just love cliffhangers? (dodges blunt objects) Well anyway, the two groups finally make first contact with another. In the next chapter, Inuyasha and the Tenchi group fight off our mysterious psycho, and then deal with each other. Hopefully you'll find it exciting. Well Read and Review, I'd like to know your opinions.
