Brotherly Love

Chapter Nine

Betrayal Taking Over

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Two Years Before....

Naraku opened the door to his home and stepped in. He winced. The air smelled stale. Today had been too odd on his standards. People crying, sulking, whispering about Inutaisho. They kept glancing at him, knowing he was the king's best friend. And those people were his friends and respected Naraku himself. But Naraku never considered them friends. Just stupid. He didn't make friends with anyone.

He reached under his bed and pulled out a map and spread it along his desk. It was a map of Inutaisho's castle. He chuckled to himself. The king thought Naraku was such a good friend. It was almost sad. Inutaisho had picked Naraku to be his best man at his wedding where he married Yuki.

Yuki, Yuki, Yuki. What a bitch. Naraku never liked her and she never liked him back. Yuki was stubborn and always had a kind act on. Naraku always wanted to punch her in the face. But he couldn't. He had to keep Inutaisho's trust. And eventually, she gave birth to a child which they named Sesshomaru.

Naraku especially hated kids. That's why he never had any around, they'd ruin all of his plans for whatever. His parents had left him when he was a child. He didn't remember his parents. And he didn't care. He would rather be alone not having anyone else around him annoying the hell out of him. He was glad.

He looked around the old shack he had for a house. But still, even thought he was a lone he was poor. And that's why his new plan was going to make him rich.

One week. He thought, excited. It was one week until his plan took place. One week when a banquet would hold place which Naraku was invited to by no other than Inutaisho.

His plan was to stay hidden long after the party. And when it appeared that everyone was asleep, he'd sneak into the king and queen's room, then swipe the queen from there. After, he'd go out the trapdoor in the ceiling. Inutaisho had shown him the passageway. He'd shown him everything. That fool thought Naraku was trust worthy, But Naraku had done a good job of it for the last 14 years. Then he'd hold a random which would make him rich in no time.

He wouldn't kill the queen, even though he hated her guts. He might put her through some torture, but even a conceited man like Naraku wouldn't do something like that. He personally didn't like killing. It was too gruesome, too ugly. The site of blood made him want to gag.

He thought his plan over. Yes, perfect. He thought. Inutaisho thought so much of him, but what happens if he finds out that his best friend had kidnapped his wife?

He won't, Naraku thought pleasently. He pulled out his drawer and reached in to take out a small leather pouch. All he needed to do was let them breathe into it. One breath. That's all it took. Then they would fall asleep, as well as forget everything that happened in the last 12 hours.

If Inutaisho did awake during the kidnapping, he could spring the pale purple powder on him. He could do it to anyone that got in his way. Even the queen if she squirmed. He definatly needed it on the queen. Obviously she'd know who the kidnapper was, and she couldn't. Naraku couldn't lose Inutaisho's trust.

Then Naraku would move far away from the village. He could just see the look on Inutaisho's face when he'd tell him the tragic news. That he was moving away and never coming back. But if Naraku would have a sudden increase in money, wouldn't someone get suspicious?

Naraku didn't want to stay in this shit hole either. If anyone did know that naraku kidnapped the queen, all of Harajuko would be after him. He couldn't let that happen. That's why it was better this way.

His spine snapped straight when he heard the door knock. He opened his drawer and threw the map and the leather pouch into it and slammed it shut. He furiously went over to the door and opened it. His angry expression turned into surprise as he saw one of his servants, Kagura.

A girl. Much younger than Naraku, but almost as tall as him. The girl had raven black hair tied into a tight bun with lifeless red eyes. She had also had gotten into the trust of the royals. After all, she had known Yuki since they were teenagers and Sesshomaru liked to play with Kagura a lot.

Kagura bowed. she was always a faithful servant to Naraku. It was almost funny. But Naraku didn't mind. She was not only loyal, but she was good. Whatever Naraku told her to do, she'd do it short and sweet. There was only one problem with Kagura. It was as if she despised Naraku himself, and if she was afraid of him.

Naraku always enjoyed the thought. Intimidation is the best source for power. Was a quote he made on his own.

"Ano, Naraku-dono. Did you.....?" The girl's voice trailed off.

"What is it Kagura, I'm very busy planning the kidnapping." Naraku said, sitting back at his desk and looking over the map.

Kagura took in a deep breath. "I'm sorry dono-sama. You'll have to drop your plans to kidnap the queen."

Naraku's viens throbbed. Was this servant girl telling him what to do? But he remained calm. Instead, he turned towards the girl.

"And why is that?" he asked, slurring his words.

"I must ask you something Naraku-sama."

"What is it?" Naraku snapped.

"Did you kill her?"

Naraku stared up at Kagura. "Nani? What are you talking about?"

Kagura's glance became cold. "The queen was killed earlier on today."

Naraku's jaw dropped open. WHAT?! How could this be?! The queen had died! That ruined ALL of his plans!

"Did you or did you not kill her dono-sama?!" Kagura demanded, her voice icy, cold.

"Of course not you baka!" Naraku yelled, his voice shrill. "If the queen is dead then how can I carry out my plans!?"

Kagura glared at Naraku. "You did kill her, didn't you?"

"You little fucker." Naraku hissed. "How many times must I tell you? I didn't kill her. I don't do the killing shit."

Kagura stood away from his bow. "I have been loyal to you for all these years Naraku." She said, saying Naraku with such a cold tone that it sent a shiver down his spine. "And you can't even tell me the real truth. I know how much you hated Yuki-sama."

Naraku slammed his fist on the desk. "I didn't you little bitch!"

Kagura winced. "Gomen ne Naraku-sama. But I must leave."

"You can't leave." Naraku hissed, his voice threatening.

"Yes I can." Kagura said, almost pleased with herself.. "Good-bye Naraku-dono."

Naraku narrowed his eyes into angry slits.

Let her go. He told himself. You need to decide what you're going to do.

He sighed. His plans to get the queen were gone. So what now? Should he take the kid Sesshomaru? No, that wouldn't work.

Wait a second..... He thought evily.

This gives me another idea.

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And that's how it happened. Two years ago, Naraku's plans were foiled by some fool who decided to kill Yuki. But it was all for the best. That bitch was gone and he had an evn better idea than before. But when Yuki was killed, Kagura left and he never heard from her again.

That's okay. Naraku thought. I got a new servant. And she isn't resistant. She's young. But she will do.

Naraku gripped the knife in his hand. I should have done his a long time ago. But he couldn't let any suspicion get on him. Even though he didn't kill the damn queen.

He burst into Inutaisho's room. He was sitting on his bed reading a book. He looked over at Naraku.

"Naraku." He said, his voice full of surprise. "Why are you here so late? Did Naoko let you in?" his voice was cut off when Naraku pressed the dull side of the knife against his neck. He gasped.

"What are you doing?" he asked, his voice shaky. He widened his eyes. "Did you kill Yuki?"

"Of course not you idiot." Naraku whispered sharply. "I had no business with her." He chuckled. "Besides the fact that I was planning to kidnap her two years ago." He sighed. "Oh Inutaisho. You have been such a loyal baka for the last 14 years. I think I'll put you out of your misery now." he pressed the knife tighter against the king's neck. He took a gulp.

"What are you planning?" he asked, his voice calm and hoarse.

"Don't be foolish my king. It should be obvious." His eyes flashed. "Since you appointed my your best man, you also appointed me as the children's god father. That means when your family is all gone, I shall be the one taking over the throne. It's the law Inutaisho. And I shall see that the law is carried out." He removed the knife from his neck, then turned it around and waved the sharp part of the knife in front of the king's face.

"Not Sesshomaru." Inutaisho gasped. "Not Inuyasha." Naraku smirked.

"Gomen ne. But I'm afraid you won't live long enough to see who I take down first." Then he bent forward and stabbed the knife into the king's throat. He let out a shrill shriek, waking Sesshomaru up.

Damn. Naraku thought. That was too loud. He looked up and saw the trapdoor in the ceiling the dead king had told him about earlier. He jumped up and opened the door and crawled through the opening and waved goodbye and shut the trap door once the bedroom door to Inutaisho's room was being opened.

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Sesshomaru squinted his eyes. A noise had woke him up. His eyes were still tired. He rubbed them and yawned. He sniffed the air.

What was this scent? Blood? He heard a coughing.

"Sesshomaru..." said a weak voice. "My son.."

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes. He went over the window and opened the curtains, letting the moonlight in. He walked over to where the voice was coming from, and gasped once he stepped in something warm and sticky. He bent down and looked at the liquid that contacted with his foot. Yes, it was blood alright.

He widened his eyes as he saw his father with a stab in his throat. He gasped and ran along side his father.

"What happened father?" he demanded, his voice shaky.

Inutaisho chuckled and grabbed onto Sesshomaru's hand. "My son. Listen to me."

"Dad!" Sesshomaru yelled. "We have to get you to a medical clinic! Hurry, we have to stop the bleeding and...."

"I will not live." Inutaisho said calmly. "Listen." He snapped. "Fulfill all my duties for me son. And it shall be you who takes the place at the throne. And take good care of your brother. He needs you from now on."

"Who did this to you?" Sesshomaru asked, his expression dead.

Inutaisho winced. "So long." He whispered. "It was so long. I have been a fool."

"WHO?!" Sesshomaru screamed.

"Be careful son. You're next." Inutaisho said – his last words – he let go of Sesshomaru's hand and his head went limp.

"D-dad?" Seshomaru stammered, not aware of the tears rolling down his cheeks. "Wake up dad, we have to get someone to look at you! Hello? Can you hear me?!"

The youkai didn't notice the people crowding at the doorway, staring up at the dead king.

"Dad? Dad!"

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Me: So there it is! Inutaishou is no longer under Naraku! But a shame isn't it? Well I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! From now on, the action and fluff will start!