Redemption Chp. Four: The Power of the Bomb

……………………Undifferentiated Time and Space………………….

"ELOHIM! WE HAD A DAMN DEAL! IN RETURN FOR MY AGREEING TO SHELTERING OF THE REFUGGEES FROM M80-Z6-S7075-P5 ON EARTH, YOU WOULD OBJECT TO TIME PLAYING!"

"Satan what took you?"

"Jesus you know exactly what going on so don't change the fucking subject."

"You know that such language is uncalled for, but you never change. To answer the question is simple. You showed the people of Earth that U235 could be weaponised. Once they learned that, they naturally would discover plutonium would work just as well, which in turn leads to anti-matter systems."

"Now you Yahweh. What is with you in not figuring out what you are every time we meet?"

"To those who have eyes to see, noses to smell, and ears to hear, know that what I am from the moment I became 32 billion years ago."

"So that's why you cashed in early, but it makes no difference as I am going to do everything I can to undermine you."

(An old man in regular shorts and tee-shirt takes form and sighs while stroking his long beard. Facing him was a young man in wicked blood red armor with a dragon helmet covering most of his head, his eyes totally black with malice that put the worst killers to shame.)"You still don't get it, my wayward apprentice. Even after the two revolts you launched, the indescribable destruction they caused, the billions of stars, trillions of planets and moons, dextrillions of sentient life, quadrillions of non-sentient life, you still have not learned the power of the human spirit. You can rule the Kingdoms of the Earth and with the most Ruthless of Nations cut down Assyria's Cedar in Lebanon through the waters that nourished it, but you will be staggered and your forces broken only to be destroyed. That is, if the Crusader weren't so arrogant as to take on more than he could chew and in arrogance eat a snake, while forgetting to defang it and recruit its children against the snake's own true advisors. Still all is in accordance as the power of the human spirit will foster more of the same leading to your defeat."

"Hah, Elohim, as if sending the Nuclearcide, a man who doubts himself fiercely. Hell, he is a hopeless cowboy from Montana with such notions as one shouldn't harm girls. His sins of the flesh will… Why are you laughing Elohim?"

"If you think he will fold, you are a bigger fool than I gave you credit for. Just watch he will gain loyalty and love."

………………….Sengoku Jidai……………………………..

"Send him away!" Shouted Kagome as she regained her voice. "He is the nuclearcide! He holds the keys to Pikadon! Hiroshima! Nagasaki! Both destroyed! More than 270,000 killed, and thousands more doomed to die from its poisons! Please Inu Yasha, before it is too late! He will bring Pikadon!"

Kaede watched in shock as the man who started this hung his head in shame, thus acknowledging the Truth of Kagome's statements. Turning her head, Kaede also felt the tension of the villagers as they heard those words. There was no doubt in her mind what 3,000+ villagers were thinking; was this man a vengeful Kami, Youkai, or an unknown power to be appeased. She knew if she didn't provide an answer to their unasked questions soon; panic would result. Kaede turn toward Kagome, where she saw that Sango and Inu Yasha were trying to calm her along with Shippou who was also becoming distressed by Kagome's hysterics. That left the Tantric monk Miroku to explain. "Miroku what did you see while you were absent from this world."

"I saw Amaestreus along with many of her children, killed by this man." Miroku whispered as he covered Kaede's mouth to keep her from shouting out. "Kaede, this mustn't get out or disaster could shake the country side." After answering her question Miroku turned to the General. "Um, uh, how?"

"I am what she says I am. In the modern times 6 days from now will be the anniversary of my use of the weapon Pikadon. (Sighs) Since then the will of Pikadon had seemed to die as Pikadon became to numerous to be used. However, the strategic situation has changed and now the will of Pikadon is getting stronger. (Kagome goes pale shocking Sango and Inu Yasha who fear she might be going into shock.) Now my son is slated to be used by Pikadon. He who is not, yet is, is now gathering his armies for the coming storm. But as what I am about to reveal is sensitive, I suggest that we retire to a private location to talk." With that said he walked toward the Inu-gumi. Kagome could only cling tighter to Inu Yasha, as Kirara snarled.

…………………Kagura Theme…………………….

Kanna noticed her mirror shine and began to move to get it.

"Not so fast Kanna, Naraku can wait. Now turn around so I can was your hair." Kagura said as she pulled her sister back into the hot spring. Watching Kanna shiver she went on. "I still don't get why you always fight me to avoid taking a bath. This is one of the few times we get to ourselves. (Sighs while she started to wash Kanna's hair.) Why won't you tell me when bruises appear on you, what Naraku did to you?(Kagura lets the herbal mixture set- in Kanna's hair as she lifts her up so she can wash her face.) Oh why do I even bother?"

……………………2 hours Later……………………….

"I should have been apprised of this earlier!" Naraku yelled at Kanna.

Kanna simply looked at him silently with her face blank and devoid of all emotions as Naraku watched a man walk right up to Miroku and destroy his curse upon him as well as merge Inu Yasha's bloodlines. "Kagur"

"I am not interested in your excuses. (Naraku gets an ideal and grins) I have decided your punishment KANNA… As a matter of fact it is something new."

Kanna stood stock still at Naraku chilly words. Naraku came on Kanna at a deliberately slow pace. Once he had reached her, Naraku pushed Kanna down unto his futon.

………………. Hiroshima Peace Memorial …………………..

A paper crane fluttered in the wind as Rin released it in memory of her daughter Misha.

Sadako along with Misha knelt next to the crying Rin to comfort her in spirit. Sarah caught the crane before it could depart to the sea. "Gentle Crane I have a mission for you. My husband can not accomplish his mission with doubts in his heart. Ever since my death (Tears form in her eyes.) I have not let him go. Please send him my love trough time, for all time. (Holding it to her moth she kissed it) Now go. Sensing his hand on her shoulder, Sarah turned around to Jesus. "Lord you always said the greatest hardship comes in letting your love ones go."

Jesus took her hands and said "We both know that in order for him to succeed, he must find faith and love once more or his quest will kill him. If he is to die, before Inu Yasha is ready, history will not change and all life will perish upon the Earth. You will always be with him and when success is achieved that flame (points to peace flame which will burn till Pikadon departs the Earth) will extinguish forever."

Sarah turned back to the girls and knelt down with them as Rin mourned for a lost life not just for her daughter, but the 40,000 others and the as yet uncounted stillborn who would never survive birth due to the poisons release by the bomb that her husband 53 years ago used to destroy the city. As Sarah added her spiritual support to Rin a distant ship continued its journey which due to fate was bound to participate in a tragedy that should not be repeated but would, for men tended to so easily be swayed by the false power of Pikadon, who would betray them onto their deaths.

……………..U.S.S. Enterprise……………..

"Bravo Four your landing gear has failed to deploy! Abort now!"

"Rodger, Rodger!"

Bravo Four's pilot after aborting his landing run banked 50 degrees starboard and checked his fuel. "CAG I have two minutes of fuel left. I have to ditch in the Ocean."

"Not today son. Maintain holding station One Nine Zero, and I'll give you enough fuel to reach Yokohama Naval Air."

"Admiral is that you?"

"Indeed it is Bravo Four. You're lucky that today was my flight day or you would be swimming to shore and it is a 130 nautical mile swim."

"I'll buy your drinks when you get in Sir."

"Ah, save your money son."

The Admiral's Harrier hovered into place to fuel the F-18 Hornet from its BUDDS tank. After dispensing 600 pounds of fuel, the Admiral disengaged to head back to the Enterprise as the F-18 headed to the sovereign nation of Nippon. If the Admiral saw the blue paper crane settle on the conning tower, he paid it no heed.

……………..Sengoku Jidai………….

Sango studied the General as he removed his heavy cloak and made several observations as Inu Yasha tried to calm and comfort her adopted sister. One: He was left handed as he wore his sword on his right next to some sort of device she never seen before. Two: He wouldn't be able to draw it quickly as it was sheath to nearly his armpit. Three: his clothing was strange for a general. He wore only one gold star on each of his shoulders and a weird Kimono that was blue, an unusual color for a General. Furthermore there were two starburst medals on him and numerous tabs, a silver set of wings, two patches on his shoulder in undecipherable script, with one depicting a monstrosity and a Mushroom and an another monstrosity and Mushroom on the other patch, and two more black stars on (flaps?), on his haori, for what she did not know. Then there was his quizzical look behind her that could only mean… (Kapoosh) A Satan like Sango appears on her shoulder. "Now before he gets any closer clonk him on the head." (Kapoosh) An Angelic Sango appears on Sango's shoulder. "Now Sango give Miroku a benefit of a doubt. He can't be perverted all the time." As always Sango's conscience won… "EEEK, Perverted Houshi Thunk' EERG!"

"But my lovely Sango I was only trying to relieve your tension." Miroku said innocently. (Kapoosh) An Angelic Miroku appears on his shoulder. "Now Miroku you got what you deserved." (Kapoosh) A Satanic Miroku appears. "Hah a good one next time use both hands for double the grope." As always Miroku id won out.

"I guess the two of you are happen to like each other by the way you act."

The General's words caused Sango to blush. But when he spoke again he caught all their attention.

"You are probably wondering why I am here? (Sighs) A long time ago an object of immense power was twice entrusted into my care. All other things of mass destruction paled before it. To give you perspective think in terms of the Shikon No Tama which in the wrong hands can at most destroy this island of Honshu before a combined force of Christian Daimyos of Kyushu backed by Spanish mercenaries and the Mikos and Priests of Shikoku would be able to restore peace in a 25 year long war of immense destruction. Inu Yasha, your Father's third sword Sounga is an even more powerful tool in the wrong hands (Everyone looked at Inu Yasha who was dumbfounded at that revelation.), as it can summon an army mightier than any that walks this Earth. In the wrong hands half of our world would be brought into shadows and death till a combined Christian and Muslim army unprecedented in the History of men, logistically supported by Jews and Led by a Zoroastrian Generalship to Keep the Multitude of Kings and Sultans from fighting each other. And against the Legions of Sounga they will fight for 65 years and upon the slopes of Mount Fuji they shall defeat them and cast the sword of Sounga into the flames that forged it. (Holds up a hand to forestall Inu Yasha's query.) Pikadon, however, easily seduces men with a false sense of power. Its power is an absolute and so complete that none can foresee the end of it while this world lasts. For Pikadon betrays its users unto their deaths. (Sango looked at Kagome who was even paler as Shippou tried to comfort her.) There is no defense against it. Once it is released it cannot be put back in chains till God enchains it once more."

"What Kami would that be?" Miroku enquired along with Kaede.

He, he d-o-es-n't use Kami in-the same sense as we do. He's a Christian. Everyone turned to Kagome who was starting to curl within herself after speaking.

"What is your sense of Kami then?" Miroku asked the General in a wavering voice as he dreaded the answer.

"What Kagome says is true, I am a Christian. I follow the true God Yahweh who is a supreme being, who all are ultimately responsible before as he holds the keys to eternity. None can challenge him and those who had tried were defeated in the 32 billion years that this Universe has lasted, but theology is not my purpose. Theology had nothing to do with the 2nd World War. Politics was the cause. My goal is to ensure that democracy is established and those who would oppose it crushed. No longer will Lords lord it over the people. The people will elect people to represent them."

"That is blasphemous." Sango was tired of this man who thought he could just come in and scare Kagome and Shippou to death, and then just outright speak blasphemy, she would show him. She pulled her sword out of it scabbard and before Inu Yasha could act lunged at General Ferebe. Faster than she ever expected the General stood up and effortlessly with his right hand pulled out his sword faster than Inu Yasha could ever draw his and met her blade. Looking into the General's eyes she was shocked to see no anger, only sadness as she tried to push her blade past his.

"Sango, I am not your enemy." With that said Ferebe push against her blade causing her to fall on Miroku who immediately held onto to her to keep her from flinging herself at the General. Ferebe then lifted his left hand up with his palm open and Sango's sword came into his free hand. Once he had it, he tossed it to Inu Yasha while sheathing his sword. "Hold unto Ms. Sango's sword please, until she has calmed down. (Turns to face Sango as he starts to sit down again) Sango, Kagome, and young Shippou, I did not come here to cause harm. Quite the opposite. Kagome you alone should know the full threat of Pikadon. At any moment one madman can cause a chain reaction that will destroy our planet. (A Globe of the Earth appears in front of everyone.) 8,256 miles in diameter, our planet has a maximum support of 30 billion people who can live on it. Pikadon is not just a threat to our planet, aye its power is an absolute that threaten not just our solar system.(Solar System appears in proper proportions.) Nine planets, 56 moons, 900 comets, 180,000 asteroids, and all of them orbiting around our sun Sol. A second Generation star born only 6 billion years ago. (The Milky Way galaxy appears.) Pikadon can destroy our own galaxy which is a 100,000 light years across and has 100 billion stars, yet… (The Local Group appears) Along with ten other Galaxies added to our own is the Local Group. Pikadon has power over even that. (Local Super Cluster appears) Thousands of Galaxies all to be destroy due to the power of Pikadon. (The Whole Universe Appears) Our whole Universe lies under the Perversion of the very force that sustains life, known as Pikadon. The future of our world rests upon success of my mission. If I fail He who is not, yet is will unleash the force of Pikadon. I owe this as I never want see a man held slave to ideology, like your grandfather was before (Kagome went stock still) I kicked his dagger from his hands and kept him from committing Seppuku on Iwo Jima."

"Inu Yasha my family is not disgraced! Emperor Showa forgave every soldier who lived, as we couldn't defeat his nation. They were simply too powerful" Kagome never finished as Inu pulled her against him.

"I know you aren't disgraced. You gave me new life and new hope. I could never abandon you, regardless of your family history. After all wasn't it you who taught me to judge the individual." Inu Yasha consoled.

"Inu Yasha, I can't forgive him for what he did. Sit" (Kagome freezes as she realized what she said.)

"What Kagome you (it hits him).

"I have authority and no magic can be used here without my approval. (Checks watch.) It is currently 11:15 and I suggest we all retire for the night."

(Shippou in English insults he learned from Kagome for insult Inu Yasha without his knowledge.) Just who do you are, you dirt faced jerk, idiot, fool ahh" (Shippou is picked up by Ferebe.)

(In English.) "My young friend, if you wish to insult me you'll have to find worse words in my native language to come closer to the mark." An amused Ferebe said as he handed a dumbfounded Shippou to a still frightened Kagome who hugged him tight to keep him from escaping.

"Shippou" Hearing his name stopped the struggling Kit.

"Yes Kagome mom."

"Its time for bed. We still have time for our moments." Kagome chided the kit.

"Okay" Was the reply.

Inu Yasha was behind Kagome and Sango and Miroku were behind him.

"Kaede?"

"Yes General- Dono"

"Just call me Tom, I'm no lord. I have to ask how you convinced her to take up the role she was meant for, as I recall from my briefings this was quite common till the practice was ended."

"She was reluctant at first General, but after 5 weeks she started doing so. It seemed to end half the fights between Inu Yasha and Shippou."

"I see. Tell me as this is important to my plans as Kagome's medical records were not up -to- date the last time I check. I could gain the answer from her, but I'm afraid she isn't ready for me yet. (Sighs sadly) Has Kagome begun"

"No, as all the traveling she and Inu Yasha do, her body never gained the necessary weight. Why do you ask?"

"It lets me plan for just in case. I did after all merge Inu Yasha's blood to end his inner turmoil. He more driven by his instincts, but his human emotions gives him better control of himself. Your info just tells me whether I made the right choice. Lord knows I will be making scores more in the coming weeks. (Pulls out a survival blanket from his pocket) Amazing how we know exactly what we are talking about without mentioning it…

Authorial Notes 1: There are 20 Carrier Aircraft accidents every year, with fourteen fatalities.