Hello All ! I'd like to take this time to thank everyone who reviewed! I'll be looking forward to receiving new ones! I would also really appreciate it if you guys could let the word out about my story so I can get more reviews! And Please highly recommend me! Anyway, this chapter is certainly going to be a good one. This is the last of the memories saga, so the chapters that follow are going to be about the present time. It's going to be a lot of fun so here goes! Oh, and I do not own Inuyasha and any other characters (except Ryoko, since I made her up but, please don't sue!).
Chapter 11: Memories Part 3: Inuyasha's Despair & Ryoko's Demise
Recap:
"Shh. Don't worry. This is just a dream." he said and Kagome closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Inoku was starting to feel the effect of the incense. "Hey maybe you-" he started to yawn. "you should burn that incense out. It's starting to get to me."
"On the contrary," said the man leaving the incense next to Inoku. "That's exactly what I want to happen."
"What?!" Inoku said trying to get his strength back to burn out the incense himself. but soon fell on the ground and started sleeping himself.
"Good. All's going according to plan." said the man burning out the incense and taking off the mask.
End of Recap.
Inuyasha arose to the sun shinning through his window onto his face. He was in his room on his bed in the ship. Today was the day. He couldn't bring himself to go back to sleep. He was finally going to get what he had wished for for years.
"Happy Birthday." he said to himself, as he got out of bed and got ready for breakfast.
Inuyasha headed to the top deck of the ship and breathed in some fresh air. "It's beautiful outside today." he said to himself. He turned around to leave the ship and walk through the village but he was stopped by Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru hadn't done anything he just simply stared at him.
Just when I thought I wouldn't have to deal with the bastard! Inuyasha thought. He stayed silent for a long time. Waiting. Sesshomaru did not move an inch, but he had this unreadable expression on his face. What the hell does he want?!
"Inuyasha...still stubborn til the bitter end." he said calmly.
"What of it?!" Inuyasha barked back.
Sesshomaru started to laugh, "Ha ha ha...... your stupidity amuses me."
"What do you want Sesshomaru?!" Inuyasha was tired of playing games.
"I would of thought for sure you would of saved your life and kidnapped a girl.....guess not."
"Look. If you came to boast-"
"On the contrary, I'm going to give you some extra time to save your life."
"You! Give ME extra time to save MY life?!"
"I'll let you live til 12 midnight Inuyasha, so you can enjoy your eighteenth birthday. I've been waiting a long time for this."
"So have I." said Inuyasha. Even though he didn't want to die by Sesshomaru's hands he was glad that he was finally leaving this wretched world.
"Happy Birthday. Little brother." said Sesshomaru as he walked off.
What's he planning? Who cares, he's not going to ruin the greatest day of MY life.
Inuyasha headed towards the village where Sango lived. He opened the door and was stampeded on.
"Happy Birthday Inuyasha!" said Sango and Miroku. Inuyasha thanked them but his mind was still on Sesshomaru....
Flash back:
"I'll let you live til 12 midnight Inuyasha, so you can enjoy your eighteenth birthday."
End Flash back.
Sesshomaru's words kept echoing in his head.
They played games and ate different kinds of cake. Practically the whole village was there. The villagers felt that they were still in debt to Inuyasha for saving it in the first place. So they told the story of the event. Everyone gathered around to hear.
"So we were never in danger of being devoured, our village never threatened to be destroyed." said a young woman around the same age as Inuyasha. She was was elected to tell the story by the head of the village. Her name was Minako.
"Of course that was when Lord InuTaisho was around. When he died he left the throne to his eldest son, Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru had no use of the village and so he aloud his men to eat to their hearts content. Without a doubt in his mind that anyone would care, he went back to the mansion to rest. But, what he didn't count on was someone who would care and interfere in his plans. Can anyone guess who?" she asked the children.
"I know! Was it Robin Hood?" said a little boy. Everyone laughed.
"Ha ha! I wish but someone even better. Anyone?" she inquired.
"Inuyasha?" said a little girl named Miu.
"That's right, Miu!" said Minako.
Inuyasha bent down, patted Miu on the head, and gave her a candy. "Good job!" he said.
"Yay!" Miu was happy.
Inuyasha took out some more candy and gave it to the rest of the children. "Yay!" they all cried for joy. Sango smiled at Inuyasha as tears began to form in her eyes. "Oh Inuyasha."
"Come on Sango, don't cry." he said reassuringly.
"Anyway," Minako continued, "Inuyasha ran to the village and told the demons to come no further, they should go somewhere else to eat if they wanted to live. The demons did not heed his warning as they charged at him. Inuyasha cut them down one by one with his claws. He defended the village to the very end.
"Sesshomaru had gotten word of what was going on and rushed over to the village. 'What is the meaning of this?' he said. Inuyasha had defeated over half of Sesshomaru's demon army. 'I will not let you devour this village' he said, 'And if you get in my way I will cut you down!' He unsheathed Tetsusaiga and readied himself to fight. Sesshomaru laughed wickedly,'Fine,' he said,'You can keep your filthy village but you're its owner. That means you take care of its people! Understand?' 'Yes.' answered Inuyasha. 'Oh and Inuyasha, one more thing...you work under me now.'
"Inuyasha agreed and the village was saved. Inuyasha had given up his authority to save us...not one human was killed, all thanks to Inuyasha. He was badly wounded by the battle so we when he recovered We celebrated this day as our own special holiday. And that's how the village was saved. Thanks to our hero Inuyasha, the Half Demon!"
Everyone clapped. "Wow Inuyasha I didn't know you sold your soul to the devil to save the village." said Miroku.
"Your lucky it's my birthday or else I would of hit you for staring at Minako while your wife's in the room."
Miroku stopped smiling. Sango didn't hear them but she came over and gave Inuyasha a big hug.
"Inuyasha-"
"I know Sango." He leaned back to see her face. "Be strong."
Everyone gave Inuyasha presents but it just made him sad. He wasn't going to have the time to enjoy them. That's when he felt something on his cheek. (A/N: face. Perverts! :P) He hit his cheek and saw Myoga fall into his hand.
"Greetings and Salutations my lord." said Myoga.
"Myoga. What are you doing here?" asked Inuyasha.
"Came to wish you a happy birthday and suck your delicious blood for the last time!"
"Thanks and no thanks."
"Why hello Myoga. It's been a long time." said Miroku.
"Yes." added Sango.
"Why yes it has. Greetings to you two as well. I couldn't help but notice that no one is telling of how you saved the village."
"Oh, they already did. You just missed it." said Miroku.
"Not that time! I'm talking about the time when lord Inuyasha was but 11 years-old!"
"Huh?!" said Miroku and Sango in unison.
"Can it, Myoga!" said Inuyasha throwing Myoga.
"Well I wanna know." said Sango.
"It's not important." said Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha!" said Miroku, his voice was stern.
"Fine then." said Inuyasha.
"Well, as I was saying, It was just after InuTaisho had started taking care of lord Inuyasha. InuTaisho had just taken over this island and had no use of the villagers."
"Well I'm sure if this did happen Minako would of surely mentioned it. She favors Inuyasha." said Miroku.
"What?!" said Inuyasha who had not known of that fact.
"Eh-" said Miroku.
"Miroku! You knew she wanted to keep that a secret, how could you?!" yelled Sango.
"Who cares. The fact is she was still very little when this occurred so she probably doesn't remember!" said Myoga.
"But Myoga I thought she was the same age as Inuyasha." said Miroku.
"Actually she's three years younger than me. She's only 15." said Inuyasha surprising all the others.
"Yes well." said Myoga but his voice was suddenly drowned out by everyone else's.
"So Inuyasha, how is it that you know so much about our precious Minako. Hm?" asked Miroku.
"I don't know that much!" yelled Inuyasha turning pink. "I only know what she tells me!"
"Sure you do Inuyasha." said Sango. (Myoga in the background, "Guys?")
"Not you too Sango!" yelled Inuyasha. ("Hello?")
"So how long have you been seeing her?" asked Miroku. ("Excuse me.")
"Yes, do tell us." said Sango. ("Um.")
"It's not like THAT!" yelled Inuyasha. ("I'm speaking here!")
"EXCUSE ME!" yelled Myoga. Everyone was silent. "Now as I was saying InuTaisho had no use of the village or the villagers so he told his men to take what they wanted. But Inuyasha intervened. He told InuTaisho that if he had his men kill those villagers he'd be just like the men who killed Rumiko."
"Rumiko?" asked Sango.
"Inuyasha's human mother." said Miroku.
"How the hell do you know so much?" asked Inuyasha.
"As I was saying." Myoga interrupted. "InuTaisho figured Inuyasha had suffered enough and told his men to leave the village and its inhabitants be."
"Wow Inuyasha so you were a hero even when you were little." said Minako.
Everyone turned to look at her. She had on a pink yukata with yellow flowers at the bottom. She was very pretty.
"Uh, well. Not really I just-"
"If you come with me." said Minako interrupting Inuyasha, "I have something to ask of you."
Time and scene change.
"Inuyasha?" Miroku called out. "Inuyasha-"
"I'm right here." Inuyasha replied.
"Oh there you are. What did Minako want?"
"She..." Inuyasha fell silent. He was debating on whether or not to tell Miroku. Does it really matter? I'm going to die anyway. Might as well be straight with him, I'm not goin' to be around anymore. "She asked me to take her as my bride."
"You said no, didn't you." said Miroku.
"What do you think?! Where's Sango?" asked Inuyasha.
"Home. She didn't.....she couldn't.....she-"
"I know. This was all too hard on her. Promise me you'll take care of her?"
"Always. But I haven't given you my present now have I?"
"Miroku! I told you not to get me anything!"
"Yes I know. But, I could never forgive myself if I didn't. Follow me."
Inuyasha followed Miroku to the boat. They went to the berthing deck (A/N:Where the sailor's sleep.) to the far end of the ship. Miroku stopped at a door, opened it, and turned to face Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha, it's in there."
"You're not coming with me."
Miroku just smiled, walked up to Inuyasha and hugged him. "I'm going to try to calm Sango down so we can be there for you when the time arrives. I know you said it's not my fault, and that you chose to do this but..... Inuyasha I'm sorry I couldn't help you when the time came."
"Miroku." Inuyasha was speechless but most of all sad.
Miroku let go of Inuyasha and walked off.
"Miroku?" Inuyasha called.
Miroku turned to look at Inuyasha.
"You did help me. More than you'll ever know." he said and walked through the door Miroku had opened.
Time and scene change. Kagome's POV.
Kagome was lying asleep in a room. In her head she was dreaming that she was with her family and friends. Going to school, arguing, loving, etc.. As soon as she was beginning to smile it all went away. She was in the 's when she noticed Inoku. Inoku was smiling evilly. She could still smell the thick smell of incense the man with the mask had laid out for her. She began to hear voices as reality started to dawn her.
She heard a door close and eyes opened. What's going on? My hands are tied! Where am I? She gasped as she started to remember the night before. Inoku! That's the man who kidnapped me! What are they going to do with me? She started to sweat as the strong emotion of panic surged through her. She did the only thing she could do.
"Help." she croaked out. Her voice was but a whisper as she was too scared to scream.
No one answered.
She couldn't take it anymore. I'm going to die. I'm so scared. Someone has to find me! They just have to!
She heard a gasp. She looked up to see this man with a red kimono on and long silvery hair. He had dog ears, and it looked amazingly identical to Inoku.
"Inoku?" she choked out. She was still scared so the words were barely coming out. "Is your name Inoku?"
POV Change; Inuyasha's POV. Same time, same place.
Her words came to his ears like she was yelling at him. He felt as if ice cold water had been thrown down his back. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. There was a girl tied up in the room Miroku had sent him in- Miroku!
So many memories came rushing back but one in particular. Ryoko. I can't believe I let this happen. How couldn't I have seen it coming? A sharp pain hit his chest and he let out a cry of despair. "Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Flash Back:
Inuyasha had been taken care of by Ryoko in InuTaisho's mansion, castle if you will, for two years.
"Inuyasha," said InuTaisho.
Inuyasha looked to his right and saw his father.
"Come. It's time for your lessons." said InuTaisho.
"Yes, father." said Inuyasha and he walked over to InuTaisho.
Ryoko had been a big influence on Inuyasha...
Be nice to your father Inuyasha. I can see he loves you very much! Show him respect, be a better person than he is...for your mother's sake.
It was words like that that changed Inuyasha. In the long run Inuyasha was most likely to be InuTaisho's heir to the Leader of The Shikon No Tama Clan. Sesshomaru did not like the outcome of his little plan....
This is not how it was suppose to turn out. That girl was supposed to hand over the sword for her freedom and father was supposed to kill her for stealing from him. And then Inuyasha was suppose to flee from my life and quit interfering! Father has lost sight of me. I will have to come up with a MUCH better plan.
InuTaisho was the happiest he could ever be at this time. He had his two sons and the one that had hated him so much for so long seemed to finally give in. He was bonding with them both. For all of them knew what was to come.....InuTaisho would have to choose an heir. The problem was......
Inuyasha. Yes, he would be a fine heir. The way he protected the village. And the way he listens and puts careful thought in his decisions. But what about Sesshomaru? He is a full-blooded demon he would be the more likable choice. With the way he carries himself and his demeanor.... I would still like for Inuyasha to be Leader he's suffered so much he deserves it. Ah, but Sesshomaru he would be able to maintain our reign. I'm sure of it!
Even so peaceful days like this can't last forever. Ryoko had no idea why the sword she had stolen was valuable. Even so Inuyasha's 16th birthday was coming up and she had a little secret of her own.....
"Honey?" Ryoko called out.
"Sweetie are you out there?" Ryoko called out once more.
"Mommy!"
"Hi sweetie! I missed you. Johnathan!" said Ryoko.
Ryoko had a family. A husband, Johnathan, and a little girl. (A/N: I had to let Ryoko have a kid! That way she knows how to be a mommy to Inuyasha. Besides I'd be a hypocrite if I let Inuyasha get executed for not getting a mate and not let Sesshomaru who is older than Inuyasha (by two years) not suffer the same fate! )
Inuyasha had no idea. But he did find out something else...
"Ryoko?" said Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha!" she covered up the sword as quickly as she could. "You startled me! What are you doing here?"
"What's that?" asked Inuyasha.
"You're so nosy! It's your birthday present, so no peaking!" said Ryoko.
"Ahh! Can't I have it early? Please?!" Inuyasha asked with a puppy face. "Please?"
"Oh alright." she picked up the sword and handed it to him. "Here you go. Happy 16th Birthday Inuyasha."
Inuyasha unsheathed the sword. All he could do was stare at it. "Thank you. I guess..."
"Yeah it's a piece of scrap metal, so you won't be able to kill anyone."
"Heh, I don't need a sword to kill anyone, that's what my claws and fangs are for. Ryoko, question, is this the sword dad almost killed you for?"
"Of course!" her expression changed as she had just figured out what she had just said. "Not!"
"Hm, I thought so." said Inuyasha smirking.
"Don't you smirk at me! Aren't you mad? I lied to you."
"Not in the least. I knew you lied when I asked you that night....I just didn't want my father to know."
"And you didn't say anything?! You're a weird kid, you know that."
"Ah! Weird TEENAGER!"
"Whatever, as long as you're happy."
"Thank you Ryoko!" said Inuyasha as he gave her a big hug.
Little did they know someone was watching....and telling InuTaisho was at the top of their list. Well, well, well. Looks like I was right. The girl did steal the sword after all. It seems I didn't have to come up with a better plan to destroy you after all, little brother!
Two hours later, InuTaisho had been informed and a search party had been sent out to find Ryoko.
Ryoko and Inuyasha were looking up at InuTaisho confused. They didn't know what was going on. Inuyasha finally decided to ask.
"Father, what is going on? What is the meaning of all this?"
InuTaisho looked down at Inuyasha and spoke, "Someone has made a strong claim against Ryoko-"
"Come now father let's not be so mysterious." Sesshomaru interrupted. "I made the strong claim against Ryoko, Inuyasha, and I said that she was in possession of the sword father so longingly sought."
"You Bastard!" said Inuyasha.
"Makes you mad, doesn't it." said Sesshomaru. It was more of a statement than a question.
"Sesshomaru." said InuTaisho warningly.
"Aw, I was just starting to have some fun. Let's not ruin it now father." said Sesshomaru.
"Inuyasha isn't FUN." said InuTaisho.
"Inuyasha, calm down. Whatever he says doesn't mean anything if he can't prove it!" said Ryoko.
Inuyasha realized this and started to smile. "Yeah Ryoko, your right." said Inuyasha.
"Aha ha. It's so funny how you think you can out-smart me. But do you honestly think I would forget something as important as that? Think again little brother. I have your PROOF! And I also got insurance."
"Oh really? You sure talk big but, I haven't seen you back up a single statement. Come on what's the hold up? Afraid this little plan of yours won't work?"
"Patience Inuyasha, I want to bask in this moment of bringing you down. Besides, I'm only doing this because you broke your promise."
"Huh? Eh- hmmm." said Inuyasha. That's right...I promised Sesshomaru I would back off father so he would be chosen as the new leader. And because of Ryoko... "Be nice to your father..."
I've been giving father a lot of attention. Damn! Why did he have to bring Ryoko into this?
"Sir!" said Hiten. "Everything is ready, Sir!"
"Good. You may leave."
"Sir, yes, Sir!" said Hiten.
"Let's begin. Father I, Sesshomaru, believe that the girl-"
"Ryoko!" interrupted Inuyasha.
Sesshomaru ignored Inuyasha but took note on the comment. "Believe that Ryoko was in possession of tetsusaiga."
"What proof do you have?" asked InuTaisho.
"As you wish. Come forth." said Sesshomaru signaling Hiten.
Hiten came forth with a man by his side. Ryoko seemed to know the man.
"Johnathan!" she tried to run to him but InuTaisho's minion's stood in her way. "Move!" said Ryoko.
"Sit down human and shut up!" said one of InuTaisho's minions and pushed Ryoko. "Ugh!" yelled Ryoko.
"Ryoko! Ugh!" said Johnathan but Hiten had hit him in the stomach. "Behave." said Hiten.
"Johnathan!" yelled Ryoko.
"Leave them alone!" yelled Inuyasha.
InuTaisho intervened, "Leave the girl alone." InuTaisho's minions left the room. "Sesshomaru how does this prove that Ryoko took and has possession of the tetsusaiga?"
"It's simple father....she confessed and now she will do it again in front of you." said Sesshomaru walking over to Ryoko. He bent down and looked her in the face. "Won't you Ryoko? Or will Johnathan over there suffer?" he said. Sesshomaru stood up and looked at Hiten. "Do it."
Hiten brought out his thunder pike and Johnathan a small sample. Johnathan screamed in pain and fell limply to the floor. Hiten picked him back up.
"Stop! Stop it! Stop it right now please!" Ryoko cried out.
"Ryoko! Don't let him intimidate you! You had nothing to do with this 'Tetsusaiga'." said Inuyasha.
"No Inuyasha. I couldn't live without Johnathan, he's my husband!"
Inuyasha was shocked. Aw this is just great! Just freakin' great! What to do now? Let's see...um...father! That's right! "Father this is wrong! torturing an innocent human. This has to stop!" said Inuyasha.
"Why, little brother she was about to confess." said Sesshomaru.
"She'd do anything to keep you from torturing him!" argued Inuyasha.
"Quiet! I will make a decision!" bellowed InuTaisho.
Ryoko had made her way over to Johnathan, "Are you ok?"
"I'm fine but we'll never be free. Ryoko I'm sorry I know you care for the boy but you know what road he will take. He will make a fine man but he will also be caged longing for freedom. Don't put him through that. Don't put HER through that." Johnathan said and fell to the ground. His head laid next to Ryoko's knees.
Ryoko gasped. He's right Johnathan's right! I'll set you free Inuyasha. I'll set us all free. She looked down longingly at Johnathan and placed her hand on his cheek. "Johnathan." she said.
Johnathan's eyes half way opened. "I'm not dead just resting. You do what you have to do and I'll be right behind you, Ryoko."
(A/N: JSYK:InuTaisho, Inuyasha, and Sesshomaru are all still arguing amongst each other while this conversation (Jonathan and Ryoko) was going on. Hiten is just standing doing nothing. What? Nobody's gave him an order!)
"She confessed. She told you and now you're trying to save her." said Sesshomaru.
"Shut up! You don't know what the hell you're talking about Sesshomaru so stay out of this!" yelled Inuyasha.
"I'm the one who started this you insolent fool." said Sesshomaru.
"Boys!" yelled InuTaisho, his voice still being blocked out.
Ryoko laid her hand on Inuyasha's shoulder. "That's enough Inuyasha."
Inuyasha stopped and looked at her. "Ryoko?"
"Trust me." said Ryoko. She walked up to InuTaisho. "I'll tell you what you want to know on one condition."
"And that would be?" asked InuTaisho.
"That Inuyasha be granted his freedom."
"On what grounds?"
"On the grounds that he doesn't have to live in this mansion anymore, that he has the power to do and choose what he pleases, and that he doesn't have to be forced to do what he doesn't want to do."
"Oh Ryoko." said Inuyasha.
"Let him be free."
InuTaisho said nothing for a long time. And then he spoke, "Fine. I'll agree to your terms if you hold up your end of the deal."
Inuyasha was speechless, he couldn't believe his ears.
"I confess that I stole Tetsusaiga." said Ryoko.
Inuyasha's whole expression changed. Sweat drop: What is she doing?
"And where is tetsusaiga now?" asked InuTaisho.
"I have it in my possession." said Ryoko.
Is she TRYING to get herself killed?! thought Inuyasha.
"It's right here." Ryoko said and pulled tetsusaiga out of her kimono.
Everyone was silent. Then Sesshomaru broke the silence. "See father? I told you she had it in her possession."
"Yes Sesshomaru. Good job. I give you my praise." said InuTaisho.
Sesshomaru smiled wickedly at Inuyasha. How wonderful you got what you want. I'm so happy for you Sesshomaru. Inuyasha thought sarcastically.
"I was going to give it to Inuyasha for his 16th birthday. Guess I'll have to give it to you. Sorry Inuyasha." said Ryoko
"It's ok." said Inuyasha.
"Why do you think I was searching for it for so long? I was going to give it to Inuyasha. I had it made for him but I could only give Sesshomaru his and I wanted Inuyasha to have his as well." said InuTaisho.
"Oh. Guess you get to keep after all Inuyasha." said Ryoko tossing tetsusaiga over to Inuyasha.
"Thanks." said Inuyasha.
"Sorry but Ryoko you lied and stole from me the leader of the Shikon No Tama Clan and you will have to be punished for such crimes." said InuTaisho.
"I understand." said Ryoko.
"You'll have to be executed. I'm sorry Inuyasha but, those are the rules." said InuTaisho.
"No." said Inuyasha.
"Hiten make it quick." said InuTaisho.
"Yes sir!" said Hiten and walked over to Ryoko but was stopped in the processes.
"Hi my name is Johnathan as you might of heard. You might be a demon but," he grabbed Hiten's thunder pike. "you're still just a kid." and hit him with it.
"Told you every step of the way! I won't let you-ugh."
"I'm sorry Johnathan but you should of just let Ryoko perish." said InuTaisho and pulled his claws out of Johnathan's back. Johnathan fell to the floor like a rock.
"Johnathan!" screamed Ryoko.
"I'll try to make this quick." said InuTaisho.
Inuyasha stepped in front of Ryoko and unsheathed tetsusaiga. "You will not touch her."
"I see you do not yet know how to use tetsuaiga." he said.
Inuyasha heard a thud behind him and quickly turned around. "Ryoko! Are you ok?"
She sat up and hugged Inuyasha. "I can't live on anymore Johnathan's-"
"No! I won't let you die. Not again I will not let them same thing happen to me again! I refuse to!"
"Inuyasha..." The words that Ryoko said reached barely above a whisper. "Ok?"
"Ryoko...I-"
"Save her Inuyasha! And you InuTaisho you can rot in hell! I hope you never get to see another day you don't deserve it! First you let down Ryoko! Now her son!"
"Shut up! I didn't kill her!" yelled InuTaisho.
"No but you broke her son's heart which would kill any mother!"
InuTaisho filled with rage charged at her.
She hugged Inuyasha tighter. "Don't forget. I love you Inuyash-ugh!"
"Ryoko?" Inuyasha motioned to pull Ryoko away from him to see her face but he didn't need to. He saw her her head roll on the ground. He dropped tetsusaiga on the floor.
"Ryoko?! I..." tears strolled down his face. "I...love...you...too. I...won't for...for-get. I promise." Inuyasha slowly got up and faced his father.
"As I said before I'm sorry. Sesshomaru pick her up we'll have her cremated!" said InuTaisho.
Sesshomaru went for her.
"Stop. Do not touch her." he gritted out.
Sesshomaru hesitated. Then smiled and walked toward her again.
"I said do NOT touch her! Iron Reaver Soul Stealer!"
Sesshomaru got hit with the attack and flew backwards and landed hard on the floor. (A/N:Ok, Inuyasha's attack was a lot stronger since he had been training with his father and is even stronger since he's mad! Plus Sesshomaru is only 17 right now so he's not that strong yet. Oh and I don't plan on letting Inuyasha cut of Sesshomaru's arm, cause I like Sesshomaru! But I will let Inuyasha temporarily paralyze his arm. )
The attack cut InuTaisho's cheek. "I don't want to fight you."
"You don't. But I do!" yelled Inuyasha charging at InuTaisho. InuTaisho evaded Inuyasha's basic attacks (various punches and kicks). Then he evaded Inuyasha's special attacks (A whole lot of Iron Reavers). InuTaisho was tired of playing around and poison clawed Inuyasha's shoulder. Inuyasha screamed in pain and fell to his knees.
"Stop it I told I don't want to-"
"Blades of Blood!" yelled Inuyasha. He ran and dove for tetsusaiga. He got up and charged at InuTaisho.
InuTaisho caught Inuyasha's sword and threw him to the wall. "Inuyasha's I am your father! She's just a human who took care of you."
"How dare you. How dare you call yourself my father! If anyone was to be called my parent she would be!"
"Inuyasha!" InuTaisho yelled and pulled Inuyasha up in the air by his kimono.(A/N:shirt whatever! Don't ask me I'm not an expert!) "How dare you disgrace me!"
Inuyasha coughed up some blood and said, "If only Rumiko could of lived to this day. She knew you were evil but she just didn't know how much." Inuyasha smiled and whispered, "Evil enough to kill HER only son."
InuTaisho was filled with rage and had just popped his bubble. He was mad. But he showed restraint. He let Inuyasha fall on the ground. He bent down and looked at Inuyasha. "I was trying to help you. I felt bad for not letting Rumiko not have a proper burial ground so I thought I'd let her have one."
"You think I trust you?" said Inuyasha looking at his father.
"Fine do what you want, unfortunately you're not within my power to control."
"Huh?"
"I let you go, remember?" said InuTaisho.
Inuyasha got up and sheathed tetsusaiga. He picked up Ryoko's and Johnathan's remains and went for the window.
"I'm assuming you're not coming back. I won't forgive you so easily though if you do. You'll have to do me a favor."
"You think I want to be forgiven by you?" said Inuyasha calmly.
"But, where will you go?" asked InuTaisho.
Inuyasha didn't answer. He left out the window without a goodbye.
Scene and time change.
Inuyasha was putting flowers on Ryoko's and Johnathan's grave. It had been a year since the incident had happen.
Sesshomaru walked up and placed a rose on Ryoko's grave.
There was a sad silence but Inuyasha wasn't in the mood to be friendly. "What do you want?" he asked.
"I'm sorry." said Sesshomaru.
"What?!" said Inuyasha surprised.
"That's what he said." said Sesshomaru.
"That's what who said?" Inuyasha knew who but wanted to make sure.
"Our fath-"
"YOUR father!" Inuyasha interrupted Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru sighed, "You know you gave me two scars and paralyzed my right arm."
"So. Look what you got in return...you can spend as much time as you want with your father as you want." said Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha." said Sesshomaru.
"What?!" said Inuyasha.
"I didn't mean for her OR him to get killed. I just wanted to teach YOU a lesson." said Sesshomaru.
"Did he tell you to say that too?" said Inuyasha.
"No he told me to apologize. But that alone should suffice." said Sesshomaru.
Inuyasha smiled. So Sesshomaru's still the same. I'm glad. What am I saying?! "Well I'll see you around." said Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha?" said a kind and gentle voice.
Inuyasha and Sesshomaru turned to see a girl come from behind the tree. She looked 15.
"Are you Inuyasha?" she asked.
"You mean to say you're not sur-"
"Yes. Who are you?" asked Inuyasha interrupting Sesshomaru.
She ran to Inuyasha and hugged him tightly. "My name is Rin, Please." she started to cry. "Where's my mom?" said Rin.
"You're Rin?!" exclaimed Inuyasha.
Flashback:
"Inuyasha I have a little girl her name is Rin please find her and take care of her. Please Inuyasha! Please don't forget! Her name is Rin. Find her! Take care of her! Ok?" said Ryoko.
End Flashback
"There dead. I'm sorry. These are their graves." said Inuyasha.
Rin started to cry even more.
"But don't you worry. I'll take care of you now. So no more crying." said Inuyasha.
"How? You live in the forest Inuyasha you're not guaranteed food everyday and these are not good living conditions for a human." said Sesshomaru.
"Rin why don't you stay here and talk to you're parents while I talk to my brother. Ok?" said Inuyasha.
They walked away and started talking but it seemed like an argument. It finally ended.
"Inuyasha look at the bright side she'll have the most perfect care with me and she'll be safe. Plus she can visit the village and make friends." said Sesshomaru.
"I can take care of her! I promised Ryoko! And I can protect her I'll be her friend! I won't let her fall under InuTaisho's rule not like my mother and not like Ryoko! Why do you give care anyway?!" said Inuyasha.
Sesshomaru was silent.
"Feh. Whatever my minds made up she's staying with me." said Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha, wait! I only have two day left until I turn 18!" said Sesshomaru.
"SO!" said Inuyasha.
"Come on Inuyasha don't be a fool! You know the rules I have to get a mate or I'm dead." said Sesshomaru.
"And." said Inuyasha.
"InuTaisho will hunt you down and you will have to become leader! Think about it it was either you or me from the start and if I die it's all you! If I recall you don't want that title." said Sesshomaru.
"You just want to save your hide besides I think she's under age anyway." said Inuyasha.
"It doesn't matter he doesn't need to know that! Inuyasha, let me make it up to you for what happened to them. I'll give her the best care in the world and I'll let her come and see you. She can bring you food and clothes. You can walk her to the village. Inuyasha." said Sesshomaru.
"But I promised." said Inuyasha.
"You'll take care of her too. You'll be her friend remember?" said Sesshomaru.
And so it was settled. Rin would go with Sesshomaru and visit Inuyasha frequently. Inuyasha's whereabouts would not be revealed and Sesshomaru would be soon be the new leader. Or so they hoped.
Can't you see why this took me so long to write? Sorry for the delay. I wrote it extra long just for you guys! I hope you enjoyed it and yes this is the end of the chapter. So sad. So here's the preview!:
Why is it so hard for her to believe?! I'm Inuyasha dammit!
"And for the hundredth time, who the hell is Inoku?! Never mind that, we gotta get you out of here before Sesshomaru finds you!" said Inuyasha.
"Before I find who, Inuyasha?" asked Sesshomaru.
Great! What am I going to do now?! I'm running out of time! Until the next chapter......
Chapter 12: Illusions, New Life, and the Stowaway
"Damn!" said Inuyasha.
If I found out that Miroku is responsible for this... I'll kill him!