Chapter 2-Stories with in Mysteries
Some time later Kaede had arrived back at the village to tell the others the horror that awaited her when she followed the trail of demon blood and corpses that lead her to the biggest pile of dead demons she had ever seen in all her life. When they heard what she had to say from what she had seen Kagome and the others feared the worse. "Was his sword still with lady Kaede?" said Miroku whose wounds had improved since the final battle with Naraku.
"Inuyasha must still have Tetsuigia because it was not around when ye looked for him amongst the pile of dead demons," said Kaede as she tended to Sango's wounds.
"What I don't get is why so many demons attacked Inuyasha and not us since we have the majority of the sacred jewel?" said Kagome worriedly.
"What ever the reason never have I seen in all my years as a priestess so many demons killed in such manners considering the shape Inuyashas body was in," said Kaede as she replaced the bandages on Sango's neck with fresh ones.
"Such fighting would only hurt Inuyashas body further then it already is now so where ever he is it's hopefully some place safe where he can heal," said Miroku
"I don't know Miroku I have a bad feeling about this," said Kagome worriedly thinking about Inuyasha as Kilala jumped on her lap in her little cat form and meowed at her with concerns of her own.
(Weeks later after they healed)
They had traveled for what seemed to them like years when in fact several weeks going on a month searching for Inuyasha and occasionally any jewel shards they could find. They found two or three jewel shards on their journey, but not Inuyasha who seemed to have disappeared out of thin air since they couldn't find his scent with either Shippo or Kilala. When it started getting to become nightfall they stumbled upon a small city that had not been touched by demons and felt it was the best place to stay for the night.
Fortunately, for them they had just enough money saved up to stay at a very large (and expensive) Inn in the city. Since the policy of the Inn was that monks didn't have to pay since they were considered holy men and should have to pay, the expense went down a considerable amount. "Isn't this nice that as a holy man we don't have to pay so much?" said Miroku with a smile on his face. "I'm surprised they didn't question you about you in fact being a holy man, "said Sango who hit in the head with her boomerang creating a small, but noticeable bump.
They had also concealed Kilala and Shippo from sight to lessen the expenses for those two as well. As they walked to their rooms with the Inn keeper they heard words being spoken from a room to the right of them that was partially open and stopped to hear. "What? Are you saying the General wiped out half of that entire demon army in the regions to the south of here all by himself with just his sword? Impossible!" said the first voice they heard.
"No it's true I tell you. A shinobi was delivering a message to my Lord in that region when he was over their and saw the battle and reported it to him. I was by my Lords side when the shinobi reported it to my master," said the second voice that clearly sounded older then the first.
"Who is this General?" said the first voice.
"I do not know. But rumors have been flying like wild fire about him for weeks now. It is said he serves a master who powers are either equal or greater to his. Another rumor I've heard is that his armies have been undefeated in combat since he took the rank of General," said the second older voice.
"Undefeated! In how many battles?" said the first voice.
"Some say sixty while others say over one hundred battles," said the second voice.
"No one could go through that many battles in such a short time," said the first voice
"Apparently this General can because of the power that he wields," said the second voice who noticed the door was slightly open and then shut so no one could hear them talk anymore.
Picking up where they had left off with the Inn Keeper they were lead to a nice sized room where they could all stay in their respectable sides (Sango glares at Miroku to behave himself). "I hope you enjoy your stay here for the night," said the Inn Keeper who bowed and slid the door shut when they all entered.
Miroku nodded to the Inn Keeper just before the door shut all the way. "Kagome what do you make of this General?" said Sango as she put her boomerang down and took Kilala out of her concealed spot under the back of her shirt that no one saw when she was caring her boomerang.
"I don't know really? Who ever he is he must be strong and possibly has jewel shards in him to give him the power he needs to win his battles," said Kagome as she strayed from the thoughts of the jewels to Inuyasha.
Shippo popped out behind Miroku's middle back now that it was alright to be let out. "I say this General had something to do with Inuyashas disappearance," said Shippo who found this General to be pretty suspicious in his own opinion.
"It is possible that this General has in fact kidnapped Inuyasha and could be worth investigating. Even if he didn't we may get some more jewel shards out of it," said Miroku who was thinking about the possible connection to Inuyashas disappearance and this mysterious being simply known as General.
"I agree we should find this General and see what he's up too," said Kagome who found herself yawning as she realized just how late it was.
Slowly they all went to their respectful sleeping places and started to get some sleep till morning came so they could follow up on this possible new threat simply known as...the General. Unknown to them they would soon meet the General sooner then expected for right outside the walls of the city the General and his army was waiting to strike.
"General sir. Were in position. What are your orders?" said the kneeling shadowy figure behind the tall figure wearing black, sliver, and red armor that was staring at his next target in silence.
"I will knock down the front walls and clear the path for the rest of the troops to enter. Once that is down you fight and kill to your hearts content to degree while I open the back entrance of the city allowing our troops to enter from their and ensnaring these people in an air tight trap that will soon be filled with lots and lots of dead people. Those we spare my competent Lieutenant will be our slaves and servants as well as competent soldiers from those I see fit," said the Generals cold dark and seemingly heartless voice.
"Why did the master want you to take this city General? It holds no strategic value so why send us into a pointless battle?" said the Lieutenant curiously as he rose from the ground.
The General spun around and grabbed the Lieutenant by the throat and lifted him up off the ground till they were face to face from each other. "Are you question the master's orders...Lieutenant?" said the General as his glowing red eyes met the Lieutenants which showed fear in them.
"No...sir! I was just curious that's all," said the Lieutenant truthfully.
The General threw his Lieutenant down on the ground and looked at him angrily. "It has become known to our master and me that this city happens to hold a significant number of well hidden full fledged demons as well as half-demons being used as slave labor by the Lord who rules this city. I intend to liberate my brethren and bring a substantial number of troops into the army to bolster our ranks to an even GREATER numbers. Then when it is all said and done we will burn this place down as a reminder to all that demons full or half are slaves...to...no...one," said the General as he turned around and at the city built by demon slaves.
"Yes...General. I understand now," said the Lieutenant.
"Tell my second in command who is going to lead the second half the army to wait till the doors to entrance on HIS side to fall before advancing. GO!" said the General as he motioned his hand for his Lieutenant to leave him.
Just then a demon like bird flew in holding a glass ball with its abnormally large demons talons and squawked at the General to get its attention. The General held out his hand and it dropped the glass ball into it where it then started swirling with a black mist while the bird flew to a nearby tree. The glass ball then showed a figure in black robes, but with the face concealed behind it so not even the General could see the face behind it. "General are you in position?" said the figure who voice was muffled behind the robes.
"Yes master. In fact I was just about to start the attack," said the General with a smile on his face showing his fangs.
"Good General. After this battle and your assignment I need you to march your armies to the Western Lands so we can take Sesshomorru's territory like took the wolves," said the master.
"I can't wait for campaign," said the General who licked his lips at the mention of Sesshomorru's name as he wanted to sink his teeth into that dog demon more then anything.
"Take care of this first General then will talk about future campaigns," said the master's muffled voice.
"Yes...my master," said the General who bowed his head and when the glass ball was clear again he threw it up to the demon bird that caught it and flew away.
"He knows General," said the Lieutenant who just appeared from the shadows of the forest where the army was hiding.
"Good! NOW LET BLOOD BATH...BEGIN!" yelled the General as he took out his sword and ran down to the city walls entrance destroying it with the energy released from it creating an explosion.
"ALL TROOPS HERE ADVANCE!" yelled the Lieutenant as he and the rest of the army ran and followed the General into the battle who himself had already killed several soldiers that were in his way.