" Revenge On the Wings of Silver "
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in this story. Just the one's that aren't in the Anime. (To many to list and I'm lazy)
. Hello people who read my FanFic's. I hop you like it so far. I had request telling me that my chapters were to long so, I made them shorter. Except even this sequal will also carry only four chapters. Sorry. :( Happy reading. :).
It had been a long journey for Sesshomaru and wasn't the least bit tired; he had to find Rin quickly. Sesshomaru knew of the Lord's philandering past, but he never expected him to capture Rin and risk his life for something that Sesshomaru had now idea of. Why had he stolen Rin? Was it to get to something else? He had no clue, but he would find out.
The Lord had been traveling for at least a day and he soon picked up a few youkai scents in the faint breeze that blew by, but nothing to be a threat roamed here except his dumbass brother Inuyasha. That was who he sought out and that was who he would get and if the wench of a wife he had refused she wouldn't be around for long. Although he believed she wouldn't.
Sesshomaru soon picked up on his brother's scent as soon as he had cleared the forest and he found a village lying in a small valley. The huts were small, but his half-brother's scent emanated from one hut in particular. The home wasn't small, but it wasn't big either so fitting for Inuysha's status and what he was composed of: a few good moves and a fat mouth.
As the Lord descended the hill the villagers came upon him and walked the other way, they knew who he was and if they crossed him the wrong way they would die. Of course the villagers ran, but Inuyasha had no business with them and knew that soon his brother would pick up his scent and come running thinking that Sesshomaru wanted that damned sword. He had no need for it and so he had given up the conquest to achieve it. And sure enough Inuyasha came out of the hut with a pissed look on his face and the Lord just smirked and then as usual, he started ranting. This action was pointless, for Sesshomaru could only hear his own thoughts and waited until the half-demon quieted down and then spoke.
" Inuayasha I require the service of you woman, Kagome."
" What do you want her for?"
Sesshomaru watched as his brother gave him a look as if he wanted to steal the maid, who was completely dishonorable and not to mention quite unnerving. He had never wanted the young miko in his life, so why would his brother give a face that thought the same?
" I do not wish to steal her, I just require her services for a while."
" You can't have her."
Have her? I never wanted her.
Sesshomaru had thought that answer, but he had no time to waist in fighting with his brother.
" I do not have the time to quarrel with you Inuyasha. I only wish that she would like to stay at my palace for a few days with her children."
" Why the hell would she want that?"
" I require someone to watch my child for a while."
" She's not your damn baby-sitter. And you have a child?"
At that moment Kagome came out of the hut with her child Tomo in her arms. Although he was older, he still wanted to be held a lot more than their child Shihaisha did. But he understood: weak mating pairs have weak children. It was a fact that only the strongest survive, so this child needed to make and improvement real fast.
" Yes, Inuyasha."
" Another?"
" No the same young boy, Shihaisha that your mate and Rin want to have play together."
" Oh."
" I have no time, as I said Inuyasha. Rin is in trouble."
" Trouble?"
" You never listened that well."
And then the wench spoke.
" Well, can you tell us what happened. I was sort of like a friend to Rin, so please I would like to help."
Sesshomaru was surprised by her attitude, but then again his stupid half-wit brother married a fairly decent maid. And her and Rin were friends when they had the chance to talk.
" Would you like to come in Sesshomaru?"
" What is wrong with you? He's evil and you are going to invite him into our home?"
Sesshomaru stood back and watch the two quarrel as he stood witness. Such stupid things humans fought over. But soon she subdued her companion with the command Inuyasha feared.
" Sit!"
And so his face smashed into the dirt and the baby laughed. Sesshomaru had to agree that it was funny, but did not express it.
" So as I said..."
" No, I have no time. Rin is in need of my services and I have no time to fight with him."
That's when he looked over to Inuyasha who was still on the ground.
" At least tell us what happened."
" Rin was kidnapped by the Lord of the South, Mikano."
She starred at him and then it was as if she had grown an idea.
" But wasn't he the one that sided with you in the war against the East and North?"
" Yes, but I fear that he was only with me because he wanted to know if there was anything to be used against me. A few weeks before Rin's disappearance I smelt something foreign in the air and it smelled like him. Even though I kept her close to the palace she had managed to get away and that's when they took her. The only problem is that the Lord of the South has so much land that it will take me a while to get there. That is why I ask you to take care of our son at my palace."
" Oh, I see."
Unfortunately Inuyasha awoke at his older half-brother's voice and heard what he had said.
" I'm going with you."
Sesshomaru just looked over at his half-brother and frowned.
" Listen, we had been built up very quickly but before you came the Lord of the South attacked this village and thankfully Miroku, Sango, some of the villagers and I were able to fend off his small army. They tried to take my forest. And I am guessing that you mean to take Rin back by force, so I am going too."
" No you are not."
" Yes I am. They attacked my village and my family. I don't care what you say I'm coming."
Sesshomaru ignored his brother's comment and looked at Kagome.
" So, whether you help me or not is your decision, but trust that I will remember this infraction."
He saw the woman give a smile.
" I'd love to, but I can't stay in your palace it just wouldn't be appropriate."
" That is the only place you will be safest. If the Lord of the South should attack, my palace is covered with soldiers and guards. Nothing could get to you unless it was me."
She seemed to be thinking over this.
" I am Rin's friend, so of course I will watch the child. I would be happy to."
" Good. Rin has a friend named Yuko who I asked to wait at the edge of this forest before I left. She should be here already, since it takes a while for a human to walk here."
" You have another human follower?"
That comment had come from Inuyasha.
" Yes, there are only two women in my demon army and both happen to be human. Rin and her best friend Yuko."
Inuyasha looked amazed. The Great Lord Sesshomaru who despised humans had two of his own in his palace.
" Rin is in your demon army!"
" You act surprised brother. I thought you would know."
" She never talked about it when she visited us."
Kagome spoke up that time. She didn't even know that Rin was a warrior. That small girl killed others? How could that be?
" Yes, she fights in my army and she was taught by the best."
Inuyasha couldn't help but be nosy.
" Who was she trained by?"
" Myself of course."
Inuyasha looked as if he had been struck by lightening. It was true that this look of utter astonishment fazed his brother so and made Sesshomaru want to laugh, but of course he didn't.
" You taught a woman to fight, a human woman?"
" Yes."
Inuyasha strated to laugh and Kagome yelled the 'sit' command again and down the dog went.
" Inuyasha while you are down in the dirt where you belong you should think about asking Rin to show you how to fight, you could learn something. It is true that she could best you in a fight as well Inuyasha."
The mutt in the ground quickly shot up but was commanded again.
" We must hurry. The Lord of the South has more than one purpose for Rin I am sure."
" All right, I need to go and get my things."
Kagome stated as she walked over Inuyasha and into the hut. A few moments later she came out with a pack full of stuff and held her son in both arms. She breathed in the oncoming evening air and smiled as she saw Sesshomaru and Inuyasha standing side by side although not talking, but they looked like two brothers should.
" Well, I'm ready."
" Good."
Inuyasha exclaimed that comment.
" We should be on our way then. Kagome through this forest on the other side you will find Yuko, she had a horse waiting for you and she will take you to my palace. She will protect you the whole time and if you need anything ask her. No one should bother you unless they have cause. You have your own room (Rin's) since she is the best fitted to you. Yuko will show you everything in and around my palace."
" But, why doesn't Rin have a room? She doesn't have a use for it?"
" Yes."
Kagome gave him a puzzled look and he had no fault in answering personal questions such as this one.
" She has no use for her own bedroom, because she sleeps in my bed chambers at night."
Everyone but the one who had said that statement was silent.
" Now we must be going."
" Let me take Kagome through the forest."
" Hurry up Inuyasha I'm in a hurry."
" Yeah, yeah."
Kagome hopped on his back and the shot into the air and Sesshomaru looked after them.
Rin could actually take Inuyasha on and succeed.
Kagome and Inuyasha came upon the two horses and the young woman awaiting them. They came across the road that separated them and stopped next to the horses.
" You must be Yuko."
" Yes I am and you are Kagome I presume?"
" Yes. Sesshomaru told us that you would be waiting for me here. Nice to meet you."
" To you as well Kagome."
The woman seemed nice enough, but with his brother Inuyasha never trusted anything.
" Be careful Kagome."
" Oh I'll be fine."
" Yeah."
He kissed her and then helped her onto the horse and watched as it stirred a little.
" Even though you think you might be safe..."
" I know Inuyasha, but I have to get there first to even begin to try and feel safe now I would like to get to the child before next year."
" Whatever, just be careful."
Yuko looked over at the two fussing.
" If Lord Sesshomaru says she will be safe, then she will. He always keeps his word. Just like he will find Lady Rin like he said. They protect one another."
Inuyasha smirked.
" I'll be back soon Kagome."
" Okay, bye."
Then they both parted ways as she waved goodbye and Inuyasha watched them until nothing was left to see.
I can't believe I am letting her stay in my brother's palace. But I have to seek revenge for the invasion and attempted aniallation of my village.
He thought a lot to himself lately and then he turned around and walked back to see Sesshomaru standing in the same spot he was before Inuaysha left except he was looking at the sky. It was becoming darker and the search had begun. He had a slight scent of a small amount of the Lord of the South, so it was better than nothing.
Inuyasha came upon him.
" We will start this way Inuyasha."
He watched Sesshomaru point to the East.
" Why?"
" I smell him, or at least a small amount."
" I can't smell anything."
" That's because you're a half-demon Inuyasha, now let's go."
Rin was pulled out of the chamber later that day she decided, because the light was fleeting from he whole in the top of the dungeon. It smelled rusty and had a hint of mildew. Drops of water flowed down the walls and it was dreary to look at. The night was coming so maybe she wouldn't have to look at it for a while. That was one thing pleasant about the night. Her arms were tied in rope and she was dragged out into the winding corridors. This place was not as big as Sesshomaru's palace, but it had no color what so ever. The walls were paper of course, but nothing compared to the huge wooden brocades that stood in Sesshomaru's palace and no glass adorned the windows. The drapes were hung low to block out what little light was left. She looked into the open rooms that the maids were cleaning out and saw that the sheets were also dull in color and not bright and vibrant with silk as her Lord's were.
Rin recently noticed that anywhere she went she compared her Lord's living state with others, but nothing could compare to it's comforts. She felt so out of place here. She had slowed down and felt a shove on her shoulder that almost made her trip. When she looked back at the person who had shoved her, she noticed that it was the same lizard demon who had captured her.
She was soon led to the main hallway at the entrance of the small desolate palace and was shoved to her knees by the demon behind her. If she had here dagger she could get out, but she noticed she had been stripped of it the night she was thrown in. It must have been late in the next day
after her capture.
Then she looked up to see who was sitting in the throne above her and she was shocked. It was the Lord of the South, Mikano. He captured her? But why?
The Lord still looked the same with the Dog demon in him like Sesshomaru, but he was definitely different. He smiled down at her. She hated him. He had betrayed Sesshomaru. She knew that Sesshomaru as well probably already found out that he was a traitor. Rin also knew that he owned an extensive amount of land after the war and it would be hard for him to find her, but in every crime there was always a slip up and she knew he had to have made one.
He was a dog demon and he had golden eyes, but his hair was deep green and his body was round in the middle and he had a small head. He had small squinty eyes that peered through people and women with lust and fervor. She hated him already. He wore his armor and a purple hakama and sat in his chair acting as though he was the highest member of the known world. His hair was pulled back into a ponytail at the nape of his neck and it made his face look chunkier than it already was. His cheeks looked as though they constantly held something inside. His eyebrows were bushy and tinted green-like his hair. He looked even more disgusting than ever. He eyed her again, just like he had done before the battle with the East and the North.
She noticed he spoke in Latin again.
" Leave us."
She watched as the guards left them alone. She felt better having them around for some reason. But now she had to be strong, soon she would learn of his plan. He began to talk to himself. But this time in a different language.
" Stupid bitch! I will have to break her spirit to see that I can get the sword Tenseiga."
Rin smiled. How stupid he was.
" You are a moron. You should really think about things before you speak them aloud."
He stared up at her when she began to speak in Greek just as he had done.
" Shut up you stupid slut!"
He had uttered that in Chinese, so she replied in the same language.
" Me'iyou."
(((above Chinese word means 'no')))
He starred at her with wide eyes, she knew Greek, Chinese, Latin and Japanese! Most women barely knew how to write Japanese. He knew no other language, but she spoke something he hadn't heard.
" I speak to you now in Turkish, you imbecile! Of course you can't know this language. Jaken taught me this. He knew this one from traveling there for a month to get a special kind of metal in Anatolia. Now, how do you explain a woman here in your palace that is smarter than you? Of course you have no explanation, but I wish to find out more. Sesshomaru will find you and then you won't live for much longer."
She stopped speaking and looked at him with a smirk on her face. He would stick to Japanese. Knowing that a human woman was more adverse in languages than he was irked him.
" I know you must be angry with me, but you only have to tell me whether or not The Lord of the West is the true carrier of the sword Tensaiga. If you answer this question, then I will most certainly let you have the nice pleasure of sleeping in my chamber and not in the dungeon."
" Never!"
She felt the need to puke. No one could get her to ever do that.
" Now, tell me if he holds the sword."
" What business do you have with the sword?''
"Nothing that concerns you!"
" If you want to know whether or not he has it I would like to know why you want the thing?"
"I wish to bring back my dead army and all of the others who have been slain by the Lord of the West and rise against him."
" Very well. Thank you."
" Now, tell me where it is and if he has it."
" NO."
He was indeed stupid, but she had her information although she probably wouldn't live long enough to talk about it.
" Why you two timing bitch! You aren't going to live long if you keep up this act. I was going to make your death quick if you told me, but I see you want it the hard way."
" You have told me your plan."
" I have, but I never had the intention of letting you go. I will kill you when you fill your purpose here and so telling you is really a waste of my time."
" I will never tell you!"
" Well, it's obvious he does have it, but I don't know where it is."
He looked down at Rin who said nothing.
" Still won't tell me?"
She gave no reply. Then, she felt his fist make contact with her right cheek and she fell to her side.
" Now, will you tell me, or will I have to hear you scream for mercy first?"
Still she did not speak. Then another assault hit her, except she felt it in many kicks to her side. She was kicked across the floor by the time he was done. Her lip was busted and her brow was cut and she felt sore all over. Nothing was going to keep her away from his wrath and he would never get the information he sought. She had told Sesshomaru she would protect him, although at the time he did not believe her. She had saved him from a braze of steel meant to impale him, but instead she had stepped in front and caught it for him. She couldn't imagine what would happen in the few days she had hoped Sesshomaru would find her.
She heard the Lord of the South speak.
" It's a pity, I guess it's going to take a while for you to speak up, maybe something more hideous will work. Something you won't enjoy, but I surely will."
She heard him call for the guards who dragged her back to the dungeon and threw her in. She felt the pain shoot through her body. She knew she was beaten up. And when she looked up at the sky, through the hole in the top she saw the moon. It was a full one tonight. How beautiful.
Then, she fell asleep to the pain rushing through her. She was slowly loosing hope for her Sesshomaru come and save her.
They had stopped for the night and built a fire as Inuyasha shifted through his pockets to get the food Kagome had saved for him and began to eat it. It was a full moon and Inuyasha was a human. Until the sun came up he would be this way. He hated it.
Sesshomaru sat across from Inuyasha lying against a tree and starring into the flames. Inuyasha had never seen him act as though he cared, so he decided to ask.
" What's wrong with you?"
The lord just looked over at his half-demon brother and with the same stoic expression answered him.
" Nothing."
He was really fuming and angry inside but his brother didn't need to see that.
" Obviously there is something wrong with you or you wouldn't look so upset."
" I'm not upset over anything."
" Then why do you want to get to Rin so quickly?"
That hit it on the head for Sesshomaru, he indeed was worried about her and wanted her next to him. Hell, anything would be able to beat talking to this worthless pup.
" She is in danger, that's simple enough."
" But why do you care, you never have before?"
Then, Sesshomaru did something unexpected of him. Usually he only talked if spoken to, but now he began to speak free lance as if by choice. He still starred into the campfire hearing Rin's voice fill his mind.
" I sided with the Lord of the South, Lord Mikano months ago. He seemed as though he wanted nothing more than to go against the North and the East, but that soon changed. When I went off to war, Rin followed, like she always did. The only thing that was wrong was that she was pregnant at the time, not far along, but we both feared for the child's safety. Even though I protested she followed. In battle, it my seem that an enemy soldier had come to me from behind and she ran in front of him and took the blade into herself."
At that moment Seshomaru looked up to see Inuyasha gawking with his mouth agate and looking incredulously. The Lord wanted to smile, for now that Rin was back in danger he knew she would be brave.
" Sometimes I hear the noise of her flesh ripping to accompany the blade. It's not always a blessing to have such powerful hearing."
Inuyasha watched his brother's still stoic expression.
" She nearly bled to death, but fortunately an old maid had come to help her, when I asked someone to fetch her. Then, she was back to normal as always. But I can never forget the sacrifice she made that day so that I could keep living. I don't think I will ever understand human feelings, but I remember that day vividly."
Inuyasha still starred at his brother's open conversation about his past. Rin had changed him and whether or not it was for the better Inuyasha didn't know.
" So, still, why do you worry about her even when she is in enemy hands. You just explained that she could take care of herself."
" Because, Inuyasha, she is still a human and she has weaknesses. I feel that she only kills because I have trained her and she has grown up that way. Even though she kills, most of the time she kills because I need her to. The Lord of the South is despicable. His first wife and his father both died mysteriously, but everyone knows that his former wife did not fall down the stairs; he shoved her. And his father died in a mysterious fashion as well. No one in the palace says anything about it, for the fear of his or her own lives. He has also been known to rape those woman of whom he captures."
That was enough said for Inuyasha. If anyone raped Kagome he would kill them as well.
" I see. The Lord of the South invaded my lands months ago as well. I was the only opposition he posed in getting all of the land but yours. The villagers and I fought him off and he has not come back since, but he will."
Inuyasha felt he was talking to himself only for the fact that Sesshomaru had closed his eyes, which meant he was not sleeping, but in deep thought. Thoughts of something Inuyasha did not know, but he had thoughts of his own. Kagome.
Kagome looked onto the large impending palace in awe. It was like that of a big Japanese mansion, but with huge wooden doors that led in and a cement floor that was the main entrance. It had huge red silk runnings that hung from the rafters and the sides of the walls. Instead of paper doors it was built with wooden framing along with wood walls and the theme of red rang throughout the corridors. She was led by Yuko to her room and passed so many doors and tables as she rounded corners.
Kagome passed two large doors on her left which were etched with lovely designs of woven thatches. They were large and ominous looking thick doors. They were glossed over which made them look shiny and bright. She stopped walking and when Yuko looked back, she saw Kagome starring at it.
" That's the Lord's bed room. Don't go in there, he'll know if anything has been moved."
" It's so large and it feels powerful."
" Of course it's like Lord Sesshomaru himself, except with the lovely Lady Rin's touches inside as well."
" Why can't I see it?"
She seemed fascinated by the doors alone.
" He only allows Lady Rin to sleep inside. He does not like any smell but hers invading the room."
Kagome smiled.
" He loves her, but he won't say it."
Yuko sighed.
" Yes, he does, but he won't tell her. I do feel however, that she knows it. She follows his rulings well, but sometimes she challenges them and sometimes she wins. Anyone else who would dare challenge him would be dead in an instant, but not Rin."
" Really."
It wasn't a question, but they again kept walking a few feet.
" How can I find my way back? This place is large."
" It's all right, that's what I thought, but you get used to it even though there are some rooms that I have never been in."
Yuko walked in front of a door and stopped.
" This was Rin's old room. You are to stay in here. It's quite lovely especially the flower scent that lingers here."
Yuko opened the doors and the room was large as well. But, it wasn't the size of the bedroom she seemed enamored with earlier. It was quite feminine. The walls had purple silk rushes like the one's in the main hall. She saw a small table at the side of the room and an empty flower vase on top of it. The bed had pillows. Sesshomaru was indeed rich for at this time wooden blocks were used as pillows. The bed was covered in purple as well. It was very wonderful and the scent of flowers lingered in this place just like Yuko had said.
" If you would like to take a bath, there is a small bath the leads down to a small stream. Lady Rin never liked the bath house, but if you would prefer..."
" No, no that's fine. I'll be all right."
" Very well. Come this way and I will show you to Shihaisha's room. He's taking a nap right now. I had maids watch him while I was gone. Do you have any children?"
Kagome was broken from her overwhelmed sight of the palace.
" Yes, I have a young boy, Tomo who is a bit older than Shihaisha, I let him stay with some friend's of mine Sango and Miroku they have children of their own. I couldn't take him on this trip."
" I'm sorry."
She walked behind the woman worrier and then she halted right across the hall from the Lord's room.
" This is the child's room."
Yuko stepped inside and Kagome followed. This time the rushes were white and blue and a small table was at the end of the small room and small toys were open to sight in a chest with gold trim. The child had his own dresser and his wooden woven crib lay in the center with blue silken sheets.
She noticed him and saw that he looked exactly like his father except for the black hair.
" He's a full demon."
Kagome hadn't noticed that she said that out loud until Yuko laughed.
" Yes he is, although he should be a half-demon he is not. It is an anomaly though."
Kagome shook her head and the baby awoke and she looked down into the deepest pair of golden eyes she had ever seen. He didn't scared over the stranger but he did look agitated.
" Hello there Shiahaisha I'll be watching over you for a while. I'm Kagome."
The search resumed the next day and soon two days had passed by. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were still searching the north. They were both getting pretty weary. All day walking and setting up camp in the night. Seshomaru would not give up, eventually he would find her.
" Stop."
"What?"
Sesshomau shot Inuyasha a glare and he closed his mouth and sniffed the air. The upcoming storm was about to cry it's rain down upon them, but it didn't inhibit his scences. He smelt the faint Lord of the South. He ran and Inuyasha followed.
They soon came upon a young looking human soldier who was dressed in armor and slowly walking. He had the scent of Mikano on him and Sesshomaru acted on it.
" Who are you?"
The young soldier looked behind him and saw no one but when he turned to be back on his way he looked up to see a huge dog demon starring down at him.
" Lord Sesshomaru."
" Yes, I smelt the Lord of the South in this direction, you are one of his soldiers tell me where his palace is."
" You're the one after the maid Rin. You're the one whom he had taken her from."
" Yes, now tell me and I will spare your life."
" Never! I am loyal to the Lord of the South and even in the face of a dangerous demon as yourself I will not tremble. She will make a lovely toy for my Lord though. She's so lovely."
Sesshomaru let his anger get to him and he brought out Tokigen.
" Tell me where she is."
The soldier looked over to Sesshomaru's side and saw Inuyasha standing next to him.
" So you brought along the filthy half-demon, why Lord Sesshomaru I did not know that you enjoyed his company. How low will you strive?"
Ssesshomaru ran to the soldier's side and placed the sword on his neck.
" Tell me where she is."
" Never."
" Then something will have to go."
Sesshomaru watched as the horror on the soldier's face went from honor to pain as his sword quickly snapped of his right pinkie finger and blood ran down his hand.
" Now tell me where she is, or the hand is next."
" Still I will not tell you."
Inuyasha watched. He was giving the kid a chance, but he wasn't taking it and he knew that Sesshomaru would follow through with this plan.
" Fine."
Sesshomaru took a quick swipe with his sword and the soldiers hand slide off of his wrist with ease. The soldier watched in horror as the appendage fell to the ground and more blood spilled upon the grass.
" Still won't speak."
Sesshomaru placed the blade to the boy's inner thigh and threatened to cut 'it' off, 'it' meaning the only link he had to being a man and he squealed like a small girl.
" Tell me now where his palace is, or they go as well."
The boy finally cracked.
" Okay, He lives in the Far Eastern palace that once belonged to the Lord of the East, Nesho. Let me go please. You said you would let me go if I told you."
" If you are lying.."
" No!"
Sesshomaru quickly let the soldier go and watched as he again advanced on him again.
" You said I could go."
" Promises can't always be kept."
Inuyasha watched as Sesshomaru quickly swept his sword across the boy's neck before he could protest and then he sheathed his sword and began to walk to the east.
" You know where this place is?"
" Yes. I visited it many times when treaties were attempted to be made, Rin has never been here, but I suppose she knows where she is already."
Inuyasha watched his brother transform into a dog and began to run and so did Inuyasha.
" You know that it is a good three days from here right?"
Sesshomaru said nothing as he took his gigantic strides through the tress and all. He had to get to her and every tree that split under his heavy weight was another step closer to Rin.
. I'm done with this chapter! Yeah go me! Two thumbs up. I think the next chapter will be song fanfic, but it will be the only one in this story. When I heard the song I thought of Rin and Sesshy, so the next chapter will be here soon " Take Me Away". So, for now just review!.
