Haunting Past::My Story
By AzNpUnKsTeR xP
Disclaimer: I do not own Inu-Yasha, it is all Rumiko Takahashi's wonderful idea. The story line is mine though.
.::.Introduction.::.
Most of you probably thought that this would either be some freaky vampire and InuYasha crossover or something of that sort. Well, I guess the title is a bit chilling, but barely. True, this is based upon InuYasha, but this story line is quite unexpected, or maybe it was. The truth is, I do not know. And a lot of you probably think that a chilling scary story just might start out during a storm, with lightning, and total darkness. You are alone, or you think you are until you see shadows lurking around. But that's not how it is in my story. In fact, it starts out in a meeting.
.::.Scroll One: Inari.::.
"Attention!" My father's booming voice rang and immediately, the entire room fell silent. I could tell that my father was extremely proud of himself as he walked down the hallway to his throne, made from the bone of an extremely powerful oni in which my father slayed. He sat down comfortably and I felt proud to be his son and to be able to attend my very first meeting and also to sit by his side. But no emotion showed on my face, none ever did.
"I expect you all to know why you are here." My father boomed and everyone in the large room nodded, including myself. My cold amber eyes scanned the room. There were many youkai and oni and many other creatures, all loyal to my father. The one that seemed to be most loyal was Ryu, a thunder demon. I knew that he could be trusted because his son, Hakudoshi (A/N: Yes, I am fully aware of the fact that that name is used in Rumiko Takahashi's books as one of Naraku's minions...but just let that slide...), was my closest friend and he believed that his father was faithful to mine, King of the Western Lands. But I couldn't trust everyone in this room and have warned my father of such things, but he told me that he had faith in his people and especially those that he invited to the meeting so I believed him.
"You all know my beloved wife, Suzuki, correct?" My father spoke in a quiet tone as if fearing that someone from outside would here. The hall's wall echoed my father's voice as all the youkai and oni nodded. A disgusted snarl unexpectedly came out of my mouth as I thought of that wretched mortal stepmother of mine, but I quickly and successfully turned it into a "yes". My father gave me a sideways glance and raised one eyebrow. I shook my head and replied, "Yes, father, I know your wife, Suzuki."
"You mean your mother, Sesshoumaru." He corrected quietly so that the people wouldn't hear. Keeping my blazing temper down, I replied with an inaudable hint of sarcasm and disgust, "Yes, father, I know my...mother."
My father then gave me a small smile and a pat on the back, which made me feel proud, and then turned back to the rest of the people. "Her father, ruler of a small city within the western lands, was not at all happy upon hearing our marriage. Thus, he has declared war upon us and now, we are forced to fight. I want you all to always be on the lookout and we need some of you to assist us in battle. MAKOTO!" The entire crowd jumped up at the sudden change in his voice. One short, but powerfully built oni stood up and came over proudly to my father. His skin was bright green and he had two small devil-like horns protruding out from his head.
"Yes, my lord?" Makoto replied, bowing before my father. When he stood up again, my father commanded, "I want you to go and fetch Totosai for me. We need to have a little chat and I need him to prepare my weapons." Makoto gave a quick bow and answered, "Yes, my lord." Then, with a wave of his hand, he disappeared in a quick and quiet "poof".
"To our advantage, we also have a spy." my father said proudly and a small side door opened and in walked a young girl, not more than the age of 14. She looked around, but she was not nervous in any case. Her short black hair was tied up into a tight bun and she was dressed in a light blue kimono with a white obi. Then, she went up to my father and bowed.
"Oh great lord. I am very honored to serve you." She said, but there was something about her that made me extremely suspicious. I sniffed the air. It was tinted with the stench of a mortal. I quietly snarled in disgust, but kept my silence.
My father smiled, obviously pleased with such obedience and loyalty. Couldn't he tell that this was all fake? But, looking at my father, I could tell that he didn't trust her fully yet, but was testing her.
"Inari...who would you serve under?" My father asked. I wasn't sure what that meant, but the girl, Inari, replied, "I served under Suzuki's father and Suzuki herself. However, I loved Suzuki as a friend and sister more than anyone else. So, I will serve faithfully under you.
"Suzuki's father is planning to attack you tomorrow morning. You must prepare. There will be 600 men attacking your forests." Inari continued and I raised an eyebrow. Six hundred men was nothing compared to fighting experienced youkai. I kept a close eye on her as she bowed down again and then left the room.
"Father...may I speak to you?" I asked through gritted teeth and my father smiled knowingly. "Wait until later, my son." he replied.
"Also, I want you all to meet my son, Sesshoumaru." my father continued, turning back to the demons before him. He gave me a look, as if cueing me to stand up, and so I did, my father raising beside me. I couldn't help, but feel proud and superior as I stood in front of everyone as they all looked up to me. One toad youkai with a large fan came up to me, bowed, and praised, "Prince Sesshoumaru. One day, you will be our lord, so with all due respect, take this as a gift." Then, he opened up his fan, and gave a wave, and a little toad youkai popped out. I looked at the youkai, it was disgusting and ugly, but I kept no emotion on my face, and replied, "Thank you." Then, the youkai backed up and sat back down.
When the meeting was finally over, my father signalled me to follow him, so I listened to him and entered his room. Sitting on his bed was Suzuki and I felt a growl rising in my throat. I quickly swallowed it and bowed with my face full of hidden disgust and forced out a slightly menacing, yet polite greeting, "Hello dear mother." She bowed back much to my father's dislike and then replied, "Hello, Prince Sesshoumaru."
My father sat down next to her, gave her a small kiss, and then said, "Suzuki, dear. Sesshoumaru and I would like to have a father and son chat. Would you mind-" "Of course not, dear." Suzuki said rather cheerfully then bounced out of the room. My father watched her leave with loving eyes and then turned to me.
"Yes, son?" he asked and inhaling a deep breath, I began, "Father, I do not trust Inari. She seems so suspicious to me. How can she suddenly switch sides and why would she want to go to a youkai's side? It doesn't make sense at all, father. And also, six hundred men taking on our youkai and oni warriors? They will be slaughtered within two minutes. Inari is obviously giving false information. Father, if I were you, I would enough youkai and oni warriors to attack six thousand men." I wasn't quite finished, but I decided to leave it there.
My father gave a loud booming sound, which I was taking for as a laugh. "Sesshoumaru, you are truly the perfect choice for a son." he said, making me beam proudly, yet that was only inside, not on the outside. "Yes, I was thinking along the same lines. I don't trust Inari fully either and I'm glad that you agree. But I still think that we should give her a chance. What if she is fully on our side? Suzuki speaks quite well of her." I scowled internally, but only nodded my head and then bid my father goodnight.
As I walked back to my room, I saw the little toad demon scurry up to me and say, "Mi'Lord!" then he quickly bowed and said, "Mi'Lord, my name is Jaken. I will serve you faithfully and-" he wasn't able to finish because I had kicked him, sending the little scoundrel flying across the hallway. How dare he touch me!
"Stay...away...from me, you FILTHY toad." I whispered menacingly before quickly going into my room. I quickly changed and then sat on my bed thinking about the meeting. I still did not trust that Inari. Little did I know what she was up to.
Wow...seems like Inari may be up to something....wonder what, huh?