You can call it love
Chapter Two
oh yeah i forgot to mention I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA NEVER HAVE NEVER WILL
"That was the strangest girl I've ever met" I said to myself as I walked into the village square. She looked like a human, and yet she had powers that were not human. She claimed she wasn't a demon, yet she wasn't fully human.
Even though she was a little unusual, I had to admit I did enjoy are time together. She was fun to be around, this Aki girl. I hoped that I would see her again soon.
But now I had to focus on my mission. I travel from village to village helping those in need with problems they may have with demons. Even though I am a demon myself, I do not believe it is right for others to kill humans over and over again for their own sick pleasure. I had to search for the Headman of this village. I didn't think it would be hard, considering how much people were noticing me and pointing me out to each other. Even if I tried to hide it, my bushy tail would be noticed by everyone.
"Excuse me, where does the Headman live?" I asked a passing woman
"Mercy me…its Shippo… have you come to help us?" she asked clutching her chest in hope.
"Yes I have …but I need to find your Headman." I replied
"Of course, of course… the Headman lives in that house yonder." She said pointing to a house on the edge of the woods next to a stream that was close to the village.
"Thank you kindly" I said to her as I walked away.
I reached the Headman's house I saw two small children, a boy and a girl playing by the door. As I got closer they saw me and ran inside. I minute later a tall balding man stepped out of the house. He was obviously the Headman looking at the fine clothes that he wore. He must have known who I was because he rushed over to me. We stepped under a tree to converse.
"Why hello friend, have you come to help us in our time of need?" he asked anxiously
"Of course," I answered him. "What is it that is troubling you, and I can see if I can put it to right."
He began to tell me about a flock of raven demons that has been terrorizing the village for about a month now.
"When has there last been an attack?" I asked him.
"They attack every night just as the last rays of the sun sink below the horizon. They destroy the crops and taunt the cattle to there breaking point." he explained
"Good, I'll be ready tonight" I said
"Bless you, will you be wanting pay?"
"No that is not necessary." I replied. I didn't have the heart to take anything from this already poor village.
"Well let me at least give you food and shelter for tonight, you're going to be exhausted after your battle."
"That would be wonderful."
I looked up at the sky, it was still raining, and it had been since Aki left.
"Please come in" the Headman beckoned me into the house.
I stepped into the house and look around. It wasn't extremely extravagant, but it was nice. Simple tapestries lined some of the walls and rugged bouquets of wild flowers, probably picked by the headman's daughter, added cheer to the rooms. The Headman's wife greeted me with a warm hug, she had a merry face and she smelled like flowers. They showed me to a quaint little hut out back
"This is where you can sleep tonight if you wish." the Headman's wife told me.
"Thank you for your hospitality" I said
"Oh, it's nothing darling, thank you for giving us your services. Would you like something to eat? You must be famished from your journey."
I smiled to myself as I remembered that half of my "journey" was spent relaxing on a cloud. I was hungry but I didn't want to trouble this woman with preparing something for me, I would eat later.
"No thank you ma'am, I think I would like to take a walk around your village."
"Ok dear, if you need anything just ask" she said, and walked away.
I waited until she was out of sight and then walked out of the hut. It had stopped raining and the sun was beginning to sink lower in the sky. I wasn't really worried about my battle tonight; I had dealt with bird demons before so this shouldn't be anything different. As I walked through the village I began to get drowsy, I needed rest. I stopped and sat down under the shade of an oak tree. I just wanted to rest so I struggled to keep my eyes open. My eyelids seemed as heavy as rocks and I had to lean against the tree to support my drooping head. Before long, sleep overwhelmed me.
I was deep in dreamless slumber, when the sound of a woman's scream awoke me. I opened my eyes and gazed around, the stars were glittering in the sky and the moon was barely showing itself above the ridges of the horizon. I shot up, I mentally kicked myself for sleeping for too long. The scream sounded again, and I remembered the ravens.
I ran as fast as I could back to the Headman's house. About fifty ravens were circling the skies, diving at the cattle, and shredding the already mutilated crops. Villagers were scrambling around trying to shoo off the annoying birds from their gardens and flowers. This was going to be a lot easier than I thought.
I reached in to my shirt and pulled out a handful of leaves.
"DIVIDE AND CONQUER" I screamed as I jumped into the air, scattering the leaves on the wind..
Instantaneously the leaves in my hand transformed into about ten clones of me and sprung to life. I slashed at the birds with my claws and so did my doubles. Within minutes I stood on the ground amidst mounds of slain birds. My clones and I did a job in mere seconds that which others would have taken hours. My look-alikes turned back into leaves which I slipped back into my shirt.
"Well that was cake!" I exclaimed as I looked at the lifeless ravens scattered around me.
A child's scream rent the air. Another bird that had escaped my eyes was flying out of the village, the Headman's daughter in its claws. The little girl thrashed about wildly in terror. The mother of the child cried out her name in anguish.
I leapt into action. The bird was heading towards the river and I kept hard on its tail. The little girl spotted me and cried out for me to save her. Her helpless pleas gave me speed. I spotted a raised rock in front of me. I leapt off of it and into the air. I had no bow and arrows to bring the demon down with, so I had to use the next best thing.
I lunged out and grabbed the girl with my left hand and shredded the demon with the other. It gave a final shriek before falling in pieces to the ground. I landed safely on the bank, the little girl clutching tightly to my jacket.
I turned around to see that the villagers had followed me. I passed the trembling child to the Headman's wife who took her while thanking me with all her heart and trying to bow at the same time. I just smiled at her and gave the girl a piece of candy that I carry around in my shirt pocket. She took it without emotion as she was till shaken up from her adventure.
A cheer broke out from the rest of the villagers. They crowded around me, trying to shake my hand and thanking me many times over again. This was why I travel so much. I really enjoy helping people. The way they are so grateful for the littlest service is amazing. But really, they were making a big deal about it. Perhaps I was one of the only people who showed them that other people care. I was only one tiny light in a world full of darkness and demons.
"Thank you so much kind Shippo. Now we can sleep in peace knowing that our crops are not in danger any longer" the Headman said bowing to me.
"It was my pleasure" I said in return.
"Come now, and you can eat and rest"
I followed him back to the hut where I would be sleeping and sat down on the ground. About five trays of food had been set down for me.
"Please eat, and if you have any other wishes just ask." the Headman said walking out of the hut.
I began eating, and before long only crumbs were left on the trays. I was now stuffed and tired again. I lay down on the futon and closed my eyes. It didn't take me long to fall asleep which was once again dreamless.
I woke up in the morning as the rays of the sun shone through the window. I sat up and rubbed my eyes, judging by the look of the sun it was almost noon. I stood up and walked out. It was a beautiful day, the birds were chirping, the sun was shining, and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. For some reason that made me remember Aki and her cloud friend. I wondered where they were. Who knows, I may run in to them today.
The Headman's children were once again playing outside. From the looks of it a thrilling game of hide and go seek was what was amusing them. At this sight I remembered my childhood days spent in the company and protection of Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, Miroku, and Kirara. Those were fun times; I wondered what they were doing now. Just then the Headman's voice brought me back into reality.
"Good morning Shippo, you slept well I hope." he said
"Yes sir I did, thank you so much for your kindness, but I have to be leaving now." I said
"Leaving so soon?"
"I'm afraid so"
"Well, they say that they could never keep the restless fox in one place for more than a week," he replied, trying to look cheerful. He embraced me and shook my hand heartily. Moments later his wife came out of the house and gave me another warm hug.
"Thank you so much dear, please come to visit us again sometime." she said.
"If you are heading north, I've heard of a trading village that has had several raids on their spice stores. They could sorely use your help," the Headman said.
"Thank you, I will head that way.
"I'm glad I could be of service to your village." I said and turned my back on them. I turned my back on them and started walking in a northerly direction. I really did enjoy helping people. With ever new evil that I demolish the world is that much closer to being peaceful.
As I crossed the farthest outskirts, I heard a small voice call my name. I turned to see the Headman's daughter running towards me. I knelt down as she drew near so that I could speak to her on her level. She looked at me shyly, her hands behind her back. I smiled gently at her to dispel her fears.
She smiled back and brought from behind her back a small bouquet of wildflowers. I took them gratefully and sniffed them. She giggled and went running off to the village. I stood up and watched her until she made it safely home. That tiny gesture made everything worthwhile. I stole one last glance at the village and stated walking in the opposite direction from whence I came, the wildflowers clutched loosely in my hand.
