Ages of Mythology
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Chapter 5: Turn-out of events
"Well well… what have we got here?" said Naraku smiling at his visitors hiding as always in the shadows of his dark castle.
"I told you we'll have him on our side soon" said one of them.
"I never doubted you "replied Naraku ushering them into chairs round the table. "Now, we have to set out our plan of attack. I'll have one of my generals organize two troops to attack the ones from the village." He said as he signaled one of his servants. "Send Kagura to me" he ordered.
Within seconds a young demoness with brown hair and red eyes in blood red armour appeared before them.
"You called for me" she asked bowing her head
"I want you to organise two troops and go stop the Tama Armies. You lead the one going to the wolf tribe. You know what to do. "ordered Naraku with a creepy smile.
Kagura smiled back, bowed her head one more time and disappeared as quickly as she had come.
Naraku turned to the men at the table…
"You, my friend can take care of the usual disasters… make sure they suffer as hell... a draught would be nice, and perhaps a beast attack or something to keep them busy until my men reach them. As for our new partner here…" he said turning to their latest partner in crime "I have something for you too… I want the power of the Shikon… and you are just the man to get it for me given the situation. I'm sure you have some hold over her. Get her to join us."
The man shifted uncomfortably in his chair "I don't know… I … I'll do what I can"
Naraku laughed evilly "Soon, my friends… everything will fall into shape!"
Inuyasha opened his eyes at day-break and the cool sweet breeze filled his nostrils. He quickly got out of bed and dressed in his polished armour with a long velvety red clock and his sword Tessaiga, a powerful sword left to him by his father. He still hadn't grasped its full potential but this would be a great time for practice.
Very quietly he slipped out of the house without rousing anyone and made his way to the edge of the forest to visit the temple of the twin goddesses. He wanted to pray for guidance and strength to complete his mission.
He reached the beautiful pearly white temple as the rising sun hit the front columns at the entrance. He walked in and placed his offering of flowers and lit the candle on the altar. He knelt down and prayed.
From behind one of the long white columns, a young lady covered in a long black hooded cloak stood watching the hanyou as he prayed. A smile spread on her round face and her grey eyes sparkled with laughter as she saw the doggy ears on his head twitching. She just couldn't resist… she silently moved out of her hiding place and gave those velvety white ears a tweak giving Inuyasha the fright of his life.
Inuyasha caught the hands of his assailant just as she was about to flee and twirled her around to face him. Kagome found herself facing his golden orbs and stood there speechless. Inuyasha stared at the young girl before him. He didn't know what to say…how the hell had she managed to get to him without him hearing her? His ears were very sensitive and had never failed him before.
Kagome was about to panic. Damn those cute ears of his. There! She just had to get caught! And she had only been down on earth for like 10 minutes. Then an idea inspired her…
"Hi" she said jovially.
"What do you mean "hi"!" said Inuyasha confused "What do you want from me?"
"I…I'm sorry to have jumped out from nowhere… it's just that… your ears… they're sooooo cute I couldn't resist" she explained sweetly.
Inuyasha stared at her blankly and positively more confused than ever. What the hell was this thing? … then he regained his composure and became suspicious…
"Who are you? What are you doing here" he snapped at her letting her hands go…
"I'm Kagome" she replied unthinkingly
"You mean you're…"
She recovered herself quickly and found an excuse "Yes, yes I'm named after one of the goddesses of this temple " she added smiling "that's why I dropped by to see the temple… I'm from the main city… I'm a priestess and I was sent to help the army" she explained and magically produced a reference letter.
Inuyasha did not seem very convinced. There was something strange about this girl he kept thinking. Nonetheless the letter seemed genuine so he offered to escort her to the town square to talk to Lady Kaede.
Meanwhile, Kikyo watched the mess her sister had made with a frown and decided she'd better warn her to be careful so she apparated inside the temple. (Gods were still allowed to apparate their image on earth)
Kagome saw her sister's face on the statue taking life so told Inuyasha to wait for outside while she paid her respects to the goddesses.
Kikyo waited for Inuyasha to leave then turned to her sister with a frown.
"What the hell did you think you were doing there Kagome? You could have easily been unmasked!"
"Sorry Kikyo. No calm down please, I need time to adjust you know… " Kagome started.
"No excuses! Remember what Zeus said and he won't accept excuses! That soldier is no fool. Be very careful around him especially if you'll be traveling with him for a long time. Please Kagome try to take things seriously for once."
"Don't worry Kikyo "replied Kagome assuringly "I'll be careful. It won't happen again."
Kikyo seemed unconvinced yet she smiled at her sister "Ok I'll accept that for now. Good luck sister. Take care " And her image faded away from the statue.
Lady Kaede came out of her house followed by the newly arrived Kagome. She thanked her for the help offered and sent her to join Inuyasha's army in their mission. Then Lady Kaede addressed the troops in the town square along with the whole village. The two leaders also addressed their men giving them words of courage. Finally the two brothers embraced one last time their mother and bid each other farewell.
"Take care my sons "whispered their mother hugging them close.
Lady Kaede walked up to Kagome and handed her a sacred bow and a quiver of arrows. "Here my child, you may find these useful."
Kagome smiled "Oh how nice. Thank you, I'm glad to be of service" she said eagerly taking the weapons.
Lady Kaede smiled back at her "I can feel a great power within you, one I cannot as yet place. Be careful and take good care of my men." She signaled one of her servants who broth forth a beautiful white horse and helped the young priestess up.
"Right men, lets get a move on" said Inuyasha as he mounted his black stallion. He signaled the rest of his army and they followed their leader outside the city north gate and headed westwards while Sesshomaru's army headed east towards the mountains.
Sesshomaru's army disappeared in the distance as Inuyasha marched onwards, his best friend Miroku on his right and the mysterious priestess on his left. Inuyasha looked at the girl and she smiled at him sweetly.
"Why do you keep smiling?" he asked genuinely confused "it seems you're enjoying going to war!"
Kagome pondered a little before answering "Well yes… not going to war I mean, but I'm never allowed to go anywhere and so this is something different for me, it's great seeing things I've only seen from far and so on…" she explained.
"What do you mean?" asked Inuyasha "Aren't you from the main city? Surely there are lots of things to see there. Why aren't you allowed to go anywhere?"
"Weeelll… it's kinda difficult with an overprotective family… I was very lucky to be chosen for this err… mission…. It's a pity that it had to be a war but… oh well… some things can't be helped." She mused.
"Hmm… you really are a strange girl" said Inuyasha… and seeing they had reached the river he stopped the man for lunch and to restock on their water supply.
After an hour's rest they continued their journey and kept on traveling till dusk then Inuyasha stopped his men to camp for the night.
As the evening wore on Kagome walked outside of her tent and went for a short walk to admire to countryside, everything was new to her. Miroku was having dinner with Inuyasha in his tent, chatting his head off and giving Inuyasha a headache.
"What do you think of the girl, the priestess? She sure looks great! Have you seen those beautiful curves through that thin white dress she's wearing? Of curves that dammed cloak does hide a lot…" Miroku was saying as Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
"I think she's strange" he replied simply
"I think she's beautiful, and I would like to have a go at her but I think she's taken by you, you lucky dog!" added Miroku his mind drifting away on the usual perverted tracks.
"I wonder if what Lady Kaede said about her is true… that she holds great powers I mean, I myself tried to place her aura but can't… I can feel she's strong though" mused Inuyasha…
"Must you always be so boring!" exclaimed Miroku "Why think about her strength and power when you can think about her curves!"
"You and your dirty mind!" scoffed Inuyasha as he got up. "I've had enough of your chatter… I'm going out for a walk and don't you dare follow me!" he added as he left the tent.
Inuyasha slowly walked away from the encampment in the quite of the night. He could hear the various sounds of night creatures slowly coming to life. The trees were becoming scarcer as he was nearing the river bank.
He reached the river bank and knelt down for a drink of fresh water when he noticed a bundle of clothes discarded a few steps ahead. Then all of a sudden a black head popped out of the rippling water before him shaking away the water. His eyes nearly popped of their sockets when he saw a beautiful woman coming out of the water. Hair long black hair dripping down hair back, glistening in the moonlight. His jaw dropped when he realized it was in fact their lady companion, Kagome.
Kagome had been having a nice stroll and when she reached the river she just couldn't resist. She just loved water. She quickly got out of her robes and jumped in for a swim. Then she heard a noise a short and decided to go up. She surfaced and shake away the water and hair from her face. And then… the most embarrassing moment of her life… she was face to face with him…
"Fucking shit!" she swore for the first time of her life as she quickly ducked back in the water covering her naked body with her arms as best as she could.
'You can say that again' murmured Inuyasha still staring at her…
"Would you please put those golden eyes of yours back where they belong and hand me my robe?" asked Kagome with false sweetness…
Inuyasha quickly collected himself and then with a devilish smirk he sat back down on the river bank and crossed his arms "Nahh… I don't think I will" he said "you can come out of there and get them yourself" he added with a twinkle in his eye.
Kagome was fuming 'Who the hell did he think he was! Oh I'll make him pay for this,' she thought and an idea struck her.
"Well if you sure you don't mind…" said Kagome
"Oh not in the least" said Inuyasha waiting expectantly
"I just wanted to make sure not to embarrass you in any way…" added Kagome smiling as she started to stand.
Then she splashed Inuyasha as hard as she got successfully splashing in his eyes. While he was busy trying to recover she got out of the water in a flash and grabbed her cloths and quickly put on her dress.
"Shit!" Inuyasha yelled as he rubbed his eyes from the water. Kagome laughed. "Well it's your fault for being mean!" she said as she set down beside him. Inuyasha laughed back "Oh well… perhaps I was… but at least I did get something out of it" he added evilly as he pointed at her dress
She had a white dress and of course being wet it ended up being almost transparent and clung to her form showing off her beautiful figure quite distinctly. "Crap!" she swore as she covered herself with her dark cloak "All that trouble for nothing!"
Inuyasha laughed at her and removed his own shirt and hung it on a nearby tree to dry. Then they lay back on the grass and stared at the night sky lit up with stars and chatted away like they'd known each other for years. They found they had a lot in common and laughed together like the oldest of friends.
The hours rolled on and somehow they ended up even closer. Kagome was in fact resting her head on Inuyasha's arm. They chatted on pleasantly when they heard the howls followed by shouting of men. They quickly got on their feet and rushed to the encampment realizing that the commission was coming from there…
A/N so ends that fifth chapter…. I'll try not to take long to update but I'm quite busy with my course work so please be patient. Hope you all liked it.