I got a review! I got a review! I GOT A REVIEW!!! Wow, I'm actually surprised that someone would actually review this and now go on about how much they hate Jaken (It was actually contrary to the idea mind you) Thank you Rigel for the review before thus giving me a scrap of motivation to know that I'm not the only one who thinks this guy needs a break. (However small one I give him) If anyone is curious to know why I like Jaken as a character it's simple. Watching him spaz over the smallest things is hilarious to me. (That and for some reason seeing people get punched in the face I find also amusing.)
Sorry if you were trying to read it the first time, my computer keeps messing up!!! I now have a headache because it kept putting up the same chapters so I deleted the story and resubmitted it. (Thus you probaby think I'm insane thanking for a now nonexistant review Sorry! I'm glad you reviewed but it was either delete the review or Go insane! ;;)
Anyway, on with the show...
A Lesson in the Food Chain
Into the late after noon of not-stop traveling, 'our Hero' is still walking the same seemingly endless dirt road he had since his journey began. Strangely enough, the scenery gave him a strange sense of daja vu, which he overlooked with his determination to continue. While normally the forest would be full of dangerous and aggressive Youkai, they looked to have been either taken care of or learned of the consequence of others foolish enough to fight with those of higher power and became more careful about who they fought. This worked to Jaken's advantage but, of course, there are still some who are willing to put up a fight with those weaker then they.
As Jaken walked onward, the sound of rustling grass was brought to his attention to which he froze immediately. It was quick and ended almost as mysteriously as it began. The imp eyed the direction the sound came from warily as he held the staff of heads tightly. Again the sound started but this time from behind. In a split second Jaken had spun in this new direction holding the staff in front of him ready for his assailant to make it known.
Instead of attacking head on, it began circling it's prey and Jaken would continue following to the point of literally spinning on one toe. The world became to a blur to the tiny green creature as he tried to keep from falling over, too dizzy to stand even with the aid of his staff.
Taking this opportunity, a long purple snake like beast sprang from the bushes from the side of the road, long fangs hung from it's jaws which became wide enough to swallow the little fellow whole. Venom dripped from every corner of its mouth and from the tip of it's long and narrow tongue as it too slipped out of its mouth during its attack. Jaken was potentially helpless, still trying to set the very world around him straight.
Fortunately however, missing one step Jaken fell to the dirt floor sending the purple fiend straight into the base of a large tree, now temporarily out of commission in the bushes. Jaken stood shaking his head finally clear of dizzy spells and dusted off his clothes before retrieving his staff that had fallen. Looking around once more and finding the threat was no more shrugged it off uncomfortably, yet confidently. 'I certainly taught him!' he thought as he began to trot his way down the path to make up for lost time.
"Lord Sesshoumaru", Rin began, "Where's Jaken?"
Though the question was simple, Sesshoumaru couldn't answer, he didn't know either. Jaken was usually no more than two steps behind him unless instructed otherwise. Truthfully though, he appreciated the silence the imps absence brought.... for the most part anyway. Being unable to come up with a proper reply to Rin's question he stayed silent and walked on unwaveringly.
Even with the lack of an answer, Rin assumed he didn't know either. While normally Jaken had told Rin numerous times to leave him alone, it wasn't at all like him to just run off and not tell Sesshoumaru. 'It'll be alright', she thought pleasantly as she patted both Ah and Un's heads. 'He always comes back anyway.'
Night was beginning to fall and the song of crickets filled the air. Shrouded light from the orange sunset glow peaked through the trees in the west. It was only then did Realization hit Jaken. In search of Naraku, they came across Saimyousho who were flying northwest but promptly died after being discovered. Not only did this come to mind, but also the fact he had been traveling south was brought to immediate attention. Unfortunately, earlier on, Jaken had went at a reasonably fast pace and had lost the road hours ago. Again back at square one, Jaken did as he would normally be expected to...
Squawking and several high pitched squeals were heard miles away and forest creatures turned head in it's direction fearing predators while the predators themselves were wary of this horrid sound. Evidently, Jaken was in a state of frustration, jumping whichever way and pounding the grassy floor with a tiny three-fingered fist as would a two-year-old child would throwing a tantrum.
"How could I have gone so far off from the Road!? Why had I not realized this sooner!? How could I, Jaken, make such an error!!?" More complaints exited the excited toad-creatures mouth as all the more moved about. Unbeknownst to the little fellow, he was rejoined by his former company.
Apparently, the snake beast had regained consciousness and was giving it another go. This time, he was going for the kill stealthily rather than distracting his prey. Soundlessly it slithered toward the ever-moving Jaken, keeping an eye on his movements. It chuckled to itself, or rather hissed amusingly at its frantic prey, calculating when the right movement would have been.
However, even with the small pattern that the large snake could hardly peace together he couldn't find a good time to strike. It's eyes darted following the creature as its movements surprisingly picked up in speed making it even more difficult to trace his moves. The snake's eyes became swirls, as did everything in its vision. Finally, not able to take any more of following Jaken's ceaseless bouncing about fainted making a soft thud in the low grass.
Jaken's ear picked up on the sound of the falling creature and promptly turned his attention to the large snake, looking at it once and poking it with the end of his staff. Noticing the non-moving creature and had presumed it dead.
Almost inaudibly, Jaken's tiny stomach growled. Putting a hand over the rumbling, he looked left right and behind for any sign of berries, nuts, edible roots, or growing mushrooms. Nothing except grassy plains could be seen in Jaken's eyes and he sighed discontentedly back at the 'dead' creature at his feet.
"...", The imp looked at the snake only a second further until spinning on heel in the other direction turning his head and folding his arms. "Hmph! I will not go as low as to eat a dead animal!" he claimed proudly.
Stripping the last bit of meat on the bone, Jaken tossed it aside with the rest and sighed this time contently. Small fire was blazing in front of him where he had decided to set a small camp, riding a small area of grass thinking an endless sea of cool, green grass was much better than a raging sea of red, hot flames. He was even lucky to find an abandoned wooden cart for the firewood he needed to cook this meal.
Night had already settled in leaving its sparkling specks of lights and the moon. Having no orders, such as taking care of Rin at this hour, Jaken was left with much time to think now. "Too much time", he said to himself as he was lying on his back. Finding nothing else to do, he pointed out constellations until finally sleep caught him.
Yosh! Okay! I hope to get more review please! Gets candle All we are saaaaaaay-iiiiiiing, is give him a chaaaaaaance! What's gunna happen next? I dunno...lol not yet anyway, I'm uninspired knowing no one reads this. Also read my friend ShortTempered Inuyasha stories If you Read "Missing in Action" PLEASE Review for her story "Prisoner of War" since you all ASKED her to make the damned sequal! Also, look out for another story I'm making, hint if you're a "Sesshy"/"Fluffy"/"Fluff Fluff" fan. You may find it somewhat entertaining. Jaa ne! AND REVIEW DAMMIT!
