Okay, long time no post!
This time it's the long-awaited meeting with Eriol Hirigizawa! He's such a cheeky little bugger...I love him! I just wished he ended up with Tomoyo in the CCS series. Oh well...my story...I guess I can rectify that issue huh?
Well...here it is...enjoy!
Racing though the forest, Inuyasha soon caught a glimpse of a sapphire blue cloak whipping through the trees. The hanyou immediately pounced in the opposite direction, pinning a blue-haired man to the ground. "Still at your old tricks Eriol?" he asked, staring down at the man. A wide grin crossed Eriol's face, "I never could fool you," he replied, "Or your nose." Inuyasha stood to let the sapphire-eyed man stand. "You know, it's amazing how angry one human can get," Eriol told Inuyasha as he brushed the dirt off his midnight blue robes, "Especially Syaoran." The hanyou gave the youkai an inquiring glance, wanting to know where his mind was running this time. "Syaoran Li," he explained, "Is the leader of the Li clan. He's been trained to fight since birth. That boy is the best human fighter I've ever seen. He single-handedly eliminates all lower level demons, yet foul up a couple of traps and scare a few rabbits and he squeals like a girl. His temper is enough to rival yours." Inuyasha smirked slightly before facing the youkai, "You said he kills all lower level demons," the hanyou stated, "So then how come you're still alive?" Eriol glared at the silver-haired hanyou, giving him the coldest stare he could manage, "I refuse to even dignify that with an answer," he snapped. Inuyasha's smirk grew, "Meaning of course," he goaded, "That you couldn't come up with a comeback fast enough."
Eriol returned the hanyou's smirk, "It's been too long," Eriol told him, "Now tell me, who was that delicate blossom you were holding so tenderly?" Inuyasha fought to keep his face impassive, while inside his demon side was growling, there was something in Eriol's eyes that irked him. "Who? Kagome?" the hanyou replied as nonchalantly as possible, "Stupid wench managed to twist her ankle, forcing me to carry her." Eriol view him quizzically, "So, she's not your mate?" he asked. Inuyasha shook his head, causing Eriol's eyes to sparkle dangerously. "Can I have her then?" he asked impishly.
Inuyasha's demon side was furious, how dare he talk about Kagome so flippantly, she deserved better then that. The hanyou was about to answer when Eriol held up his hand, silencing the hanyou. "Sorry," he whispered, "Duty calls." The hanyou watched as the youkai crept silently up a tree, before reaching out and snatching two Soul Skimmers out of the sky as they passed, tying their tails together before landing softly on the ground next to a startled hanyou, laughing hysterically. Inuyasha watched as the two Skimmers struggled to move in opposite directions, before breaking down into tears of laughter.
Once both had caught their breath again Eriol turned to the hanyou. "You know," he said, "Time was you never used to be able to laugh like that, what happened?" Inuyasha thought carefully before replying, "A girl. Someone so sweet and innocent, she makes flowers seem corrupt. Her soul shines brighter then the sun, and she chose to shine a touch of that light on my life. You know, she told me once that no matter what form I took, ningen, youkai or hanyou, I'm still me. Even though she said that, I think she'd still try to talk me out of becoming human." He grinned, "She'd miss the ears too much."
Eriol stared at him in disbelief, "If you're talking about that stupid 'ice maiden' again," he threatened, "I'm going to box your so-called 'adorable' ears in…" Inuyasha's eyes narrowed slightly, "I never said I was talking about Kikyo," he grumbled. Eriol's eyes widened, "So this…girl," he said softly, "She healed the wounds of your heart and your soul, and you fell in love with her." Inuyasha's eyes flashed dangerously, "I never said I was in love with her," he growled as the ever-infuriating youkai, while trying to ignore his demon side yammering at him for denying his choice in mate. "You didn't have to," Eriol replied calmly, "I knew as soon as I saw you holding her. How long do you intend to stay in the village?" Inuyasha sighed, he could try to deny his heart, but still Eriol saw who resided there, was he that obvious in his affections? "We're only here until Kagome's feeling up to travelling," he replied, "So we'll stay until tomorrow morning." Eriol nodded. "Would you mind if I accompanied you to your next destination at least?" he asked, "I'd appreciate the chance to meet the girl who stole your heart." Inuyasha sighed, "And here I was thinking you'd be too busy driving Tomoyo insane." Eriol's eyes glistened with mischief, "Tomoyo's here?" He asked anxiously. The hanyou smirked, "Sure," he replied, "She lives in a cave up the mountain." The youkai began to dance on the spot, "I was planning to have dinner with you and your miko," he confided, "But regretfully the thought of playing a few pranks on the ever-lovely seamstress is far to enticing to pass up. I'll meet you at the main gate to the village tomorrow morning." Inuyasha began to cackle as he watched the trickster leap joyfully towards the seamstress's cave. Once he was out of sight, the hanyou's own feet pounded the ground as he raced towards the miko of his heart.
Okay...A little touch of fluff...and quite a dash of humour (hopefully)...I love playing around with Eriol...and you have to admit, he'd make a fine Trickster Demon...hell...he's already the chief trickster in CCS!
Well, time for this naughty little pixie to sign off...for now...I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and I think 510 reviews for the next chapter.
I will be starting another competition soon, so keep your eyes out for it.
May your thoughts and creativity flow,
Lady Ami DragonHeart.