Chapter 3
(Inside of Kaede's Hut)
Everyone was staring at the young boy in shock about his claim of being Sango and Miroku's son.
"You're saying that you're our son Miyatsu?" Miroku asked in disbelief
"Well, Inuyasha did say that his scent was similar to Sango's" Kagome stated
"Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Miroku asked at Inuyasha
"I didn't think it mattered, besides a person's scent can be affected. I thought it might have been just a coincidence. " Inuyasha stares at Miyatsu
"Even so, how can we be sure that you're telling the truth and your not some demon just trying to get the drop on us when our guard is down?"
"I know it sounds crazy but I can prove it." Miyatsu began to look at his parents with a determined expression.
"When you two were traveling inside mount Hakurei together, mom and dad had a battle with Kagura that left my dad poisoned and my mom knocked out from the hiraikotsu. When she came to, dad told her to leave him behind but mom said-" Miyatsu was surprised to find that his mother was covering his mouth with a flushed expression.
"Ok ok, that's enough!" Sango stated as everyone except Miroku were left wondering what this was about until Miroku walked to Miyatsu.
"So you're really Miyatsu?" Miroku asked
"Yeah dad, it's me."
Sango looked at the boys face with a quizzical expression. Her expression soon turned soft and loving as she began to see her baby boy in front of her. It didn't take long for Sango to start hugging him.
"Ok, just because Sango and Miroku think that this is their son, doesn't mean that he is. Don't forget that we have been tricked in this sort of way before." Inuyasha whispered to kagome
"Maybe, but it is possible to time travel. I mean look at me, I'm a girl from 500 years in the future who's now a priestess in the feudal ear." Kagome pointed out
"True, but I'm just going to keep a close eye on him until I can be sure." Inuyasha stated.
Inuyasha walked over to Miyatsu with a serious expression on his face
" Ok, now that we know who you are, tell us what happened to you. How did you get all those injuries?" Inuyasha questioned the young demon slayer
"I got them from-" Miyatsu started
"Hello? Is anyone there?" A familiar person said as he came through the door with a twin-tailed cat on his shoulder.
"Kohaku? Kilala? What are you doing here?" Sango asked Happily
"I heard that something weird was happening here so we came to check things out to make sure if everyone was alright." Kohaku said
"Thank you Kohaku. It's good to see you two here." Sango said
Kohaku then noticed Miyatsu and became curious
"Excuse me for asking, but who is that person and why is he wearing a demon slayer suit?" Kohaku asked
"Well, you see-" Sango started
Sango began explaining the who Miyatsu was and Kohaku became shocked after finding out that the person in front of him was his nephew. Meanwhile, Kilala walked over to Miyatsu where she began sniffing him and then started purring as she snuggled next to him.
"Are you really sure that this is Miyatsu from the future? I mean there are demons that are known for making all kinds of deceptions." Kohaku stated
"I know, but there's something about him. I can't explain it, but whenever I look at him, it feels like I'm looking at my baby boy." Sango said.
Kohaku turns his head towards Miyatsu.
"I guess if Kilala likes him then I suppose he can be trusted." Kohaku said
"Anyway, lets get back onto the matter at hand. What happened to you Miyatsu and how did you get here?" Miroku asked his son.
"It all started with a demon named Jigoku. He is a powerful ancient demon who seeks to control time by using an ancient relic called the staff of Jikan. Long ago, Jigoku almost came close to obtaining the staff but a group of demon slayers managed to get the staff first and to make sure he wouldn't come back, the chief used the staff to seal Jigoku away in a cage that's bound to time. After that, the demon slayers decided to hide the staff so it wouldn't be used again." Miyatsu explained.
"But if he was imprisoned in such a powerful seal, how was he able to get out?" Kagome asked out of curiosity.
"He was able to escape because of you Kagome. You see, the staff itself was made from the wood from the tree of ages just like the bone eaters well. So when you kept using the well to traverse time, you've been gradually weakening Jigoku's prison until it was weak enough for him to break free." Miyatsu stated.
"So this is my fault?" Kagome said with an expression of shock and guilt.
"Don't feel bad Kagome, you didn't know about Jigoku or his prison. Matter of fact, his threat was almost forgotten so you shouldn't blame yourself." Miyatsu reassured
"So where do you stand in all this?" Inuyasha asked.
"After being freed, he sought vengeance, so he decided to attack this village once he had the staff in his posession because it turns out that the leader of the group of demons that imprisoned him was my ancestor." Miyatsu stated
Everyone was a bit surprised by what they heard.
"What happened next?" Kagome asked
"After that, he went into hiding and then began his search for the staff. It wasn't until recently in my time that he came to the village with the staff seeking vengeance. The staff made him a very powerful adversary. Crafting some talismans made from the tree of ages was the only way to help protect us against his newfound power. When it became apparent that we couldn't defeat Jigoku while he had the staff, we decided to use the bone eaters well to go back and prevent him from ever getting the staff. But before we could, Jigoku discovered us and attacked. We fought hard to fend him off but it wasn't enough. When I got hurt, my mom pulled aside and told me to get the well why she and the others hold off Jigoku. I was just about to jump in when Jigoku tried to take a shot at me. I was able to avoid the attack, but the energy bolt struck the well, which caused a bright light to swallow me. Next thing I know, I'm waking up here." Miyatsu explained.
"It seems that the powers from the well and the staff must have caused some kind of portal in time that sent you into the past." Miroku deduced.
"And now that I'm here, I have to find the staff before Jigoku does and prevent his reign of terror from happening." Miyatsu declared as he tried to stand up
"Oh no you don't, your too injured to do anything" Sango said with concern for her son.
"But mom, I have to stop Jigoku from getting the staff or it will lead to catastrophe." Miyatsu argued
"Maybe, but you where will you search? You said yourself that the staff was hidden so do actually know where to look?" Sango asked
"No, but-" Miyatsu tried to say something but his mother wouldn't let him
"But nothing, you are too injured so you will have to rest before we can look for the staff." Sango stated motherly
"We?" Miyatsu asked with a surprise
"Of course, we're family aren't we? So, the very least I can do is help you." Sango stated as everyone else nodded in agreement
Miyatsu was shocked by what he was hearing and then had tears running down his face.
"Thank you, I would be honored for you all to help me." Miyatsu told everyone.
"Alright, once you recover, we'll begin our search for the staff of Jikan." Miroku told his son.
Miyatsu nodded at his father with a smile on his face.
Hope you guys liked this chapter and I look forward to making the next one.